The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF), has launched a four-week Digital Rights Training targeting secondary school students in Kano State, including those…
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.
NSC Applauds Enugu Gov’t, as LOC for 23rd National Sports Festival is Inaugurated
By Ado Salisu Preparations for the highly anticipated 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games Enugu 2026” have taken a significant leap forward as the Enugu State Government officially inaugurated the…
JISEPA, UNICEF lead hundreds of youths, students on tree planting in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency with support from United Nation’s Children Education Fund (UNICEF), lead hundreds of Jigawa state students for tree planting campaign. The campaign which…
Gov. Buni Chairs Lake Chad Basin Commission Meeting in Ndjamena, Chad
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, who currently chairs the Lake Chad Governor’s Forum, presided over a meeting with the Lake Chad Basin Commission at its…
Governance stakeholders call for holistic reforms to address LG challenges
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, has identified the appointment and election of unqualified individuals to leadership roles…
Adamawa APC Denies Endorsement of Tinubu/Ribadu 2027 Ticket
From Umar Dankano, Yola The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has debunked media reports suggesting it has endorsed National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, as a running mate to President…
Enugu Prepares for 23rd National Sports Festival as NSC DG Meets Governor Mbah
…LOC set for inauguration on Wednesday By Ado Salisu Preparations are in full swing for the 23rd National Sports Festival, to be hosted by Enugu State, as the Coal City positions itself…
Kano Set to Host National Summit on Creative Industry Development
The Kano State Government has approved the hosting of a landmark National Summit on Harnessing the Creative Industry to boost Nigeria’s GDP. The approval follows a compelling proposal forwarded to the state…
Nigeria Flag National Team heads for historic African Championship in Egypt
…Unveils its competition apparel to the National Sports Commission The Nigerian American Football Association ( NAFA ) has unveiled its competition apparel to the National Sports Commission, NSC, as it gets set…
World Desertification Day: Jigawa ACReSAL Intensifies Erosion Control EffortS
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of efforts to combat gully erosion, the Jigawa State Government, through the World Bank-supported Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, has expended over N200 billion…
Ahmadiyya College Kano to storm Lagos for National Milo b/ball finals
Ahmadiyya College basketball teams (boys and girls) are expected to leave Kano on Thursday to Lagos ahead of the 25th edition of National Milo basketball finals. The Ahmadiyya College who were selected…
Senator Lalong joins president Tinubu at the commissioning of greater Abuja water network
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong on Monday joined President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning of 4 loops of the Greater Abuja Water Network. In…
30 Days to Go: Track Dreams Ignite in Abeokuta, as African Junior Athletics Championship Nears
The countdown has officially begun as Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, braces itself to welcome the continent’s future stars for the 3rd African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships, now just 30…
President Tinubu to visit Benue over crisis, shifts scheduled official visit to Kaduna
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and…
The War in the Middle East: Africa Must Rise to Prevent Global Catastrophe
By Umar Ardo, Ph.D With the wars in the Middle East between Israel and Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria and now with Iran, the situation in that region is indeed volatile. However, the…
Prof. Omotayo Withdraws Yushau Shuaib from NIPSS over Economic Articles
Following a petition by the founder of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib, accusing the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) of unjust treatment and cybercrime, the Institute’s Director General, Professor Ayo Omotayo,…
NOC commences construction of Permanent Secretariat in Abuja
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has officially commenced an ambitious project to establish its permanent secretaiat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This initiative, which aims to enhance the infrastructure and…
Polio Vaccination Drive in Kaduna: 118 Children Immunized in Giwa LGA
From Aishatu Abdullahi, Kaduna The Journalists Initiative on Immunization Against Polio (JAP), in collaboration with the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB) and the World Health Organization (WHO), has facilitated the…
Nigeria poised to end medal drought at African Fencing Championships
As Nigeria prepares to host the 23rd African Fencing Championships from June 25 to 29 at Charterhouse Lagos, the Nigeria Fencing Federation is confident that the nation is ready to end its…
ADSPHCDA Begins Fresh Routine Immunization, Targets Over 1.3 Million Children
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADSPHCDA) has launched a fresh round of routine polio vaccination targeting children aged 0 to 5 years across the state….
Livestock Minister Lauds Gombe’s Ultra-Modern Abattoir as Game-Changer
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has praised the groundbreaking efforts of Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in constructing a multi-billion-naira ultra-modern abattoir, describing…
NEDC Donates Food, Relief Materials to Support Training of 1,000 Forest Guards in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated food and relief materials to support the training of 1,000 newly recruited forest guards aimed at bolstering security across Yobe…
Jigawa APC Threatens Legal Action Over Alleged Defamation of Governor Namadi
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning against individuals attempting to criticize or tarnish the image of Governor Malam Umar…
Jigawa Govt Trains 250 Arabic Teachers in Computer, Modern Teaching Skills
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Jigawa State Colleges of Education, Legal Studies Gumel and Ringim, has organized a five-day special training…
Kano Gov’t Flags Off Polio Vaccination Campaign in Bunkure
By Mustapha Salisu As part of efforts to eradicate the polio virus in Kano State by December, the state government has launched a polio vaccination campaign in Bunkure Local Government Area. The…