Author: Northern Rose

Dutse, April 10, 2025 Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has commended the commitment of the Namadi administration, to improve the quality of basic education in the state, through strategic investments, innovative interventions, and strong political will. The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Mrs. Aisha Garba, gave the commendation when Governor umar Namadi of Jigawa state paid a visit to the UBEC headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Mrs. Garba applauded Namadi’s dedication, describing his visit as a reflection of true commitment to educational transformation. She acknowledged that Jigawa state has accessed more than N21 billion in UBEC matching…

The recent Award conferred on the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Kabir Yusuf by the Leadership Newspaper as the Governor of the Year 2024, has not come to me and many others as a surprise; looking at the great achievements of the Governor on education in just less than two years in office. Also his administration has shown unwavering commitment to advancing education in Kano State, which aligns with the reasons behind the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) conferring him with the NUT Golden Award for his transformative efforts in rescuing Kano’s education sector from years of decay and…

Abuja, Nigeria, April6, 2025 Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation extended to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, in connection with an incident that occurred in Kano during the eid el fitr celebration on March 30, 2025. A statement signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, made this known on Sunday. It said that the invitation was initially issued to enable the Emir, to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order during the event. “However, following advice from respected stakeholders and in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s commitment…

Dutse, April 2, 2025 Jigawa state Police command has joined the nation in commemorating the National Police Day by conducting medical outreach services in Dutse, the Jigawa state capital. A statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Adam made this known on Thursday. Speaking at the event, Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Abdullahi, reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, to ensuring the well-being of citizens beyond law enforcement duties. The report said the CP emphasized that the medical outreach aligns with the Force’s community policing agenda, fostering trust and strengthening the bond between…

Dutse, April 3, 2025 Governor Malam Umar Namadi, has approved the appointment of Dr. Jummai Ali-Kazaure, as the new Provost, Jigawa state College of Education, Legal and Islamic Studies, Ringim. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Mr Bala Ibrahim, made available to newsmen on Thursday in Dutse. It said that until her appointment, Dr. Jummai served as a lecturer, at the Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel and she holds a Ph.D in Administration and Planning and possesses extensive teaching experience across all levels of education. She was a Director…

Dutse, April 3, 2025 Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has approved the appointment of Dr. Mohammed Hassan,  as the pioneer Director General of the Jigawa State ICT and Digital Economy Agency. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Jigawa state government, Mr Bala Ibrahim, made available on Thursday. It said that prior to the appointment, Dr. Hassan served as the Managing Director, Jigawa State Galaxy Information Technology and Telecommunications (Galaxy ITT). The SSG according to the statement, explained that, the new DG is an alumnus of Bayero University, Kano who graduated with a Bachelor…

Majia, March 29, 2025 Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has said that the Majia tanker explosion, has made a total of 42 women as widows and 133 orphans, out of which 70 are males and 63 are females. Namadi made this known in a speech in Majia, while flagging off cash donation of N839.7 million to the affected victims of the October 2024 incidence. He explained that no fewer than 160 households of the 210 victims of the incidence, received the cash donation which will sure reduced the pains and ease their hardships as they have lost their bread…

Dutse, March 26, 2025 Jigawa state Executive Council under the Namadi administration,  has moved to alleviate housing deficits in Dutse, the Jigawa state capital through acquisition of a housing estate belonging to Dantata and Sawoe, a famous construction firm. Mr Sagir Musa, the Jigawa state Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture,  made this known on an interview with newsmen in Dutse, shortly after the state Executive council meeting. According to him, the property was acquired at the sum of N650 million, for the property situated in a land measured approximately 200m x 100m size, with major structures including 6…

Dutse, March 26, 2025 Jigawa state Executive Council has approved the sum of N15, 792,272,204,80 for the transformation of Primary education, under the Jigawa UNITE programme, for first and second Academic Sessions.(2024-2026) respectively. The state Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa, made this known in an interview on Wednesday, revealing the outcome of the weekly state Executive council meeting. He said, the approval was in line with Jigawa State Government’s innovative and modern approach towards actualizing effective quality education service delivery to the citizens of the State. “This is part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Jigawa…

Dutse, March 21, 2025 The Challenge Initiative(TCI),  a non-governmental organisation in collaboration with Development Comminication Network (DEVCOMS), has tasked journalists to utilise innovation in telling stories around Family Planning. Mr Onche Odeh, a representative from DEVCOMS, gave the task during a Review meeting with Jigawa state Family Planning Media focal group in Dutse, Jigawa state capital on Thursday. He said that there is need to raise awareness, amplify the marginalised voices, hold office holders accountable and influence public opinion. According to him, “Speaking repeatedly about myth and misconceptions, can become a reinforcement. “It needs to be dealt with carefully and…