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By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Internal Revenue Service (JIRS) has conducted a one-day sensitisation workshop for accountants from various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) across the state. The event aimed to…

The Jigawa State Government has declared its ambition to achieve the leading position in Nigeria’s ease of doing business rankings, building on its impressive performance in 2023. Dr. Zakkiyu Muhammad, the Secretary, and Legal…

In a brutal dawn attack on Wednesday, gunmen killed two soldiers at a military checkpoint along the Umuahia-Owerri Road in Abia State, near the Imo boundary. The assailants, who reportedly drove a white Lexus, fled after a fierce…

A Ugandan TikTok user, Emmanuel Nabugodi, has been convicted for urging the public flogging of President Yoweri Museveni in a video he created, in which he staged a mock trial of the long-standing leader. The 21-year-old pleaded guilty…

In a strategic shake-up aimed at boosting operational efficiency and governance, the Board of Directors of NNPC Limited announced key executive appointments in a statement released on Wednesday night. Chief Corporate Communications…

By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The European Union has launched a £35 million project to address the urgent educational needs of 417,661 out-of-school children in the northern Nigerian states of Jigawa, Kano, and Sokoto. Named…

Former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku has advocated for a departure from Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, arguing that the country needs a federal system to truly address its diversity and promote unity. Anyaoku,…

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has warned that the Tinubu administration will tolerate no obstacles in its fight against banditry and terrorism, as security forces intensify operations against armed groups. Speaking at the…

In a fresh assault on Nigeria’s power infrastructure, armed assailants attacked the construction site of a new 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi State, on Tuesday night. The gunmen destroyed a key 150MVA power…

The Nigerian Presidency has strongly criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, suggesting he harbours envy over President Bola Tinubu’s position—a role the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate pursued six times unsuccessfully. …

By Ibrahim Ibrahim In Jigawa State, a significant improvement in selecting beneficiaries for the Nigeria COVID-19 Action, Recovery, and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) program has been met with widespread approval. The Jigawa State…

By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Internal Revenue Services (JIRS) has reported a significant increase in the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR), rising from N1.2 billion in August to an impressive N4.2 billion in October…

The Jigawa State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) has extended hearty congratulations to Rt. Hon. Famiyubo Oluwasegun, affectionately known as "Captain," and Comrade Usman Usman Umar on their recent appointments as the new…

The Federal Government has announced that over 25 million Nigerians have so far benefited from its ₦25,000 conditional cash transfer, providing essential support as economic reforms take hold. The disclosure was made by the Minister of…

By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Hajiya Hauwa Umar Aliyu, the Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) representing Jigawa State, recently held a private meeting with the 27 newly appointed local…

By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In a significant step towards addressing the pressing needs of remote communities in Jigawa State, the Jigawa Inclusive Forum for Accountability Society (IFAS) and Baba Azimi Foundation (BAF), with support from…

Nigeria’s 36 state governors have collectively called for the immediate withdrawal of the National Tax Reforms Bill, seeking broader consultations before implementing President Tinubu’s proposed tax overhaul. The governors’ demand,…

The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), representing the collective stance of the nation’s state leaders, has acknowledged the reality of widespread hunger in Nigeria, while expressing support for the reforms implemented by President Bola…

Ministerial nominees have commenced submitting documentation in preparation for their screening and confirmation by the Senate, which begins today (Tuesday). President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado,…

Massive Power Outage: Seventeen of Nigeria's northern states have endured a severe blackout for over two weeks, with states like Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, and Gombe among the most affected. Only Niger and Kwara states have retained power. …