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By Ibrahim Muhammad Farmers in Birniwa Local Government Area of Jigawa State have raised the alarm over a hairy armyworm infestation that has invaded farmlands and destroyed crops in the area A resident of Birniwa told STANDARD TRUST that the infestation had caused significant damage to farmlands. He explained that, he infestation left many farmers […]
By Ibrahim Muhammad The Jigawa State Government has opened discussions with an Egyptian-based plant research and development company, EFC Plants, for the introduction of advanced plant tissue culture technology to boost the production of date palms and Irish potatoes in the state. Governor Umar Namadi led a state technical and investment delegation to Cairo, Egypt, […]
By Ibrahim Muhammad The Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari (Marafan Sokoto), has said Nigerians deserve improved electricity supply, urging stakeholders in the power sector to support efforts aimed at increasing generation and ensuring sustainable power delivery. Yari said all stakeholders must do everything possible to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed…
By Ibrahim Muhammad Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has warned local government chairmen in the state against unnecessary absenteeism, saying the government will take appropriate action against those who fail to remain at their duty posts.The governor issued the warning after paying surprise visits to some local government secretariats, where he discovered that the chairmen […]
Ibrahim Muhammad Cataract has been identified as the leading cause of blindness in Jigawa State, accounting for 40.8 per cent of blindness cases, according to a state-wide eye health survey.The survey findings were presented by an eye consultant, Dr. Tafida Abubakar, during a Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB7) dissemination meeting in Jigawa State on Tuesday.According […]
By Ibrahim Muhammad The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State has expressed optimism that it will defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections and form the next government in the state.The ADC State Chairman, Dr Sani Muhammad Gumel, stated this while addressing journalists, saying the APC’s control of government would […]
Ibrahim Muhammad Jigawa State Governor’s aide on New Media, Comrade Muhammad Garba, has criticised the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its poor performance in the just-concluded governorship election, where the party secured only 17,180 votes. He stated this on Sunday on his official Facebook page while reacting over the Accord Party Victory’s that returned […]
By Ibrahim Muhammad The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State says it is open to swapping some of its candidates as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governatorial candidate of the party Mustapha Sule Lamido disclosed this while speaking during Jigawa South West stakeholders meeting and […]
Ibrahim Muhammad h No fewer than 162 inmates have graduated from basic and post-basic literacy programmes across correctional centres in JIgawa state. Executive Secretary, Jigawa State Agency for Mass Education Dr. Abbas A. Abbas, stated this while speaking during graduation and Matriculation at Kakau Correctional Centre in Dutse. He said the initiative was part of the […]
By Ibrahim Muhammad The Jigawa State Government has launched a comprehensive 10-year strategic plan aimed at reforming the state’s basic education sector and improving learning outcomes from 2026 to 2035.The initiative, developed in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the National Institute for Educational Planning (NIEP), is designed to strengthen foundational…
