THE Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme has commenced the disbursement of more than ₦1.856 billion as terminal and death benefits to 728 retirees and relatives of deceased civil servants across the state. News Point Nigeria reports that the exercise, which began on Monday, December 8, 2025, took place at the Pension Board Headquarters in Dutse, where beneficiaries gathered to receive what many described as long-awaited relief. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Bilyaminu Shittu Aminu, FCA, said the payout covered gratuities, death benefits, and death pension balances. Dr. Bilyaminu explained that: Over…
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THE Jigawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has constituted a seven-member committee to oversee the revalidation of its membership in compliance with a directive issued by the National Secretariat of the Union. News Point Nigeria reports that the announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Acting State Secretary, Aminu Umar Shuwajo, who revealed that the National Secretariat has already launched a dedicated online portal to facilitate the nationwide revalidation exercise. All state councils have been directed to immediately commence the process across their various chapels. Shuwajo emphasized that the revalidation exercise is not intended…
THE Jigawa State Government has honoured the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, Comrade Ismail Ibrahim Dutse, with the prestigious Security Advocate Award. News Point Nigeria reports that the recognition celebrates his outstanding commitment to strengthening cybersecurity and digital safety knowledge among journalists in the state, thereby promoting responsible and ethical journalism in a rapidly digitizing world. Presenting the award on behalf of Governor Malam Umar Namadi, FCA, in Dutse, the Director-General of Jigawa ICT and Digital Economy, Dr. Muhammad Hassan, described Comrade Ismail Dutse as a champion of digital knowledge. He noted that the…
THE Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, in collaboration with the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT and Digital Economy, and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has organised and hosted a one-day capacity building workshop on cybersecurity and digital awareness for practicing journalists in the state. News Point Nigeria reports that the workshop, held in Dutse, was aimed at enhancing digital safety in journalism practice, given the vital role journalists play in safeguarding information in the current era of global digitisation. It sought to expose participants to best practices in cyber…
IN a bold move to promote mutual understanding, professional synergy, and the welfare of journalists, the Jigawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has embarked on a fraternal visit to major broadcast media organisations across the state. News Point Nigeria reports that the delegation, led by the State Chairman, Comrade Ismaila Ibrahim Dutse, paid courtesy visits to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Dutse, Freedom Radio Dutse, Jigawa Radio Corporation, and the Jigawa State Television (JTV). The engagements were part of the Union’s broader efforts to strengthen partnerships and foster unity within the state’s media landscape. At NTA…
THE Jigawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has held its maiden congress under the new leadership, adopting far-reaching resolutions aimed at repositioning the union for efficiency, accountability, and relevance in the digital age. In its communique, the congress resolved to embark on a comprehensive membership revalidation exercise. The process, according to the union, will ensure that only bona fide members are duly recognized and captured through the National Secretariat’s online registration system. The measure, delegates noted, is intended to strengthen professionalism and eliminate quackery in journalism practice within the state. The Jigawa NUJ also announced plans…
THE Coalition of Concerned Jigawa State Pensioners has described the planned conduct of local government branch elections by the outgoing executive council of the National Union of Pensioners (NUP) in the state as illegal, unconstitutional, and mischievous. In a joint statement signed by Comrade Abdullahi Muhammad Bulangu and Comrade Habibu Galadi, the coalition urged the National Secretariat of the NUP to immediately dissolve the current state executive council, accusing it of overstaying its mandate. The statement alleged that the proposed elections lacked legitimacy due to the absence of legal and authentic delegates qualified to participate in the process, making any…