By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse At least 80,000 farmers would benefit from the Federal Government support for wheat farming in Jigawa State in the 2024/2025 dry season farming cycle. The State Co-ordinator of the project, Engineer Sale Salisu, disclosed this…
By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse The Jigawa State Police Command has announced a significant strides in its ongoing efforts to combat crime across the state, with the arrest of over 1,250 suspects involved in major criminal activities. The arrests were…
By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse The Bank of Industry (BOI) has announced a N75 billion loan facility aimed at empowering local businesses and public liability companies across Jigawa State. The Managing Director of BOI’s Jigawa branch, Alh. Manir Muhammed made…
Fourteen people reportedly died, while one sustained injury in a motor accident in Kafin Hausa local Government, Jigawa State. A resident told Newsmen that the accident happened when the driver on top speed lost control and the vehicle sumersulted into…
A death sentence passed by the Jigawa State High Court on a couple and the wife’s two siblings has sparked mixed reactions across the state. The four individuals were found guilty of murdering Salamatu Musa, a 30-year-old woman accused of…
The Commissioner, Ministry Of Higher Education, Science And Technology in Jigawa, Professor Isa Chamo said Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has invested more than N20 billion in education in less than two years of his administration. Chamo spoke with newsmen…
By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse Governor Malam Umar Namadi on Monday signed into law the long-awaited Jigawa State Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill. The legislation, which was passed by the State House of Assembly, establishes a dedicated regulatory body to oversee…
…Says State allocates $136m to agriculture, eyes 15% of wheat production By Jeleel Olawale Jigawa State has emerged as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, with Governor Umar Namadi announcing plans to achieve $200 million in import substitution. The governor…
Another tanker explosion has rocked Jigawa State. The latest incident, which occurred in Tsaida community, Dutse LGA, is coming weeks after the death of over 150 persons in the tanker explosion at Majia town, Taura LGA of the state. Spokesman…
•As party secretary denounces personal opinions, calls for unity, support for Governor Namadi By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse Jigawa State’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), is currently embroiled in internal tension as the state Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Dikuma…
