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,…
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.
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…
Professor Hakeem Appointed as Yakubu Gowon University VC
By Hajara Abdullahi The Governing Council of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja) has approved the appointment of Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi as Vice Chancellor. This was announced in a statement by…
COAS Visits Maiduguri, Charges Troops to Eliminate Terrorists in North East
By Hajara Abdullahi The newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has paid an operational visit to Nigerian troops under the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation HADIN KAI,…
Anambra Gov’t Urges Citizens to End Voter Apathy, Participate Fully in Nov. 8 Governorship Election
The Anambra State Government calls on all eligible voters across the state to come out en masse and actively participate in the forthcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. Law…
Foundation Trains Community Kaduna Vanguards on SGBV
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Habiba Dangana Foundation knows as Hadis Foundation has train community vanguards on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Kaduna state. Speaking during the training session the Programme Officer…
FRSC Engages Automobile Industry Stakeholders on Road Safety Campaign in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Stakeholders in the automobile industry have attributed most road crashes in Nigeria to overspeeding and non-adherence to traffic regulations by motorists. This formed part of the discussions at…
Gov. Lawal Approves Construction of New NUJ Secretariat in Gusau
The Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is delighted to announce that His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, has approved the construction of a brand-new NUJ Secretariat for journalists…
Yobe Governor Establishes State Council on Malnutrition
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has established a State Council on Nutrition, vowing to tackle what federal authorities have described as Nigeria’s “quietest killer.” The creation…
Kano-Based Chinese Lady Golfer, Angel Xing Wins Maiden PSN Ladies Tournament
By Ado Salisu Kano based Chinese golfer, Angel Xing Huiyao has emerged as the winner of the maiden edition of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) President’s Cup Golf tournament 2025. Over…
COREN President Commends Gov. Yahaya, Says Gombe Emerging as Regional Model
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engr. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, has lauded Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State for redefining…
Yobe Executive Council Approves Over N4.8 Billion for Projects, Enforces Accountability Law
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Yobe State Executive Council has approved a major wave of spending on infrastructure and healthcare, with a parallel push to enforce fiscal accountability among public servants. The…
Kaduna State University Wins N1 Billion Competitive Grant for Commercial Agriculture
Kaduna State University (KASU) has recorded yet another landmark achievement as it emerges the only state university in Nigeria to win a N1 billion competitive grant for commercial agriculture. Hamza Musa Makarfi,…
Nigeria set to host global media literacy institute after UNESCO approval
By Hajara Abdullahi Following approval from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Nigeria is set to host the world’s first category 2 of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute….
LG Chairman Waits 60 Minutes in PHC With No Worker on Duty
By Hajara Abdullahi The Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State, Ghali Abdullahi Basaf, paid an unscheduled visit to a Primary Health Centre (PHC) on Wednesday, where he reportedly waited with…
FG Secures $500m World Bank Loan to Boost Agriculture
By Hajara Abdullahi In a move to enhance agricultural productivity across Nigeria, the Federal Government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
Kano Deputy Governor to Celebrate 65th Birthday in Hometown with Special Prayers
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, will mark his 65th birthday this Friday with a special prayer session at the Gwarzo Central Mosque, seeking divine guidance and blessings…
Nigeria Needs Transfer of Technology, Not Troops – By Na’ im Sulaiman AJ
Nigeria’s path to sustainable stability and growth lies not in the deployment of military might, but in the strategic transfer of technology and knowledge. While security interventions may address immediate threats, they…
Nigeria: Diplomatic Delusion Deeply Demoralizing Democracy
By Bala Ibrahim As a country, Nigeria has always been a major player internationally, since it gained independence in 1960. Even under military rule, Nigeria was a significant force in the affairs…
CITAD Condemns Arrest of Two Kano Youths Over Facebook Post
…Demands Immediate Release, Respect for Digital Rights By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has condemned the arrest of two young residents of Tofa Local Government Area in…
Shanono LG Chairman Distributes Vehicles to Security Agencies For Fight Against Insecurity
The Executive Chairman of Shanono Local Government Area, Hon. Abubakar Barau, has today distributed newly procured vehicles and refurbished patrol cars to various security agencies operating within the Local Government Area. According…
Anambra: IGP Deploys New Commissioner of Police Ahead of Polls
By Hajara Abdullahi The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a new Commissioner of Police, Shogunle Abayomi, ahead of the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8,…
Experts Call for National Framework on AI Governance at CITAD’s 6th KANSIS
By Mustapha Salisu Experts and digital rights advocates have called on the Nigerian government to urgently establish a comprehensive national framework to guide the ethical and inclusive governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)….
Bowen University Student Makes History with 5.0 CGPA
By Hajara Abdullahi A graduate of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Lotechukwu Isioma Ikpo, has made history as the first student to achieve a perfect 5.00/5.00 CGPA in the university’s history. The…
Nigeria and The Conflict of Characterising Christianity
By Bala Ibrahim No one needs invasion, particularly invasion on the grounds of religious characterization, or mischaracterization. And Nigeria must rise to the occasion of spelling out that to the world. Since…