Author: Northern Rose

Kebbi, Friday, May 9, 2025 The Minister of Defence, Mr Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting states’ efforts to strengthen security, through strategic partnerships and the deployment of resources where necessary. He made the affirmation on Thursday at a high-level security meeting with the Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. A statement signed by Mr Mati Ali, the Personal Assistant to the Minister in Media and Publicity, revealed that the engagement took place when the Minister paid an operational visit to Kebbi State. The statement  highlighted that the meeting marked…

Kebbi, May 8, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Army for their efforts in providing security along the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project. A statement signed by the Personal Assistant to the Minister of Defence, Mr Mati Ali made this known. It said that Tinubu made the commendation while addressing troops of the Forward Operations Base Laager, responsible for safeguarding the road construction site in Kebbi State on Thursday. The Defence Minister, Mr Badaru Abubakar, represented the President at a one-day operational visit to assess military operations in Kebbi, praised their dedication to safeguarding personnel and equipment at the…

Dutse, May 7, 2025 Jigawa state Chief Judge, Justice Umar Sadiq, has signed into law, the revised rules of court under the Administration of criminal Justice Law(ACJL) Programme on Wednesday. A statement signed by the Director Publicity and Protocol of the Jigawa state judiciary made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Dutse. It said that the development has underscored the commitment of the Jigawa State Judiciary, in enhancing the efficiency, transparency and fairness of the judicial process, in line with modern legal standards. The chief judge according to the statement, officially endorsed the new Rules of…

Dutse, May 7, 2025 The World Bank has applauded Jigawa State’s exemplary leadership, transparency and effective coordination in the implementation of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (AcReSAL) project. The commendation was made by Dr Joy Agene, the AcReSAL Task Team Lead who led a delegation on courtesy call to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state at the Government House, Dutse on Wednesday. Dr. Agene, praised Governor Namadi’s administration for its dedication and integrity,  saying that its unmatched to many states across the federation. “Your Excellency, you are one of the most efficient, committed, transparent, and honest governors we have…

Dutse, May 5, 2025 Jigawa state Governor Umar Namadi has reshuffled his cabinet and reassigns portfolio to three commissioners, in order to strengthen his administration’s aim to achieve greater Jigawa. The state Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa made this known in an interview with newsmen on Monday, after the state Executive council meeting. He said that the changes have became necessary, in order to boost the administration’s effort to ensure sustainable development in the state. The three commissioners affected included commissioner for Land, Housing, Urban Development and Regional Planning, Mr Muhammed Alhassan, who was moved…

Dutse, May 4, 2025 Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club, has accused Barau Football club Kano, of ill treatment at a football match between the clubs 8n Saturday, at the Kazaure Township Stadium. A statement signed by the club’s Public Relations Officer,  Mr Ibrahim Isyaku made this known in Sunday in Dutse. The statement said that the match was marred by systematic biased intimidation,and violations of the Laws of the Game, which compromised the safety of our players, officials, and supporters. The statement accused the team’s referees of blatant partiality, where they were denied two clear penalties. The Jigawa Golden also…

Dutse, May 1, 2025 Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Mr Folarunsho Aluko, has described Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa state as a “star progressive governor,” saying that his achievement is a benchmark for development across APC-led states. The DG made this statement on Wednesday, when he led a delegation from the PGF Secretariat, on a courtesy visit to the Jigawa state Government House in Dutse. According to Aluko, the visit, was a part of the PGF’s Legacy Documentation and Preservation Programme (LDRP), aimed to capture and promote the achievements of progressive governors across Nigeria. “We are here…

Dutse, April 30, 2025 Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has donated the sum or N2 million to the families of two deceased members of the Hunter’s Council of Nigeria, Jigawa State Chapter. The donation was presented by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Malam Bala Ibrahim on Wednesday in Diutse. Mr Ibrahim, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Administration and Finance Directorate, Mr Abdullahi Sa’idu, said the fund was not a compensation but only a support to express government’s concern. He further extended condolences on behalf of the state government and the people of Jigawa State, highlighting…

Kano April 30, 2025 The foreign scholarship of Kano state government has been making significant progress and achieving its desired goals, as the 1001 students keep returning in batches. Amongst the recent graduates who excelled in their Masters degree programs, 54 students from India stood out, particularly in healthcare related courses. Notably, 7 students specialized in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), a course focused on reversing infertility. This expertise is especially valuable in Northern Nigeria, where no hospital currently offers this technique. The students through their postgraduate study on Embryology, had transferred this technique from the prestigious university, Symbiosis International University…

Dutse, 30, 2025 Jigawa state executive council has approved the sum of N615,790,000, for clearance of 1,042 hectares for date plantation and youth empowerment training. The state Commissioner for Information,Youth and Sports, Mr Sagir Musa made this knownon Wednesday in an interview with newsmen after the weekly executive council meeting. “The project is expected to engage youth, including women as beneficiaries for an intensive training on date palm cultivation, aimed at providing direct and indirect employment to 5,000 youths. “This is part of Namadi administration’s commitment, to repositioning Jigawa, as a key player in agricultural development especially in date production…