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Thirty-four years in the life of a state is like a river carving its way through rocks; steady, patient, sometimes turbulent, yet always forward. Jigawa, born on that fateful Tuesday, …
Jigawa at 34: The poetry of progress, the philosophy of responsibility Read More
The Office of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Sunday ,dismissed reports on the social media that falsely published election results from Babura Kofar Arewa Polling Unit 001 in …
Jigawa bye election: Defence minister Badaru didn’t lose polling unit – Aide Read More
Senator Babangida Husseini, representing Jigawa Northwest senatorial zone, has recently distributed 12 truck-load of free fertilizer to farmers in his constituency. The Senator said the programme aimed at providing food …
Senator Husseini distributes 12 truckload of fertilizer to Jigawa Northwest Read MoreA four-day capacity development workshop for health leaders and managers Wednesday kicked off in Dutse, the Jigawa state capital, with 70 participants drawn from the 27 local government areas. The …
70 Jigawa stakeholders trained to strengthen health sector – Organisers Read More
Stakeholders from public and private sectors, including educationists, civil society organisations, and development partners have pledged their support for the bill seeking for the establishment of a Federal Vocational and …
Stakeholders back Jigawa federal vocational, training centre bill Read More
The Jigawa state executive council, chaired by Governor Malam Umar Namadi, has approved several key projects and initiatives worth billions of naira. This was stated Tuesday by the Commissioner of …
Jigawa approves N7.538bn for key projects Read More
The Challenge Initiative (TCI) and Media Working Group in Jigawa state have urged government and communities to take charge of the ownership of the campaigns on child spacing and reproductive …
Media advocates family planning sustainability in Jigawa Read More
Dutse, the Jigawa state capital and other major towns have been flooded with posters showing Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state and his presidential ambition. The posters, bearing the logo …
2027: Makinde’s posters flood Jigawa Read More
Malam Umar Namadi (a.k.a Dan Modi) stood out among the contenders for the Jigawa APC gubernatorial nomination, not because he openly declared his intention to run in the 2023 primaries, …
Gov. Namadi and Jigawa rebirth Read More
Jigawa state governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to distribute biofortified millet and maize seeds to 30,000 smallholder farmers across the state. Governor Namadi, who launched the …
Jigawa launches biofortified seeds to combat malnutrition, climate change Read More
The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has foiled an attempted cheating on its pilgrims in Madinah, rushing to get diamond, gold or silver teeth through third party agents charging exorbitant …
Jigawa board foils attempt to cheat pilgrims fixing diamond teeth Read More
Pandemonium broke out suddenly in a high-profile coalition meeting, attended by prominent figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi when delegates from Jigawa State stormed the venue, protesting …
Breaking: Pandemonium as Jigawa delegates disrupt Atiku, Obi coalition meeting Read More
The average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, surged to N1,239.33 per litre in April 2025—representing a 76.73 per cent year-on-year increase from N701.24 recorded …
Petrol prices soar 77% year-on-year, Imo, Jigawa top price chart Read More
The Jigawa state House of Assembly Committee on Hajj has expressed satisfaction for the State Pilgrims Welfare Board over its preparations for the forthcoming 2025 hajj exercise. The chairman of …
Hajj 2025: Jigawa assembly lauds pilgrims board as first flight departs May18 Read More
Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, has refunded N301 million in unspent funds from the 2025 Ramadan feeding programme to the state treasury. The refund was announced …
Jigawa commissioner returns N301m unspent Ramadan funds Read MoreThe Jigawa State Government has mandated the use of Hijab wear for female security operatives. According to a recent announcement, the government has directed three private security firms operating in …
Jigawa mandates Hijab wear for female security operatives Read MoreSenator Abdulhamid Malam Madori, representing Jigawa North East senatorial zone, has thrown his weight behind Governor Umar Namadi’s bid for a second term in office. Speaking at a Citizens and …
Jigawa 2027: Madori backs Namadi for 2nd term Read More
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) Thursday warned that 1,249 communities across 176 local government areas (LGAs) in 33 states and the FCT fall within the high-flood risk areas in 2025. …
2025 flood forecast: Benue, Lagos, Rivers, Jigawa, FCT, 26 other states at high risk *Full list Read MoreThe Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) in partnership with the Jigawa state government has trained 150 youth on satellite technology and digital communication. The initiative is aimed at equipping young …
NIGCOMSAT, Jigawa train 150 youth on satellite innovations Read More
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa has pardoned 10 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in the state. The NCoS spokesman in the state, CSC Sani Jahun, made this known …
10 prison inmates regain freedom in Jigawa Read More
“The living are just the dead on vacation.” — Maurice Maeterlinck (1862–1949), Belgian playwright and poet Life is made up of many days—some of jubilation and celebration, others of grief …
Heartfelt condolences to Governor Namadi and to all of us Read More
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has announced the death of his mother, Maryam Namadi-Umar. The governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday. Mr …
Breaking: Prominent Nigerian governor loses mother Read MoreThe Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Honourable Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, has launched a campaign to tackle the menace of out-of-school children in Miga Local Government Area (LGA). …
Jigawa Speaker launches campaign against 8,000 out of school children in Miga LGA Read More
As Nigeria contends with mounting food insecurity and declining agricultural productivity, Governor Umar Namadi’s agricultural strategy in Jigawa State provides a roadmap that could inform national efforts to stabilise food …
Governor Namadi’s farming blueprint offers hope amid Nigeria’s food insecurity Read More
A group of concerned youth of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa state has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the appointment of Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar, …
APC youths protest against Badaru in Jigawa Read More