The Jigawa State Government JGSG has responded to recent criticisms by opposition parties regarding its Citizens’ Engagement Programme, designed to foster direct communication between the government and its people. Speaking during an interview with journalists at the Citizens’ Engagement Programme held in Birniwa Local Government Area, the State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa Ahmed, addressed the concerns raised by the opposition. Governor Umar Namadi launched the initiative, locally known as “Gwamnati da Jama’a”, to provide residents across the 27 local government areas an opportunity to voice their needs and grievances directly to government officials. The…
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Ibrahim Ibrahim Jigawa state Government has warned against selling or diverting Agricultural inputs meant for the 2025 rice dry season farming programme in the state. That it will deal with anyone found diverting farm inputs meant for farmers. Jigawa’s Livestock Sector Contributes 10% to State’s GDP-Governor Governor Umar Namadi made the warning at the launching of the dry season rice farming program in Jura village in Auyo Local Government area. Malam Umar Namadi explained that under the program, over fifty-eight thousand farmers will benefit from the subsidised agricultural input. He stated that the move is part of the present administration’s…
Five members of the staff of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, including Deputy and Assistant Directors,among others,were among those who obtained the Direct Membership certificate of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria, CIFCFIN. The Institute held its 11th Direct Membership training at the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abuja. The training, which was held between 9-11 April,2025,saw participants obtain proficiency in various aspects of Forensics,Crime Investigation and Public Sector Accounting and Leadership Accountability.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has emerged as a beacon of hope for graduates left stranded due to the previous administration’s negligence regarding academic certificates. His determination to rectify these injustices has culminated in decisive actions to secure the future of Kano’s youth. Ibrahim Adam, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, shared these developments with the media. Kano Governor Bags Vanguard’s 2024 Good Governance Award On December 9, 2024, Governor Yusuf traveled to Cyprus with a mission to obtain the overdue academic certificates for Kano students affected by the prior administration’s failure to meet its educational financial…
Ibrahim Ibrahim A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed over 45 houses, 35 silos, and livestock in Batakashi village, Garki Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Tragedy Strikes: 4 Dead, 10 Injured in Jigawa Motor Fire Eyewitnesses Malam Musa said that the incident occurred on Friday night, leaving three people injured and causing extensive damage to properties and animals. He explained that, some of the properties destroyed including, Livestock, Silos, clothes and other valuable items. Breaking: Fuel Tanker Catches Fire At Jigawa Filling Station The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Chairman of Garki Local Government Area, Hon.…
The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has inaugurated the Ministerial Award Selection Committee (MASCO) saddled with the responsibility of assessing identifying and nominating eligible members of staff for awards in the rewards and recognition ceremony scheduled to hold during the Civil Service Week in June, 2025. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, represented by the Director of the Midstream/Downstream Department, Mr. Mohammed Mohammed Abubakar, emphasized the critical role MASCO plays in ensuring that the most deserving and outstanding staff members are duly recognized and rewarded. He urged committee members to discharge their duties objectively, fairly, and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has destroyed heaps of illicit drugs weighing about 1.6 million kilograms of assorted illicit substances seized across Lagos, Ogun and Oyo state, in what is till date the largest volume of seizures to be set ablaze at a time in the history of the Agency. The public destruction of the illicit substances witnessed by representatives of government officials, traditional rulers, clergymen, other security agencies, international partners, NGOs and community leaders, among others, was conducted at an isolated location at Ipara, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Ogun state on Saturday 12th April 2025. Some of the…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has been honoured as a UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Champion, another international recognition for his outstanding contributions to peacebuilding, humanitarian response and sustainable development in Northeast, Nigeria. The award was presented at the annual NGO Founders Global Network event held in Munich, Germany, on Friday. Kano Governor Bags Vanguard’s 2024 Good Governance Award The NGO Founders Global Network is the official and largest umbrella body of non-governmental and non-profit organisations networking across all countries to propagate and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for the good of humanity and society. The…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named Governor of the Year 2024 (Good Governance) by Vanguard Newspaper, in recognition of his transformative achievements in the education and healthcare sectors. The recognition was announced in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Gov Yusuf Bags Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 Award Governor Yusuf received the award at a prestigious event held in Lagos, where eminent personalities from across the country were honoured for excellence in leadership and service. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the occasion, Atedo Peterside, emphasized…
In its efforts to curtail drug peddling and abuse, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, led by the Commander Abubakar Idris-Ahmad,has raided several drug havens and apprehended 22 suspects across Kano metropolis. The operation took place at Dan’agundi Construction Site, Gwangwazo Area, Farm Center area along Zaria Road, Tashar Rami, and Filin Idi in Kano. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer NDLEA Kano Sadik Muhammad Maigatari made available to newsmen. NDLEA Nabs India-Bound Brothers with 5kg Cocaine The statement explained that, during thr coordinated raid, NDLEA operatives arrested 22 suspects and recovered a…
Nafisa Murtala Ahmed The Kano State government has partnered with TechnoServe TNS and the World Food Programme WFP to launch the Promoting Rice Fortification in Nigeria (PRiFN) The project aims to tackle malnutrition in Kano State. The 2-day Rice Fortification inaugural meeting seek to renewed commitments from all participants to prioritize rice fortification as a key to reducing malnutrition in kano State. Jigawa Govt Commits N250 Million to Combat Child Malnutrition In his remarks, acting permanent secretary Kano state ministry of budget and planning MpoB Alhaji Ladan Ajumawa reiterated the state governments commitment in partnering with relevant stakeholders in providing…
Muhammad Jamil Abubakar As Nigeria pushes to eradicate polio by the end of 2025, UNICEF has raised serious concerns over the high number of unimmunized children in Gombe State, urging immediate and coordinated action ahead of the April 2025 polio immunization campaign. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Bauchi, emphasized the critical role of all stakeholders from households to the state government in ensuring that every child is vaccinated. Over 50% of children under 5 suffer from stunting in Gombe-UNICEF “This is a very important message for everyone. We need to make sure that each and every child…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has made a compelling case to French investors, spotlighting Nigeria’s ambitious economic reforms, dynamic market potential, and investor-friendly environment as part of the administration’s push to attract sustained foreign direct investment. Minister Idris emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to fostering deeper economic ties with France while speaking at the Nigeria Business Forum in Paris on Thursday. Business France organized the event, which was attended by over 200 French companies in 2023. Pres. Tinubu’s economic reforms good for Nigeria: Abdulsamad He expressed appreciation to longstanding French partners operating in Nigeria, including TotalEnergies, Lafarge, Peugeot,…
The 12th Batch of the Mandatory Training Programme (MTP) for Chief Executive Officers and Directors-General of government parastatals and agencies has commenced at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Topo Badagry. Declaring the training open, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, described the programme as a vital component of Pillar One of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025. MoI,NIPR Concludes 3 Day Training For Information Officers She emphasized ASCON’s strategic role as a key institution for public sector capacity development. The HCSF noted that the training provides critical…
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) hosted a historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd (Energy China) and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum. The landmark agreement signifies a bold step forward in addressing Nigeria’s long-standing energy challenges through strategic partnerships and innovation-driven solutions. Speaking at the event, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the ECN, emphasized that the collaboration aligns perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which has already initiated transformative reforms in the power sector, including the amendment of the constitution and the signing of the Nigerian Electricity Act 2023. These…
Kabiru Haruna The Federal Ministry of Education, under the dynamic leadership of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, is set to launch a transformative initiative known as the Diaspora Bridge—a visionary programme aimed at fostering collaboration between Nigerian tertiary institutions and professionals of Nigerian origin in the diaspora. Diaspora Bridge is an acronym for Diaspora Research, Innovation, Development, and Global Engagement. Education Minister Proposes Two-Year NYSC to Boost Skills This platform is designed to facilitate meaningful academic and professional partnerships, enabling Nigerian scholars and institutions to tap into the vast reservoir of knowledge, innovation, and expertise of their…
Muhammad Nur Tijjani The 3 Brigade, Kano, on Thursday emerged winner in the One Division Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below combat proficiency Competition 2025. The four days competition was held at 3 Brigade, Bukavu Barracks, Kano, among three formations under one Division of the Nigerian Army. Northwest Uni Reaffirms Commitment to Sports Development The Chief Judge, Lt. Col. Mustaheen Edu, who announced the results after the four-day keen contest, said 3 Brigade scored 1,096 points to emerge overall winners of the competition. He said that 1 Division Kaduna came second with 956.5 and 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna came third with 857…
Khadijah Aliyu The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre CISLAC has organized a training on Tobacco Taxation and Gender Bias in Tax Policies for members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ Kano. The training aims at understanding Tobacco taxation concepts and the effects of gender bias. CISLAC Condems Detention Maltreatment Of Minors In his welcome remarks, the executive director CISLAC Auwal Musa Rafsanjani explained that, the importance of mainstreaming gender in policy formulation and Implementation cannot be overlooked especially in societies where gender disparities are still wide. He hinted that, women journalists have a vital role to play in…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top military leadership in Abuja. The meeting, which was held separately behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, was to deploy a renewed push for coordinated action against the insurgents. Justice Served: Borno Government Intervenes in Child Abuse Case Sources from the meeting revealed that the discussions centred on strengthening military operations in the Northeast, improving intelligence sharing, and…
Kabiru Haruna Wednesday, 9th April 2025, will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved Buhari, a day when the world lost a rare soul whose quiet strength and unwavering dedication left an indelible mark. Buhari was not just a man; he was a spirit of service, humility, and deep humanity. To say Buhari was hardworking would be an understatement. Always at his duty post, always smiling through the struggles, he embodied commitment in its purest form. Gov Abdulrazaq lays wreath, Hails Fallen Heroes at Armed Forces Remembrance Day Whether in rain or shine, with or…