From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Members of the Redeem Men Fellowship (RMF) in Jigawa State have donated food items and other essential materials worth thousands of naira to orphans in Dutse, the 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 Women Rally for 74 Reserved Seats in National Assembly
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe Over one million women in Yobe State have thrown their weight behind a groundbreaking bill seeking to reserve 74 seats for women in the National Assembly. The bill,…
Gov. Mutfwang congratulates Grace Akwe on Election as NAWOJ Chairperson
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated Grace Akwe Gotip of the NTA Chapel on her emergence as Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Plateau…
BREAKING: Prominent Business Mogul Alhaji Aminu Dantata Passes Away
By Mustapha Salisu Renowned Nigerian businessman and elder statesman from Kano State, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has passed away at the age of 94. The news of his death broke on Saturday morning,…
Kano, Kaduna zooms into final of Northwest Veterans All Stars qualifier tournament
By Ado Salisu Kano All Stars football team and Kaduna have qualify for the final of this year’s Northwest Veterans All Stars qualifier tournament held at Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata. Before…
Kano SWAN Urges Gov’t to Declare Emergency in Sports Sector
By Yusuf Alhaji The Kano State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called on the state government to declare a state of emergency in the sports sector, citing…
Groups Felicitate CEO Balancy Photography on New Appointment at MAAUN
Three groups, Kano Visual Artists Association, Arewa Youth Entrepreneurs, and Alumni Association of MAAUN Niger, have congratulated Balarabe Uba Abdullahi on his recent appointment as the new Head of Creative Audiovisual Operations…
Kano Dep. Governor Receives Report on Proposed Gaya Polytechnic, Hails Committee’s Efforts
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Higher Education, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has lauded the 16-member technical committee tasked with the proposed establishment of Gaya Polytechnic for…
KEDCO Set to Commission N1.1bn Dawanau Network Expansion Project to Light Up Africa’s Largest Grain Hub
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has successfully tested and is set to commission the newly constructed thirty-five km, 33 kV overhead power line from Bichi Transmission Station to Dawanau International Grain Market,…
Kano Targets 100% Open Defecation Free Status by 2026, Says Deputy Governor
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced significant progress in the state’s campaign to eradicate open defecation. The Deputy Governor made…
Ganduje’s Former Aide Ba kwana Defects from APC to NNPP
Mustapha Hamza Buhari Ba kwana, a former Political Adviser to ex‑Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) under…
NDLEA arrest 583, Convicts 225 drugs offenders, forfeits 6 vehicles in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. has arrested over 583 and successfully prosecuted 225 drug offenders to various terms of sentences in Adamawa state. State Commander of…
Stakeholders Advocate Peace, Youth Empowerment in Billiri
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Youth O’clock Nigeria, in collaboration with the Maisheru and Munsal Foundations, hosted a peace and development forum at the College of Education, Billiri. The event, themed “Building a…
Balkisu Babangida’s Demise: A Void in Journalism’s Landscape”
By Abubakar Rabilu Hon. Fatima Muhammad Paga, the UN Women Focal Person to Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, express her deepest condolences on the passing of Balkisu Babangida, an esteemed veteran…
Call for Applications, as FG Opens Recruitment for Prisons, Immigration, Others
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of a nationwide recruitment exercise for four paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior. The agencies include the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigerian Immigration Service…
Gov. Buni Commissions Water Project in Sokoto
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on Monday inaugurated a water project executed by the Sokoto State Government. According to a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director‑General…
Ahead World Regional Championships: NSC Chairman Throws Weight Behind Nigerian Para Powerlifter
By Ado Salisu National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has promised to support the Nigerian Para Powerlifters as they battle for Paralympics tickets at the World Championships billed for Santiago in…
ASATU Launches Statewide Healthy Living Campaign, Inaugurates Community Lady Organizers
By Ukpa Ewa The Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) Youth Wing, in collaboration with ASATU Women Wing, has organized a one day seminar on healthy living and formally inaugurated Community…
APC North‑East Group Suggests Dogara as Possible VP Candidate for 2027
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The North‑East Coalition of APC Support Groups has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara as a potential running mate for the 2027 presidential…
Anambra North Stakeholders Forum Endorses Soludo For A Second Term In Office As He Bags Chieftaincy Title, ‘Oluatuegwu’
By Michael Ezenwata The Anambra North Stakeholders Forum across political parties divides has endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for a second term in office given his development strides in governance at the Otuocha…
Students visit National Library to commemorate 2025 Reading Week in Ilorin
Some students of ITree Group of Schools on Monday embarked on a trip to the National Library in Ilorin, Kwara state to commemorate the school’s 2025 Reading Week. ITree Group of Schools…
NUGA 2025: Sports will unite, empower Nigeria – NSC Chairman Dikko
By Ado Salisu The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to using sports as a tool for national development, youth empowerment, and…
Jigawa Stakeholders Develop Policy to Tackle Climate Change Challenges
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Stakeholders from relevant ministries, MDAs, agencies, civil society organisations, academia, and the media have met to commence the domestication and development of a climate change policy for Jigawa…
2025 LGAN golf championship: Agbo emerges best gross winner
By Ado Salisu Teenage golfing sensation, Grace Agbo of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, is the champion of the 2025 Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern zone Golf…
NSSF: National Table Tennis Championships Kick Off in Lagos
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) National Table Tennis Championships has kicked off today at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. This two-day tournament is part of NSSF’s ongoing efforts…