From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Former councillors in Plateau State have openly rejected what they call alleged moves by Governor Caleb Mutfwang to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking at the…
Author: Mustapha Salisu
Mustapha Salisu, a graduate of Information and Media Studies (B.Sc.) from Bayero University, Kano, is the Coordinator of the Prime Time Institute for Development Journalism (PTIDJ) with experience in communication skills and public relations.
El-Rufai’s N1bn Bandit Claim Baseless, Says Kaduna Group
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A Kaduna-based group, Concerned Kaduna Citizen, has dismissed as baseless and politically motivated allegations made by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai that the current administration, led by Governor Uba…
Adamawa APC introduces e- registration, targets 200,000 members in December
From Umar Dankano, Yola Adamawa state Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC is set to begin comprehensive electronic registration (e-registration) of its members in the state. Announcing the development at a…
Kano Dep. Governor Represents State at ACF’s 25th Anniversary
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Saturday led a delegation to represent the state government at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF),…
Agricultural Transformation: The Pride of Governor Abba K Yusuf
By Mustapha Muhammad The Nigeria’s northwestern state of Kano’s population explosion has been a major concern especially on efforts to increase food production and productivity, creation of jobs, empowering youth and women,…
Kebbi Govt Orders Closure Of Schools, Institutions Across State
By Hajara Abdullahi The Kebbi State Government has ordered the closure of primary, secondary and tertiary institutions across the State. This was revealed in a joint statement by the Hon Commissioner for…
President Tinubu calls for equity in resource allocation, trade for Africa at G20 Summit
By Hajara Abdullahi President Tinubu has called for equitable resources distribution, governance and AI at the ongoing G20 summit in Johannesburg Expo Centre, South Africa. This was revealed in a statement on…
Margi culture Association honors Fintiri, unveils new attire in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has urge Nigerians to as a matter of pride and prestige accord their ancestral roots the needed recognition for onwards transfer…
European firms express interest in Katsina PPP projects
By Ado Salisu Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has secured major investment interest from leading French and Italian companies to accelerate industrialization in the state. Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press…
Atiku charges FG to act decisively to tackle challenges in education sector
From Umar Dankano, Yola Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Founder of the American University of Nigeria,(AUN) Yola has charged Federal government to harness our collective strength to act decisively for…
Kano Govt Supports Veteran Journalist with N1 Million After Settling Medical Expenses
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended support to veteran journalist Lawan Isah Bagwai with the sum of ₦1 million, after fully covering his…
KACRAN Condemns Mass Abduction of Students, Demands Immediate
From Alhaji Yusuf Damaturu Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, has condemned the recent and tragic kidnapping of secondary school students in Kebbi and Niger States. The Association, through its…
IHRC Condemns Rising Wave of Student Abductions, Calls for Urgent Rescue, Accountability
By Mustapha Salisu The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has expressed deep concern over the alarming increase in student abductions across the country, describing the trend as a coordinated assault…
Atiku Calls for Renewed Focus on Education, Agriculture, Industrialization
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on Northern leaders to unite and work towards a common goal of development, as he addressed the 25th anniversary of the…
PSA-UK Condemns Escalating Killings and Abductions in Nigeria
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau State Association in the United Kingdom (PSA-UK) has raised alarm over the worsening spate of killings, abductions and attacks on communities across Nigeria, describing the deteriorating…
CITAD Condemns Politicians’ Misuse of Police to Intimidate Bloggers, Demands Immediate Release of Manjala
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has strongly condemned the arrest of Kwara-based blogger, Ajala Adeshina Shuaib, popularly known as Manjala, describing it as a clear case…
$20M Raised, Schools Still Under Attack: NCYP Urges Community Forest Guard
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) expresses deep concern over the renewed wave of attacks on schools across northern Nigeria, resulting in tragic killings and mass abductions of innocent students. These heartbreaking…
Two Conflicting Circulars Spark Panic: 41 vs 47 Unity Colleges closure claim swirls as Ministry stays silent
By Zulaiha Danjuma In the late hours of Friday, 21 November 2025, an alleged circular purportedly from the Federal Ministry of Education directed all Federal Unity Colleges in the country to close down. However,…
2027: Serving, Former Kano APC Legislators Visit Party Leaders To Forge Unity
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Forum of APC former and serving members of the Kano State House of Assembly has embarked on visits to party leaders in Abuja as part of efforts to…
D/Kudu’s District Head Urges Support For Islamic Schools, Lauds Sayyida Saratu Nasir Kabara’s Decades of Service
…As Kano Housing and Development Commissioner Pledges Classroom Block for Darul-Huda Islamiyya, Dawakin Kudu By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The District Head of Dawakin-Kudu, Alhaji Yusuf Kabir Yusuf (Danmakwayon Kano), has called…
North Has the Capacity to Surmount Its Challenges – Kaduna Governor
By Umar Faruk Tukur Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that the North possesses the human capital required to address its development challenges, provided its elites unite and commit to…
AMDF Announces Finalists for 2025 Journalist of the Year Award
The Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) has unveiled the finalists for its 2025 Journalist of the Year Award, celebrating excellence in development-oriented journalism across Africa. Selected from over 25 entries submitted from…
Inter-Communal Clash: Tinubu Sends Peace Delegation to Plateau
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government, in its bid to foster peace and inter-communal harmony, has dispatched an emissary led by Dr. Abiodun Essiet to Plateau State on Thursday. This was disclosed…
Herders’ Association Reports Members Trapped in Violent Conflict Between Bandits, Vigilantes
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has declared that its members are being systematically killed from all sides, caught between criminal bandits and the government-backed…
CITAD Trains Journalists With Special Needs on Digital Journalism, Safety/Privacy in Kano
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop for journalists with special needs in Kano, focusing on Digital Journalism, digital rights, data privacy and the use…