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Senate, NUC Push for More Universities to Meet Rising Demand
The Senate and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have called for the establishment of more universities in Nigeria to address the growing demand for tertiary education in the country.
This call was made on Monday during a…
229 Police Officers Killed in 21 Months Amid Rising Violence
A total of 229 Nigerian police officers have been killed between January 2023 and October 2024, highlighting the rising dangers faced by law enforcement personnel.
Daily Trust investigations reveal that the officers fell victim to…
Presidency Denies Tax Reform Bias Against Northern Nigeria
The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly are skewed to impoverish northern Nigeria while favouring Lagos and Rivers states.
In a statement released on Monday,…
UNICEF, Jigawa Assembly Launch Campaign to Combat Out-of-School Children Crisis
By Bala Ibrahim
The Jigawa State House of Assembly, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has initiated a campaign to address the alarming number of out-of-school children in the state.
Jigawa is ranked…
BREAKING: Port Harcourt Refinery Restarts Operations at 60% Capacity After Delays
After years of stalled progress and missed deadlines, Nigeria's Port Harcourt Refinery has resumed crude oil processing, operating at 60% of its capacity, according to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
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Opposition Parties Plan ‘Mother of Alliances’ to Challenge Tinubu in 2027
Opposition political groups have commenced efforts to form what they call the “mother of opposition alliance” to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Hon. Ikenga Imo…
Experts: GDP Growth Doesn’t Reflect Nigerians’ Struggles
Despite Nigeria’s GDP growing by 3.46% in Q3 2024, economists argue the figures fail to capture the economic hardship faced by citizens.
Professor Segun Ajibola, former President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, highlighted…
Tinubu Welcomes GDP Growth but Urges Patience on Reforms’ Impact
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nigeria’s 3.46% GDP growth in Q3 2024, attributing it to his administration’s economic reforms but acknowledged the need for further action to improve living standards.
In a statement by…
Governor Namadi’s Intervention Revitalises Jigawa Education and COE Gumel Casual Workers
In a significant boost to education and staff welfare, the College of Education (COE), Gumel, has commended Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, for his decisive intervention in addressing long-standing issues affecting the…
20.8% of Nigerian Households Borrow Food Amid Worsening Food Insecurity – NBS Report
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that 20.8 per cent of Nigerian households relied on borrowing food or seeking assistance from friends and relatives to survive in the past 30 days.
This alarming statistic highlights…
Jigawa Create Partnership to Provide Prosthetic Limbs and Transform Lives
In a landmark collaboration, the Jigawa State Government and the IshK Tolaram Foundation have provided custom-made prosthetic limbs to individuals with disabilities in the state.
The initiative, aimed at enhancing mobility and…
Nigeria Is More Complex Than Lagos: Tinubu Must Prioritise the Nation Over Cabals – Professor Fagge
By Kabiru Zubairu
In an insightful interview with Daily Trust, Professor Kamilu Sani Fagge, a political scientist at Bayero University, Kano, has shed light on the powerful influence of cabals surrounding Nigerian presidents,…
Jigawa Children Take Over Parliament, Advocate for Rights and Education
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
In a symbolic gesture marking the 2024 World Children’s Day, children in Jigawa State, supported by UNICEF, assumed control of the State Assembly to advocate for their rights and future.
The session,…
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Over ₦2 Trillion Loan Request Amid Mounting Debt Concerns
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for over ₦2 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan, a decision reached via a voice vote under the leadership of Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin.
The approval followed the presentation…
Councillor Resigns in Jigawa, Cites Political Conflicts and Commitment to Progress
In a move that has sent ripples through the local political scene, Sagir Salisu Kila has tendered his resignation as the elected councillor for Kila Ward, Gwaram Local Government, Jigawa State, citing ongoing conflicts with the local…
ACF to Back Northern Candidates in 2027, Criticises Tinubu’s Economic Policies
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has vowed to support credible northern candidates in the 2027 elections to address the region’s mounting socio-economic challenges.
At its National Executive Council meeting in Kaduna, the ACF…
Senate Sounds Alarm Over International Terrorist Incursion into Northern Nigeria
The Senate has issued a stark warning about the infiltration of international terrorists from Mali and Burkina Faso, operating under the group Lakurawa, into the north-western states of Kebbi, Sokoto, and Kaduna, as well as Niger State in…
President Tinubu Dissolves University Governing Councils Over Illegal Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, and removed its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, citing violations of due…
An Investigation Report on the Majia Fire Incident Presented to Governor Namadi
The Chairman of the Investigation Committee into the Majia Fire Incident has formally presented the committee’s report to Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, FCA.
During the presentation held at the Council Chamber of the…
NASWDEN Applauds Defence Minister Badaru for Strengthening National Security
The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) has commended Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar for his pivotal contributions to bolstering Nigeria’s security framework.
The association, which…