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Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Jigawa State Government has allocated N80 million for the procurement of family planning commodities to ensure their availability and sustainable supply in public health facilities across the state.This was stated by the state commissioner of Health, Dr Abdullah Kainuwa during a transitional stakeholders and The Challenge Initiative (TCI) meeting held recently at Hailtel Hotel Dutse, Jigawa State capital.The meeting was to ensure means of sustaining family planning interventions by the state government after the TCI wind up it three year partnership program.Kainu who was represented by Dr Abdulkari Yakuba, Director Jigawa State Medical Services said family planning…

By Ibrahim Ibrahim, DutseIn a dramatic twist to the ongoing political discourse in Jigawa State, the 2023 Gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, has fiercely responded to claims made by former Governor Sule Lamido in his recently launched autobiography.The book, which recounts Lamido’s personal and political journey, contains scathing remarks about Ringim, including bizarre accusations of witchcraft, diabolical manipulation, and alleged reasons for electoral defeats.The political feud, once thought to be dormant, has been reignited with strong reactions from Ringim, who accused the former governor of spreading falsehoods, distorting history, and sabotaging the…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board has announced plans to mobilize 16,000 mothers to participate in school monitoring, to strengthen school safety and improve learning outcomes.The Chairman stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from Journalists in Dutse, Jigawa State capital.According to Professor Jaruna Musa, this initiative is part of Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s administration efforts to expand community participation in school monitoring and ownership.”Under this program, five mothers will be selected from each basic school to undergo training and mentorship.”These mothers will be tasked with monitoring key areas, including ensuring children attend school with necessary learning…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has shared the successes and challenges of the state’s ‘Kantin Sauki’ Palliative Shop Programme at the launch of Sokoto State’s Palliative Shop Initiative.Jigawa State launched the program, in July 2024, to provide subsidized essential commodities to civil servants and pensioners, including all the 287 political wards across the state.This was stated and made available to Nigerian Times Online on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Muhammad Hamisu Gumel.Governor Namadi highlighted the program’s impact on food security and worker welfare, but also noted challenges such as initial delays in technology…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Challenge Initiative (TCI) and Media Working Group in Jigawa State have urged government and communities to take the ownership of the campaigns on child spacing and reproductive healthcare.This appeal was made during a a roundtable discussion held recently with the Media in Dutse, the state capital, as TCI prepares to transition after three years of intervention in the state.The initiative focused on demand generation and enhancing family planning services across Jigawa State.TCI’s Jigawa State Program Manager, Mr. Ankale Malachi Kongude, announced a 60-70% increase in demand for family planning services compared to previous records.He attributed the success…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoSenator Abdulhamid Ahmed Malammadori, representing Jigawa Northeast senatorial district, has constructed and handed over a N200 million primary healthcare clinic in Yayari ward, Hadejia city to Jigawa State Government.The Senator said the clinic, fully equipped with modern facilities, was built to complement the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Malam Umar Namadi in providing healthcare services to the people.During the handover ceremony, Senator Malammadori from the All Progressive Congress (APC) expressed his commitment to serving the people and providing essential amenities.”This primary healthcare clinic is a testament to our determination to provide healthcare services to the…

Muhammad Tanko, JosThe Jasawa Community Development Association (JCDA) has strongly condemned the brutal killing and burning of 12 innocent travelers in Mangun community, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.In a statement by its Secretary General, Comrade Shittu Tanko, said the association has called on the Plateau State Government to investigate the alleged complicity of the Mangun traditional ruler in the killing.The JCDA rejected any suggestion that the attack could be justified by circumstances such as “lost their way” or “mistaken identity,” saying such assertions unfairly shift blame onto the victims and undermine the gravity of the incident.The association noted…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Mallam Umar Namadi, was greeted by a massive crowd on Sunday in Hadejia Local Government Area during his visit for the “Gwamnati Da Jama’a” citizens’ engagement programme.The governor’s visit aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and dialogue between the government and citizens.The event featured a courtesy call at the Emir of Hadejia’s Palace, where a special durbar was organized in the governor’s honour.During the programme, high-ranking officials presented their ministries’ and offices’ accomplishments to the public.Governor Namadi expressed gratitude to the people of Hadejia for their overwhelming show of love and support, describing the reception as…

By Muhammad TankoThe Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Plateau State chapter, has strongly condemned the recent attack on muslims passengers traveling from Zaria to Qua’an-Pan in Plateau State to attend a wedding ceremony.The JNI demands for justice, compensation and fairness for the victims.The JNI Secretary Dr Salem Umar, flanked by other officialsduring a press conference, held at the boardroom of the Jos Central mosque called on the state government to take immediate responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of travelers in the state.The body also demanded that the victims of the attack must be compensated.”The attack resulted in the brutal…

By Muhammad TankoGovernor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic mob action in Mangun District, Mangu Local Government Area, which claimed eight lives on Friday, June 20, 2025.Governor Mutfwang’s spokesman Gyang Bere in a statement said the victims, en route from Zaria, Kaduna State, to Quan’pan Local government area for a wedding, mistakenly entered a volatile area plagued by recent terrorist attacks.The incident, which occurred around 6 p.m., resulted in the death of eight innocent commuters and injuries to several others, now receiving treatment at Mangu General Hospital.”Visiting the hospital and the scene, Governor Mutfwang…