Governor Malam Umar Namadi has signed into law the Jigawa State Appropriation Law 2026, formally approving the financial framework for the State Government and the 27 Local Government Councils for the 2026…
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Gov. Namadi Appoints Ahmad Abdulkadir CCR as Special Assistant S/Media III
Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Ahmad Abdulkadir, CCR, as the Special Assistant, Social Media III. This was made in a statement signed by the Secretary to the…
Jigawa State @34: Governor Umar Namadi’s Greater Jigawa Revolution
By Ahmad Muhammad Danyaro Leaders require some attributes to be able to attain unrivalled position such as courage, intelligence, foresight, maturity, compassion etc. Well –positioned and revered leaders normally possess such attributes…
Jigawa ranks best on fastest growing of IGR in North
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state has emerged as the fastest growing among the 19 Northern states and FCT in internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2024. This was contained in a…
Security Report Alleges Kano Commissioner Took $30,000 to Bail Notorious Drug Trafficker
The embattled Kano State commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, has allegedly collected a $30,000 bribe from a notorious drug dealer, Sulaiman Danwawu, in order to stand as his surety, according to a…
Red Cross Lauds Gov. Namadi on Successful Implementation of SRSP in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has commended Jigawa state government under the leadership of Malam Umar Namadi for the support in the implementation of Shock Response and…
Governor Namadi’s Visionary Investment in Kano DisCo Yielding Results
When the Jigawa State Government announced in January 2024 that it would invest ₦4 billion into Future Energies Africa (FEA) to acquire a 2.5 percent stake in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company…
Stronger Ties With Customs to Spur Maigatari Free Trade-Zone Gov. Namadi
The Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the Maigatari Free Trade Zone, describing it as a strategic gateway for economic growth, trade facilitation,…
Namadi Sambo Commends Gov. Yusuf for Declaring State of Emergency on Kano
Former Vice President, Architect Muhammad Namadi Sambo, has commended the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his bold decision to declare a state of emergency on education in the state….
Jigawa APC Threatens Legal Action Over Alleged Defamation of Governor Namadi
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning against individuals attempting to criticize or tarnish the image of Governor Malam Umar…
Ex-Gov Badaru Admits I Perform Better – Gov Namadi
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has revealed that his predecessor, former Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, publicly acknowledged that Namadi has performed better in two years than he…
Gov. Namadi Flags Off Dry Season Rice Programme, Targets 3.6m Metric Tonnes
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, on Saturday launched the Jigawa Rice Value Chain Development Programme and officially flagged off the 2025 Dry Season Rice Production…
Jigawa Govt Settles 609 Retirees With Over N1.5 Billion
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Government, through its State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme, has disbursed over N1.543 billion as terminal benefits to 609 retirees across the state. The…
Loss of Mother, Son: Allah’s Will, Says Gov. Buni as He Consoles Jigawa Gov. Namadi
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni on Saturday, visited his Jigawa State counterpart, Governor Umar Namadi, in Kafin Hausa to condole with him over the tragic…
Jigawa Golden Stars Commiserates with Governor Namadi Over Death of Mother, Son
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The management, Coaches and players of Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club extended their condolences messages to Governor Malam Umar Namadi over the death of his mother Hajiya Maryam…
Governor Namadi Announces Passing of His Mother
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse With deep sorrow and submission to the will of Allah, His Excellency, Mallam Umar Namadi, Governor of Jigawa State, has announced the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya…
BOI Recognizes Gov. Namadi’s Efforts in Driving Development Initiatives
Governor Mallam Umar Namadi has received laudable commendation for his visionary leadership and the impactful initiatives he has spearheaded in the development of Jigawa State. This commendation was made when the Chairman…
Gov Namadi Swears in 27 LG Chairmen, Orders Immediate Relocation to LG Headquarters
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, on Monday swore in 27 newly elected local government chairmen and directed them to immediately relocate, along with their families, to their…
Gov. Radda, Namadi Commissions New Juma’at Mosque in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda together with Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi joins other Muslim faithfuls for the commissioning of Alham Educational Foundation…
Farmers laud Gov Namadi on timely distribution of Agricultural inputs
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Farmers in Jigawa State have commended Governor Umar Namadi on timely distribution of Agricultural inputs to boost food production. Some of the farmers in Jigawa State made the…
Gov Namadi Employs 5,588 Permanent Teachers, Extension Workers in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi has presented offer of permanent employment to 5,588 J-teach teachers, health workers Agricultural extension workers in the state. The new employees…
Jigawa Governor Launches Distribution of 30,000 Uniforms to Girls
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, on Saturday, flagged off the distribution of 30,000 uniforms to girls across the state. Speaking at the launch ceremony held at Government…
Fuel Subsidy: Forum Lauds Gov Namadi’s Efforts to Reduce Hardship
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Civil Society Forum (JCSF), commended governor Malam Umar Namadi and Federal Government for making efforts to reduce hardship caused by removal of fuel subsidy. The commendation…
President Tinubu, Gov Namadi Congratulates Dutse Varsity Graduands
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The President, Federal republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi, congratulated the newly graduands of Federal University Dutse for the successful completion…
New Year: Gov Namadi Reiterates Commitment To Adopt Continuity
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to build on the foundation of progress laid in the past years. This was contained in a…

