US President Donald Trump has once again described Nigeria as “a disgrace,” accusing the federal government of failing to protect citizens amid escalating insecurity across the country. Speaking on Fox News Radio’s…
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CISLAC Expresses Concern as Violent Attacks, Schoolchildren Kidnappings Surge
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the national chapter of Transparency International Nigeria, has voiced strong concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, particularly the recurrence of attacks on schoolchildren and the…
$20M Raised, Schools Still Under Attack: NCYP Urges Community Forest Guard
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) expresses deep concern over the renewed wave of attacks on schools across northern Nigeria, resulting in tragic killings and mass abductions of innocent students. These heartbreaking…
Two Conflicting Circulars Spark Panic: 41 vs 47 Unity Colleges closure claim swirls as Ministry stays silent
By Zulaiha Danjuma In the late hours of Friday, 21 November 2025, an alleged circular purportedly from the Federal Ministry of Education directed all Federal Unity Colleges in the country to close down. However,…
Unicef warns of rising child malnutrition, urges more support for vulnerable children
The Chief of UNICEF’s Field Office in Kano, Rahama Rihhood Mohammed Farah, has called for urgent action to ensure that every child in Nigeria receives vaccines and proper nutrition, especially those living…
YAND declares support for Ja’oji’s leadership agenda, says youth are Nigeria’s strength
The Youth Alliance for Northern Development (YAND) has pledged full support to the newly appointed Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, Hon. Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji,…
2027: Serving, Former Kano APC Legislators Visit Party Leaders To Forge Unity
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Forum of APC former and serving members of the Kano State House of Assembly has embarked on visits to party leaders in Abuja as part of efforts to…
NNPP Chairman Welcomes Formation of Kano Online Media Chapel, Calls It Timely and Impactful
The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Hon. Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, has described the establishment of the Kano Online Media Chapel as timely and highly commendable. Dungurawa…
North Has the Capacity to Surmount Its Challenges – Kaduna Governor
By Umar Faruk Tukur Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that the North possesses the human capital required to address its development challenges, provided its elites unite and commit to…
AMDF Announces Finalists for 2025 Journalist of the Year Award
The Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) has unveiled the finalists for its 2025 Journalist of the Year Award, celebrating excellence in development-oriented journalism across Africa. Selected from over 25 entries submitted from…
Inter-Communal Clash: Tinubu Sends Peace Delegation to Plateau
By Hajara Abdullahi The Federal Government, in its bid to foster peace and inter-communal harmony, has dispatched an emissary led by Dr. Abiodun Essiet to Plateau State on Thursday. This was disclosed…
Herders’ Association Reports Members Trapped in Violent Conflict Between Bandits, Vigilantes
From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has declared that its members are being systematically killed from all sides, caught between criminal bandits and the government-backed…
CITAD Trains Journalists With Special Needs on Digital Journalism, Safety/Privacy in Kano
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop for journalists with special needs in Kano, focusing on Digital Journalism, digital rights, data privacy and the use…
My Administration Is Committed To Transparency, Accountability – Gov.Abba Yusuf
My Administration Is Committed To Transparency, Accountability – Gov.Abba Yusuf By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State says his administration is committed to transparency, openness and accountability in the…
Kano: Foundation Distributes 1,000 Packs of Tom Brown to Fight Malnutrition
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo In a renewed push to curb rising cases of malnutrition in rural communities, the Community Support and Development Initiative (CSADI) has distributed 1,000 packs of Tom Brown…
V-PeSDI Advocates for Extensive and Reliable Data Systems for PWDs in Kano State
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has called for strengthened data collection and analysis systems for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State. The call was made during a courtesy…
Stress,Mental Health Disorder Threaten Journalism Profession – Psychiatrist
Stress,Mental Health Disorder Threaten Journalism Profession – Psychiatrist By Abdullahi Yusuf Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Shehu, a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, has identified stress and mental health…
Kano Dep. Gov Urges Skyline Graduates to Be Change Ambassadors as Kwankwaso Decries Rising Insecurity
By Mustapha Salisu The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has charged graduates of Skyline University Nigeria to uphold integrity, compassion, and innovation as they step into a rapidly…
Major General Oyinlola intensifies peace advocacy ahead of harvest, yuletide seasons
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos In a renewed push to strengthen stability and promote peaceful coexistence across Plateau State, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), Major…
CITAD, N-YED launch digital training for out-of-school youth in Kano
The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in partnership with Network for Youth Enlightenment and Development (N-YED) has launched the Youth Out-of-School Creativity Filter Programme in Kano, aimed at empowering out-of-school…
$10m bribery allegation against Akpabio, Barau: Police begin probe, grill Alwan Hassan
The Police have grilled Alwan Hassan, who accused the President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, and his Deputy, Barau I. Jibrin, of receiving $10 million to halt the confirmation of Abdullahi…
2025 Africa Conference on Development Journalism Holds 3–4 December in Kaduna
The 2025 edition of the Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ) is scheduled to take place on 3rd and 4th December in Kaduna, Nigeria. This year marks the ninth edition of the…
CITAD Condemns Arrest of Comrade Abiyo Roni, Accuses Jigawa Police of Targeting Civic Activists
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has strongly criticised the arrest and detention of young civic activist, Abba Mu’azu popularly known as Comrade Abiyo Roni by operatives…
900 Families of Missing Persons Laud ICRC’s Efforts to Trace Their 284,000 Loved Ones
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has held its 4th International Conference for 900 families of missing persons across 50 countries, rekindling their hopes of being…
Kano Inaugurates Board of Survey Committee
Kano state government has constituted a 13 – man Board of Survey Committee, to physically inspect and verify unserviceable public assets, for possible auction. Ameen Kabeer Yassar, Director, Public Enlightenment of the…