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  • Renewed Hope Agenda: Namadi flags off ₦14bn road project in Jigawa

    Renewed Hope Agenda: Namadi flags off ₦14bn road project in Jigawa

    Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has flagged off the construction of a ₦14 billion road project in Malammadori Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to expanding infrastructure and accelerating rural development in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

    The flag-off ceremony also featured the presentation of brand-new vehicles to eight All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts and grassroots mobilizers in the Jigawa North-East Senatorial District by Senator Ahmed Abdulhamid Malammadori.

    According to the senator, the gesture was aimed at empowering loyal party members and strengthening support for the Tinubu-Namadi vision across the state.

    The event formed part of Governor Namadi’s official visit under the Jigawa State Government Citizen Engagement Programme (JSGCEP), popularly tagged *“Gwamnati da Jama’a” — meaning “Government and the People.”

    It drew a large crowd of party supporters, traditional rulers, and APC stakeholders who lauded the synergy between state and federal representatives in promoting the Renewed Hope Agenda in Jigawa.

    Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Namadi commended Senator Malammadori for his loyalty, generosity, and steadfast commitment to the APC’s ideals, describing the gesture as an exemplary act of dedication worthy of emulation.

    “This is a clear demonstration of Senator Malammadori’s loyalty and commitment to our great party, the APC,” the governor said. “It also serves as encouragement to other members to intensify their efforts in supporting the APC and promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s developmental strides under the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

    In his remarks, Senator Ahmed Abdulhamid Malammadori, who represents Jigawa North-East Senatorial District, reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the APC and the leadership of President Tinubu and Governor Namadi.

    He explained that the car donations were designed to empower party members to mobilize support for the Renewed Hope Agenda and the Governor’s 12-Point Development Plan across the zone.

    “Every resident of Jigawa, and indeed Nigeria, can attest to the human and infrastructural development being championed by President Tinubu and Governor Namadi,” he said. “President Tinubu has approved the establishment of key federal institutions in our state, including the Police Training Institute at Kafin Hausa, the Federal College of Education in Malammadori, and the Federal College of Agriculture in Kirikasamma.

    Similarly, Governor Namadi has flagged off a 47-kilometre road project worth ₦14 billion, in addition to reconnecting the Hadejia–Garun Gabas road, upgrading general hospitals, and revitalizing primary healthcare centres.”

    Senator Malammadori also reaffirmed the unity and loyalty of all APC stakeholders in Jigawa North-East, including three members of the House of Representatives, nine members of the State House of Assembly, eight Local Government Council Chairmen, and 85 Councillors.

    “We stand firmly united in our commitment to support Governor Umar Namadi, FCA, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Anyone who thinks they can divide our ranks will surely meet a united and resolute team,” he declared.

  • Fed Govt moves to protect schools, children from bandits, conflicts in Jigawa

    Fed Govt moves to protect schools, children from bandits, conflicts in Jigawa

    The Federal Government has commenced a three-day training on Safe School Response Coordination for security personnel in Jigawa State as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to secure schools in the North and across the country.

    Speaking in Dutse, the Head of Training at the National Safe School Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Assistant Commandant Joseph A. Shuaibu, said the exercise was to enhance the capacity of security personnel to guarantee safe learning environments.

    According to him, the training will equip coordinators and desk officers with modern skills, technologies and collaborative strategies to tackle the growing threats of banditry and conflicts targeting schools.

    “This training is to strengthen participants’ ability to ensure secure schools. It aligns with the Federal Government’s Safe Schools Declaration and is part of NSCDC’s broader efforts to protect pupils, teachers, and school infrastructure,” Shuaibu stated.

    He explained the programme, supported by development partners, also involves officers from sister security agencies to ensure coordinated responses.

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    “As you know, Nigeria is a signatory to the Safe School Declaration. The essence is to ensure our personnel are conversant with its implementation guidelines and properly equipped to carry out day-to-day activities without deviation,” he added.

    The Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator of Save the Children International (SCI) in Jigawa, Mr. Joseph Apeh, commended the Federal and Jigawa State governments for investing heavily in child welfare and protection.

    Apeh, who also served as a resource person during the training, informed the programme was organised in collaboration with SCI and supported by the European Union (EU) to promote the implementation of the Safe School Declaration.

    “This training is vital in keeping our children safe. The goal is for schoolchildren to learn in peace without fear of attack or disruption,” he noted.

    He added that the exercise would also strengthen awareness against the use of schools for military purposes by both state and non-state armed groups.

  • Jigawa APC coalition demands sanctions over alleged anti-party activities

    Jigawa APC coalition demands sanctions over alleged anti-party activities

    A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters in Jigawa State has urged the party’s national leadership to address what it described as gross indiscipline and anti-party activities by some members in the state.

    Chairman of the APC Coalition Group, Engr. Saidu Ibrahim Uba, made the call in Dutse while reacting to last Sunday’s crisis in Kafin-Hausa, Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s hometown, where two factions of the party clashed during a political gathering.

    “We are compelled to address you today on a matter of grave concern, which threatens the peace, unity, and cohesion of our great party, particularly in Jigawa State,” Uba said.

    He called on the APC national leadership to urgently investigate the alleged misconduct, which he said has caused public unrest and embarrassment to the party.

    The coalition further urged the party to invoke disciplinary measures, in line with its constitution, to serve as a deterrent to members attempting to undermine the APC’s unity and authority in Jigawa or beyond.

    According to him, “We urge the party to reinforce internal discipline and loyalty, and reaffirm the supremacy of party structures and leadership, especially at the state level”.

    He noted that “The All Progressives Congress (APC) stands for discipline, integrity, and unity. It is unacceptable that individuals occupying positions of national responsibility will engage in acts that not only divide us but endanger peace and progress”.

    “We remain loyal to the leadership of the party at all levels and stand firmly behind His Excellency, Governor Umar Namadi, whose developmental strides and inclusive governance continue to uplift Jigawa State”.

    Uba added that, “We trust that the party will act swiftly and decisively in the interest of justice, peace, and party supremacy”.

    The coalition condemned the allege Inciting, inflammatory, and derogatory statements said to have been made against the governor of state, Malam Umar Namadi and the leadership of the party.

    It would be recalled that the ruling APC in Jigawa State thrown in to serious internal crises last Sunday at Kafin-Hausa town as a result of a bloody clash between the allege governor Malam Umar Namadi of the lead factions and minister of defense lead group.

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    Report from the state indicated that some communities in the town organized a reception in honor of a ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain, Honorable Zakari Sidi Kafin-Hausa for his out standing performance contributions for the human and Infrastructural development of the area.

    The reception in honor of the politician coincided with pro-president Bola Tinubu rally in support of his reelection in 2027 which turned to bloody that left many with different degree of injuries and cars conference hall vandalised in the venue of the event at the governor Malam Umar Namadi home town.

    Also gathered in the state that towards the conclusion of the event political thugs stormed the venue and disrupted gathering where injured many people including innocent passerbys and neighbors of the place.

    The event attended by the National Financial Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bashir Gumel, took place at the Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State. 

    Factional supporters of another APC group allegedly invaded the venue of the event, injured many and vandalised vehicles.

  • Jigawa youths hold rally for Tinubu’s re-election

    Jigawa youths hold rally for Tinubu’s re-election

    Hundreds of youth converged in Kafin Hausa town, the headquarters of Kafin Hausa local government in Jigawa State in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 

    They also sensitised the community on his good policies.

    The political gathering was organised by an All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain and former Special Assistant to Jigawa Governor on health Zakari Sidi Kafin Hausa.

    It coincided with the Kafin Hausa community’s celebration of honouring the chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on commitment to developing the community, town and the entire local government area.

    Hausa said that the gathering was to declare support for President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections”.

    He explained Tinubu deserved a second term to continue with several developmental policies and programmes across all parts of the country.

    The APC chieftain maintained: “Nigeria is lucky to have president Bola Tinubu at this critical time that needs boldness, experience and popularity. President Tinubu has it all, a reasons of the present economic and Infrastructural positive changes”

    Hausa noted Tinubu’s initiative and insistence on the full implementation of local government autonomy, Nigerian Education Loan Fond (NELUND) and several Youth economic empowerment projects were commendable. 

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    Hausa expressed happiness for the honour and promised more to the community and the entire local government area

    According to him: “I’m very grateful. I have no word to express my feelings for this looking at the calibers of individual people and in group organized this event and made themselves present despite their tired schedules”

    “This is really honor, encouragement and enegeser to me. I will continue and add more by the grace of God Almighty.”

  • 2027: Namadi charges Jigawa APC to uphold integrity, promote party’s ideals

    2027: Namadi charges Jigawa APC to uphold integrity, promote party’s ideals

    Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) executives and members to remain steadfast, promote integrity, and strengthen party unity to sustain the party’s hold on power at all levels.

    Namadi gave the charge while flagging off the distribution of 120 new motorcycles to APC ward executives across twelve local government areas of the Jigawa North West Senatorial Zone in Kazaure town.

    The motorcycles were donated by the senator representing the district, Babangida Hussaini Kazaure, as part of efforts to enhance party activities at the grassroots.

    Governor Namadi, represented at the event, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to good governance in line with the APC manifesto, stressing that party executives are “agents of government” responsible for representing, protecting, and promoting both the party and the administration in their communities. He applauded Senator Kazaure’s gesture and urged beneficiaries to put the motorcycles to good use.

    Speaking at the occasion, Senator Babangida Hussaini Kazaure said the donation was aimed at supporting APC ward chairman and other party stalwarts to strengthen the party’s operations.

    Highlighting his constituency projects since assuming office in 2023, the senator noted that he had initiated numerous interventions, including the construction of hundreds of classroom blocks, the provision of medical equipment, farm inputs, youth and women empowerment programmes, and securing employment opportunities in federal ministries and paramilitary agencies.

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    In Kazaure Local Government alone, he said projects included the construction of a Mathematics and Statistics Complex at Hussain Adamu Federal Polytechnic, classroom blocks in secondary schools, scholarships, e-JAMB scratch cards for students, and grants to undergraduates.

    He added that his empowerment initiatives covered POS business startups, shoe and bag production, fertiliser distribution, and youth training programmes.

    Senator Kazaure also listed the reconstruction of the Kazaure Emir’s palace and the upgrading of Kazaure, Gumel, and Ringim township stadiums to national league standards among his contributions.

    He commended Governor Namadi for his support and pledged to continue offering quality representation and service to humanity.

  • Jigawa NMA raises the alarm on delayed doctors’ salary review, blames minimum wage committee

    Jigawa NMA raises the alarm on delayed doctors’ salary review, blames minimum wage committee

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Jigawa chapter has raised the alarm over the continued silence and inaction of the State’s Minimum Wage Implementation Committee, accusing it of deliberately sabotaging efforts to improve doctors’ welfare.

    In a statement on Monday, the association expressed “deep concern and utter disappointment” over the committee’s failure to submit a report on the fiscal implications of salary adjustments for doctors, a directive that was personally issued by Governor Malam Umar Namadi FCA over five months ago.

    According to the NMA, following a pivotal meeting with the Governor earlier in the year, His Excellency had directed the committee to meet with the association and submit a report within two weeks. 

    The report was expected to address salary entry point disparities, implement new hazard allowances, and correct call duty payments to bring them in line with federal standards.

    Despite assurances that the assignment was completed weeks ago, the committee has yet to submit its findings. 

    “We have credible reasons to believe this silence is a tactical delay and a deliberate disregard for the governor’s directive,” the NMA said.

    In just four months, over 30 medical doctors have resigned from public hospitals in the state. 

    Many of them, the NMA said, are moving to federal institutions and other states where the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) is being fully implemented.

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    “This is not just an administrative delay. It is a crisis,” the association warned. “We are losing our best-trained professionals at an alarming rate. If this trend continues, the very foundation of Jigawa’s healthcare system is at risk.”

    While expressing appreciation for the efforts of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Muhammad Kainuwa, and commending the governor’s broader healthcare initiatives — including what they described as a “record-breaking minimum wage package” — the NMA stressed that urgent action is now needed to retain what remains of the state’s medical workforce.

    “We urge His Excellency to compel the Minimum Wage Committee to immediately submit the agreed report and recommendations,” the statement concluded.

    The NMA said it remains hopeful that the governor will act swiftly to prevent a full-blown collapse of the state’s healthcare delivery.

  • FG approves N1bn for police training institute in Jigawa

    FG approves N1bn for police training institute in Jigawa

    The Federal Government has approved the sum of ₦1 billion for the commencement of construction of a police training institute in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

    This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Policies Affairs, Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed Malam Madori, during the Jigawa State Government Citizen Engagement Programme (JSGCEP) held in Kafin Hausa.

    Senator Madori, who represents Jigawa Northeast Senatorial District, revealed that the funding was captured and approved in the 2025 national budget.

    He added that the Senate has already passed the bill establishing the training institute, which now awaits the assent of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the project to begin.

    He explained that the initiative aims to produce well-trained police officers for improved and modern policing across the country.

    According to him, he sponsored the motion for the creation of the institute, which the Senate deliberated on, passed into law, and provided funding for in the current budget.

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    In further support of security in the area, Senator Madori said he donated a brand new Toyota Hilux vehicle to the Kafin Hausa Divisional Police Headquarters, renovated the division and barracks, and provided full furnishing to enhance the morale of security personnel.

    He also highlighted his empowerment programmes, including support for over 8,000 youths and women in the local government area, and a donation of over ₦5 million for the completion of the central Jumaat mosque.

    The senator expressed gratitude to the people of Kafin Hausa for their warm reception during the citizen engagement forum.

  • Jigawa council chairman dies at 61

    Jigawa council chairman dies at 61

    The chairman of Gumel local government council in Jigawa State, Hon. Lawal Ya’u is died.

     Ya’u, 61, died on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital in Kano after brief illness.

    The family source while confirming his death, said the chairman was survived by two wives and many children.

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    The former civil servant was elected local government council chairman last August. 

    He was buried according to Islamic rite in his home town Gumel on Saturday evening.

  • Police rescue 80-year-old as operatives neutralise six bandits in Abuja, Jigawa

    Police rescue 80-year-old as operatives neutralise six bandits in Abuja, Jigawa

    The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclosed that its operatives had eliminated six bandits and armed robbers during coordinated operations in Maitama, Abuja, and Jigawa State.

    The operations followed foiled kidnapping attempts, including the rescue of an abducted octogenarian and the arrest of 12 suspects.

    In Kano State, an 80-year-old woman who had been abducted was being transported to the kidnappers’ den in Jigawa when police operatives intercepted the group.

    A gun battle ensued, leading to the death of five bandits.

    According to a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday, said the significant breakthroughs in combating violent crimes and threats to national security were the result of several coordinated operations.

    According to him, “Operatives of the FCT Police Command, in a coordinated joint operation, successfully dismantled a notorious armed robbery and carjacking syndicate responsible for several high-profile robberies and vehicle thefts across the capital.

    “Acting on credible intelligence, the police intercepted the gang as they prepared to strike in the Maitama area.

    “The criminals opened fire on sighting the officers, prompting a gun duel.

    “One of the gang’s most wanted suspects, Abdulmininu Bello, alias Babanle, was neutralized, while seven others were arrested at the scene.

    “The arrested suspects include: Ibrahim Muhammad (22, ex-convict), Abubakar Abdullahi (22), Sarajo Yusuf (20), Sanusi Ali (51), Abubakar Sani, Isiaka Adamu (ex-convict), Abdullahi Isah.

    “Exhibits recovered from the operation include: Four AK-47 rifles, Two locally made pistols with 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition, Eleven rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, One locally made shotgun, A 2004 Toyota Camry LE, A red Boxer motorcycle,” he further noted.

    In a related development, the Jigawa State Police Command rescued an 80-year-old kidnap victim, Hajiya Hajara, and neutralized five members of a kidnapping gang during a daring operation.

    Intelligence revealed that about 12 armed bandits had abducted the elderly woman from her residence in Sarbi Village, Minjibir LGA, Kano, and attempted to escape through Jigawa State.

    Swiftly responding, Adejobi said police teams from the Jigawa Command, supported by local security outfits, stormed the suspects’ hideouts between Danzomo and Medi villages.

    A fierce gunfight followed, leading to the neutralization of five suspects and the arrest of five others, including the gang leader, Yahaya (35).

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    The victim was rescued unharmed, taken to the hospital for evaluation, and later discharged.

    Items recovered include: Two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated LAR rifle, 14 live rounds of ammunition, two motorcycles and two mobile phones.

    Speaking on the development, Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, commended the operatives for their bravery and successful outcomes.

    He also thanked the public for their cooperation and urged continued vigilance, especially in reporting suspicious movements and gatherings.

    The IGP reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to safeguarding public safety and ensuring national security.

  • Jigawa commissioner returns N301m unspent Ramadan funds

    Jigawa commissioner returns N301m unspent Ramadan funds

    The Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Danladi Sankara, has returned N301 million unspent funds to the state treasury following the conclusion of the 2025 Ramadan feeding programme.

    The refund was made public during a state executive council meeting chaired by Governor Malam Umar Namadi.

    The commendable act followed the allocation of N4.8 billion by the Jigawa State Government to the ministry for the feeding initiative, which spanned all 27 local government areas and operated around 700 feeding centres.

    The programme, coordinated by a dedicated committee, reportedly served meals to more than 5,550 people daily over the 29-day fasting period.

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    The state executive council lauded Commissioner Sankara’s action, calling it a notable display of accountability and fiscal discipline.

    Information gathered by The Nation revealed that no fewer than 300 people were fed in each of the 638 centres of 287 political wards in the state.

    The programme not only provided meals to the underprivileged but also supported local farmers and businesses by sourcing food items within the state.