The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken note of the latest security advisory issued by the Embassy of the United States, restricting its staff and their families from non-official travel to military…
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.
KNSG Develops Strategic Communication Blueprint to Boost Maternal, Child Health
The Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices and other implementing partners, has successfully concluded a three-day workshop focused on developing a comprehensive Social and Behaviour Change…
APC: Refusing The Rush To Riposte
By Bala Ibrahim “Never interrupt your enemy when he is busy making a mistake.” – Napoleon Bonaparte In the last one week, my party, the APC, has been in the news for…
Jigawa Senator Builds, Hands Over N200m PHC Clinic
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Senator representing Jigawa North East Senatorial District (APC), Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed Malammadori, has built and handed over a primary healthcare clinic worth over N200 million to the…
Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes Still Alive as Dikko Hints at Possible FIFA Points Deduction for South Africa
By Ado Salisu National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, says the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be dramatically revived—pending a crucial disciplinary ruling from football’s…
Nestle Milo Inter Secondary Schools basketball finals begins in Lagos
By Ado Salisu The final stage of the 25th edition of Inter secondary schools Nestle Milo basketball championship for boys and girls categories commenced at the indoor sports Hall of the national…
Islamic Council Slams Plateau Gov’t Over Inaction on Killings
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, Kaduna State chapter, has strongly condemned the recent killing of 12 innocent travelers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State….
AKY Go Again Movement Hails Massive Turnout for Gov. Yusuf’s Homecoming
By Musa Sani Aliyu The AKY Go Again Movement has expressed its profound gratitude to the people of Kano State, along with political and non‑political groups, as well as government officials, for…
CONSCCIMA Congratulates Jani Ibrahim on Appointment as NACCIMA‘s National President
By Mustapha Salisu The Coalition of Northern States Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (CONSCCIMA) has congratulated Jani Ibrahim, mni, on his appointment as the 23rd National President of the Nigerian…
NUJ @70: Kano Governor Honoured With Media Supportive Prestigious Award
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has been presented with the prestigious Media Supportive Award by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at its 70th Anniversary Awards and…
Gov. Mutfwang, Plateau people sadden by mob action in Mangun
…Extends deep condolences to Government and people of Kaduna State From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic mob action that claimed…
BREAKING: Bomb Explosion in Kano Kills 5, Injures 15
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of five people and injuries to 15 others following a bomb explosion at a scrap collection site along the Eastern…
Birnin Gwari Sees Improvements in Peace, Development
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has acknowledged the recent improvements in security and economic activity in the area. According to BEPU, incidents of banditry have decreased…
Jigawa Ex‑Councillors Honour Defence Minister for Service to State
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Forum of Former Councillors who served during the administration of former Jigawa State Governor, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has honoured him with a plaque of appreciation….
Shaibu assumes duties as NIS DG, seeks management understanding
By Ado Salisu The newly appointed Director General of National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu has assumed duties at the headquarters of the Institution in Lagos on Monday 16th June,2025. Ben…
NSC mourns death of Abba Yola
…Describes him as a Sports Administrator Per Excellence By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission, NSC, has described the demise of former Kano Pillars Chairman Alhaji Abba Yola as a painful loss…
8th African Nations Championship: Super Eagles B to play group phase games in Zanzibar
By Ado Salisu 2018 silver-medallists Nigeria will play their group B matches of the 8th African Nations Championship in Zanzibar – a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. It is…
CDS Acknowledged for Efforts in Maintaining National Security
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Youth Reformation and Leadership Skills Development Foundation has acknowledged the efforts of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, in maintaining national security and stability….
Stakeholders decries low participation of women, PWDs in Politics urges for GESI
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The stakeholders in Jigawa brainstorm on the challenges hindered women, People’s with Disabilities and other marginalised groups from participating in politics and other political issues. The stakeholders also…
Adamawa APC Condemns Assault on Zonal National Vice Chairman Mustapha
From Umar Dankano, Yola The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has condemned the physical assault on the National Vice Chairman for North-East, Comrade Salihu Mustapha, during a…
Kano Residents Turn Out in Numbers to Support Gov. Yusuf’s Re-Election Bid
A mammoth crowd of jubilant supporters on Tuesday lined the streets of Kano to welcome Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf upon his return from Saudi Arabia, where he served as the Amirul Hajj…
Adamawa Govt Urges Communities to Safeguard Electricity Installations
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Government has called on residents to protect electricity installations and equipment in their communities to prevent vandalism, especially as the state continues to experience erratic…
Adamawa Govt, NAFA Introduce Flag Football in Schools
From Umar Dankano, Yola In a move to enhance youth participation in sports, the Adamawa State Government, in partnership with the Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA), has introduced a new sport known…
2027: Gov. Makinde’s Presidential Posters Surface in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse With two years to the 2027 general elections, posters promoting the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Chief Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, have appeared in several locations across Jigawa…
FUDECO, Partners Present Findings on Farmers-Herders Conflict in Hayin Ade
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Fulbe Development and Cultural Organization (FUDECO), in collaboration with the National Commission for Nomadic Education and the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, held a one-day…