INTERNATIONAL PRESS CENTER AND NAWOJ COLLABORATE TO PROMOTE GENDER-SENSITIVE REPORTING IN ELECTIONS By Ayeeshat J Ahmad The International Press Centre (IPC) and Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) held a consultative meeting themed “Advancing Female Journalists’ Impactful Reporting on Women Issues in Election and Democracy.” The meeting was aimed at promoting gender-sensitive reporting and amplify women’s voices in the electoral process. IPC Executive Director, Lanre Arogundade, emphasized the organization’s commitment to strengthening democracy and increasing women’s participation in politics. He announced plans to provide training and support to female journalists, enabling them to effectively cover women-related issues in elections and…
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Kano State Government Reaffirms Commitment to Traditional Institutions The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration to preserving and upholding the dignity of traditional institutions across the state. He made this known during a special prayer session held in honour of His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, marking the first anniversary of his return to the revered Kano throne. Addressing dignitaries, traditional leaders, and members of the public at the Emir’s Palace, Comrade Gwarzo underscored the vital role traditional institutions…
Tinubu’s Reforms Push Customs Revenue To Record ₦1.3trn — CG Adeniyi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an unprecedented revenue of ₦1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, more than double the ₦600 billion collected during the same period in 2023. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi attributed this remarkable growth to transformative reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, as revealed in an upcoming State House documentary marking the President’s second anniversary. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday, Adeniyi highlighted that the revenue surge emanated from…
7 Content Creators Arrested For Blocking Road Leading To Kano Gov’t House The Kano State Police Command has arrested seven young men and kids for obstructing traffic near the roundabout by the State’s Government House in Kano while attempting to film a video aimed at going viral on social media. The arrest was confirmed by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, in a post on his Facebook page on Friday night. According to him, the suspects intentionally blocked the road at the popular junction, all in a bid to record a so-called ‘trending video’. While much detail…
“Ƙasashen Afirka mun hada Kai mun nemi taimakon Turai wajan magance matsalolinmu” Ambassador Tugar” Ministan harkokin wajen Najeriya Ambassador Yusif Maitama Tugar da ya wakilci ƙasar a taron ya ce, nahiyar Afrika na matukar buƙatar taimakon Turai don magance tarin matsalolin da suka addabi nahiyar Ya bayyana Hakan ne bayan kammala taron kwanaki uku na ministocin Ƙungiyar Tarayyar Turai da Ƙungiyar Tarayyar Afrika a birin Brussels da ke ƙasar Belgium a jiya laraba. Bayan kammala Taron Ƙasashen Afrika sun buƙaci Turai ta taimaka musu wajen shaho kan matsalolin da ke damun yankin da ya hada da rashin tsaro…
AHBN to Continue Coordinating Implementation of Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan in Nigeria The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has signed a significant agreement with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), to continue coordinating the implementation of the 2025 Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan in Nigeria. This partnership underscores AHBN’s commitment to improving the health outcomes of women, children, and adolescents in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Sulaiman Jallo to Pulse Time Nigeria on Thursday. The objectives of the CAAP initiative are designed to accelerate…
…How I Launched the “Free Pads for Girls” Campaign By Zainab Nasir Ahmad Seven years ago, I made a decision that would change the course of my life and, I hope, the lives of thousands of girls across Northern Nigeria. I went on social media with a simple but bold message: “Every girl deserves dignity. Every girl deserves free sanitary pads.” What followed was a storm I wasn’t fully prepared for but one I have no regrets facing. It all began on an ordinary day. I was walking through a busy street when I noticed something that…
Kano Government Inaugurate 16 members Committee for Gaya Polytechnic Establishment By Aminu Dahiru. The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 16-member technical committee to oversee the establishment of a polytechnic in Gaya. The committee was inaugurated by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who also serves as the state Commissioner for Higher Education. Speaking at the event, Comrade Gwarzo charged members of the committee to work diligently and strictly adhere to their terms of reference. The committee is chaired by Dr. Hadi Bala Yahaya, the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Higher Education, while Shehu Sani Dauda, the…
The Kano State Civil Service Commission (CSC), Recommends Rabiu Yusuf for Appointment as New State Auditor General. By Ayeeshat J. Ahmad The Kano State Civil Service Commission (CSC) has officially cleared and recommended Mallam Rabiu Yusuf for appointment as the new Auditor General of Kano State, following a rigorous review of his qualifications, service record, and professional integrity. Making it known to the Pulse Time Nigeria by Musbahu Aminu Yakasai Director Public Enlightenment Kano State Civil Service Commission. The recommendation was made during the Commission’s meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, where the nomination of Mallam Rabiu was carefully evaluated in…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusif Approves N36.7 Billion for Development Projects in Kano State. By Muhammad Saleem Haruna Galadanci The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total expenditure of N36,705,324,242.34 for the execution of critical projects across the state. The approval was made during the 28th Executive Council meeting held on May 19, 2025, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The approved projects include N450 million for the 2025 Hajj operations in Saudi Arabia , N126,199,628.54 for upgrading the convocation arena at Aliko Dangote University of Science & Technology, Wudil, and N3,178,225,400 for sponsorship of Kano State indigenes…