Stallion Times roundtable discussion on constituency projects in Kano
Stallion Times roundtable discussion on constituency projects in Kano
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CSOs encourage journalists to unearth concealed narratives through FOI Act
Journalists have been urged to harness the potential of the Freedom of Information, FOI, Act when crafting investigative reports, emphasising that the legislation serves as a potent instrument for unveiling obscured stories and realities. Ayode Longe, a knowledgeable figure from the Media Rights Agenda, MRA, based in Lagos, delivered this advice during an online lecture
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Stakeholders demand legal framework, gender inclusion in constituency projects
At a round table discussion on constituency projects in Kano State on Saturday, some stakeholders called for a stable federal and state legal framework on constituency projects. This is one of the resolutions in a communique mutually agreed upon and signed by the National Vice President, JNI Aid Group, Amb. Maria Alikote, Content Creator, KASKEN
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Stallion Times engages journalists, CSOs, others in roundtable meeting to discuss constituency projects in Kano
StallionTimes Media Service on Saturday engaged journalists from various media organisations and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in a one-day round-table discussion, in Kano State to analyse constituency projects. The discussion was targeted at tackling critical issues surrounding constituency projects in Kano, Kano State, as part of the “Get Involved, Dialogue and Improve (G-DRIP)” initiative. The
Despite cholera deaths, Plateau prioritises cars, residences for Speaker over epidemic preparedness
Emmanuel Dati, a man in his 30s from Tabbat community, set out in August 2021 for a brief trip to Mikang Local Government Area (LGA) to visit family, just a short distance from his home in Langtang North LGA. He thought it would be a routine visit, but the following morning, he woke up feeling
Despite cholera deaths, Plateau state prioritises cars and residences for speaker over epidemic preparedness
Despite the cholera-related deaths ravaging Plateau State, the government’s spending priorities remain questionable. While citizens face deadly outbreaks and inadequate healthcare services, millions of naira are funnelled into luxury cars and residences for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. In this report, Ekemini Simon exposes the state’s failure to prioritise epidemic preparedness at the primary healthcare
SPECIAL REPORT: Hunger, joblessness as flood deposits sands in rice farms in Bauchi
Despite farming in commercial quantities for about two decades, Iliya Mohammad Sani, a 40-year-old rice farmer in Jama’are, struggles to feed his family after suffering losses in the flood disaster that visited his community in 2022 – destroyed his 1.5-hectare rice farm. The disaster barely occurred two weeks before Sani harvested the yield and inflicted
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Special Report: Subsidy cuts, prolonged insurgency, floods’ – The triple crisis driving commodity prices sky high in Borno and Yobe states
In recent months, Borno and Yobe States have faced an unprecedented confluence of crises, pushing commodity prices to alarming levels. The government’s decision to cut subsidies has compounded the economic strain already felt from a prolonged insurgency that has destabilized the region for over a decade. Adding to the turmoil, devastating floods have ravaged infrastructure
INVESTIGATION: Tricycle operators in Borno, Yobe express concerns over state road marshals’ conduct
Tricycle operators in Borno and Yobe States have expressed concerns over the conduct of state road marshals. In Maiduguri and Damaturu cities, tricycles, commonly referred to as Keke Napep, are the lifeblood of the cities’ transport system. These three-wheeled vehicles are not only a vital means of commuting for residents but also a significant source
SPECIAL REPORT: How shortage of teachers, non-payment of salaries, neglect undermined public primary schools in Okpokwu LGA
The 2024/2025 academic session for primary schools in Benue State has commenced; but for majority of pupils in Okpokwu LGA of the state whose only prospect of basic education is hinged on public primary schools, the holiday is far from over as there are very few functional schools to return to. Many of the existing
Trials of women in politics in Rivers state
Dokubo, Ituboh, Nunieh tortuous journey into politics in Rivers State politics. How they dared and conquered The experience of many women who venture into politics has been a mixture of sour and sweet taste. More often than not, the brick walls many encountered are in multiple fold. The murky water of politics especially here is
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Journalists, students trained on inclusive, solution journalism
A media outlet, National Point Newspaper, has trained selected journalists and university students on inclusive and solution journalism in Yenagoa , Bayelsa State. The training took place on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Ayalla Hotels, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The training was themed “Local Government Administration In The Niger Delta: Strengthening Accountability, Inclusive Development Through Investigations, Data
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Untold story: Kwara community’s controversial sale of ancestral land to Chinese mining firm.
Moore Oyun: A community that was. Pa Kadupeemi Idowu Abodunrin bent over the pile of firewood he had gathered. The sun had begun to set and dark clouds gathered. He cannot predict whether it will rain or not. The weather these days has been quite unpredictable and home is now some kilometers away. The expansive
Inadequate Government spending denies Kano PHCs water access, disrupting healthcare for residents
Water is quoted as a key tool for adequate delivery of maternal and child healthcare. According to the World Health Organisation, quoting the United Nations secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, “Water, sanitation and hygiene services in health facilities are the most basic requirements of infection prevention and control, and of quality care. They are fundamental to respecting the
Kwara State: Rogue police officers prey on okada riders and youths, extortion leaves lives in peril
An extortion scene In Kwara State, the scourge of police extortion continues to plague the lives of okada riders and youths. The situation has become so dire that many are left wondering if the police are truly serving to protect or merely preying on the vulnerable. Several cases of extortion have been recorded in
Kanempress Digital Hub’s landmark visit: Bridging innovation with heritage
A significant gesture underscoring its commitment to both technological advancement and cultural preservation, Kanempress Digital Hub recently concluded a transformative two-day training session before embarking on a notable visit to His Eminence, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi,CFR and the National Museum Maiduguri. This important journey highlights the organisation’s dedication
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Use investigative reports to expose bad governance in South East – Stakeholders to journalists
Journalists in the South East have been challenged to use a credible and investigative system of reporting to expose the wrong actions of state governments in the region and to always engender good governance. These were contained in the lectures delivered by guest speakers during a one-day training workshop organised for journalists in Umuahia, Abia
INVESTIGATION: From safe havens to ghost towns: How workers battle to maintain healthcare amidst insecurity in Niger
In January 2024, Nancy Yakubu, a dedicated Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) in Shiroro local government area (LGA), made a heart-wrenching decision. After narrowly escaping an ambush by terrorists on the road to Zumba within Shiroro, the health workers sought a transfer to the ostensibly safer Gwada Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) within Shiroro. Her journey
INVESTIGATION: Kwara Primary healthcare centres in shambles: Pregnant women walk miles for care, give birth at home
It was a cloudy morning with a light drizzle when this reporter arrived at the house of Sa’adu Jimoh, in Odo-Ode, Asa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State. His home was filled with mourners who gathered to console him after the recent passing of his grandson on June 3, 2024. In this report, Buhari
Media roundtable participants seek more attention to audit reports
Participants at a media roundtable in Lagos have highlighted the importance of consistent reportage of the statutory government audit reports at federal, state and local government levels. The participants, comprising 40 editors, gathered at the Third FrontFoot Media Roundtable to discuss “The Nexus Between Media and Government Accountability”. A communique, made available to newsmen on
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Wole Soyinka Centre/Albarka FM holds one-day town hall meeting on community development in Kwara
Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Tuesday 20th of August, organised a one-day sensitisation program on community development in the state. The participants which drawn from various communities and representatives of civil society organisations in the state were sensitised on the role of the community