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Muhammad Alabira NabordoProfessor Haruna Musa the Executive Chairman of the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has on Thursday opened bids for the renovation of 1,500 blocks of classrooms across the state.The chairman stated this while addressing reporters on Thursday shortly after the bids opening at theSUBEB headquarters Dutse.The Executive Chairman emphasized the importance of quality work, stating that contractors who fail to meet standards will be required to redo the work at their own expense.According to him that the renovation project is part of efforts to improve education infrastructure in Jigawa State.Prof. Musa, said some of the buildings…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Jigawa State Government is launching a polio vaccination campaign targeting 1.5 million children across the 288 political Wards of the state from November 29 to December 2, 2025.Dr. Sambo Shehu, Director of the Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, represented by Deputy Director Nura Ado, on Tuesday urged parents to disregard rumors discrediting the polio vaccine.However, the exercise is supported by the United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF).He said this normally happen particularly in Muslim communities, emphasizing that 50% of Jigawa’s population resides in rural areas.The Chief of Field Office Kano, Mr. Rahma Mohammed Farah, has announced…

By Yusufu Aminu Idegu, LokojaStakeholders of Ankpa local government in Kogi state have unanimously endorsed the state governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for 2027.The stakeholders also endorsed the chairman of Akpa local government council Hon. Muhammed Yahaya and all the councillors for another term in office.The stakeholders also reaffirmed their strong support for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to continue for a second term.The endorsement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday 24th November, 2025 in Lokoja, Kogi State.Prof. Usman Ogbo who convened the meeting, expressed gratitude to the stakeholders for their attendance, describing…

By Yusufu Aminu Idegu, LokojaKogi State Internal Revenue Services (KGIRS) has asked the State House of Assembly to domesticate the Nigeria Tax Act and Nigeria Tax Administration Act, for easy implementation in the state.The Executive Chairman of the Service Dr Salihu Enehe who led his team to the Assembly Complex in Lokoja said the awareness meeting with the Assembly has become imperative.He described the Nigeria Tax Act as a compressed compendium of various tax laws hitherto operating in the country into a single document with a view to addressing issues of multiple taxation and promotion of transparency in tax administration…

Muhammad Alabira NanordoThe Jigawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting teenage entrepreneurs, with the wife of the state Governor, Hajiya Amina Umar Namadi, announcing plans to identify and empower children with entrepreneurial talents.Speaking at the 2025 Arewa 19 northern states Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Culture Enthusiasts Festival in Dutse, Hajiya Amina Umar Namadi, represented by Hajiya Maryam Ahmed, emphasized the state’s focus on job creation and economic empowerment, citing Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s 12-point agenda.The festival, organized by Tripoint Academy, showcased talented children, especially teenage girls, in child-friendly businesses and trades.National Coordinator of Tripoint Academy, Hajiya Shuhda Muhammad, stated…

By Yusufu Aminu Idegu, LokojaThe executive chairman of Igalamela/Odolu local government of Kogi state HonCosmos Ataboh has challenged civil Society organisations to increase their public awareness campaign on poverty alleviation programs in the state.Hon Ataboh said the less privilege members of the society meant to benefit the state social security protection facilities of the state government are not even aware of it.Hon Ataboh gave the challenge in his remarks during the Community Outreach program organised by a consortium led by ACT NAIJA PROJECT co-founded by the European Union (EU)According to Hon Ataboh, “There are numbers of social welfare facilities like…

By Yusufu Aminu Idegu, LokojaA group of protesters on Thursday stormed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Lokoja protesting alleged suppression of some state constituencies by INEC.Spokesman of the protesters Barr Ayokunle Jonathan said, “We are here this morning to present a protest letter to INEC on the suppressed constituencies in Kogi State.He said, “The constitution mandates the INEC to create some constituencies, particularly as it relates to section 91 of the constitution, which mandated that there should be three or four state constituencies in every Federal constituency in any state.”But we observed that after the state’s creation in Kogi…

By Yusufu Aminu Idegu, LokojaThe Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district Senator Sunday Steve Karimi has condemned the recent attacks and kidnappings of schoolchildren in Niger State attributing them to mischief makers aiming at tarnishing the image of President Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.Senator Karimi is a statement in Lokoja on Friday urged Nigerians to maintain faith in the government, emphasizing President Tinubu’s commitment to protecting lives and properties.The Senator also called on state governments to establish Community Security Agencies as part of first line of defense to complement national efforts in securing communities.He stressed the importance of citizens’ involvement in defending…

……gifts cash award to best students‎‎By Yusufu Aminu Idegu, Lokoja‎‎Management of Salem University Lokoja has confered honorary doctor of Law on Hon Justice Steven Adah, a justice of supreme court.‎‎The university also confered Doctor of Law on Barr Ogu Onoja (SAN)‎‎The award was confered on both personalities during the 7th convocation ceremony held at the University Convocation ground, Lokoja, Kogi state.The Vice Chancellor said the honorary award was in recognition of consistent contribution to the justice system of the country‎‎Simimarly, the university awarded it’s 10 best graduating students with a cash sum of N100, 000.00‎‎The sum was doubled for the…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoAs Nigeria marks World Children’s Day, the United Nation Children Education Fund (UNICEF) Chief of Field Office Kano, Rahama Mohammed Farah, has unveiled the Nigerian Child 2025 Report, painting a stark picture of the challenges facing the country’s children.The report reveals that millions of children in the North are out of school, and many who attend struggle to learn due to overcrowded classrooms, insecurity, and poverty.He stated this recently at Tahir Quest Palace Kano, venue of the press conference attended by Journalists from Katsina, Kano and Jigawa states.He said Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa states account for 16% of…