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From Andrew Ojih, JalingoNigeria’s former ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Alhaji Hassan Ardo, has criticized Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, saying President Bola Tinubu’s visit exposed his administration’s failures.Ardo, who was the pioneer Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state stated this in an interactive session with Journalists in Jalingo on Thursday.The former Envoy noted that the President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, had no projects to commission, except a renovated airport built over a decade ago.Ardo lamented that Governor Kefas has no people-oriented projects to show after two years in office.He said instead, the Governor…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Government in collaboration with NewGlobe had launched a major education reform initiative aimed at improving public primary education across it’s 27 Local Government Areas.Olusanya Omojola, the Acting Managing Director of the JigawaUNITE, in a press statement on Wednesday said the project is done in order to transform educatio system..The statement said the program seeks to raise teaching standards, improve learning outcomes, and modernize classroom instruction for thousands of pupils.It highlighted that the initiative, implemented under the Ministry of Basic Education and Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), will provide teachers with training and digital tools…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoA faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State has approached the court to challenge the recent local government and congress elections held by the party.Abba Anas Adamu, Chairman of the Committee on Justice and Privileges, stated this on Tuesday while addressing reporters in Dutse, Jigawa State capital.He said that their faction seeks justice and fair hearing from the court, alleging that the party’s guidelines and constitution were not followed during the elections.Adamu claimed that the elections were marred by irregularities, with local government elections conducted in private homes and state elections being mere appointments.He accused…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has advised the opposition lawmakers to “start counting their days” as 3,502 PDP members defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC).Namadi handed down the warning over the weekend during the government/ citizens engagement programme held in Dutse.The Governor attributed the mass defection of the PDP’s members to public endorsement of APC’s developmental programs.Namadi also assured citizens that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration would complete the ongoing projects, including the N59.7 billion Dutse Greater Water Works and the Kano-Maiduguri Highway.He also mentioned the Maradi Railway project passing through Dutse.The Governor welcomed the defecting…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has showcased his administration’s achievements to the world in an interactive session with Academicians selected from various higher Institutions across the Northwest zone.The occasion organized by the Jigawa Academics Forum was held recently at the Banquet Hall of the Government House Dutse.Governor Namadi highlighted progress he made in agriculture, infrastructure, power, education, and healthcare among others.He therefore emphasized his government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement.Namadi announced plans to make Jigawa the nation’s food basket, citing initiatives like the Rice Millionaires Programme and Agricultural Support Program.He said the state aim is…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command in a major operation carried out recently has cracked down on criminals, arrested several.This was stated by Bala Bawa Boddinga, the newly posted Commandant of the NSCDC, Jigawa state, While parading the suspected criminals at the Command headquarters Dutse.He also pledged to rid and keep the state free of criminal elements and their collaborators.Boddinga said during a recent operation, the NSCDC recovered stolen livestock, including six goats, four sheep, and one calf.Adding that the men of the Command had confiscated various items including a motorcycle, bus, hoes,…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Jigawa state government has officially commissioned the newly upgraded Center of Excellence on Technical and Vocational Training Centre at Garki Local Government Area.This initiative is part of a broader strategy to develop manpower in Jigawa, with plans to invest over ₦20 billion in similar schools across the state.The centre was commissioned over the weekend by Governor Umar Namadi at Garki town, the headquarters of the Local Government.The Governor said the center was initially constructed at a cost of ₦635 million and further renovated with ₦700 million by the present administration.Namadi announced that additional investments are being made,…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has launched a scathing attack on the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government for using intimidating tactics and policies against it’s opponents and oppositions.Lamido who was speaking at the Jigawa state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention held at the Aminu Kano Triangle on Saturday said Nigerians are fed up with the APC’s rule.The alleged inflammatory remark by Labido underscores the deepening rift between the two parties, the ruling APC and the opposition PDP.Lamido’s alleged criticism of the APC comes amid growing concerns about countless defections from the…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has launched an initiative to distribute 30,000 free school uniforms to female students and sporting equipment to senior secondary schools.The Governor also highlighted flagship programs like the ₦67 billion Jigawa Unite Project, a 5-year initiative that integrates ICT into teaching and provides continuous teacher training.This was contained in a press statement made available to Nigerian Times Online on Friday, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Muhammad Hamisu Gumel.According to the statement that Jigawa Compete digital learning program, equips teachers with ICT skills, which further enhanced education quality in the state.The…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe World Bank has commended Jigawa State’s Government for its exemplary leadership, transparency, and effective coordination in implementing the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (AcReSAL) project.This was contained in a press statement made available to Nigerian Times online on Wednesday, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Muhammad Hamisu Gumel.The statement said that the commendation was made by Dr. Joy Agene, AcReSAL Task Team Leader, who visited Governor Malam Umar Namadi recently in Government House Dutse.According to the statement that the team had praised the administration for its dedication and integrity on AcReSal’s project in the state.It…