A GOVERNORSHIP aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State, Hon. Bashir Adamu, popularly known as Matawallen Kazaure, has petitioned the party’s State Election Appeal Committee, seeking a review of the conduct and outcome of the party’s governorship primary election in the state. In a petition personally signed by the aspirant and obtained by journalists, Bashir alleged that the entire primary election process was riddled with irregularities, violations of party guidelines and undue interference by party officials. The former federal lawmaker accused key stakeholders within the party of compromising the integrity of the exercise and called on the…
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THE Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, has congratulated Governor Umar Namadi on his third anniversary in office, applauding his administration for what it described as people-oriented governance and impactful reforms that have positively transformed the state. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria and signed by the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Ismail Ibrahim Dutse, the Union commended the governor for recording remarkable achievements in key sectors including food security, infrastructure development, education, agriculture, and the sustenance of peace and security across Jigawa State. The NUJ noted that Governor Namadi’s leadership had continued to inspire confidence…
WITH the approach of the rainy season and predictions by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency that heavy rains may affect about 33 states and over 14,000 communities across the country, including Jigawa State, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in the state has announced plans to deploy its Community Orientation Mobilisation Officers across the 27 Local Government Areas to sensitise residents on flood mitigation and emergency preparedness. News Point Nigeria reports that addressing a press conference in Dutse to officially flag off the sensitisation campaign, the NOA State Director, Ahmad Tijjani Ibrahim, said although flooding is…
GOVERNOR Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress will record a landslide victory in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that no opposition candidate, including former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, can stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from securing re-election. News Point Nigeria reports that Namadi made the remarks shortly after participating in the APC presidential primary election at his polling ward in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The governor reaffirmed his earlier pledge to deliver more than one million votes to President Tinubu in the 2027 general…
THE Jigawa State and Local Government Pension Board has disbursed more than N3.6 billion to retired civil servants and families of deceased workers across the state from January to date this year. News Point Nigeria reports that out of the amount, about N3 billion was paid to civil servants who disengaged from service, while more than N640 million was disbursed to families of workers who died while in active service. The Executive Secretary of the board, Dr. Bilyaminu Shittu Aminu, disclosed this during the disbursement of more than N661 million to another batch of 272 retirees as terminal and death…
STAKEHOLDERS of the Peoples Democratic Party in Jigawa State have unanimously endorsed Mustapha Sule Lamido as the sole consensus governorship candidate of the party ahead of the 2027 general election. News Point Nigeria reports that the endorsement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Dutse and attended by party elders drawn from the 27 local government areas of the state. At the meeting, Mustapha Lamido was presented with the party’s nomination and expression of interest forms by the Jigawa State Chairman of the PDP, Babandi Ibrahim Gumel. While presenting the forms to the candidate, Babandi stated that the party…
THE Jigawa State Government has announced a reduction in official working hours for civil servants throughout the ongoing 2026 Ramadan fast. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Head of Civil Service, Muhammad Dagaceri, and made available to News Point Nigeria in Dutse, on Wednesday, by the Public Relations Officer, Office of the Head of the Civil Service, Jigawa State, Ismaila Dutse. According to the statement, the state governor, Umar Namadi, has approved a reduction in official working hours to allow civil servants more time to observe Ramadan. “Civil servants will now work from 9:00 am to…
THE Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, has concluded arrangements to host its inaugural Ramadan Lecture titled JAWABI DAGA MALAMAI, in collaboration with the Jigawa State Government. The lecture series is scheduled to commence on Saturday, February 21, 2026, corresponding with the fifth day of Ramadan, at the NUJ Secretariat. Organisers say the initiative is designed to promote spiritual reflection, moral rejuvenation and social responsibility during the holy month. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Tuesday, and signed by the Acting Secretary of the NUJ Jigawa State Council, Comrade Aminu Umar Shuwajo, the union described…
THE Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, has lauded Governor Umar Namadi for launching a statewide free feeding initiative aimed at supporting less privileged and vulnerable residents during the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Monday, and jointly signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Ismai’la Ibrahim Dutse, and Acting Secretary, Comrade Aminu Umar Shuwajo, the union described the programme as a timely and compassionate intervention designed to cushion hardship and strengthen communal bonds across the state. The NUJ noted that Ramadan is a sacred period marked by fasting, charity, and reflection,…
THE Jigawa State Pension Board has made its second gratuity disbursement of 2026, releasing over N1.4 billion to 564 retired civil servants and beneficiaries across the state. News Point Nigeria reports that the payment exercise, which took place on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Board’s headquarters in Dutse, also covered families of workers who died in active service and pensioners who passed away while on the payroll. Addressing beneficiaries during the disbursement ceremony, the State Accountant General, Alhaji Abdullahi A.G. Shehu, said the payment underscores the commitment of Governor Malam Umar Namadi to strengthening the contributory pension scheme and…
THE Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, in collaboration with Nadeem Media Consults, has organised a one-day roundtable discussion with editors, focusing on the evolving political landscape in Kano State and the role of the media in promoting unity, peace and development. News Point Nigeria reports that the event, held in Kano, brought together editors from various print, broadcast and online media organisations across the state. Presiding over the roundtable, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, declared that the defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
GOVERNOR Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the deployment of three newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and the redeployment of four others across various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Jigawa State. The development was announced in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Thursday by the State Head of Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri. According to the statement, the exercise forms part of ongoing efforts by the state government to strengthen public service delivery and ensure effective administrative coordination across key sectors. Under the approved redeployments, Abba Mustapha Yola was moved from the Directorate of Research, Evaluation and Political…
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…
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…