The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Kano Operations Office, in collaboration with the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has distributed relief materials to households affected by recent flooding in Rimin Gado/Dawakin…
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.
AUPCTRE North East Zone Champions Gender Equality with Educational Workshop in Yobe
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu In a bid to advance women’s rights and inclusion, the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), North East Zone, on Tuesday…
KNSG to Partner KHAIRUN on Academic Excellence
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing education by expressing readiness to partner with Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN) in promoting academic excellence across the state….
Troops Foil Bandits’ Attack in Shanono, Kano
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Army troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation MESA, led by the 3 Brigade, have successfully prevented a bandit incursion and attack in Shanono Local Government Area…
Troops of 12 Brigade Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims, Recover Ransom in Kogi
By Hajara Abdullahi Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 12 Brigade deployed at Oguma Forward Operating Base have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered ransom money meant for their release…
NELFUND Records One Million Applications Since Launch in 2024
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has achieved a historic milestone, recording one million applications on its student loan portal since its official launch on May 24, 2024. In…
Kano: Senator Barau receives over 1,000 NNPP/ Kwankwasiyya members to APC
Over 1,000 members of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP)/Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano State have been received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau…
Arewa Peace Foundation Urges Balanced Global Response to Religious Violence in Nigeria
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Arewa Peace Foundation has called on the international community, particularly the Government of the United States and its allies, to adopt a fair and evidence-based approach when…
KACRAN urges NEDC to prioritize livestock development in 2026 policies, programmes
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, a critical stakeholder in the North East region, has called on the North East Development Commission, NEDC, to significantly…
IPC Opposes Impunity Against Journalists, Organizes Twitter (X) Space Conversation for Women Journalists @ IDEI-2025
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Press Center (IPC) has opposed any action, legislation, regulation, or political pressure that limits press freedom in the course of professional journalism practice in the country….
Sokoto-Based NGO Trains 30 Female Journalists on GBV Ethical Reporting
From Shehu Muhammad Shehu, Sokoto A Sokoto-based non-governmental organization, Gender Educators Initiative (GEI), with support from Nigeria Youth Future Fund, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, organized a one-day capacity-building training for 30…
Dan Agundi Urges Northern Women to Uphold Dignity, Tradition
By Mustapha Salisu The Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, has called on Northern women to support their husbands while safeguarding their dignity, religion, and cultural values. He made the…
Teacher Bags Life Imprisonment for Raping Male Student in Abuja
By Hajara Abdullahi A 19-year-old teacher, Abdullahi Abbas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory for raping a nine-year-old pupil. This was revealed by…
Gov. Yusuf Urges Regular Security Meetings at LG Level
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged local government councils to hold regular security meetings to enhance vigilance and coordination among communities across the state. This was contained in…
Gov. Yusuf bags SWAN outstanding performance award for Sports Development
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has won the outstanding performance award of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in recognition of his remarkable achievements in sports development within the state….
Governor Bala of Bauchi Pardons Former District Head of Azare, Bashar Kabir
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Bauchi The Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has granted a full pardon to the former District Head of Azare and Danmajen Katagum, Alhaji Bashar Kabir Umar,…
NCC Inspect, Sensitizes Bookshop Owners on Dangers of Piracy in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has conducted its annual routine sensitization campaigns on the dangers and illegality of piracy to bookshops owners in Adamawa state. State Acting Coordinator…
UNIJOS Dental Students Cry Out Over 10 Years of Academic Stagnation, Appeal for Gov’t Intervention
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Jos University Dental Students Association (JUDENSA) has cried out over what it described as “a decade of frustration, trauma, and unfulfilled promises,” following prolonged delays in their…
E-Birth Registration Project Flag-Off in Katsina State
The digital era of identity documentation has officially begun in Katsina State as the Electronic Birth Registration (e-Birth Registration) Project was formally flagged off in a grand ceremony attended by key stakeholders…
Tax Reforms: FG Introduces N10 Million Challenge for Youths
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government has introduced a nationwide N10 million grand challenge titled the “Tax Reform Challenge” for graduates and undergraduates across Nigeria. This was revealed in a post on…
EU Backs Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Pledges Support for Sustainable Development
The European Union (EU) has pledged support for Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms during a courtesy visit by its representative, Mr. David McAllister, to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Abuja…
Samia Suluhu Wins Tanzania’s Presidential Elections Amidst Protests
By Hajara Abdullahi Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of the recently concluded presidential election in Tanzania on Saturday, securing a second term with nearly 98% of the votes. President…
Once a Soldier Always a Soldier
By Bala Ibrahim A childhood friend of mine came to Abuja from Kafanchan. He called to inform me that he was in town on a mission to witness the pull out parade…
Over 600 NNPP members defect to APC in Kano
No fewer than 650 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, on Thursday defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Gobirawa Ward, Dala Local Government Area, and parts of Fagge…
NUGA Zone E Preliminaries: A Resounding Success
By Muzammil Dalha Yola Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) Wudil recently hosted the NUGA Zone E Preliminary Games, a prestigious event that brought together top universities in the…