The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver judgment in the protracted dispute surrounding the Kano Emirate, a legal battle that has generated widespread attention and heightened political and traditional tensions…
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.
Adamawa: “Mama Mai Transformer” Golfa Leads House-to-House Mobilisation for APC E-Registration
From Umar Dankano, Yola Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) membership electronic registration (e-registration) exercise has commenced in the Guyuk/Shelleng Federal Constituency of Adamawa State. An aspirant…
Gov. Mutfwang hosts NCDC Governing Board, canvasses teamwork, inclusivity
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has assured the Governing Board of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) of his administration’s support towards ensuring that the…
Telecom Policy Review: CITAD, Stakeholders Seek Stronger Consumer Protection
Stakeholders in the telecommunications sector have called for stronger consumer protection provisions in the proposed National Telecommunications Policy to address challenges such as unexplained data depletion, network congestion and opaque billing systems….
Why I Defected To All Progressives Congress –Gov. Dauda Lawal
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has cited the ongoing legal dispute and crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has cited the ongoing legal dispute and crisis within…
FG Flags Off Food, Nutrition Support for Vulnerable Households in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of food and nutrition support to vulnerable households in Plateau State under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The…
Gombe Emir’s Cup Organising Committee Appoints Coordinators for 15 Emirates and Chiefdoms
By Ado Salisu The Royal Organising Committee has appointed coordinators for the forthcoming Gombe State Emir’s Cup Football Competition, representing 15 emirates, chiefdoms, and traditional councils across the state. The inauguration took…
Insecurity: Zulum urges Borno residents to intensify prayers in last 10 days of Ramadan
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on Muslims to use the last ten days of the Holy month of RamadanZ to intensify prayers, especially during…
Breakthrough: Modibbo Adama Teaching Hospital Separates Conjoined Twins Again
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, has successfully conducted another surgical operation to separate conjoined twins at its facility on Monday. Records indicate that this marks…
KANET Announces New Leadership as AMG Foundation Hosts Inauguration Iftar With EXCOs
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano Network of NGOs (KANET) has announced its new Executive Committee members as part of activities marking the 2026 World NGO Day, with an inauguration Iftar held yesterday…
IWD 2026: CITAD Urges Women, Girls to Participate Safely in Digital Space
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged women and girls to actively participate in the digital space, emphasizing the importance of online safety and emerging technologies. The call was…
IWD 2026: AHIP Urges Greater Support for Women’s Empowerment, Safety
By Mustapha Salisu As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Adolescent Health Information Projects (AHIP) has joined the global community in celebrating the invaluable contributions of women in all spheres…
Daniel’s Denial And The Bwala Brouhaha
By Bala Ibrahim Like in every business or professional practice, there is a risk called occupational hazard, which comes as a danger, or threat to physical or the psychological health of the…
Police Officer Supports 140 Orphans With Clothes for Sallah Celebration in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu A police officer, DSP Mohammed Ladan, has supported 140 orphans with clothes to enable them celebrate Sallah in Jakusko Local Government Area of Yobe State. Speaking during…
Zulum Pays Sympathy Visit to Victims of Ngoshe Attack, Assures Rescue of Abducted Residents
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commiserated with the people of Ngoshe affected by the recent Boko Haram attack, describing the incident as tragic. Ngoshe, a…
Court Issues Bench Warrant for Man Accused of Child Defilement in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a man, Dafwat Jelkyes, who is standing trial over allegations of…
Baba Rabiu Bako: The Passing of the Last of the Bako Offspring
By Samuel Aruwan Yesterday at 9:23 pm (Friday, 6 March), I received a message from Baba Rabiu Bako’s phone. It read: “Good evening. This is to inform you that the person with…
Fasting: Adamawa Senator Reaches Out to CAN, Muslim Council, Less Privileged
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe of the Adamawa Southern Senatorial District has distributed food and cooking items to his constituents across the nine local government areas under the constituency…
Aghazu Withdraws Resignation as AFN Board Accepts Apology
By Ado Salisu The 2nd Vice President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Aku Aghazu, has withdrawn her earlier decision to resign from the federation’s board. In a statement issued in…
Governor Mutfwang Congratulates Masari on his appointment
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has extended warm congratulations to Hon. Ibrahim Kabiru Masari on his appointment as Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs….
Gov. Buni Commends Tinubu as Yobe Flags Off Distribution of Presidential Emergency Food, Nutrition Items
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu The Governor of Yobe State, (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting vulnerable Nigerians, as he flagged off the distribution of Presidential…
Bature Promises Stronger APC, Digitised Membership, Fair Primaries in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Hon. Rufus Bature, has pledged to reposition the party for stronger performance in governance and future elections…
Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers Seek President Tinubu urgent Action on Pension Bill
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently sign into law the bill seeking the…
War’s First Casualty: Truth in Nigeria’s Social Media Age
By Adamu S Ladan The ancient Greek dramatist Aeschylus is widely credited with the timeless observation that “in war, truth is the first casualty.” Centuries later, that phrase remains profoundly relevant as…
Maidile Welfare Association Urges Governor Yusuf to Appoint S.A. on Widows, Orphans
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has been urged to appoint a Special Adviser on Widows and Orphans to ensure proper documentation and improve the welfare of vulnerable groups in Kano State. The…