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By Muhammad TankoThe National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom, has Monday dismissed allegations of nepotistic recruitment, marginalisation of Plateau State indigenes, and procurement irregularities contained in a widely circulated open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The letter, purportedly authored by leaders of the Plateau Youth Council, Berom Youth Moulders, and Berom Intelligentsia, accused the NVRI of breaching the Federal Character Principle in its 2022 recruitment, sidelining host communities, and planning a lopsided hiring of over 200 staff.In a rebuttal, NVRI management described the claims as “falsehoods and misinformation,” stressing that recruitment was based on approved vacancies, specialised skills, and…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoJigawa State Commissioner for Humanitarian and Special Duties, Hon. Auwal Sankara, has disbursed N50 million in empowerment funds to over 250 youths and women from his constituency.Each beneficiary received N250,000 to either expand their businesses or start new ones.The cash empowerment program was launched during Governor Umar Namadi’s visit to Ringim Local Government as part of the state government’s “Government and Public Engagement” initiative.Hon. Sankara stated that the program complements Governor Namadi’s efforts in youth employment, job creation, and poverty alleviation.The commissioner promised to continue supporting the governor’s 12-point agenda, designed to foster prosperity and development in Jigawa…

Mikail Tsoho, DutseCASCADE Nigeria has called on men and women in Jigawa State to support lactating mothers in accessing nutritious food, promoting six months of exclusive breastfeeding as well as appropriate complementary feeding for children.This appeal was made to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week 2025, tagged “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create a Sustainable Support System.”The initiative aims at promoting better health outcomes for children and empower mothers to make informed choices about their babies’ nutrition.This call was made by Gara Alheri Shiyya, Health and Nutrition Technical Officer, during awareness and interactive sessions with community members in Jahun and Kafin Hausa Local Governments of…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has commended Jigawa State for its efforts in creating a conducive business environment, ranking second in the country in 2023.This was revealed in a two different seasons program held recently in Dutse, Jigawa State capital by the Federal Information Centre Dutse.The Technical Session was held with government officials and the PEBEC Team, while the round table session was with the private sector.Governor Malam Umar Namadi who was represented at the Town Hall meeting said the administration has been working to improve the state’s business climate through various initiatives.He said the state’s…

By Muhammad TankoThree local miners were killed in a landslide at the Bakin Bundiga tin mining site in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Wednesday.Eyewitness Dantala Sani confirmed the tragedy on Thursday.He recounted that the miners were navigating a newly dug tunnel when a section of heavy mud collapsed, trapping them around 2 p.m.”Three of our colleagues were inside the hole,” Sani said. “Suddenly, a heap of mud gave way, burying them instantly. Two died immediately, while the third passed away around 2 a.m. during rescue attempts.”Sani described desperate efforts to save Zubairu Muhammad, one of the trapped…

From Mika’il Tsoho, DutseThe Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has commended the stakeholders in Jigawa, for the support in the implementation of Shock Response and Social Protection (SRSP) project in the state.The commendation was made by the coordinator Disaster management, Mr Timothy Ali Yohanna who led the delegation team from the National headquarter of Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), at the Stakeholders Coordination meeting held in Dutse the state capital.Yohanna explained that, the meeting is part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and appreciate key partners in the implementation of the Shock Response and Social Protection (SRSP) project in Jigawa State.According…

From Mika’il Tsoho, DutseThe Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has commended the stakeholders in Jigawa, for the support in the implementation of Shock Response and Social Protection (SRSP) project in the state.The commendation was made by the coordinator Disaster management, Mr Timothy Ali Yohanna who led the delegation team from the National headquarter of Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), at the Stakeholders Coordination meeting held in Dutse the state capital.Yohanna explained that, the meeting is part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and appreciate key partners in the implementation of the Shock Response and Social Protection (SRSP) project in Jigawa State.According…

From Mika’il Tsoho, DutseA non-governmental organization, Propcom+, funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has set a target to support 3.79 million Nigerians by 2030 through sustainable agricultural development.The program aims to increase productivity, enhance resilience to climate change, promote lower emissions, and improve access to nutritious diets.Comrade Hamza Yunusa, Propcom+ Policy Facilitator for the North (Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa), disclosed this during an interactive session with agriculture stakeholders on budget process, allocation, release, and implementation in Kano.According to Yunusa, Propcom+ is an International Climate Finance (ICF) program designed to transform Nigeria’s rural economy by addressing environmental,…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe National Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) in Jigawa State chapter has thrown its weight behind the state government’s initiative to construct 1000 shops at FARM Centre Kano.This was stated by the NASSI’s Chairman, Comrade Danlami Shuainu on Tuesday while addressing reporters in his office.He said the move aimed at boosting internal revenue generation for the state in Kano, the commercial centre of the northwest Nigeria.Comrade Shuainu, expressed the association’s support for the project, stating that it will enhance the state’s revenue base.The project, according to Shuainu, is a welcome development that will provide opportunities for small-scale…

Muhammad Alabira NabordoThe Federal Government has approved N1 billion for the construction of a Police Training Institute in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed Malam Madori, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Affairs and representative of Jigawa Northeast Senatorial District, disclosed this during the Jigawa State Government Citizen Engagement Programme.The senator revealed that the Senate has passed a law establishing the institute, which is awaiting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent for immediate commencement.He said the construction of the Police Training Institute is aimed at enhancing accurate training for police personnel to improve policing in the…