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The Hadejia Emirate Zakat Committee has distributed a staggering N1.072 billion to deserving individuals in the emirate, marking a significant milestone in the Islamic Year 1446AH.This impressive feat was achieved through collections from 27 district areas within the emirate, comprising money, field crops, and animals.According to Engineer Isma’ila Garba Barde, Secretary of the Zakat Committee, Guri District took the top spot, generating an impressive N105.7 million, followed closely by Auyo with N104.07 million, and Jabo District Area with N100.02 million. Notably, the committee’s efforts last year earned them the title of “Best Performing Zakat Committee” by the National Zakat Board,…

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EdoAhmad Alabira, DutseThe Jigawa State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly condemned the recent extra-judicial killing of 16 hunters from Kano State in Uromi, Edo State.Reverend Father Maurice Kole Hassan, Chairman of CAN Jigawa State chapter, described the killing as “purely criminal” and called on the Federal Government and law enforcement agents to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.This was contained in a press statement on Monday which was made available to Journalists in Dutse, Jigawa State capital.Reverend Father Hassan noted that the killing violates human rights and freedom of movement and association in…

Bayo Muhammad Alabira, DutseThe Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) in partnership with the Jigawa State Government had trained 150 youths on satellite technology and digital communication.This initiative aimed at equipping young minds with cutting-edge knowledge to create job opportunities and boost the economy.This was stated by Jane Egertone Idehen, the Managing Director of the NIGCOMSAT during a five day training programme held on Monday at the Manpower Development Institute (MDI), Dutse.She said the training, themed “Space Technology for Grassroots Development,” is designed to foster innovation and enhance technical skills in the space-tech industry.Idehen, further highlighted the organization’s role in driving…