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2 days ago | 
dailypost.ng | Khaleel Muhammad
Governor Malam Umar Namadi has approved the appointment of Hannafi Yakubu Fagam as the new Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA in Jigawa State. This announcement was made in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Malam Bala Ibrahim issued to DAILY POST. Hannafi, a seasoned politician, previously served as the Commissioner for Finance from 2007 to 2011 under Sule Lamido’s administration.
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2 days ago | 
dailypost.ng | Khaleel Muhammad
Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has scheduled May 18 and 20, 2025, for the airlift of intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This was disclosed by the Director General of the board, Alhaji Umar Labbo, during a meeting with Aminul Hajj and his members held in Dutse. According to him, the first batch of pilgrims will be airlifted on May 18, while the second batch is scheduled for departure on May 20, both from Jigawa to the Holy Land.
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4 days ago | 
dailypost.ng | Khaleel Muhammad
The People Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain and former Governor of Jigawa State, Dr Sule Lamido has said no political blackmail or intimidations will force him leave the party. Lamido stated this while delivering his key note address after the party’s Congress held at Aminu Kano Triangle in Dutse the state capital on Saturday.
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1 week ago | 
dailypost.ng | Khaleel Muhammad
The Jigawa State Judiciary has officially launched its newly revised Rules of Court under the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, ACJL, aimed at improving the state’s justice delivery system. The rules were formally signed into effect by the Honourable Chief Judge of Jigawa State, Justice Umar M. Sadiq, during a ceremony held at the Judicial Complex in Dutse on Wednesday.
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1 week ago | 
dailypost.ng | Khaleel Muhammad
The Minority Leader of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Yahaya Zakari Kwarko, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Kwarko, who represents Fagam Constituency, made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary session of the House. He said his decision was driven by what he described as the exemplary leadership style of Governor Umar Namadi.
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1 week ago | 
dailypost.ng | Khaleel Muhammad
A 20 year old boy, Muhammad Salisu has allegedly killed his own 52-year-old biological father, Salisu Abubakar in Gwaram Local Government area of Jigawa State. A resident told DAILY POST that the incident happened on Monday night at Bakin Kasuwa Quarters, Sara District, Gwaram LGA. He said the family worked up and found the deceased full of blood with several cuts around all his body. He was rushed to the hospital and was pronounced dead by medical doctor.
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1 week ago | 
dailypost.ng | Khaleel Muhammad
The Jigawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially endorsed Governor Umar Namadi as its sole gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a “citizens engagement” programme held in Guri Local Government Area, where prominent party leaders and stakeholders gathered to assess the administration’s performance and receive input from citizens.
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1 week ago | 
dailypost.ng | Khaleel Muhammad
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has approved a minor reshuffling of his cabinet. The State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Umar Namadi. He said that after deliberations, the Secretary to the State Government announced the minor cabinet reshuffling in the State Executive Council.
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1 week ago | 
dailypost.ng | Khaleel Muhammad
Disaster was averted in Zangon Kanya village, Ringim Local Government area of Jigawa State after a petrol tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) got involved in an accident. A resident told DAILY POST that the incident happened on Thursday evening when the driver of the tanker lost control while trying to escape head on collision with another tanker in Zangon Kanya. He said, as a result, the vehicle fell off the road.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailypost.ng | Khaleel Muhammad
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has saluted all workers in the state for their effective and efficient service delivery, which he described as instrumental to the progress, prosperity, and development of the state. He made the remarks while addressing workers during the May Day celebration held at the Mallam Aminu Kano Triangle in Dutse. Governor Namadi commended the resilience of Jigawa’s workforce, describing the workers as the catalyst for development and progress.
