From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has approved the immediate release of N5.8 billion for the settlement of all outstanding gratuity liabilities owed to retired state…
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.
Yobe Governor Attends Funeral Prayer of Late SIEC Chairman, Dr. Mamman
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Tuesday, attended the funeral prayer of Dr. Mamman Muhammad, the former Chairman of the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC)….
Gwarzo Youth Forum Urges Consumer Council to Intervene on Soaring Prices of Essential Goods
By Mustapha Salisu The Gwarzo Youth Community Forum has called on the Kano State Consumer Protection Council to urgently intervene in regulating the prices of essential commodities and foodstuffs across the state….
Adamawa: Ganye LG Collaborates with UNICEF on Immunization Campaigns
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Ganye Local Government Council in Adamawa State has inaugurated a 100-member committee tagged “Fathers for Good Health,” tasked with creating awareness and promoting immunization across the ten…
How AI-Generated video testimonials fuel fake drug sales in Nigeria
By Muslim Muhammad Yusuf The rise of AI-Fueled deception in the health sector is raising new levels of concern. Across Nigeria’s social media and messaging platforms, a new wave of health supplement…
President Tinubu’s State Pardon: A Symbol of Confusion in Leadership
By Umar Ardo, Ph.D Last week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a state pardon for several Nigerians, dead and alive. What should have been an act of reconciliation has instead become a…
Nigeria, Morocco Deepen Cooperation on Humanitarian, Poverty Reduction Initiatives
From Abubakar Rabilu The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Hon. Delu Bulus Yakubu, has met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Nigeria,…
CITAD Launches Digital Tech Policy Forum to Advocate for National AI Framework in Nigeria
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched the inaugural edition of its Digital Tech Policy Forum to deliberate on the need for a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy framework…
Baobab Launches ‘Project Catalyst’, a Feminist Leadership Accelerator for Nigerian Young Women
Project Catalyst is more than a mentorship program — it’s a movement to build feminist power, solidarity, and leadership among young women who will no longer be silent in the face of…
Tubless Media Concept Signs Media Contract with Sagama Homes Ltd
By Mustapha Salisu Tubless Media Concept, a firm committed to telling impactful stories that inspire change, has signed a six-month media partnership with Sagama Homes Ltd in Abuja. Speaking on the development,…
El-Rasheed Intensifies Efforts to Restore Gombe–Dukku–Darazo Road
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Member Representing Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdullahi El-Rasheed Bala, has intensified efforts to ensure the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Gombe–Dukku–Darazo Road,…
Charlie Nwamgbafor And a Rising New Anambra
By Law Mefor A brand new Anambra State is rising before the eyes of the world. Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, came into office well-prepared with his ambitious desire to turn Anambra…
FG Orders Enforcement of ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy on Striking ASUU Members
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities to immediately enforce the “no work, no pay” policy on members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) participating in the ongoing…
Soldier Commits Murder, Kills Self at Wawa Cantonment
The 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, serving at 221 Battalion, Wawa Cantonment, Niger State, who allegedly killed…
Gunmen Abduct PRNigeria Journalist En Route to Kwara for Young Media Fellowship
A multimedia journalist with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, Salis Manaja, has been abducted by suspected gunmen. The media professional was on his way to Ilorin, Kwara State,…
Disaster Risk Management: Gov. Lawal Says Zamfara is Committed to Working With NEMA
Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed the Zamfara State Government’s commitment to continuing its partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The Governor attended the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction…
Beyond Local Politics: DSP Barau As Global Citizen
By Abba Anwar Local engagement, though his main root, Deputy Senate President and First Deputy Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Distinguished Senator Barau I. Jibrin is not largely preoccupied with local politics. He…
Birnin Gwari Emir Commends President Tinubu, Uba Sani for Peace efforts
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Emir of Birnin Gwari His Royal Highness, Mallam Zubair Jibril, OFR (Mai-Gwari II), has shared the inspiring story of his emirate’s journey from darkness to dawn, offering…
Plateau Dep. Governor Celebrates Girls on Int’l Day of the Girl Child
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo, has joined well-wishers across the world to celebrate the girl child as the world marks the 2025 International Day of the Girl…
Gombe Reaffirms Commitment to Girl-Child Education
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, Gombe State, in collaboration with Access Initiative Africa and Nudge Initiative, joined the global community to mark the…
NAWOJ Kaduna Felicitates with Girls on International Day of the Girl Child
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kaduna State Chapter, has joined the global community in celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child, a day dedicated to…
Air Marshal Abubakar Emphasizes Discipline, Teamwork in Leadership
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, has underscored the importance of visionary leadership as a key driver of success, emphasizing discipline and…
CITAD, Male Feminists Network Celebrate Int’l Day of the Girl Child in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Male Feminists Network, on Saturday joined the global community to mark the 2025 International Day of the…
Kano Deputy Governor Declares Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0 Closed
By Mustapha Salisu The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has officially declared the Bauchi Investment Summit 1.0 closed, commending the Bauchi State Government for hosting what he described…
NUJ Suspends Anambra Gubernatorial Debate Over Unforeseen Circumstances
By Mustapha Salisu The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, has announced the suspension of its planned debates for the Deputy Governorship and Governorship candidates earlier scheduled for October 8…