Jigawa to Host 41st State Qur’an Recitation Competition July 18–23
The announcement was made by the Media Committee of the competition, which disclosed that the annual event is being organised by the Jigawa State Agency for the Promotion of Islamic Education under the leadership of its Executive Secretary, Dr. Mubarak Abdulwahab Hassan.
Babandede Congratulates Shettima on 2027 VP Re-Nomination
Babandede described the re-nomination as a deserved recognition of Shettima's commitment, experience, and service to the nation, saying it reflects the confidence reposed in his leadership.
28 Jigawa entrepreneurs receive N2m grants after business training
By Ali Rabiu Ali, Dutse No fewer than 28 entrepreneurs in Jigawa State have received start-up grants of N2 million each following the completion of a three-day entrepreneurship and business development training organised under the Nana Halima Empowerment Initiative.Speaking at the closing ceremony, the founder of the initiative, Nana Halima, said the programme was designed to equip young entrepreneurs with...
Police arrest 10 over cable theft, cattle rustling, drugs in Jigawa
Spokesman of the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shi’isu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the arrests followed intelligence-led operations carried out in Dutse, Guri, Gumel and Kazaure
Jigawa pilgrims board refunds N3.4bn Hajj loan to state treasury
The Director General of the Board, Alhaji Ahmad Umar Labbo, formally handed over the funds to the Jigawa State Government, marking the full repayment of the loan granted by Governor Malam Umar Namadi to enable the board secure Hajj seats early for intending pilgrims from the state.
Jigawa Hisbah, NDLEA Strengthen Alliance Against Drug Abuse
Hisbah vows grassroots action as NDLEA reports 577 arrests, 136 convictions in 2025
Jigawa Moves to Sustain PLANE Education Gains as UK-Funded Programme Transitions
SUBEB Chairman: ‘PLANE Exit Keeps Me Awake at Night’
Jigawa govt’ raises minimum pension to N20,000, approves N9.05bn interventions
The decisions were taken at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday, July 6, 2026, under the chairmanship of Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi, FCA.
Group hails Namadi over Aminu Usman’s renomination as deputy governorship candidate
The group described the decision as a strong demonstration of the governor’s confidence in Usman’s loyalty, competence, commitment and record of service to the people of Jigawa State.
Police arrest suspects over attempted kidnapping, robbery, cattle theft in Jigawa
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, saying the operations were part of the command’s sustained campaign against crime and criminality.
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