By Ado Salisu Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, ADC National Secretary, says the party will prioritise youth and women by allocating 50 per cent of elective and appointive positions to them. Aregbesola, former Osun…
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.
Ribadu Distributes Free Fertilizer to Over 400 Farmers in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A legal luminary cum philanthropist,Ba rrister Ahmad Nuhu Ribadu has donated free fertilizers to over 400 farmers in Yola South and Fufore local government areas in Adamawa state….
Gov. Mutfwang mourns passing of Ex-Military Administrator of Plateau State Col. Mana
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleh Mutfwang, has joined other well-meaning Nigerians in mourning the passing of the former Military Administrator of the state, Colonel Muhammad Mana (Retired), who died…
World Bank, Gombe Revitalise 103 PHCs to Boost Maternal, Child Health
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The World Bank, in partnership with the Gombe State Government, has commissioned 103 revitalised Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state to improve healthcare delivery, particularly for mothers…
CITAD Urges Gov’t to Stop Scapegoating Social Media
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on the Nigerian government to stop scapegoating social media for the country’s insecurity and instead focus on addressing the root causes of…
FEA, KEDCO, Bagaja announces commissioning of first Phase of 10MW MiniGrids to be rolled out in Jigawa
Future Energies Africa (FEA), the Core Investor in Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), through its renewable energy development arm Bagaja Renewables Limited, is set to commission a newly completed 500kWp (1MWp output…
Centralised platforms eroding citizens’ online rights — CITAD
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has warned that centralised social media platforms such as Facebook (Meta) and X (formerly Twitter) are eroding citizens’ digital rights through data misuse and…
Kano Gov’t Inaugurates Implementation Committee for Establishing Gaya Polytechnic
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has taken a decisive step toward expanding access to quality tertiary education by inaugurating a high-powered committee to oversee the establishment and smooth launch of…
How Dr Ramat will raise the bar at NERC
By Ibrahim Sani Shawai The trend of increasing youth inclusion under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership is a model that is good for even development and national unity; for this, many observers have…
Tubless Innovation, ATM Homes Empower 100 Women With Skills, Startup Support in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu In a bid to promote women’s empowerment and self-reliance, Tubless Innovation and Skills Center (TISC), in collaboration with ATM Homes and Apartments, successfully trained 100 women in various vocational…
KSHoA Partners LISDEL, EngenderHealth For Health Facilities Spot Check at Ajingi LGA
…As Karaye Lawmaker Leads the Delegation, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Strengthening Primary Health Facilities in Kano By Mustapha Salisu Hon. Ahmad Ibrahim Karaye, Member representing Karaye Constituency at the Kano State House…
El’s Empowerment Foundation Celebrates Future Leaders at Children’s Walima
By Musa Sani Aliyu Els Empowerment Foundation successfully concluded the second edition of its highly anticipated Children’s Walima event, held at the prestigious Nassarawa Palace on August 20th and 21st, 2025. The…
Tinubu and Development of Northern Nigeria
By Shehu Mustapha Chaji As we approach 2027 election some people especially from the opposition are spreading a lot of propaganda that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is sidelining the…
KEDCO, Haske Solar Company Ltd. Sign Pact on 10MW Solar Power
…Commences Offtake to Strengthen Distribution Network Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) is pleased to announce the successful commencement of 10 Megawatt (MW) energy offtake of solar power from the Haske Solar Plant, located…
Group Hosts Roundtable to Address Critical Issues of Civilian Protection in Yobe
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu In a significant step towards strengthening civilian protection and community resilience, the Centre for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) organized a two-day high-level advocacy and roundtable meeting in Gaidam…
Zaria Chairman Celebrates APC Bye-Election
…𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗯𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗭𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗞𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 Today, the Executive Chairman of Zaria Local Government Council, Engineer Jamil Ahmad Muhammad Jaga , attended a high-level stakeholders’ appreciation meeting at the Umaru…
Zaria LGC Chairman Presides Over Executive Council Meeting
…Receives NTA Zaria on Courtesy Visit The Chairman of Zaria Local Government Council, Engineer Jamil Ahmad Muhammad, today, presided over the monthly Executive Council meeting, where crucial issues affecting the development and…
Jigawa Governor Sacks Adviser on Assembly Matters
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCA, has relieved Rabi’u Garba Kaugama of his appointment as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters with immediate effect….
NESG Unveils 31st Nigerian Economic Summit: The Reform Imperative
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, on Tuesday, 19th August 2025, convened a World Press Conference at the Summit House in…
Premier League: Deputy Senate President to upgrade BUK’s stadium
In furtherance of his commitment to sports development in the country, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has concluded the arrangement to upgrade the facilities at the Bayero…
NBA, communities protest illegal demolitions, flay military disobedience of court orders
…Military cites security threat, defends action From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kaduna Branch, on Tuesday led residents of six communities in Igabi Local Government Area in a peaceful…
Adamawa: Maya Community Alleges Incursion by Bille Youths in Tagombali District
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Maya community in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State has condemned alleged harassment and intimidation of its people by Bille youths over disputed villages said to…
Kaduna Bye-Election: Observers Rate Exercise Credible, Transparent
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Domestic election observers have rated last Saturday’s bye-election in Chikun/Kajuru and Basawa/Kewaye federal and state constituencies as credible, transparent, and reflective of the people’s will. The observers, under…
KAROTA to Partner with Kano Security Institute on Personnel Training – MD
Kano State Roads Traffic Agency KAROTA has assured of its readiness to collaborate with Kano State Corporate Security Institute, Gabasawa in the training of its personnel for effective performance. This was contained…
Kano Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Health Sector, Partners CCCRN on THRIVE Project
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health sector through strategic partnerships aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable children and adolescents across the state. The Deputy Governor…