Tag: Jigawa
Death on the hghway: Nine Killed in Jigawa road accident
A post-mortem examination revealed that nine passengers, including the two drivers, were pronounced dead. Eleven passengers are currently receiving treatment…
NOA launches flood awareness campaign in Jigawa
“This initiative is also part of the agency’s efforts ahead of the 2025 rainy season to engage and sensitise communities…
Namadi signs Jigawa electricity regulatory commission bill into law
At the same time, he also hinted of the establishment of a new regulatory body, under the supervision of the…
Jigawa approves N117m for pilot CNG centre
Namadi said the establishment of the CNG centres would reduce fuel cost by 60 per cent and would provide relief…
Explosion: Jigawa distributes relief materials to 210 affected families
Some of the beneficiaries who received the items, commended the Federal and State governments as well as wealthy individuals who…
Polio: Kano, Katsina, Jigawa lead Nigeria’s unvaccinated crisis as UNICEF pushes for change
This announcement came from UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed, during the launch of the…
Kano govt donates N100m to Jigawa fire victims
This is contained in a statement by Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano`s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, in Kano on Friday.
Jigawa partners with energy firm to boost gas production
"We are ready to partner with you in this initiative and offer you the majority shareholding for the company. Our…
LG polls: Jigawa establishes electoral malpractice tribunal
A statement by the state electoral body's Public Relations Officer, Mallam Habibu Yusuf, indicated that the creation of the tribunal…
Protest: Jigawa imposes 24-hour curfew
The governor, who announced the curfew in a state broadcast, described the development in the state as unfortunate.
Governor Namadi takes campaign for wheat revolution to Ethiopia
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, said: "The purpose of this visit is to study Ethiopia's…
Diphtheria strikes 10 children dead in Jigawa
Muazu explained that majority of the victims were those that either did not receive complete immunisation or those that received…
Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue victims in Jigawa
Shi’isu disclosed that one AK-47, magazine, 15 live ammunitions and mobile phone were recovered during the mission.
Fuel scarcity bites harder in Dutse as litre hits N340
Motorists and commercial motorcyclists queued for hours to refuel their tanks at Awajil Global Resources, IMG Petroleum, Maruta Petroleum, and…
NCoS inaugurates 11-member parole board
Some of the members include the NCoS Controller in the state, representatives of the Police, the Ministry of Justice, the…
Jigawa: NSCDC issues red alert on Ringim-Sintilmawa road
Three days ago, the Police in the state, warned motorists of the clear and present dangers of travelling on roads…
8 people on condolence visit die in canoe mishap
DSP Shiisu said the canoe, conveying 13 passengers on their way for a condolence visit, capsized after hitting an object.
31st Anniversary: Jigawa govt declares Friday work-free
Jigawa was created out of the old Kano state on Aug. 27, 1991, by the then Military President, Gen. Ibrahim…
Jigawa police nab 5 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers
Shiisu said the suspects, who had earlier indicated their intention to surrender to the police, were eventually arrested on March…
Jigawa man Naziru Badamas commits suicide
Naziru Badamasi, aged 25, of Tsadawa village of Taura LGA, according to reports was suffering from mental illness, was found…
Fleeing Alfred Julius stabs brother to death in Jigawa
Alfred stabbed Augustine with a knife in multiple places, as a result of which he sustained grievous injuries and died…
4,000 PDP members defect to APC in Jigawa
Sani-Gumel said that more than 2,000 members of PDP had earlier dumped the party for APC in Maigatari and Kafin…
Police in Jigawa arrest 2 for cow theft
Shiisu said the suspects were arrested after one Nasiru Magaji reported to the police that on Dec. 14, at about…
FRSC hands over N340,495 to relatives of crash victims
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has handed over N340,494 to relatives of victims of road accidents in Jigawa.
Jigawa police raid black spots, arrest 10 suspects
The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Lawan Shiisu,said the raids were carried out between Nov. 4 and Nov. 10.
NSCDC arrests 3 suspected thieves in Jigawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa, has arrested three suspects for alleged theft of a motorcycle…
Jigawa Govt. declares Monday work-free day
The Jigawa Government has declared Aug. 9, as public holiday to mark the Hijrah 1443 (Islamic New Year).
Polio: Jigawa begins 5 days immunisation program
The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (PHCDA), has begun a 5 days immunization program.
Abductors of Lawan Zakar in Jigawa demand N60m
The Police in Jigawa said kidnappers have abducted a 38-year-old man in Kiyawa Local Government Area of the state.
FG hands over 289 hectares to Jigawa farmers
The Federal Government has handed back to Jigawa farmers, a total of 289 hectares of farmland under the Gari Irrigation…