Jigawa State

February 22, 2023

Five more states join suit challenging naira redesign policy of CBN

The lawsuit against CBN’s redesign of the naira has expanded to include five additional states. These are the states of Kano, Niger, Jigawa, Nasarawa, and Abia. When the lawsuits were merged earlier on Wednesday, Rivers state joined in. The latest additions bring the total number of states joining the lawsuit to 16. Kaduna, Kogi, and Zamfara... Read More

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January 23, 2023

You have what it takes to run Nigeria—Emir of Dutse tells Tinubu; North must return Tinubu’s support—Shettima | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: You have what it takes to run Nigeria—Emir of Dutse tells Tinubu HRH Alhaji Nuhu Mohammed Sanusi, Emir of Dutse in Jigawa State, has stated that All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has... Read More

January 12, 2023

Nigerians have no business seeking greener pastures overseas – Tinubu; CBN bankrupt of ideas – Shehu Sani | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians have no business seeking greener pastures overseas – Tinubu CBN bankrupt of ideas – Shehu Sani Over 30,000 APC members defect to PDP in Katsina Obasanjo and Atiku’s fight started after chopping Nigeria’s money’ – Tinubu Jigawa APC guber ticket battle: Supreme Court fixes Jan 13 for judgment Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the... Read More

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November 30, 2022

Student who criticized Aisha Buhari secretly arraigned, remanded in prison

The police have arraigned Aminu Mohammed, who was recently arrested by security personnel for reportedly criticizing the Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari. Adamu, a student at Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, was detained by authorities after he made a remark about Aisha’s weight. Read also: Nigerian university confirms the arrest of a student in connection... Read More

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November 28, 2022

Nigerian university confirms the arrest of a student in connection with ‘anti-Aisha Buhari tweet’

Aminu Adamu, a student at Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, was arrested for making a tweet that was critical of Aisha Buhari, the wife of Nigeria’s president. The student, identified as Aminu Adámù, posted a picture of Mrs. Buhari on June 9, 2022, with the message in Hausa, “Mama is feeding fat on poor people’s... Read More

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September 14, 2022

I have done well – Buhari; Place Peter Obi on watchlist, Keyamo tasks security agencies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I have done well – Buhari Place Peter Obi on watchlist, Keyamo tasks security agencies Gas explosion injures 5, damages 17 shops, 5 houses in Jigawa Mamu aiding terrorism, DSS tells court Troops rescue 10 hostages, kill bandits in Kaduna community Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian... Read More

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September 8, 2022

Police officers protest non-payment of salaries; Naira hits new low against dollar | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Police officers protest non-payment of salaries FG to penalise airlines selling tickets in dollars Gunmen kidnap Plateau council boss Naira hits new low against dollar Four women, seven-month-old baby die in another Jigawa boat accident Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn‘t miss: FG... Read More

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September 1, 2022

LASG cautions that violators of the Okada ban risk three years in prison; NANS demonstrators, security personnel fight at APC secretariat | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

LASG cautions that violators of the Okada ban risk three years in prison Two teens die in Jigawa canoe mishap. Cholera outbreak in Adamawa claims two lives and hospitalizes dozens APC presidential aspirants’ meeting canceled due to low attendance NANS demonstrators, security personnel fight at the APC secretariat Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal... Read More

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August 18, 2022

Electricity workers suspend one-day strike for two weeks; Nigerian Musician Buju to face sanction for spitting on police officer | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Electricity workers suspend one-day strike for two weeks Nigerian Musician Buju to face sanction for spitting on police officer Nigerians will receive more money as the CBN encourages banks to increase savings interest rates We’ve ended IPOB sit-at-home in Imo — Uzodinma Jigawa shut down schools over insecurity Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal... Read More

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The Late 5: Senate receives 2018 budget report, Kaduna inaugurates response team against rape and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration would not disappoint Nigerians, saying everything possible was being done to ameliorate their hardship. He stated this on Tuesday during an All Progressives Congress(APC) rally in Dutse as part of activities of his two day working visit to Jigawa.... Read More

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Ex-gov Sule Lamido granted bail after days in custody

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido has been granted bail on self recognisance by a magistrate court sitting in Dutse. Ikenna Ekpunobi, the prosecutor had argued on Thursday that Lamido should not be granted bail. The Magistrate, Muhammad Lamin, however rejected his argument. [Read Also: EX-GOVERNOR SULE LAMIDO REMANDED IN PRISON CUSTODY] He... Read More

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Lamido insists on being tried by Justice Ademola

by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to transfer the money laundering case to Justice Ademola Adeniyi. Lamido has been charged on a 28-count charge bordering on conspiracy, abuse of office and money laundering valued at N1.351 billion by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His... Read More

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January 14, 2016

Jigawa Governor fires 14 permanent secretaries

Fourteen permanent secretaries, in the Jigawa state public service, have been retired with immediate effect. This was contained in a press release statement signed by the state Head of Service, Alhaji Inuwa Tahir, on Thursday at Dutse, the state capital. The statement, however, did not give any reason for the retirement, but instead stated that... Read More

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November 30, 2015

APC is now guilty of every evil thing PDP was accused of – Sule Lamido

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has accused the All Progressives Congress, of dividing the country, ethnically and politically. Lamido says the new ruling party is presently guilty of everything the Peoples Democratic Party, was accused of, during the last administration. While receiving an award of excellent service in Kano, Lamido said: “I may sound a little different... Read More

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September 6, 2015

“I didn’t borrow in 8 years as Governor” | Lamido blows his trumpet

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has said that he did not borrow money from any bank to fund all the projects he carried in the state for eight years. Lamido, who disclosed this during an interview in Kano also said that the total contractual liability of the state at the time he left office... Read More

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Lamido and sons jailed in Kano Prison

Former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, and an aide will be behind bars, in Kano Prison till September 28. A Federal high court sitting in Kano today, July 9, ordered that the quartet should be remanded until September, when their bail application will be heard. They are accused of collecting bribe totaling N1.35... Read More

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25 youth corp members dismissed in Jigawa camp

by Ranti Joseph Barely five days left to pass out of NYSC camp, 25 corp members got the shocker of their lives as they were dismissed from the camp. Thirty corp members of Jigawa state orientation camp hoping to pass out of camp in five days were all mournful on Wednesday. According to the camp... Read More

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Lamido is in the eye of the storm as lawmaker urges EFFC to probe him

by Ranti Joseph A House of Representatives member-elect from Jigawa State, Sani Zoro, has called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to look into recent comment by the Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido that he is leaving behind an N11 billion debt to the state. Zoro, a former national president of the National... Read More

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He may be fighting dirty with Maitama Yusuf… but Sule Lamido looks happy here (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido is at loggerheads with a former Minister of Internal Affairs, Maitama Bello Yusuf, however, in his photoshoot with Vanguard Allure, he looks like he bears no grudge with anyone. Lamido is the cover personality for this week’s edition of Vanguard Allure. See photos below:

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‘I will jail you before May 29’ || ‘I will expose your shady deals’ – It’s about to get dirty between Lamido and Maitama-Yusuf

by Kolapo Olapoju There is a brewing feud between the Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido and ex-Minister of Internal Affairs in the Second Republic, Senator Bello Maitama Yusuf. Tha pair have for a few weeks, been at loggerheads over the suppossed diversion of a N15million Peoples Democratic Party campaign funds. Lamido accused Maitama-Yusuf, who recently... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: Buhari defeats President Jonathan in Jigawa

by Panshak Ibrahim The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has won the election in Jigawa state. He polled 885,988 votes to defeat President Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, who had 142,904 votes. AA:394 AD:587 ACPN:540 ADC:375 APA:2527 APC:885,988 CPP:1,553 HOPE:337 KOWA:423 NCP:548 PDP:142,904 PPN:853 UDP:338 UPP:197

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Unafraid Lamido believes Atiku, Kwankwaso are Buhari’s ‘greatest enemies’

by Panshak Ibrahim Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State, may not be “afraid of anybody”, but that hasn’t stopped him from trying to create division in the All Progressives Congress. Lamido, a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, says the presidential candidate of the APC, Muhammadu Buhari, should be wary of his former challengers, Atiku Abubakar and... Read More

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“A party formed based on hate, envy and malice” || How Sule Lamido described APC at PDP governors forum (WATCH)

by James Sambo Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, went hard on the main opposition party, All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, March 10, during the Peoples Democratic Party governor’s forum. According to Lamido, APC was formed out of anger, frustration, envy, malice and hate. Watch below video of the governor’s speech:

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Opinion: Sule Lamido, the last standing PDP founding father

by Adamu Usman Lamido loves elections and where many other governors try to dodge local government elections by perpetuating caretaker councils in place, he organized regular local government elections in Jigawa State every two years according to the state’s Local Government Law. “Leadership is not an occupation, leadership is not an art of fraud and... Read More

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December 29, 2014

Election violence: Jonathan and Buhari should caution their supporters – Sule Lamido

by James Sambo Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has accused President Goodluck Jonathan and Major General Muhammadu Buhari, of inciting Nigerians to violence, by their electioneering actions and inaction. According to Lamido, the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress, are directly and/or indirectly encouraging their supporters to make... Read More

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October 9, 2014

41-year-old man arrested in Jigawa for defiling 9-year-old girl

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 41-year-old man, Zakari Imam, has been nabbed for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl at Hadejia City in Jigawa State. The suspect was arrested by the operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC. The state commandant of NSCDC, Dr. Muhmmad Gidado, while speaking to newsmen in Dutse, on Wednesday, 8... Read More

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November 30, 2013

Opinion: Gov. Lamido, for your sake, please stay in the PDP

by Bonaventure Melah But I also heard Lamido tell Nigerians that while they are free to criticise and condemn bad leadership, they should refrain from calling their leaders thieves in public. These are not the thought- lines and basic instincts of APC leaders. Let me start this letter by saying that I am neither a... Read More

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November 26, 2013

APC merger update: Why Govs Aliyu and Lamido chose to remain in the PDP

by ‘Jola Sotubo The defection of some members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to generate ripples in the nation’s political atmosphere. [READ:How the G-7 governors merged with the APC (See Photos)] The development was made even more controversial by the fact... Read More

September 6, 2013

Witchcraft: Police arrest 2 people for killing sisters in Jigawa

by Adeola Balogun The deaths of two sisters in Jigawa State have led to the arrest of two people by the state police. The sisters were killed for allegedly practicing witchcraft in Gwaram Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer for the state police, Abdu Jinjiri, clarified the news yesterday in Dutse,... Read More

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