The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) is making strides in closing the digital divide in Nigeria through its annual School of Community Networks Training. The program, now in its third…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has directed the deployment of standby military troops to restore constitutional order in the Niger Republic. According to TheCable,ECOWAS gave the directive at the…
Prof. Sagir Abbas, the Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University Kano(BUK), says the university has secured scholarship for 500 indigent students, after making contact with philanthropists and wealthy individuals. Abbas said this when he…
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed sadness over the bloody attack that claimed several lives in the Heipang community of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area at the early…
The Nigerian Army has responded to recent allegations made by Sahara Reporters regarding the voluntary discharge of 25 soldiers. In a statement issued to PRIME TIME NEWS by the Director, Army Public…
Governor Mallam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State received Mr. Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, during his working visit to Jigawa State on Thursday. Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, Chief Press Secretary…
The National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Kano has nullified the election of member representing Tarauni Federal Constituency, Mukhtar Yarima, of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP…
Prof. Kanu Nkanginieme, a Professor of Paediatrics from the University of Port Harcourt, says Nigeria ranks fourth in the world’s population of medical doctors. Nkanginieme stated this in his paper presentation at…
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Students Loans and Access to Higher Education has summoned the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, Mr Andrew Adejo to appear and…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday denounced the World Bank’s decision to suspend new funding in response to a harsh anti-LGBTQ law and vowed to find alternative sources of credit. The country…
The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Kano State branch, in collaboration with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society IFRC, on Wednesday donated medical consumables to Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) to…
Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso has declared a state of emergency lasting for two months, in the wake of the tragic assassination of a prominent presidential candidate. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday…
By Abdullahi Yusuf On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Nigerians woke up to the cheering news about the fresh appointment of one of the nation’s foremost Information Managers, astute Administrator, thoroughbred Journalist and…
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo has felicitated with Jay FM on its 7th year anniversary. Piyo rejoiced with the remarkable radio station in Plateau state on reaching…
The Southern Kaduna Muslim Ummah Development Association (SOKAMUDA) has voiced their strong displeasure regarding the recent turn of events at the National Assembly in Abuja. The organization has raised concerns over the…
The Chairman of Kano State Anti- Graft Agency, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado has said that the Commission would not relent in exercising it’s constitutional powers to investigate and prosecute any corruption…
From Hamisu Ado Nguru Renowned global figures Amina Mohammed, Abubakar Suleiman, Joyce Banda, Matthias Schmale and Professor Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka are set to take center stage as headliners at the forthcoming Africa Social…
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse As part of effort to strengthen exclusive breastfeeding, the wife of Jigawa state governor, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi has called for the provision of breastfeeding friendly spaces at…
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo, has expressed optimism that through strengthened collective efforts and cohesive collaborations, a brighter future can be created not just for the people…
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep concern over the manner the Dauda Lawal Dare led administration is handling security issues even…
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has tasked his newly inaugurated Commissioners, to be innovative in their approach to effective service delivery. The Governor disclosed this during the first…
The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has put everything in place to conduct the 2023 population and housing census, Clifford Zirra, NPC Federal Commissioner in Adamawa, disclosed that the commission was…
Alive and Thrives and the United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), have appealed to State governments to extend the maternity leave from three months to six months for lactating mothers working in Government…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has appealed for a stronger collaborative relationship and increased support from the British Government. He made the plea when he received the new British High…
Japan on Wednesday commemorated the victims of the atomic bombing on the city of Nagasaki 78 years ago with an appeal to nuclear-armed states. Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki said nuclear-armed nations should…
