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Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Federal Government’s measures to mitigate flooding in Nigeria, including Jigawa State, are expected to yield positive results.According to Mr. Williams Fugu, Director of Legal Matters at the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the Presidential Flood Mitigation directive has led to the release of N3 billion to each state in the federation, including Jigawa.This funding aims to address the root causes of flooding, such as poor drainage systems and careless waste disposal.Speaking at a press conference held at the Federal Secretariat in Dutse, Fugu, representing the Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, emphasized the importance of public awareness…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State chapter has rejected the outcome of the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday.In a press statement on Sunday, by Umar Kyari Jitau Madamuwa, PDP State Publicity Secretary, said that the party’s rejection stems from alleged widespread irregularities, including vote buying, voter intimidation, and harassment during the exercise.He said the PDP claims that the APC leveraged state power to compromise the electoral process, robbing the PDP of a mandate freely given by the people.Mudamuwa explained that despite the outcome, the PDP has urged its supporters and lovers of democracy to…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the recent Babura-Garki federal constituency by-election, with the party’s candidate, Mukhtar Rabi’u, polling 38,449 votes.While his closest rival, Isa Auwalu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scored 13,519 votes.However, the victory of the APC has been attributed to the firm control and influence of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who is a prominent APC member in the area.This was contained in release made available on Sunday by Mati Ali, Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Honourable Minister of Defence.Ali said the Minister of Defence, has…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State has emerged as the fastest growing state in internally generated revenue (IGR) among the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in 2024.This is contained in a letter nominating Mallam Umar Namadi for the Governor of the Year in IGR Award 2025.According to data from the Joint Tax Board (JTB), the state grew its IGR by 127.31% from N27.54 billion in 2023 to N62.60 billion in 2024, making it the third fastest growing among the 37 subnationals in the country.Dr. Nasir Sabo Idris, Executive Chairman of Jigawa State Internal Revenue Service (JIRS), who received…

From Mika’il Tsoho, DutseThe Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) Dutse branch, has commended Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi for the training and support grants to 600 women on the production Tom Brown to tackle Malnutrition.The commendation was made by the Jigawa state secretary of the association comrade Dallami Haladu Shuaibu during the executive meeting of the association held at NASSI Secretariat Dutse.Comrade Dallami who described the effort as Economic Empowerment through boosting SMEs aimed to Fight Against Child Malnutrition and reduce stunting rate in the state.According to him, Tom brown production is one of the most sustainable…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has sworn in Prof. Salim Abdurrahman Lawal as the pioneer Commissioner for the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development.The Governor described the creation of the ministry as a historic move, aimed at unlocking the sector’s vast potential and driving economic diversification in the state.According to Mohammed Hamisu Gumel, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said in release made available to Nigerian Times Online on Thursday that the occasion took place at the Council Chamber of the Government House Dutse. InNamadi said livestock is the second largest economic activity in Jigawa State after…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with Hadejia/Jama’are River Basin Development (HJRBDA) to expand irrigation, mitigate flooding, and boost agriculture.The Governor made this statement on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the HJRBDA management team, led by its Managing Director, Rabi’u Suleiman Bichi, at the Government House in Dutse.Governor Namadi highlighted the vast potential of the Hadejia Valley, which has 24,000 hectares of land, with 6,000 already developed and 18,000 more targeted for agricultural use.He expressed optimism that developing these additional hectares would significantly improve the livelihoods of the people.The Governor also revealed…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Deputy Minister of Agriculture from Liberia, David Akoi, led a powerful delegation to Jigawa State for a study tour focused on rice production.During a courtesy call at the Government House in Dutse, Akoi explained that Liberia imports about 70% of its rice needs, despite being a major rice consumer.He said t pplhe Liberian government aims to change this narrative by producing at least 70% of its consumption needs.Akoi highlighted the significance of rice in Liberia’s politics and economy, recalling the 1979 “rice riot” that led to the overthrow of President William R. Tolbert.He expressed optimism that the…

By Muhammad TankoThe National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom, has Monday dismissed allegations of nepotistic recruitment, marginalisation of Plateau State indigenes, and procurement irregularities contained in a widely circulated open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The letter, purportedly authored by leaders of the Plateau Youth Council, Berom Youth Moulders, and Berom Intelligentsia, accused the NVRI of breaching the Federal Character Principle in its 2022 recruitment, sidelining host communities, and planning a lopsided hiring of over 200 staff.In a rebuttal, NVRI management described the claims as “falsehoods and misinformation,” stressing that recruitment was based on approved vacancies, specialised skills, and…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Commissioner for Humanitarian and Special Duties, Hon. Auwal Sankara, has disbursed N50 million in empowerment funds to over 250 youths and women from his constituency.Each beneficiary received N250,000 to either expand their businesses or start new ones.The cash empowerment program was launched during Governor Umar Namadi’s visit to Ringim Local Government as part of the state government’s “Government and Public Engagement” initiative.Hon. Sankara stated that the program complements Governor Namadi’s efforts in youth employment, job creation, and poverty alleviation.The commissioner promised to continue supporting the governor’s 12-point agenda, designed to foster prosperity and development in Jigawa…