By Zagazola Makama Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North-East local government…
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.
Fulani Youths Clash Over Girlfriend During Eid-El-Fitr Celebration in Katampe, Abuja
A violent altercation erupted in Katampe during the ongoing Eid-El-Fitr celebrations, leading to injuries among several Fulani youths. The confrontation, which was sparked by a dispute over girlfriends, saw the involved parties…
Gov. Mutfwang Congratulates Immigration CG Nandap on Tenure Extension
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap, on the extension of her tenure by President Bola Ahmed…
CISLAC Supports Governor’s Handling of Uromi Killings
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has lauded the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his swift and decisive actions following the tragic killing of…
Uromi 16: Gov Yusuf Lauds Tinubu, Okpehbolo’s Prompt Response
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Yusuf of Kano State has commended President Bola Tinubu for his prompt response to the recent killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State. Yusuf made the commendation…
Uromi Killings: Edo Gov Meets Sen. Barau, 14 Suspects to Face Interrogation in Abuja
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has paid a condolence visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, over the killings of travellers in Uromi, Esan North East…
Kano Sallah Durbar Cancellation: A Painful but Necessary, Wise Decision
By Muhammadu Dan Sa’idu For the second time in two seasons (2024 and 2025), the famous Kano Sallah durbar processions were cancelled. No thanks to security threats, which were cited as the…
One Nigeria is a Myth: I’m Not Convinced That it’s Achievable
“I don’t believe in one Nigeria”- Tinubu. The story, published by Thisday April 13, 1997, concluded that Nigeria’s fragmentation is inevitable. I must admit that I have succumb to the wisdom of…
Christian Scholars Urge Edo Gov’t to Ensure Justice for Uromi Lynching Victims
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Christian scholars from across northern Nigeria have strongly condemned the brutal killing of 16 travelers in Edo State. These scholars, including Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of…
Gov. Mutfwang Signs N30 Billion contract to tackle water challenges in Plateau South
From Tongnaan Bawa In a strategic move to permanently address the persistent water challenges in Plateau Southern Zone, the Plateau State Government has signed a N30 billion contract for the rehabilitation and…
Group Tasks Northern NASS Members On Projects’ Completion
By Abdullahi Yusuf A group, the Northern Restoration Movement (NRM), has urged members of the National Assembly from the North to ensure the completion of critical federal projects in the region. The…
15th Kano Emir Bayero Recognised as most peaceful Emir in Nigeria
The 15th Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has been recognised as the most peaceful Emir in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement during the formal presentation of an award…
Kano Youth Network Hosts Iftar to Strengthen Police-Community Relations
By Mustapha Salisu As part of efforts to promote peace, unity, and appreciation for security agencies, the Kano Youth Peace and Security Network (YPSN) organized an Iftar and Dialogue on Peace and…
Rurum Condemns Killing of Hausa Travelers in Edo, Demands Justice
By Mustapha Salisu The lawmaker representing Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Federal Constituency, Rt.Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum has condemned the killing of innocent Hausa travelers in Uromi, Edo State, calling for urgent government intervention….
MSF Calls for Urgent Action as Meningitis Cases Surge
Since early March, meningitis, an extremely infectious and deadly disease, has been spreading rapidly throughout several states across Northwest Nigeria, mainly in Kebbi and Sokoto States. The number of cases and deaths…
Rising Vigilante Killings in Nigeria: CISLAC Urges Immediate Action
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of at least 16 travellers in Uromi, Edo State, and calls for an immediate, thorough,…
Sallah: Kano Police Command Bans Durbar Activities
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has banned all Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Ftr (Sallah) celebrations throughout the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori,…
Flood Disaster: Red Cross Donates N304m to Jigawa Victims
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Nigerian Red Cross Society has disbursed N304 million to 5,000 flood victims in Jigawa State. This was announced by the President of the Nigerian Red Cross, Prince…
CITAD Hails Kano Gov’t for Establishing PWDs Department
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the Kano State Government for establishing the Department of People with Disabilities under the Ministry of Women, Children, and Disables. The organization…
Hon. Nazifi Sani Fulawa Distributes Food Items to Over 8,000 Households
By Mustapha Salisu Honourable Nazifi Sani Fulawa, the elected Member of the House of Representatives for Gumel/Maigatari/Sule Tankarkar/Gagarawa, has once again demonstrated his commitment to the welfare of his constituents by distributing…
NUJ Condemns Arrest of Journalists, Urges Kano Gov’t to Respect Press Freedom
By Mustapha Salisu The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has strongly condemned the recent arrest of two journalists in Kano State, reportedly on the orders of the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya….
IGP Egbetokun commissions New Ultra modern police headquarters complex in Yola
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has officially commissioned the new ultra-modern police Headquarters Complex Thursday in Adamawa state. IGP Egbetokun said that the provisions…
Plateau launches “Clean use of the toilet campaign
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Government has launched a campaign tagged” Clean Plateau: Use the Toilet Campaign” at an event to commemorate 2025 World Water Day in Jos, the State capital….
Sen. Lalong US Ambassador at AL- Habibiyah Society Iftar
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong and the US Ambassador to Nigeria Richard Mills Jnr. have attended the Iftar dinner of the Al-Habbiyah Islamic Society in…
Lallashi Irrigation Project: Proof of Gov. Namadi’s Commitment to Youth Employment – MD JARDA
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Managing Director of the Jigawa Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (JARDA) and Project Coordinator of the Jigawa Integrated Rural Development Project (JIRDeP), Alhaji Muhammad Imam, has described…