By Saeed Muhammad Lawan POTISKUM, Nigeria — For Muhammad Bello, a 27-year-old university graduate, the arrival of the Harmattan season is a form of domestic imprisonment. “When my neighbor burns his refuse, I have no voice to complain,” says Bello. He is an asthmatic patient, whose lungs cannot compete with the thick fumes of burning modern waste. “I lock my doors, I stay inside, else I face a crisis that could kill me.” He narrated that when his neighbor ignites the day’s collected refuse, a mountain of plastic, organic waste, and synthetic scraps, the air turns into a thick, grey…
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Dutse, Dec.18, 2025 Jigawa state Executive Council has approved the sum of ₦15,242,401,992.00 billion for the award of contract, for the construction of solar-powered mini-grids at Government House, Deputy Governor’s Office and others. A statement signed by the State Commissioner for health, Dr Abdullahi Kainuwa made this known on Thursday, as an outcome of the weekly Council meeting. It said that the official residences of the state’s Secretary to the State Government, the Head of Service are amongst places to benefit from the mini solar grids. Others according to the report, include the state secretariat complex, House of Assembly, Judiciary Complex, and…
Dutse, Dec. 17, 2025 Jigawa state governor Umar Namadi, has inaugurated three new special advisers and charged them diligence and dedication to duty. A statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Hamisu Gumel, revealed that the three were inaugurated on Wednesday at the state Council Chambers, government House, Dutse. The statement revealed that while administering the oath of office, Governor Namadi said, the occasion was important in strengthening his administration and the advancement of Jigawa State. “Today, we have entrusted these individuals with responsibilities that are critical to the success of our administration and the development of Jigawa…
Abuja, Dec. 17, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). A statement signed by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the requests followed the resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the NUPRC. Both officials according to the statement, were appointed in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, to lead the two regulatory agencies created by the Petroleum Industry…
By Mustapha Muhammad Kano, Dec.14, 2025 Visionary leadership, inspiring others to work through motivation, zeal and plans are always guidance to good governance, especially when the issue of security is being at stake. Kano witnessed attacks from the bandits supposedly infiltrating from Katsina to neighbouring towns and villages wreaking havoc and creating fear in the minds of people around the border. Being conscious of anything that affects people of the State, especially on security matters; the Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has visited these border villages and towns to assess the situation and boost the morale of the…
Birnin-Kudu (Jigawa), Dec. 14, 2025 A banker, Mr. Muhammad Alhassan, has urged members of the Birnin-Kudu Old Boys Association to prioritise career development and embrace technology in order to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. Mr. Alhassan made the call while presenting a paper at the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Sunday at the school premises. According to him, technology does not only create new jobs but also renders obsolete those roles that fail to adapt to innovation and modern trends. He stressed the need for individuals to continually upgrade their skills and careers by leveraging world-class…
Dutse, Dec.13, 2025 Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University Dutse, Prof. Shuaibu Abdulrahim has announced the emergence of Prof. Ahmad Muhammad Gumel as the new Vice Chancellor of the University. Addressing newsmen after the extraordinary meeting, the Chairman said that the Council has approved the appointment of Professor Gumel as the 4th substantive Vice Chancellor, effective from 10th February, 2026. According to him, “The selection process followed a rigorous and meticulous process in which 21 applicants were shortlisted and interviewed yet Gumel emerged as winner. The chairman of the university Council commended the new VC and tasked him on…
Dutse, Dec. 13, 2025 Nigerian Export Promotion Council(NEPC) , Jigawa state Coordinating office in collaboration with ImpactHer, has conducted a two-day sensitization, for women entrepreneurs on export business opportunities on Saturday. Speaking during the event, the Head of the Jigawa state coordinating office, Mr Abdulkadir Aliyu, said the event was organised to create awareness to women entrepreneurs on the international market access. The major aim of the event, he said,is to build the capacity of women exporters and equip them to business support services, trade networks, and financing opportunities. “During the two-day event, we wish to encourage participation of women…
Dutse, Dec.11, 2025 Jigawa Executive Council has approved the constitution of Community Polling Units Development Fund Committee, to fast-track grassroots development across the state. Mr Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, disclosed this on Thursday, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state’s weekly Executive Council Meeting. He said the constitution of the committee was an initiative that underscored the commitment of Gov. Umar Namadi’s administration, “to ensuring development reaches the grassroots in an inclusive, transparent, and sustainable manner. ” The committee, he explained: “Is mandated to fast-track community-level development, ensure that projects and interventions…
Dutse, Dec. 11, 2025 Jigawa state executive Council has approved the sum of N2,651,596,547.52 billion for 2026 Hajj operations as Hajj operational fund to ensure a hitch free operation. The state Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa made this known while briefing newsmen om the outcome of the state weekly executive council meeting on Thursday in Dutse. He said that the approval was given after a presentation was made by the Secretary to the State Government Mr Bala Ibrahim, who highlighted the financial requirements of the operations. The presentation, according to Musa, highlighted the need to…