By Adamu S Ladan The Federal Government’s recent unveiling of the FGN Sukuk VII issuance—NGN 300 billion to be deployed towards rehabilitating and constructing vital road infrastructure across Nigeria—is a laudable milestone….
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.
Hajj 2025 Airlift: NAHCON Airlifts 19% Pilgrims in 3 Days
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is pleased to announce remarkable progress in the ongoing airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj. Within three days of commencement, the Commission has…
Ex-Gov Badaru Admits I Perform Better – Gov Namadi
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has revealed that his predecessor, former Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, publicly acknowledged that Namadi has performed better in two years than he…
Sen. Binos Urges Youth Empowerment, Donates Solar Panels, Plants Trees in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe of the Adamawa Southern Zone has charged his constituents especially the youths to engage in meaningful adventures with a view to be useful to…
Wudil, Bichi LG Chairmen Sign ‘Tax for Service’ Charter of Demand After Tax Justice Dialogue with Stakeholders
By Mustapha Salisu The Chairmen of Wudil and Bichi Local Government Areas have officially signed the Tax for Service Charter of Demand agreement, marking a significant milestone in strengthening tax utilisation at…
Kaduna Govt Bars Journalists From Covering NGF’s Meeting
…First In History Of State – Journalists Groan From Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi, Kaduna Kaduna state government has denied journalists access to cover the Northern Governors Forum’s meeting in Sir Kashim House (Government…
Re: Ongoing Defections from NNPP to APC and Comments by Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso
In a democracy, disagreement is normal — but distortion of facts and personal attacks under the guise of political commentary must not go unchallenged. I feel compelled to respond to recent remarks…
Shanono LG Sponsors 200 Students for Tertiary Education
The Executive Chairman of Shanono Local Government, Alhaji Abubakar Barau, has approved the sponsorship of 200 outstanding students for admission into various tertiary institutions, with a dedicated budget of N80 million. This…
NGF Supports State Police to Curb Security Challenges
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Northern Governors Forum has called on the National Assembly to institute a legislation for the creation of state police to boost security across the country. In…
Nigerian Air Force Commissions New Housing Projects, Enhancing Personnel Welfare
By Mallam Lawal Abdullahi Bunu In a remarkable demonstration of leadership and commitment to personnel welfare, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has spearheaded the commissioning…
Gombe AGILE Project Trains Master Trainers on Life Skills
By Abubakar, Rabilu Gombe The Gombe AGILE Project has commenced a five-day Training of Trainers program under its Life Skills Component to ensure effective implementation of the initiative across Gombe State. Organized…
Nigeria a Kleptocracy: ‘Country rule by thieves’
By Comrade Musa Mohammed Kleptēs (thief) and kratos (rule), and it refers to the sort of political regime in which the rulers follow their energy to frequently plunder public treasuries for their…
FG Flags Off Inaugural Airlift Of Pilgrims For 2025 Hajj In Imo State
…As VP Shettima applauds Gov Uzodimma for fostering religious tolerance, mutual respect, inclusion …Charges intending pilgrims to conduct themselves in line with Nigerian values The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Friday…
FCE Yola matriculates 647 students for degree programs
From Umar Dankano,Yola A total of Six hundred and forty seven (647) newly admitted students have been matriculated to study various first degree courses at the Federal College of Education Yola. Provost…
Nguru Education Secretary, School Proprietor Unite to Tackle Out-of-School Threat
From Auwal Salim, Damaturu, Yobe The Education Secretary of Nguru Local Government, Alhaji Hamisu Ado, received the proprietor of Fatima Academy, Hajiya Fatima Shettima, and her entourage in his office. The meeting…
ISMPH Trains Journalists to Tackle Maternal Mortality in Kano State
By Mustapha Salisu The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) has trained 25 journalists in Kano, providing them with the skills and knowledge to enhance health awareness and contribute to…
CITAD Trains Kano PWDs in Digital, Administrative Skills
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has wrapped up a two-month intensive training on digital literacy and administrative skills for staff of the Institute of Skills Acquisition Centre for Persons…
Hajj 2025: CSO Urges all involved in serving pilgrims to act with fear of God
As the airlift of this year’s intending pilgrims to Hajj 2025 commences today, a faith-based Civil Society Organization (CSO/, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on all involved providing one for of…
Kano Pilgrims Board Holds Capacity-Building Workshop for Hajj Staff
By Abdullahi Alhassan The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has successfully organized a one-day capacity-building workshop for its Hajj adhoc staff, as part of its commitment to ensuring a smooth and efficient…
NSCDC Commandant Jibrin Idris Visits Gombe SSG, Seeks Collaboration on Security
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The newly posted Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, Jibrin Idris, has paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the…
Kaduna: WHO Engages JAP to Support Polio Vaccination in Non-Compliant Settlements
From Abdurrahman Abdullahi, Kaduna In line with its mandate to support governments in strengthening health systems and promoting health security, the World Health Organization (WHO) has engaged the Journalists Initiative on Immunization…
PLATEAU: Commander Operation Safe Haven Organises stakeholders engagement to De-escalate security tension in Barkin Ladi
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos In a bid to de-escalate the growing security tension in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State orchestrated by a recent security breach, the General Officer…
Gov, Mutfwang vow to implement anti land grabbing law
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang said his administration is committed to implementing the anti-land-grabbing law passed by his predecessor, Senator Simon Lalong. The governor, who disclosed this shortly…
TJ&GP Launches Handbook Targeting Gender Gaps in Kano’s Tax Policy
By Mustapha Salisu The Tax Justice & Governance Platform (TJ&GP) has launched a handbook aimed at addressing gender disparities in tax policies and administration within Kano State’s informal sector. The handbook, titled…
How AI is Shaping the Future of Digital Rights in Nigeria
By Ali Sabo Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quietly changing how Nigerians live, work, and interact online. From the way social media platforms filter content to how government agencies track data, AI is…