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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside key lawmakers and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Tuesday, made a combined donation of ₦320 million to the Nigerian Legion, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to the…

By Ahmed Ilallah When Jigawa State was created in 1991, it emerged as a largely rural territory, quiet, underserved, and structurally fragile. With only a handful of semi-urban local government areas, the state inherited decades of…

The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, paid a condolence visit to Birnin Kudu following the passing of Alhaji Umaru Wazobia on Sunday, 23 November. During the visit, Governor Namadi offered prayers for the late Alhaji Umaru,…

Council Chairmen in Jigawa State have pledged their commitment to the monthly environmental sanitation exercise as part of Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi’s 12-point agenda on health and environmental cleanliness. Our correspondent…

The Chairman of Buji Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Hon. Najib Falalu Tukur Gantsa, has launched a scholarship programme benefitting 144 students from the area, marking the first such initiative since the creation of the local…

Hon. Ado Maje Saleh (Rtd), North-West Regional Coordinator of the National Eye for Equity and Development (NEED) and Political Campaign Manager of the male wing of NAWA-ORG in Jigawa State, has expressed profound gratitude to top leaders…

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested several suspects in connection with drug trafficking, motorcycle theft, burglary, and related offences across different local government areas of the state. In a press release issued on…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 associations have been pre-qualified to proceed to the next stage of registration as political parties, following a review of 171 applications submitted to the…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in several parts of the country on Sunday, 14th September 2025, warning residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant. According to the…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State has recorded a significant political gain after 792 women from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) defected to the APC in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. Our…