The Jigawa State Assembly has ordered the recovery of public funds that went missing between 2019 and 2024, along with sanctions for officials involved in financial irregularities.

Jigawa State in Nigeria is working to expand its poultry sector, with a delegation of Indian investors conducting a four-day technical assessment of poultry facilities across the state.

Data-driven evidence from Jigawa State is showcasing how digital reforms are significantly improving learning outcomes and rewriting Nigeria’s education narrative on a global scale.

Police in Jigawa State, Nigeria, are investigating the alleged murder of a father by his son, an incident reported to have occurred on April 1.

UNICEF is collaborating with media and stakeholders in Jigawa State, Nigeria, to launch a polio vaccination campaign targeting 1.5 million children under five years old.

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has granted a state pardon to 12 convicted inmates as a compassionate gesture to mark the Eid al-Fitr celebration.

Police in Kano have recovered several vehicles, two of which were reported stolen from Abuja and Jigawa State.

The Qatari Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Mohammed Ahmed Al-Hail, hosted a special Ramadan breakfast in honour of the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Umar A Namadi, at his residence in Abuja today, Wednesday, 11th March 2026, corresponding to 22nd Ramadan 1447AH The post Jigawa governor sympathises with Qatar over middle east conflict appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The High Court of Jigawa State has announced its Ramadan recess, which will run from March 9 to March 19, 2026, to allow staff to observe the holy month.

The governor of Jigawa state has assured that justice will be served in the abduction case of teenager Walida Abdulhadi, pledging full state support for her and her family.

The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has called on the State Comptroller of Immigration to ensure an efficient screening process for intending Hajj pilgrims in 2026.

“We appeal to the general public to remain calm and allow the necessary legal and official processes to run their course” The post Jigawa State Government’s statement on Walida Abdulhadi’s case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Misleading reports concerning alleged defections from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State, Nigeria, have been clarified. The state remains politically conscious ahead of the 2027 governorship and presidential elections.

The Maigatari Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Jigawa State, Nigeria, is set for accelerated transformation into a major hub for trade and manufacturing. This development is highlighted as a key outcome of Namadi's recent tour to China.

The Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly extended felicitations to Governor Namadi on his 63rd birthday on behalf of the entire State Assembly and its staff.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Jigawa State, Nigeria, on suspicion of patricide after allegedly setting his 60-year-old father on fire.

During Eid-el-Fitr, Governor Namadi of Jigawa State pledged to strengthen the agriculture sector, acknowledging the challenges faced by farmers in the country and emphasizing agriculture as a key investment for the people of Jigawa.

Nigeria's meteorological agency, NiMet, has predicted a three-day dust haze across the country starting Wednesday, with localized visibility potentially dropping to 1,000 meters or less in parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa states.

The re-arraignment of the former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and his sons on money laundering charges was stalled on Friday. The post Alleged N1.35bn Fraud: Court fixes date to begin retrial of…

The Jigawa State government has approved an increment in allowances for ward heads, known as maiunguwa, a decision made during a State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Umar Namadi.

The Jigawa State Government dismissed 22 vendors from its Ramadan feeding programme due to cheating, poor food quality, and financial misconduct. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-sacks-22-over-ramadan-feeding-scam/

Governor Namadi of Jigawa State announced that the state government will fully sponsor Miss Walida's education, ensuring she can continue her academic pursuits without hindrance.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has released Walida and her baby, handing them over to Governor Umar Namadi and other top officials of the Jigawa State Government in Abuja.

The Jigawa State Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu and Governor Namadi, commending their sustained support for the state's agricultural sector ahead of the 2027 elections.

Jigawa State Governor Namadi emphasized education as the state's strongest investment during the 2nd combined Convocation Ceremony of Sule Lamido University, Kafin-Hausa.

A significant number of schools across Jigawa State, Nigeria, have recently undergone total renovation and facilities upgrading.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its demand for the retrial of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, his sons, and others by the initial trial judge, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu.

A tragic fire outbreak in Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria, resulted in the deaths of two young children belonging to a university lecturer, with another blaze causing significant property damage in the area.

An ally of former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, who served as council chairperson during Badaru’s second term as Governor of Jigawa State, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The retrial of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, his two sons, and others, facing charges of alleged N1.35 billion fraud, was stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has approved a significant increase in the monthly allowance for ward heads (Maiunguwa) from N3,000 to N10,000.

Former Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, is facing defection rumours from the ruling APC to the ADC in Jigawa State, Nigeria, ahead of the 2027 elections, despite his public denials.

An alleged love affair between a Department of State Services operative and a young woman from Jigawa State has sparked uproar, exposing the fragility of Nigeria’s religious equilibrium.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Jigawa State Government have formally intervened in a controversy involving a woman named Walida and an operative of the State Security Service (SSS).