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UNICEF Calls for Children Sensitive Budgeting in Jigawa

UNICEF · Jigawa

UNICEF Calls for Children Sensitive Budgeting in Jigawa

Coverage: 2 sources

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has called for child sensitive budgeting in Jigawa State to enhance the welfare and development of over 1.5 million children in the state. Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office, Kano, made the call while speaking in a Media Dialogue on Child Sensitive Budgeting and Planning. He said over the years, Jigawa state has made progress in improving the lives of children. However, acco…See the Story

Jigawa Local Government Council Chairman Dies

Slovakia · Slovakia

Jigawa Local Government Council Chairman Dies

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The chairman of Gumel Local Government Council in Jigawa State, Hon. Lawal Ya’u, has passed away at the age of 61. Ya’u died on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital in Kano, following a brief illness. His death was confirmed to DAILY POST by a family source, who disclosed that the late chairman is survived by two wives and several children. A retired civil servant, Lawal Ya’u was elected chairman of Gumel Local Government Council in August 2…See the Story

70-Year-old man kills sister over family land dispute in Jigawa

Africa · Jigawa

70-Year-old man kills sister over family land dispute in Jigawa

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A tragic incident of culpable homicide has shaken the Galadanchi village in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, following the alleged killing of a woman by her 70-year-old brother over a family land dispute. In a statement released to journalists in Dutse on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the incident, which occurred on July 1, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m. “The Ji…See the Story

Return salaries received during your absence - Jigawa Govt tells teachers

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Jigawa State Government has directed 244 teachers whose salaries were stopped for abandoning their duties to pay back all salaries received during their absence. Executive Secretary Jigawa State Universal Basic Education SUBEB, Prof. Haruna Musa, disclosed this while reacting to the fate of the affected teachers. DAILY POST reported that the Board suspended four education secretaries and stopped the salary of some teachers for neglecting the…Jigawa · Jigawa See the Story

80 Young Nigerians to benefit from Enterprise training in Jigawa

The Centre for Information Technology and Development has launched an initiative in Jigawa State, equipping young people with the skills and resources needed to start their own businesses. The initiative is part of a wider effort to address youth unemployment and promote self-reliance in Nigeria. The Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge is being delivered by CITAD […] The post 80 Young Nigerians to benefit from Enterprise training in Jigawa ap…Unemployment · Jigawa See the Story

Environmental Agency Seizes Unsafe Goods in Jigawa State - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA), has seized unwholesome products worth N14.4 million in the last six months. Its Managing Director, Mr Adamu Sabo, said this in an interview on Saturday in Dutse. He said the seized items were consumables found to be expired, improperly stored or contaminated, and posed danger to the environment and public health. According to Sabo, sanitary inspection is in line with the agency’s mandate…Jigawa · Jigawa Read Article

Police Arrest Several Suspects, Recover Stolen Items, Heaps of Cannabis In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested several suspects, recovery of stolen property and dangerous illicit drugs in different locations in line with its Community Policing in making the state crime free. In a statement by the Command’s PPRO, SP Lawan Shi’isu, the arrest was as a result of series of coordinated operations and swift responses to distress calls, with the support of community efforts. It stated on June 15, 2025, the Police rec…Property · Kazaure Read Article

Jigawa Police Command Reiterates Commitment To Community Partnership In Crime Prevention

Jigawa Police Command Reiterates Commitment To Community Partnership In Crime Prevention By Tahir Mohammed, Dutse The Jigawa State Police Command has made another breakthrough in arresting several suspects, recovery of stolen property and dangerous illicit drugs in different locations in Jigawa Etate under its commitment to partner community police in crime prevention in making theProperty · Kazaure Read Article

Health Sector Brain Drain Reduced in Oyo Due to Govt's Policies — Akelicious

Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, on Thursday, said the policies being implemented by the State Government in the health sector have led to the overall improvement of the sector. Ajetunmobi, who stated that the policies have also helped to mitigate the effect of Japa syndrome by medical professionals, disclosed this during the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing, held at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. S…Higher Education · Jigawa See the Story

Alleged Killer of Mother of Nine Represents Himself in Court

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Jerrmell Warren stands trial for the 2022 shooting of Angelina Palmer outside a Spanaway 7-Eleven, charged with second-degree murder. Prosecutors present their case.Africa · Jigawa See the Story

Jigawa varsity decries trespass, theft by host community

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Federal University Dutse (FUD) has decried the constant trespassing, theft and vandalisation of the university’s infrastructure by individuals from its host community. Prof. Abdulkadim Sabo, Vice Chancellor of the University, made this known at a pre-convocation conference held at the Senate Chamber of the University on Tuesday. He said that in spite of the university’s corporate social responsibility of extending University services to the …Theft · Jigawa See the Story

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