By Ado Salisu 10 days left, and all eyes are on Abeokuta, Ogun State, as the city braces to host the continent’s most promising young athletes at the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics…
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.
AFN Clears Air On Nse Uko’s Ordeal
By Ado Salisu The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has distanced itself from the current two year ban handed Imaobong Nse Uko by the Integrity Unit of World Athletics for doping violations…
900 Youths Participate in Career, Business Development Training in Adamawa
By Umar Dankano, Yola A total of 900 young men and women in Adamawa State have undergone training aimed at improving their career prospects and entrepreneurial skills. The training, themed “Your Career…
Lafia Emir calls for restoration of traditional rulers in Nigeria’s Constitution
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Emir of Lafia, His Royal Highness Justice Sidi Bage, has called for the restoration of traditional rulers in Nigeria’s Constitution, stressing that clearly defining their roles would…
Waiya’s Transformative Impact On Kano’s Public Image
By Umar Danliti Since taking over as the Commissioner for Information in Kano State, Ibrahim Waiya has been on a mission to redefine the way the government interacts with the public. With…
JISEPA Seizes Expired Consumables Worth N14.4m in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA) has seized and condemned expired, contaminated, and improperly stored consumables and items valued at N14,447,650 during a statewide inspection exercise. Managing…
Ex-COAS Yahaya Advocates ‘Soldiers First’ Approach to Boost Nigerian Army Operational Efficiency
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya (rtd), has called for increased support and prioritisation of soldiers’ welfare to enhance the operational effectiveness of…
Nigerian Army Engages Yobe Students During NADCEL 2025 to Inspire Future Military Leaders
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Nigerian Army on Friday, marked its annual Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) in Yobe State with a special public speaking engagement aimed at educating young Nigerians…
Northern Nigeria’s Crossroads to Renewal
By Adamu S Ladan In a recent thought-provoking piece, a Professor from the Southeast, Benard Ifeanyi Odoh painted a compelling picture of the widening economic gulf between Nigeria’s Southeast and Southwest. He…
KNSG, NEMA Flags Off Flood Simulation Exercise in Wudil
By Mustapha Salisu In a proactive move to mitigate the impact of potential flooding ahead of the 2025 rainy season, Kano State Government in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)…
Social Investment: FG, Adamawa Govt Train 250 Field Officers on Digital Payment Processes
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, in collaboration with the National Social Investment Programme Agency (N-SIPA), the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO), and the Adamawa State Government, has…
PDP commences sale of nomination form for State Assembly by-election in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state chapter of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) has commence the sale of nomination form to fill in the vacant seat for state Assembly member of…
CAA U-18, U-20 Champs: Athletes vow to lift Nigeria’s image with sterling performance
By Ado Salisu As the 3rd Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) Junior Championships draws near, Nigerian athletes in camp have reiterated their dedication to delivering outstanding results, thereby enhancing the country’s image…
Hon Abdussamad Dasuki: The Legislative Czar @ 47
By Ahmadu Dansardauna In the lives of many, birthdays are usually periods for sober reflections and stocktaking. Numerous personalities with eyes on the verdict of history use such occasions to reflect on…
Waiya Urges Himma Radio/TV to Champion Agricultural Development in Kano
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has called on Himma Radio and Television to intensify efforts in producing impactful programmes that will promote agricultural and livestock…
How a Single Electricity Market Will Empower Africa’s People and Economies
By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal For millions of Africans, the flick of a light switch is not a given, but a daily uncertainty. In rural clinics, midwives deliver babies by torchlight. In bustling…
World’s Largest Electricity Market Kicks Off as AU Launches Steering Committee to Drive Continental Integration
By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal A newly launched African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) High-Level Oversight Committee at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa is set to lay the foundation for the world’s…
80 Nigerian Professionals Complete BioRTC’s Advanced AI Training in Yobe
From Yusuf A. Yusuf, Damaturu The Biomedical Research and Training Center (BioRTC) of Yobe State University successfully brought together nearly 80 participants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds for an advanced Artificial…
KNSG Direct Stoppage of Importation of Wastes Scraps Materials from North Eastern States
The Kano state government has directed a temporary stoppage of importation of scraps and wasted materials from north eastern states especially those affected by Boko Haram War and Insurgency. Muhd Dahir Idris,…
Dangote Moves To Tame Plastic Pollution In Nigeria
…Upskills Women On Recycling Business In response to growing environmental concerns over plastic pollution and in alignment with Nigeria’s push for a circular economy, Dangote Cement Plc has instituted its Plastic-to-Fabric initiative….
Sen. Lalong congratulates Naanlong Daniel on emergence as Speaker
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong has welcomed the election of Daniel Naanlong as Speaker of the State House of Assembly following the resignation of the…
Yobe Govt Orders Temporary Closure of Three Weekly Markets Over Security Operations
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has announced the temporary closure of Katarko, Kukareta, and Buni Yadi weekly markets due to ongoing security operations. In a statement signed by…
Prof. Gwarzo Urges FG to Name University After Late Elder Statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata
Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, has appealed to the Federal Government, to immortalize the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, by naming…
REA Strategic Roundtable: Zamfara is a Prime Location for Solar Farms Says Gov. Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal has highlighted that Zamfara State benefits from intense sunlight throughout the year, positioning it as an ideal site for solar farms, mini-grids, and autonomous power systems. The Rural Electrification…
Jigawa SUBEB Suspends 4 Education Secretaries, Halts Salaries of 239 Teachers
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has suspended four Local Government Education Secretaries for allegedly shielding absentee teachers who abandoned their duties for several months. Announcing…