From Sani Saleh Chinade, Azare The Public Relations Officer of the Confederation of Traders Association of Nigeria (North-East Zone), Auwalu Yusuf, popularly known as Auwal Yobe, has raised concerns over the deteriorating…
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.
Kano Deputy Governor Disowns Fake Grant Scheme, Warns Public Against Cyber Fraud
The Office of the Deputy Governor of Kano State has issued a strong disclaimer disassociating His Excellency, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from a fraudulent social media post claiming to offer financial grants…
TJ&GP Applauds Bichi LG Chairman for Endorsing Tax-For-Service Charter of Demand
By Mustapha Salisu The Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP), Kano Chapter, has commended the Chairman of Bichi Local Government Area, Hon. Hamza Sule Mai Fata Bichi, for signing the Tax-For-Service Charter…
Kaduna Youth Group Addresses Controversy Over New Federal Institutions
From Wasila Yakubu, Kaduna The Southern Kaduna Youth Stakeholders Forum has acknowledged the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK), and the Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan (FMC), by the…
Adamawa Women Acknowledge Training on GBV, Gender Equality
From Umar Dankano, Yola Women in Adamawa State have acknowledged the impact of a sensitization programme aimed at improving awareness of women’s rights and gender equality through conflict-sensitive approaches. T he initiative…
APC UK Chapter Endorses President Tinubu for Second Term, Reaffirms Confidence in Party Leadership
From Umar Dankano, Yola Ahead of the 2027 elections, the United Kingdom Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office….
Corruption Allegations Rock Port Harcourt Refinery, CSOs Demand Answers
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for the NNPCL to account for the money spent on the turnaround of the Port Harcourt refinery. Reacting to the controversy surrounding…
Gombe Govt Rescues 14-Year-Old Girl Forced into Marriage in Taraba
From Rabilu Abubakar, Gombe The Gombe State Government has stepped in to rescue a 14-year-old girl from an illegal forced marriage in Taraba State, reaffirming its commitment to protecting the rights of…
DSS Delists IPC Director Lanre Arogundade After 40 Years
In a significant development for press freedom and human rights, the Department of State Services (DSS) has officially removed the name of Mr. Lanre Arogundade, Executive Director of the International Press Centre…
Plateau Gov’t Adopts FSM With Support From UNICEF
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Government has adopted a comprehensive Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) strategy, with support from UNICEF and key sanitation experts as part of efforts to improving public health,…
We Remain Committed to Strengthening Traditional Institutions, Says Kano Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has reaffirmed the support of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration to preserving and upholding the dignity of traditional institutions across the state….
Dangote Group, Niger State, Forge Multi-Billion Naira Agric Partnership
In a major boost to commercial agriculture in Nigeria, the Dangote Group and the Niger State Government are fostering sectoral partnership worth billions of naira. The conglomerate said significant investment has been…
Stakeholders Advocate New Strategies to Improve Nutrition in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Key stakeholders, including agricultural experts, nutritionists, academics, media professionals, and non-governmental organizations, have called for the adoption of more effective strategies to enhance quality nutrition across all stages…
Low Enrollment Crisis: ALGON Vows to Support Gombe Polytechnic
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The management of Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga, in Funakaye Local Government Area, has raised concerns over the low enrollment of students in the institution, despite significant investments by…
eTrash2Cash Advocates Climate Action During Visit to KESEPA
Youth-led social enterprise, eTrash2Cash, paid an advocacy visit to the Kebbi State Environmental Protection Agency (KESEPA) as part of its effort to deepen environmental sustainability and promote climate action in the state….
Akwa Ibom CP Hosts NIPR Delegates to Dinner, Strengthens Professional Bonds
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, CP Baba Mohammed Azare has demonstrated exceptional hospitality by hosting a dinner for delegates from Kano, Bauchi, Jigawa, Gombe, Adamawa and Yobe States who…
RES Trains Young Researchers on Policy-Oriented Research
In a strategic effort to strengthen the capacity of early-career researchers and young graduates in Africa on emerging trends in the research and policy ecosystems, Research Enterprise System (RES) held a one-day…
Farmers Voice NG Launches First Print Edition in Kano to Amplify Agricultural Stories
The inaugural print edition of Farmers Voice NG, a specialized newspaper dedicated to agriculture and rural development, was officially launched in Kano State, marking a significant milestone in agricultural journalism in Nigeria….
Gateway Games 2024: Lucky Wins Kano’s First Gold Medal at NSF
By Yusuf A. Yusuf Giginyu Weightlifter Lucky Orobasa has secured Kano State’s first gold medal at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games, in Abeokuta. Orobasa clinched the gold…
Electoral Reforms Top Agenda as NDI, KDI Meet NUJ Leaders
From Amina Haruna , Kaduna The leadership of two important civil society organizations, the National Democratic Institute of the United States, and its Nigerian partner, Kimpact Developmental initiative, (KDI), paid a courtesy…
Prof. Egwu says Local Government Elections in Nigeria lacks fairness, Credibility, Competitiveness
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A Former Resident Electoral Commissioner, INEC Benue State has said the manner which local government elections in Nigeria are being manipulated, often lacking credibility, fairness, and competitiveness. Professor…
FG Plans to Transform Gomwalk House into BPO Hub
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to building a future-ready workforce by prioritizing technical training and digital job creation for Nigerian youth, who make up nearly seventy…
Police Arrest Kidnappers, Rescue Victim, Recover Fake Dollars in Jigawa
By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat crime and criminality across the state, successfully dismantling a kidnapping syndicate operating…
GOCOP Set to Launch Book on Online Journalism Next Month
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced plans to publicly present its new book titled ‘’Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing.” The unveiling of the book is scheduled for Tuesday,…
70 Km Rural Access Roads Almost Ready – KSADP Project Coordinator Assures
The State Project Coordinator, Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project, KSADP, Malam Ibrahim Garba, has affirmed that the 70 kilometer rural access roads constructed by the project in selected communities across the state…