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Muhammad Alabira NabordoA power struggle has erupted in Garki Local Government Council in Jigawa State, with some councillors accusing the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, of violating the constitution and Supreme Court rules on local government autonomy.The councillors alleged that Dangyatin interfered with their internal affairs and forced them to reinstate an impeached Council’s speaker despite their constitutional decision to remove him.The councillors, who spoke to Nigerian Times Online on condition of anonymity over the weekend, described the speaker’s actions as a serious threat to democracy and a clear contravention of the Nigerian…

Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, Chief of UNICEF’s Field Office Kano, in his opening remarks on the “Child Rights and the Role of Media” said Journalists would be trained on “Ethical Journalism and Child Right Reporting” to go in conformity with the world’s standard.The two day training which took place at Tahir Quest Palace Kano brought together about 60 Journalists across the 19 Northern states to brain storm on how child’s right violation can be minimized and respected in their reportage.According to Mr. Farah, reports involving children, such as rape or stealing, can have negative effects on their lives and…

Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, Chief of UNICEF’s Field Office Kano, in his opening remarks on the “Child Rights and the Role of Media” said Journalists would be trained on “Ethical Journalism and Child Right Reporting” to go in conformity with the world’s standard.The two day training which took place at Tahir Quest Palace Kano brought together about 60 Journalists across the 19 Northern states to brain storm on how child’s right violation can be minimized and respected in their reportage.According to Mr. Farah, reports involving children, such as rape or stealing, can have negative effects on their lives and…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, has launched initiatives to educate citizens in Jigawa State about its economic interventions and policies.Over 14 federal government programs were highlighted during the public enlightenment campaign, which aimed at informing citizens about socio-economic opportunities and how to access them.This was disclosed on Thursday by Dr Mubarak Adam Cisse, who served as a guest Speaker during the sensitisation campaign held at the federal Secretariat Dutse.Additionally, the sensitization is sponsored by the Minister of Information and National Orientation Agency, Mr Idris Mohammed.Dr Cisse said in the agricultural sector, wheat farmers in…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Coalition from the All Progressive Congress (APC) Support Groups in Jigawa State has condemned the actions of National Financial Secretary, Alhaji Bashir Usman Gumel, for attending an unauthorized gathering in Kafin-Hausa Town.The support groups made the condemnation during a press conference held in Dutse, Jigawa State capital on Wednesday.The group said the gathering, which was organized by disgruntled individuals, made inciting and derogatory statements against Governor Umar Namadi and the state party leadership.The group said Gumel’s presence allegedly provoked unrest, leading to chaos, injuries, and destruction of properties.According to them APC support groups demanded that the national…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jigawa State chapter has brought together it’s members of the party under a unified umbrella against the 2027.In a Communique issued after recently said the meeting has renewed its support and loyalty to the leadership of the Jigawa State PDP under the guidance of Alhaji Sule Lamido and the State Working Committee under Honourable Babandi Ibrahim Gumel.According to the communique that Members expressed their appreciation and commendations to the National Working Committee, the Board of Trustees, the National Executive Committee and other organs of the Party for the steps being…

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…