From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended the repatriation of $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by the…
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.
Shortage of Bed Space at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Leaves Patients in Distress
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba What should be a place of healing has become a source of distress for many patients at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano. A severe shortage of bed…
Nigeria Opposition and the Symbolic Surge of Smart-Mouth
By Bala Ibrahim Since last week, when, pursuant to a question put forward to the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Felix Morka, by the Arise TV,…
AMG Foundation Celebrates 2024 Winners of Late Dr. Shehi Ali Annual Award
The Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation has honored four exceptional health professionals at the 4th Annual Late Dr. Shehi Ali Abubakar Award, held in Kano. The event was organized to celebrate the…
Jigawa Gov’t to Establish Teacher Resource Centre at Gumel College
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Government has finalized arrangements to establish a Teacher Resource Centre at the Gumel College of Education, aimed at enhancing the capacity of teachers in the…
Kano Information Commissioner Pledges To Modernise Information Dissemination
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Wayya, has pledged to provide working materials to information officers in the 44 local government areas of the state…
Tola Community Protests Alleged Move to Change Name of Newly Created District in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola Thousands of residents from Tola Community in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State staged a peaceful protest on Thursday, demanding the reinstatement of the name of the…
CITAD Launches WiDEF Project to Bridge Gender Digital Divide in Northern Nigeria
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has inaugurated the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) Project, an initiative aimed at addressing the gender digital divide and…
Wild Jubilations In Kano As Emir Sanusi Emerges Victorious Appeal Court
By Abdullahi Yusuf Wild jubilations erupted in Kano on Friday, following the victory of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in a crucial legal battle at the Court of Appeal, Abuja. The court had…
NDIC, Holds 3-day Retreat In Kano, Partners BPP
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation(NDIC) in collaboration with the Bureau for Public Procurement is holding a three-day Retreat in Kano for its Senior Management and Executive Staff aimed at…
Governor Yusuf’s silent revolution in healthcare sector
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In the bustling city-state of Kano, a silent revolution is taking place – one that may not capture the headlines every day, but which is certainly transforming the…
The Giant Stumbles: Can Nigeria Rise Again?
By Shamsuddeen Suleiman Malami Hope for the future is the lifeline of many Nigerians, even when the present feels bleak. For decades, this hope has kept the nation moving despite countless challenges….
Plateau State University Seeks Collaboration with Local Governments
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University (PLASU), Professor Shedrack Best, has emphasized the importance of collaboration between the university and the seventeen local governments of Plateau State….
Ex-Kano Information Commissioner Dantiye Pays Congratulatory Visit To Successor
By Abdullahi Yusuf The immediate past Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye, has paid a congratulatory visit to his successor, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya. Dantiye,who visited Wayya on…
Kano Gov’t Pledges Equal Opportunities for Business Growth
By Mustapha Salisu The Government of Kano State under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reiterate it commitment to provide an enabling playing field for businesses to thrive while ensuring…
Tax Reform Bill: Northern Group Kicks, Calls for Wider Consultations
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), Kaduna State Chapter, has opposed the current Tax Reform Bill before the National Assembly, urging broader consultations before its passage. In a…
Gov. Yusuf Launches 3rd Phase Pension Payment, Assures Continuity
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday flagged off the third phase of payment of gratuities to retired civil servants in the state with the sum of N5…
CITAD Concludes Training for 70 Young Entrepreneurs, Rewards Top Performers
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from the British Council and King Trust International has concluded an eight-week intensive employability and entrepreneurship training for 70…
Nigeria Police Force promotes 104 Officers in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Nigeria Police Force has promoted 104 of the Plateau State Command into various ranks with a call for them to be more dedicated to their work as…
Ex-KASCO boss, Kano anti-graft commission trade tackles over property confiscation
By Abdullahi Yusuf Former Managing Director of the Kano State Agricultural Supply Company(KASCO), Dr Bala Inuwa, has accused the State Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission of violating an existing Court Order…
New Sheriff in Town: CP Baba Mohammed Azare Vows to Tackle Crime in Akwa Ibom
In a bold move to restore peace and security in Akwa Ibom State, the newly-appointed Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare fsi, has pledged to tackle the rising wave of crime in…
Plateau Governor Inaugurates New Civil Service Commission Members
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has sworn in the Chairman and members of the Plateau State Civil Service Commission, charging them to provide visionary leadership and direction to…
We Have Improved 41,600 Women’s Livelihoods Since 2024, Says Gov. Yusuf
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Government has improved the livelihoods of over 41,600 vulnerable women across the 44 local government areas of the state,since 2024. Gov.Abba Yusuf disclosed this on Tuesday while…
Jigawa Govt Settles 609 Retirees With Over N1.5 Billion
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Government, through its State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme, has disbursed over N1.543 billion as terminal benefits to 609 retirees across the state. The…
Akwa Ibom CP Holds Maiden Strategic Security Meeting with Officers, Decorates 142 Newly Promoted Senior Officers
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, held his maiden strategic security meeting with members of the Management Team, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical…