Jigawa State

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…

The Ringim Emirate Council in Jigawa State has pledged unwavering support for the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JG-PCACC) in its mission to combat corruption and institutional injustice across the…

A devastating tanker explosion in Majiya town, Jigawa State, has claimed 209 lives, with 99 others injured, according to findings presented by the state’s Tanker Explosion Investigation Panel. The tragedy, which occurred on 14 October…

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,…

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…

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…

By Mikaila Tsoho Dutse Stakeholders in Jigawa State have convened to develop strategies for achieving a demographic dividend through a workshop organised by the National Population Commission (NPC) in partnership with UKaid’s LAFIYA…

By Mikaila Tsoho Dutse The Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi, has reinstated the suspended Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, following his exoneration by an Upper Shari’a Court in Kano. A…

By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA), in partnership with UNICEF, has trained 170 Faecal Sludge Emptiers and other environmental workers to sustain the state’s open defecation-free (ODF)…

By Mika'il Tsoho, Dutse The National Population Commission (NPC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has officially commenced the 2024 Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) Study in Jigawa State. Speaking at a…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Group in Jigawa State has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the appointment of Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar, citing dissatisfaction with his performance and allegations of…

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…

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…

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…

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…