ABUJA, NIGERIA, Nov. 18, 2025 United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), has called on all relevant stakeholders to continue efforts to implement the Safe Schools Declaration in Nigeria. A statement signed by Sussan Akila, Communication Specialist, UNICEF, described the incident as tragic yet another stark reminder of the urgent need to protect children, schools and the personnel they rely upon to learn safely. UNICEF according to the statement, is working with government partners, civil society and communities to strengthen child protection systems and promote safe and inclusive learning environments across the country. “These systems and environments must be reinforced to prevent…
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Nov. 18, 2025 By Adebamiwa Gbenga Daniel Let me help you understand who a Brigadier General is then maybe you will grasp the sheer audacity of these terrorists, and the magnitude of the security threat confronting every Nigerian. A Brigadier General in the Nigerian Army is not just another officer, he is a one‑star general who has climbed through years of rigorous training, battlefield experience, leadership roles, assessments, and elite promotions. He commands a brigade about 4,000 highly trained soldiers overseeing tactical planning, operational execution, intelligence, combat readiness, and the overall welfare and discipline of his troops. This is the…
Nov. 17, 2025 Soil Values, in collaboration with the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University Kano, has organized a Field Day on Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Kano and Jigawa states to help smallholder farmers restore soil fertility and improve cowpea production. In Takai local government area in Kano State where declining soil fertility has gradually eroded farmers’ confidence, new hope is beginning to emerge. The trial was conducted on the farm of Ahmad Isa Falali, where four demonstration plots were set up with each using inorganic fertilizers, the farmer’s traditional practices, the use of organic fertilizers, and the…
Taura, (Jigawa), Nov. 16, 2025 Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has restored electricity to Kwalam community in Taura local government area of the state after several years of darkness. The governor commissioned the power restoration project on Sunday, as part of the administration’s weekly Citizen’s engagement program across the local government areas of the state. While speaking at the event, Namadi explained that the reconnection is part of his campaign promises to restore power in communities that were thrown into darkness. He stressed that rural and urban electrification remain key components of his administration’s 12-point agenda to expand energy…
Birnin-Kudu (Jigawa), Nov. 16, 2025 Centre for Dryland Agriculture Bayero University Kano in collaboration with Soil values Program, have trained Jigawa farmers on compost production and utilization to revive soil fertility. Speaking on Sunday during the farmers’ field day program, Dr Bassam Abdurrahman of the Centre, said the aim is to restore the value of the soil which was devalued with the prolonged application of inorganic fertilizer. According to him, “We are all aware that inorganic fertiliser is generated using chemicals and some of those chemicals are harmful and destroy the soil fertility over time. “In view of that, the…
Dutse, Nov.14, 2025 Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has established a new partnership with Africa Rice Centre(Africarice), a company, to boost rice production and advance agriculture in Jigawa state. A statement signed by Mr Hamisu Gumel, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary made this known on Friday. It said that the Governor led a delegation to foster the collaboration in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire, on Thursday, where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the state and the centre. The MoU according to the statement, is aimed at transforming rice production in Jigawa State and enhancing Nigeria’s food security. It added…
Dutse, Nov. 11, 2025 Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has commended Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state for his exemplary leadership and commitment to good governance, describing Jigawa as a model in public service and effective administration. The minister made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House, Dutse on Tuesday, ahead of the North West Youths Pally hosted in Dutse. Idris praised the atmosphere of discipline, order, and purpose he witnessed in Jigawa, describing it as a true reflection of public service. “What you see here is displays a true example…
Malam Madori, Nov.10, 2025 Governor Umar Namadi, has said that his administration has invested N81 billion naira onon regional roads to expand nfrastructure across the state. A statement signed by Mr Hamisu Gumel, the Chief Press Secretary, made this known on Monday. It said that Gov Namadi, revealed this during the commissioning of Mallam Madori–Gari Uku–Kanya Babba–Malorin Kasim–Abori–Sumburtu–Diginsa Road, in Mallam Madori local government area. The projects according to him, encompasses six key projects totaling 179 kilometers, at a combined cost of over ₦81 billion. The report said that the six regional roads included the Mallam Madori–Gari Uku–Kanya Babba–Malorin Kasim–Abori–Sumburtu–Diginsa…
Kano Nov. 9, 2025 Tudun Fulani Community in Tarauni local government area of Kano, has commissioned a security office and a toilet facility for Civilian Joint Task Force Zone 1, to support grassroots security support association. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Tudun Fulani Neighbourhood Development Association, Alhaji Adamu Garba, expressed gratitude to the residents and supporters who contributed to the project’s success. He emphasized that the initiative reflects the community’s collective resolve, to support government efforts in tackling security challenges and ensuring the safety of lives and property within the neighbourhood. According to him, “Security is a…
Jigawa, Dutse Nov. 10, 2025 By Aisha Ahmed In the heart of Northern Nigeria’s Jigawa State, in about 300 communities, lies a revolution that is saving children’s lives, empowering mothers, and reshaping how communities should fight the global menace of malnutrition. The Masaki Initiative, a modest community-led nutrition program, is taking a spotlight as one of Nigeria’s most effective and sustainable models for tackling child malnutrition from the grassroot. United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), defines malnutrition is a direct or underlying cause of 45 per cent of all deaths amongst children. According to UNICEF, malnutrition in Nigeria is on…