Jigawa Governor Signs Bill Establishing Ministry of Livestock Development
In a move to strengthen the state’s agricultural sector, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa has signed into law the bill establishing the Ministry of Livestock Development.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from the Governor’s office that this…
Senator Abdulhamid Showcases Two Years of Developmental Achievements in Kaugama
Senator Ambassador Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam Madori has outlined major achievements recorded in Kaugama Local Government within his first two years in office, detailing interventions in education, healthcare, capital projects, palliatives,…
Flood Alert as Hadejia-Jama’are Authority Warns of Overflow in Jigawa-Kano Axis
The Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has issued a fresh warning of potential flooding across the Jigawa-Kano axis following the overflow of the Chalawa and Tiga Dams.
According to the Managing Director of the…
Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails, Passengers Flee in Panic
A passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, leaving several carriages overturned and sparking panic among commuters on board.
The incident occurred shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m.…
ASUU Threatens Strike over Unresolved Grievances at Sule Lamido University
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, has warned of an imminent strike if the Federal Government and state authorities fail to address long-standing grievances.
At a press…
World’s Oldest Person, Ethel Caterham, Marks 116th Birthday
The world’s oldest living person, Ethel Caterham of Surrey, England, has celebrated her 116th birthday, cementing her place in history as Britain’s longest-lived citizen.
Born on 21 August 1909 in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, Caterham…
Japanese Centenarian, 102, Becomes Oldest Man to Scale Mount Fuji
A 102-year-old Japanese mountaineer has become the oldest man to climb Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest peak at 3,776 metres.
Kokichi Akuzawa, honorary chairman of the Gunma Mountaineering Club, reached the summit on 5 August, three days…
Ajibade Joins PSG Féminines in Landmark Move
Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade has signed for Paris Saint-Germain Féminines in a deal that runs until June 2027.
“Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the arrival of Nigerian striker Rasheedat Busayo Ajibade,” the French…
ADC Slams APC and PDP Over Early Zoning Talks for 2027 Presidency
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for beginning conversations on zoning their 2027 presidential tickets two years before the election.
…
Police Rescue Five Kidnap Victims, Kill Five Suspects in Nationwide Crackdown
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued five kidnap victims, neutralised five suspected kidnappers, and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in major operations across Kebbi and Abia States.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from Force…