By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commemorated June 12 as Democracy Day, stating that Nigeria’s democratic space was won through sacrifice and struggle, not gifted by…
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.
June 12: Kano Deputy Governor Urges Nigerians to Deepen Democratic Ideals
On the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day, His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, extends his sincere good wishes to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, His Excellency, Governor…
June 12: Fintiri Seeks Stronger Support for Democracy’s Dividends
From Umar Dankano, Yola As Nigerians mark this year’s Democracy Day on June 12, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has called for stronger public support to sustain and deepen the dividends…
Ezioko Erosion Emergency Group Commends Gov. Soludo for N801.67m Ezioko Flood Diversion Channel Project
The Ezioko Erosion Emergency Group, a village stakeholders’ intervention body saddled with monitoring flood channels and drains and responding to emergencies before situations worsen, hereby express our deep and sincere gratitude to…
State Police: Dotting the “I”s and Crossing the “T”s for National Security
By Michael Olaogun As the House of Representatives passes the Bill providing for the establishment of State Police and for Related Matters amidst the challenges of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal conflicts, and…
Governor Radda Commissions 152 Houses, Releases N500m Grants for Jibia IDPs
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has commissioned 152 Mass Housing Scheme for Internally Displaced Persons, Climate Peace Hubs, and Solar Mini Grid in Jibia Local Government Area. Governor Radda in…
Kano Deputy Governor Praises CRC for Supporting Education, Social Services
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has described the Community Reorientation Council (CRC) as a vital grassroots organization contributing significantly to school feeding programmes, school renovations, early…
Stakeholders Emphasize Citizen-Led Fiscal Justice Reforms in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu Stakeholders have reiterated the importance of citizen empowerment and accountability in strengthening tax administration and fiscal justice reforms across Nigeria. This was highlighted during a Stakeholder Documentary Screening and…
Yobe Government Distributes Teaching, Learning Materials to Primary School Pupils
From Hamisu Ado Nguru The Yobe State Government has distributed teaching and learning materials worth millions of naira to pupils in primary schools across the state as part of efforts to improve…
Bamidele and the Return of the Tenure Elongation Brigade
Babayola M. Toungo The proposal by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele to amend Nigeria’s Constitution and introduce a single six-year term for the President and state governors is being presented as a bold…
Rotary International Donates 70 Desks to Plateau School to Enhance Learning Environment
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Immediate Past District Governor of Rotary International, Rotarian Mike Ukachi Nwanoshiri, has donated 70 classroom desks to Government Secondary School, Lamingo, in Jos East Local Government Area…
Alarm as Youths Burn Tyres for Scrap in Northern Communities
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Children and youths across several communities in northern Nigeria are increasingly burning used tyres to extract metal cables for sale, a practice that is raising growing alarm among…
Omaliko Festival Aligns with Soludo’s Culture, Tourism Agenda – Mefor
…Says Festival Now Baptised To Rreflect Modernity, Christain Values From Rose Oranye, Anambra The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, Sunday, along with the Commissioner for Culture,…
Why NUJ National Security Summit Matters For National Development
By Abbas Ibrahim As Nigeria continues to grapple with complex security challenges ranging from terrorism and banditry to cybercrime, communal conflicts and misinformation, one reality has become clear, neither security agencies nor…
North-West Leaders Gather in Kano for Dialogue on Multidimensional Poverty-
By Na’ima Musa Umar Political leaders, development partners, traditional institutions and policy experts converged in Kano for the North-West Governors’ Forum Policy Dialogue on Setting the Political Agenda for Reducing Multidimensional Poverty…
North-West Governors Unite on Coordinated Strategy to Tackle Multidimensional Poverty
By Mustapha Salisu Governors from across the North-West, Nigeria on Wednesday converged in Kano to push for a more coordinated and regionally driven response to rising multidimensional poverty, with calls for stronger…
Jigawa NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Passes Vote of Confidence in Chairman, Directs Him to Step Aside
The Jigawa State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has unanimously passed a vote of confidence in its Chairman, Muhammad Zangina Kura, while directing him to temporarily step aside…
Senate’s 9th Sitting Reinforces Clarifications On Umar Ajiya’s Record, Says APC Stakeholder
By Abdulhameed Musa Abdullahi An All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholder and former aspirant for the position of National Youth Leader (North-West Zone), Abdulhameed Musa Abdullahi, has said that the outcome of the…
Sports Remain a Veritable Tool for Curtailing Drug Abuse Among Youth
By Ado Salisu The Acting Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Dr. Murtala Musa, has described sports as an effective tool for curtailing drug abuse among youths. He made this declaration…
President Tinubu Statement Vindicates Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa Vision for Housing Reform
There are moments in public service when facts speak louder than criticism, and today is one of those moments. The recent statement by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola…
Kano Reaffirms Commitment to Social Protection, Innovative Financing Against Poverty
By Mustapha Salisu Stakeholders from across Nigeria’s Northwest converged in Kano on Tuesday for a high-level policy dialogue focused on “Reducing Multidimensional Poverty Through Scaled Social Protection Systems and Innovative Financing” The…
Healing the Forgotten Heroes of Kannywood: How Dr. Rahila Mukhtar’s KSCHMA AbbaCare Initiative Is Transforming Lives Beyond the Spotlight
By Dr. Musa Abdullahi Sufi For decades, Kannywood has stood as one of Africa’s most vibrant cultural institutions, entertaining millions, preserving the Hausa language, promoting social values, and serving as a powerful…
Ajiya Expresses Concern Over Rising Insecurity, Banditry, and Cattle Rustling
Elder statesman Umar Ajiya has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, warning that the country’s persistent insecurity could escalate into a national crisis if citizens fail to actively support government…
Team Nigeria targets continental glory at African Chess Championships in Botswana
Team Nigeria will be among the contenders when Africa’s finest chess players converge on Botswana for the 2026 African Individual Chess Championships scheduled for June 18-27 at the Debswana Jwaneng Mine. Nigeria…
Gov. Buni Sponsors 13 Lecturers for Specialized Postgraduate Training Abroad
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In a bold and strategic move to strengthen medical education, bridge critical manpower gaps, and enhance healthcare delivery in Yobe State, the administration of Governor Mai Mala…