Author: Northern Rose

Dutse, May 23, 2025 Dr.Abubakar Said Kanya, Director Family Health, Jigawa state Ministry of Health, has said that timely access to emergency obstetric care, play a critical role in preventing ending obstetric fistula. He stated this in an interview to commemorate the International day to end Fistula, on Friday. He explained that fistula is an abnormal opening between two areas of the body while an obstetric fistula is a hole between the birth canal and bladder and/or rectum. “A woman with a fistula faces devastating physical and psychological consequences and is unable to control the leaking of urine and or…

Dutse, May 22, 2025 Jigawa state Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission,  has said that its investigating a complaint of alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to the Jigawa State Savings and Loans Nigeria Limited by its Managing Director, Mr Babandi Isah. A statement by the Commission’s Director Education and Public Relations,  Mr Yusuf Sulaiman made this known on Thursday in Dutse. The investigation according to the statement, is in line with its statutorily mandate of ensuring transparency and accountability in public service. “The allegations levied against him include breach of trust, official corruption, award of contracts without due process which include…

Abuja, May 22, 2025 Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mr Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has advocated for intensified collaboration on technological advancement across African air forces, to address the continent’s escalating security threats. A statement signed by the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity,  Mr Mati Ali made this known on Thursday. It said that the Mr was speaking at the opening of the 4th African Air Forces Forum in Lagos, which gathered Chiefs of Air Staff and aerospace leaders from over 30 nations, where he emphasized the need for unity, innovation and strategic partnerships. In the face of evolving regional…

Dutse, May 20, 2025 Honorable Ibrahim Hannunguwa, has reported to the Jigawa state Ministry for Local governments as the new Commissioner on Monday. Hannungiwa, who was previously the state Commissioner for Water Resources, was amongst the three Xommissioners whose portfolio was changed by the state Governor Umar Namadi in the last weeks. On assumption, Hannungiwa solicited for support from the staff of the Ministry, in order to have a synergy and smooth operation in the Ministry. In a hand over ceremony from his predecessor, Mr Ahmed Garba who was moved to the Ministry of Land, Hannungiwa said there is need…

Dutse, May 16, 2025 Jigawa state Information, Communication, Technology and Digital Economy Agency, said its partnering with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa state Council in renovation of the Council’s ICT Centre and capacity for journalists. The Director General of the Agency, Dr Muhammad Hassan, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Friday, when he inspected the centre, with an intent to assess the condition of the centre. He said that the agency is committed to supporting the NUJ in Jigawa, to upgrade the skills of journlists in online and digital journalism, which he said its the global…

Dutse, May 15, 2025 In a significant development for the media community in Jigawa State, a renowned and seasoned public relations expert, Alhaji Isma’il Ibrahim Dutse, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council. The election, which held at the NUJ Press Centre in Dutse on Monday, witnessed a large turnout of journalists from across the state, all gathered to chart a new course for journalism in the region. Mr Dutse,  who has served for over a decade in the public relations and media management of many Departments in the Jigawa…

Dutse, May 13, 2025 Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Hamisu Mohammed on Tuesday. It said the governor praised the peaceful and transparent conduct of the elections, commending members for their commitment to advancing press freedom and professionalism both within the state and beyond. The governor according to the statement, urged the new leadership of the NUJ, to adhere to the highest ethical standards…

Garki (Jigawa), May 12, 2025 Jigawa state Governor Umar Namadi has inaugurated a technjcal and vocational Centre to empower youths in Jigawa state with practical skills. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Monday, Namadi described the centre as a milestone in Jigawa’s journey towards educational advancement and economic empowerment. “Today is such an important day to us. In our move to a greater Jigawa and in our effort to improve the educational standard in the state. We are commissioning one of the schools we have designated as centers of excellence. “This is the school we have designated to provide vocational…

Abuja, May 10, 2025 The newly established Progressive Commissioners of Youth Forum of the APC led states, have committed to domesticating the National Youth Policy and mainstream digital skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship in youth policy design and implementation. This was contained in a communiqué issued after the Progressive Governors Forum’s Quarterly Strategy Meeting, of the Honourable Commissioners of Youth of the 22 APC governed states. The meeting was convened with the aim of institutionalizing frameworks, platforms and partnerships that will empower the youths to build a progressive future for Nigerian youths across APC states. In its resolutions, the forum commended…

Abuja, May 10, 2025 Progressive Commissioners of Youth Forum, has elected Honorable Sagir Musa, Jigawa state Commissioner of Information, Youth and Sports as chairman of the forum. A communiqué issued after the Progressive Governors Forum’s Quarterly Strategy Meeting of Honourable Commissioners of Youth of the 22 APC Governed States, made this known. It said that the meeting unanimously elected the Jigawa’s Sagir Musa as Chairman, Imo’s Dr Emeka Mandela as Secretary and Kaduna’s Rabi Salisu as Public Relations Officer simultaneously. The PGF Quarterly Strategy meeting of commissioners of Youth of APC Governed States, convened with the aim of institutionalizing frameworks,…