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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has disclosed that none of the 31 requests for state creation submitted to the House met the constitutional requirements for amendment. Kalu, who also chairs the House…

Jigawa State’s commitment to inclusive governance has received commendation from the Partnership for Inclusion of Local Governance (PILGOB), a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) and community-based organisations (CBOs). Led…

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has launched an investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and several oil companies over allegations of failing to remit $1.6 billion in…

From: Zulkifl Abdullah Dagu The Jigawa State House of Assembly has constituted an 11-member committee to amend the 2024 State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Law. The request, contained in a letter from Governor…

The Jigawa State Judiciary has sworn in 19 newly appointed Sharia Court Judges (Alkalis) in a ceremony held at the Judicial Complex in Dutse. The event was attended by Hon. Judges, Kadis, Magistrates, Sharia Court Judges, judicial…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has suggested that Nigeria establish two buildings in Abuja to exhibit pictures of individuals responsible for the country's woes. Speaking at the book launch of former Inspector General of Police,…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a legal threat against DAAR Communications Plc, owners of African Independent Television (AIT), and Channels Television over reports alleging that DSS operatives invaded the Lagos State…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the 27 local government chairmen in Jigawa State to take urgent action to improve the lives of children, highlighting that 89.4% of children in the state experience monetary poverty…

The Jahun Local Government Council, Jigawa State has taken significant steps to tackle water scarcity by approving the expansion of the water supply system from the Lambu water station to various quarters in Jahun town. Comrade Ismael…

The Executive Chairman of Jahun Local Government, Hon. Jamilu Muhammad Danmalam, has pledged to install solar-powered lights in Tsangaya (Islamic) schools across the local government area to enhance learning conditions. He made the…

From: Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse A non-governmental organisation, Beta Nigeria, has engaged and empowered media influencers in Jigawa State to drive positive change in the education sector. Hajiya Aida Isah, a team member of Beta Nigeria,…

Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has been elected as the new chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission. His election took place on Saturday at the 38th AU Summit of…

A recent study by researchers at Jihad Semnan University in Iran has highlighted the benefits of brisk walking in reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes. According to their findings, walking speed plays a crucial role in preventing the…

Former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has dismissed the wave of political defections in North West as selfish moves rather than decisions in the interest of the people. Speaking after the maiden Zonal Executive…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership has confirmed that consultations with stakeholders are still ongoing before announcing a new date for the much-anticipated National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings. …

The Nigerian military has received a total of N33.2 billion for the procurement of critical operational equipment, according to official records on GovSpend. The Ministry of Defence disbursed the funds in July 2024, making multiple…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved billions of Naira for the expansion of 12 River Basin projects across the country to enhance irrigation farming and ensure food security. The Director of Finance, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin…

From: Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Girl Researchers have called on the general public to prioritise issues affecting girls and provide them with the necessary support to achieve their aspirations in life. The call was made during…

Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has extended his condolences to the family of the late Alhaji Samaila Kafin Hausa, describing his passing as a great loss to the state. In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on…

The Jigawa State Government has announced plans to construct 10 small dams across the state, aimed at enhancing dry-season farming and improving livelihoods. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Flood Control and Climate Change, Hamza…