The Jigawa State Government has completed all the 26 road projects it inherited from previous administrations connected hundreds of rural communities with road networks. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Hamisu…
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.
Dangote Bags ‘Cement Company of the Year’ Award At Africa Housing Show
For it support for the real estate sector in Africa, the continent’s biggest cement manufacturing company, the Dangote Cement Plc, has added to its numerous accolades as it bags ‘Cement Company of…
IsDB/LLF Project in Nigeria Seals $12.3 Million Deal to Boost Agricultural Mechanization in Kano
Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project, KSADP, has signed a $12, 347, 071. 44 amended Memorandum of Understating with its implementing partners, Sasakawa Africa Association, SAA, for the procurement of agricultural machinery to…
Kano Govt Backs AI Integration in Education, Targets Skills Development
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education to drive entrepreneurship and skills development. The State Deputy Governor Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo…
MAAUN Group Hails Nafisa Abdullahi on her Success at Global English Championship
MAAUN Group of Universities has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Nafisa Abdullahi, the 17-year-old student from Yobe State who clinched the world’s best position in English language skills at the just concluded…
Exploring Kano’s Historic Blend of Commerce, Faith and Tradition
By Suleiman Musa Yahaya Exploring Kano’s Historic Blend of Commerce, Faith and Tradition Entertainment Through the Ages: Navigating Businesses, Faith, and Culture in Ancient Kano In exploring Kano’s historic mixture of commerce,…
Food Security: Sen. Barau Distributes 37,880 Bags of Fertiliser to Kano farmers
To enhance food security in the country, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commenced the distribution of 37,880 bags of fertiliser to farmers across Kano State. The…
Fighting Desertification: NAGGW Launches Yobe Tree Planting Initiative
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has launched the planting of 5 million date palm seedling and other assorted economic trees in maimalari community of…
Tax Justice, KIRS Collaborate on 3rd Phase of Tax Education Radio Series in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu Efforts to boost public awareness on tax rights, obligations, and grievance redress mechanisms have received a new push as the Tax Justice and Governance Platform, Kano, met with the…
Medical lab scientists honour Prof. Gwarzo with platinum medal award
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has honoured the President MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, with a prestigious Platinum Medal Award. The award, the association said,…
Still on Kano’s Ecological Degradation
By Yakubu Musa We are in the midst of another wet season in northern Nigeria, and the inhabitants of the ancient city of Kano are once again facing a rude awakening moment…
Bakin Zuwo Blazers edged out NTM Thunder to win Dam Foundation Summer Showtime Basketball Competition
By Yusuf A. Yusuf Blazers dominated Thunder to win the Dam Foundation Summer Showtime Basketball Competition by 41 – 30 at NTM Thunder basketball field at Yan lemo in the ancient city…
When Likes Trump Ethics: How Content Creators Are Replacing Real Journalists in Northern Nigeria
By Shamsuddeen Suleiman Malami In the ever-evolving world of media, the line between professional journalism and citizen generated content has become increasingly blurred. The emergence of content creators individuals who report, comment,…
Badeggi FM Shutdown: Arewa Broadcast Media Forum Threatens Boycott of Gov. Bago
The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum, ABMPF, will boycott all official activities of Niger State Government if it continues to undermine the freedom of the press operating in Niger State. The Forum’s,…
Footballers, Corps Members, and Academics: Who Deserves More?
By Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim, Goronyo Sometimes, things happen in Nigeria like in a dream because everything in a dream is right without consciousness of priority and law of orders. For many times…
Gov. Buni Approves Appointment of Isma’ila Gadaka as New Emir of Gudi
From Yusuf A. Yusuf, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the appointment of Hon. Isma’ila Ahmed Gadaka as the new Emir (Mai) of Gudi Emirate. The approval was…
Dadiyata’s Disappearance: A Painful Symbol of Impunity and Human Rights Abuse – Amnesty
From Alhassan Abdullahi, Kaduna Amnesty International has berated the Nigerian government over its continued silence and inaction regarding the unresolved disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, six years after he…
Anambra Fish Dealer’s Murder: Gov’t in Search of Justice, Strengthening Security, Says Information Commissioner
From Rose Oranye, Anambra The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, recently paid a condolence visit to the Woman Leader of the Anambra State All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mrs….
Zaria Council Chairman Congratulates Former Vice President Namadi Sambo at 71
The Chairman of Zaria Local Government Council, Engr. Jamil Ahmad Muhammad Jaga, has congratulated former Vice President Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, GCON, on the occasion of his 71st birthday. In a statement…
Security Report Alleges Kano Commissioner Took $30,000 to Bail Notorious Drug Trafficker
The embattled Kano State commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, has allegedly collected a $30,000 bribe from a notorious drug dealer, Sulaiman Danwawu, in order to stand as his surety, according to a…
Gov. Bago vs Badegi FM: Suspension of Licences is NBC’s Responsibility, Says FG
By Mustapha Salisu The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation has reminded that the suspension of broadcast licences falls within the purview of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), following the recent…
Beyond the Numbers: The Truth Behind the Federal Government’s Presentations at Arewa House
At the recently concluded two-day interactive session organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation at Arewa House, Kaduna, the Federal Government presented what it described as significant strides in various sectors…
Niger Governor Shuts Down Radio Station, Orders Licence Seizure
By Mustapha Salisu A directive by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, to shut down Badeggi FM Radio in Minna has sparked outrage and concerns over press freedom. The governor, during an…
The Monologue in Kaduna: Between Eulogies and Silence – The Missed Opportunity for Genuine Engagement
By Babayola M. Toungo In the heart of northern Nigeria, within the historic city of Kaduna, a political convergence unfolded between the 29th and 30th of July 2025. Ostensibly, this gathering was…
Gov Buni Leads Delegation to Emir of Gudi’s Funeral
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Friday led a high-powered government delegation to attend the funeral of the late Emir of Gudi, Alhaji Isa Bunuwa Madugu…