From Fauziyya Lawal, Katsina When the dust of fear settled over Mantau, a quiet agrarian community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, after a deadly banditry attack, its residents were…
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.
NEDC Provides Relief to Over 2,261 Yobe Households Affected by Flooding
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed essential food and non-food items to 2,261 households in Yobe State impacted by recent flooding. The aid, which included rice,…
DJAI Officials Visit Emir of Fika Ahead of October Charity Outreach in Potiskum
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe In preparation for its 7th annual charity programme scheduled for October 4 in Potiskum, Yobe State, the leadership of the Dangin Juna Afrika Initiative (DJAI) has paid a…
Kebbi’s Beacon of Hope: How Whistleblowing is Redefining Accountability in Nigeria”
By Suleiman Abdullahi Dawakin Kudu In places where much of the public seems unsure of how the governance works, whistleblowers play a very important role in reformation. Nigeria, with its multi-system problems,…
Zaria LG Chair Inspects Flood Areas, Engage Communities
The Executive Chairman of Zaria Local Government Council, Engr. Jamil Ahmad Muhammad Jaga, yesterday, actively joined in the initial rescue and evacuation efforts following the devastating flood that struck several parts of…
The Tears of Bauchi’s Retirees and Dr. Ali Pate’s Promise of Hope
By Lamara Garba Azare They carried chalk, files, and stethoscopes in their youth. Today, they carry pain, waiting for gratuities that never came. Dr. Ali Pate says their waiting must end, and…
NCAA Warns Airlines: “No flight must take off with unruly passengers onboard”
“Pilots must not fly until unruly passengers are removed or the issue is resolved — no passenger has the right to touch any cabin crew,” says Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs…
NSCDC Gombe Command Hosts Islamic Teachers, Humanitarian Group
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with civil society and religious organizations to enhance…
CISLAC Leads Push for Effective Tobacco Taxation in Nigeria
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a landmark move Key stakeholders from government ministries, academia, civil society organisations and international partners converged at a workshop yesterday in Abuja to review and endorse the…
Governor Radda Moves to Address Delay on N18.9bn 27km Sabuwa–Tashar Bawa Road Project Amid Security Challenges
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has identified persistent security challenges in Sabuwa Local Government Area as the major factor delaying the execution of the ₦18.9 billion, 27-kilometre road project linking…
Why Neem Deserves a Place in Every Home
By Hauwa Muhammad Bamanga Neem (Azadirachta indica), popularly known across Nigeria as dogon yaro (Hausa), Ogun jàwò (Yoruba, variants), and Ògwu ọjị (Igbo, variants), is among the most widely used medicinal trees…
Life of an Autistic Child: The Female Peculiarity
By Asiya AbdulRahman Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often described in broad strokes, but its impact can be deeply personal and unique. For girls, autism sometimes takes on a different face, harder…
KEDCO Wins “Most Customers Driven Electricity Distribution Company of the Year” at Africa Brand Awards 2025
Kano Electricity Distribution Plc (KEDCO) has been honored with the prestigious award for “Most Customers Driven Electricity Distribution Company of the Year” at the Africa Brand Awards 2025, held in Lagos on…
NUJ’s Indifference Towards Some Journslists in Kano: Does Dog Eats Dog?
By Haroon Aremu The Kano council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) just did the unthinkable, by denying two journalists. According to a statement by the Kano Police Command’s spokesperson, SP…
Tax Justice Convenes Policy Dialogue on Gender-Responsive Budgeting, Taxation
By Mustapha Salisu Policymakers, civil society organizations, and development partners on Wednesday converged at Mambayya House, Kano, for a one-day policy dialogue on gender-responsive budgeting and taxation, organized by the Tax Justice…
Kano Gov’t Warns Private Schools Against Unauthorized Fee Hike
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Kano State Government has threatened to close down any private school that increases tuition fees without securing government approval. The warning was issued by the Executive…
Maulud: Kano Gov’t Declares Friday Public Holiday
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has declared tomorrow, Friday, 12th September 2025, corresponding to 19th Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 AH, as a public holiday to mark the Maulud celebration, which commemorates…
Gov. Buni Gifts 100 NUJ Participants Laptops, Urges Journalists to Uphold Truth, Accuracy in Reporting
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In a remarkable boost to media capacity, Yobe State Governor, His Excellency Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has presented brand-new laptops to 100 journalists who participated in a…
NYCSO Inaugurates New Executive Members in Yobe
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Network of Yobe Civil Society Organizations (NYCSO) officially ushered in a new era of leadership on Thursday with the inauguration of its newly elected executive committee. The…
UNICEF, NPC Train Gombe Health Workers on Digital Birth Registration
From Hajara Usman, Gombe The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPC), has conducted a three-day Train-the-Trainers workshop in Gombe State to equip frontline health workers…
Bichi First FC Unveils Abubakar Musa as Technical Adviser
Bichi First FC has officially unveiled Coach Abubakar Musa as the Technical Adviser of the club. The ceremony, which took place at the club’s premises, was attended by the Club President and…
Governor Sule: Of fresh perspectives, new heights
By Ali Abare In these challenging times when Nigeria is undergoing necessary but difficult economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, it is understandable that many citizens are experiencing hardship. Nasarawa…
Gov. Mutfwang Commissions JMDB Market in Bukuru
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has on Wednesday commissioned the new JMDB Market in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area, a facility designed to accommodate over 2,000 traders….
Adamawa to Launch Measles -Rubella Immunization
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state government has announced launching of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign in the twenty one (21) local government areas of the state. Executive chairman of the State…
Int’l Democracy Day 2025: CYPLP Empowers Next Generation of Leaders
By Mustapha Salisu In Kaduna, as the world marks International Democracy Day 2025 on September 15, the Children and Young People Living for Peace (CYPLP) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering youth…