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By Muhammad Tanko ShittuFormer Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasiru ElRufa’i, has Wednesday said 230 million Nigerians will defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside the defecting Governors into it, by the African Democratic Party (ADC).Malam ElRufa’i made the statement at the unavailing of the ADC National Contact and Mobilisation Office Plateau State chapter.He said it was evident that Nigerians are fade off with the current leadership in the country.”I know everybody is tired of the APC and PDP. Everybody is looking up to the ADC to save Nigeria. Governors are defecting from PDP to APC. By God’s grace 230 million…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoAminu Dalhatu, Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Jigawa State chapter, has urged northerners to take ownership of the political process and vote for leaders who are committed to their communities’ development.Speaking on Tuesday at a meeting of the Forum, Dalhatu lamented that despite the North having the largest voter power in the country, the region was not benefiting from the current political landscape.He criticized the zoning formula practice in the country, saying it was not part of Democracy anywhere in the world and had led to setbacks in the northern region’s development.Dalhatu emphasized the importance of…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoHonourable Shuaibu Hambali Zarga, the Council chairman of Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has revealed the numerous achievements of his administration, transforming the area’s healthcare, education, and economic sectors.Speaking to reporters over the weekend in Taura town at the “Government and Citizens Engagement Program”, he highlighted the renovation of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) to resemble a General Hospital.He said the constructed the district head’s house in Taura, and improved the educational standard, including the construction of six classrooms and renovation of eight others.The Council Chairman also disclosed that 88,000 books were printed for primary pupils,…

By Muhammad TankoThe Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that no foreign intervention will bring about sustained peace in Nigeria, but Nigerians must make peace for themselves.He said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to having peace in Nigeria and Plateau State.The Senate President made the remarks while addressing a gathering at the Jos Polo Field during the formal reception of political defectors into the All Progressives Congress (APC).”Let me assure the People of Plateau State, your concerns are going to be met. I cry whenever I hear the killing of a human being, whether a child or an…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThousands of APC members from the Ringim/Taura Federal Constituency have called on Honourable Auwal Danladi Sankara, to run for the House of Representatives in the upcoming 2027 general election.Sankara is currently the Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties and Humanitarian Affairs.The call was made during a weekly Government-Citizens Engagement forum held in Taura local government, where various groups from across the constituency’s 20 political wards expressed their support for Hon. Sankara.Ibrahim Sani from Majiya Ward stated that their support for Hon. Sankara stems from a desire to have a capable and competent representative who can attract more national…

Bayo Muhammad Alabira, DutseSenator Ahmed Abdulhamid Malammadori, who represents Jigawa North-East Senatorial District, has presented brand-new vehicles to eight All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts and grassroots mobilizers.The donation was made by the Senator in Malammadori on Sunday, during the Government and the People Programm conducted by the Jigawa State government.Governor Namadi commended Senator Malammadori for his loyalty and generosity, describing his gesture as a sign of true party loyalty and a motivation for other members to emulate.”This is a clear demonstration of Senator Malammadori’s dedication and loyalty to our great party, the APC,” the Governor said.Also Senator Malammadori reaffirmed his…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoTo deal with the problem once and for all, Jigawa State Government has announced plans to establish a breast cancer screening centers.The announcement was made by the Wife of the State Governor, Hajiya Amina Umar Namadi, during an event to mark the 2025 World Breast Cancer Awareness Month held at the NYSC headquarters in Dutse.Hajiya Amina led a health walk organized by the Hamdan Kasirab Civic Women Assistance Foundation in collaboration with the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, Jigawa State Chapter, to raise awareness about the threat of breast cancer.The event aimed at encouraging women to undergo regular medical screening,…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoTo deal with the problem once and for all, Jigawa State Government has announced plans to establish a breast cancer screening centers.The announcement was made by the Wife of the State Governor, Hajiya Amina Umar Namadi, during an event to mark the 2025 World Breast Cancer Awareness Month held at the NYSC headquarters in Dutse.Hajiya Amina led a health walk organized by the Hamdan Kasirab Civic Women Assistance Foundation in collaboration with the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, Jigawa State Chapter, to raise awareness about the threat of breast cancer.The event aimed at encouraging women to undergo regular medical screening,…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has inaugurated the Jigawa State Council on Nutrition 774, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling malnutrition and promoting food security across the state.The inauguration ceremony followed a courtesy visit from Mrs. Uju Rochas-Anwuka, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health, who was in the State recently to launch the Nutrition 774 Initiative.In her remarks, Mrs. Rochas-Anwuko emphasized that malnutrition is not just a health issue but a national economic concern, affecting the entire system’s focus on development rather than survival needs.While speaking, Governor Umar Namadi expressed appreciation for the initiative…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has inaugurated a technical committee to study and implement the new Federal Tax Reform Policy at the state level.The committee, chaired by Professor Hannatu Sabo Mohammed, Commissioner of Finance, is tasked with studying the new federal tax framework, identifying areas for domestication, and developing a practical implementation strategy and roadmap.According to the release made available by the Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Hamisu Gumel said the inauguration ceremony was held at the Council Chambers in Government House, Dutse, presided over by Governor Umar Namadi.The Governor emphasized that the timely administration of these reforms…