By Umar Dankano, Yola The European Union (EU), in partnership with the German Cooperation and the Federal Government, has organized a two-day advocacy and capacity-building training for fifty (50) members of 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.
Security Funds Probe: CISLAC/TI-Nigeria Urges National Assembly to Ensure Transparency
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria welcomes with commendation the recent decision by the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the Expenditure of All…
Plateau Commissioner Urges Trust in Science for Peaceful, Sustainable Future
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Plateau State Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Cletus Bako Shurkuk, has called for greater public trust and investment in science as a tool for peace,…
NNL, NLO Fitness Test, seminars for over 1,500 Referees, Assersors begins in Kano
By Ado Salisu This year’s northern states and the Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja Fitness Test and seminar on new football laws for Referees and Assersors began in Kano ahead of 2025/2026…
CITAD: Stakeholders Call for Gender, Climate Justice Integration in Nigeria’s Digital Transition
By Mustapha Salisu Stakeholders have called for the deliberate integration of gender and climate justice principles into Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda to ensure a fair, inclusive, and environmentally responsible digital future. This…
FG Vows to Improve Security as UK Warns Nationals Against Travel to Nigeria
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government has assured residents of sustained efforts to enhance national security following the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warning to its nationals against traveling to…
Troops Rescue 86 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 29 Logistics Suppliers in Borno
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI Joint Task Force in the North East, during an operation on Sunday, rescued 86 kidnapped victims, foiled a terrorist attack, and…
World Urbanism Day: KNUPDA Drums for Sustainable, Inclusive, Well-Planned Urban Growth in Kano
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo As the world marks World Urbanism Day, the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) joins the global community in celebrating this important occasion dedicated to…
2nd Entrepreneurship Summit: NAWOJ Kano Applauds ACF, KILAF for Sponsoring 50 Women in Media
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has expressed deep appreciation to the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Kano State Chapter, under the leadership of Gwani…
BREAKING: Missing BUK Student Found After Four Years
By Mustapha Salisu A student of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), identified as Shafiu Auwal Ibrahim, has been found four years after he went missing. Shafiu, a resident of Janbulo area in Kano,…
NDLEA Arrests Wanted Drug Kingpin in Lagos
By Hajara Abdullahi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious drug dealer, Yusuf Azeez, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to a statement by the Agency’s…
FG seeks additional $500 million loan from World Bank
By Hajara Abdullahi In a bid to increase access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria, the Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking an additional $500m loan from the…
Gov. Buni Condoles With Adamu Muazu, Over Loss of Mother
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe state Governor, His Excellency Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni on Saturday paid a condolence visit to former Bauchi state Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Adamu Muazu, over…
NUGA Games: FG pledges N1bn for Jos University to complete sports facilities
By Ado Salisu The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged one billion Naira to Jos University aimed at completing it various sports facilities. The NUGA’s chairman technical committee, Professor Musa Garba Yakasai…
NOUN Flag-Offs Virtual Ceremony for Electric Vehicle, Auto Diagnostics Course
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Vice Chancellor, of National Open University of Nigeria NOUN, Professor Olufemi Peters has launched a virtual ceremony for the Course 2 of the certificate program in Electric…
Senator Lalong congratulates COCIN President, Rev. Mohzo onhis re- election
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong warmly congratulated the President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Dr….
Nigeria–U.S. Relations: The Wisdom of Sheba
By Adamu S. Ladan The Qur’an recounts a timeless story that offers profound insight into leadership, diplomacy, and the delicate balance of power. The story of the Queen of Sheba—Bilqis—narrated in Surah…
SGBV: Hadis Foundation Trains Kano Stakeholders on Pathways to Inclusive Justice
By Mustapha Salisu The Habiba Dangana Foundation (Hadis), a non-governmental organization, has organized a Community Vanguard Training for relevant stakeholders in Kano State as part of its efforts to prevent Sexual and…
Governor Abba’s Roads Construction, Connecting Villages and Communities: A Game Changer
By Mustapha Muhammad Limited access and terrible roads in rural areas unleash untold hardships to rural dwellers that are largely farmers, their farm produce could not easily get to markets, access to…
Yobe 2027: Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai — The Right Man for the Moment
By Ahmed Aliyu As the race for the 2027 Yobe State governorship election gathers momentum, one question dominates political discussions across the state: who is the right candidate for this defining moment?…
Yobe Unity Vanguard Commends Governor Buni’s Leadership, Endorses APC Chairman Gadaka Ahead of Convention
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Yobe Unity Vanguard, a progressive political movement led by Hon. Saidu Muhammad Guza, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State for his visionary leadership and…
2027: How the APC May Fare in the Northeast
By Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu As of today, the All Progressives Congress (APC) controls three states in the Northeast, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe, while the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) controls three, Adamawa, Bauchi,…
Finally PDP Lost Stronghold in Yobe As Yarin Fika Dumps Party For APC
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Alh. Sani Adamu Yarin Fika, a renowned chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Yobe state has dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress. Adamu announced…
Kano Dep. Governor Celebrates 65th Birthday in Gwarzo with Community Outreach, Prayers, Philanthropy
By Mustapha Salisu The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, marked his 65th birthday anniversary in his hometown of Gwarzo with a series of activities centered on community development,…
Alarming Threat in Kano State as Bandits Occupy Villages
By Zulaiha Danjuma As peace deals take hold in Katsina state and military operations intensify against armed groups in North West Nigeria, Kano state is facing a new security challenge: an influx…