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Two years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration pledged a ₦200 billion intervention fund to bolster Nigeria’s struggling manufacturing sector and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the initiative has largely…

In a seismic shift within Nigerian politics, the Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling…

Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, has outlined the Federal Government’s ambitious goal to boost local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and medical devices to 70% by 2030, in line with the Presidential…

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, on Tuesday, paid an unscheduled visit to several Ramadan feeding centres in Dutse Local Government Area, uncovering instances of mismanagement and neglect. While some centres were commended for their…

The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Tulia Ackson, has assured embattled Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that due process will be followed in addressing concerns surrounding her suspension from the…

From Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse The federal government of Nigeria has promised to do all it best to end insurgency activities bedeviling the North Western Nigeria by the end of this year. This was announced by the minister of defense…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 38 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and 100 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to ACPs. The decision was made during…

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…

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…

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 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…

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,…

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. …

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…

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…

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for a policy mandating the recruitment of only first-class graduates into Nigeria’s intelligence agency, arguing that top intellectual minds are…

Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, led a delegation of top government officials to a three-day leadership development retreat in Gombe State. The event, themed "Ascending the Peak: Achieving Greater Jigawa Through Innovation and…

The long-awaited launch of the Pi Open Network has finally been confirmed for February 20, 2025, marking a major milestone for the blockchain-based cryptocurrency after six years of development and millions of engaged users. The…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the potential mismanagement of the $1.07 billion allocated to Nigeria’s primary healthcare sector in the 2025 budget. He referenced past bizarre claims of public funds being…