Jigawa State
Coverage of Jigawa State in the Nexus archive.
- Jigawa resettles returnee farmers from Niger Republic after 47 years of dispute
Jigawa State has resettled returnee farmers from Niger Republic after a 47-year dispute between the Jobi community in Maigatari Local Government Area and the Kyalli community in Dungass Department, Zinder Region. The dispute, which began in 1979, repeatedly disrupted agricultural activities.
- Governor suspends N1.3 billion hospital renovation project on poor implementation
The governor suspended a N1.3 billion hospital renovation project at Gumel General Hospital due to poor implementation. The decision followed a visit by the governor, which prompted social media calls for oversight of other hospital projects in Jigawa State.
- Seven dead, 53 injured in Jigawa windstorm
A severe windstorm in Jigawa State has resulted in at least seven deaths and 53 injuries. The incident was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- ANALYSIS: 2027: Fragmented opposition gives ruling APC upper hand in Jigawa
Internal crises in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have weakened their credibility in Jigawa State, reducing their ability to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC). This fragmentation gives the APC a stronger position in maintaining power.
- Tinubu champions a closer partnership with northern traditional rulers to boost security and development
President Tinubu advocates for closer collaboration with northern traditional rulers to enhance security and development. His message was delivered by Minister Mohammed Idris at the NTRC meeting in Jigawa State.
- Sultan on why citizens must hold leaders to account over insecurity
The Sultan emphasized that citizens must actively engage their governors on public expenditure rather than allowing leaders to unilaterally decide how funds are spent, during a meeting in Jigawa State. This call for accountability is linked to addressing insecurity.