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Man loses 3 children to building collapse in Jigawa

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Sep 13, 2021 0

The Police Command in Jigawa on Monday confirmed death of three teenagers to building collapse in Ringim Local Government Area of the state.The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the death in a statement he…

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Jigawa police arrest 8 suspects for beating suspected cattle rustler to death

Muhammad Nasir Sep 2, 2021 0

The Police in Jigawa have arrested eight suspects for allegedly causing the death of a 30-year-old man in Suletankarkar Local Government Area of the state.The Police Public Public Relations Officer, Jigawa Command, ASP Lawan Shiisu,…

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Mentally-ill boy, 13, dies inside well, corpse recovered in Jigawa

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Aug 31, 2021 0

The corpse of a 13-year-old mentally challenged boy, who went missing on Saturday in Danzomo village, Suletankarkar Local Government of Jigawa, has been recovered.This is contained in a statement by ASP Lawan Shiisu, the Police Public…

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Jealous wife sets self ablaze after husband tries marrying second wife in Jigawa

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Aug 7, 2021 0

The Police Command in Jigawa said that a housewife, Maimuna Wadaji, has been hospitalised after attempting to commit suicide in Dutse Local Government Area of the state.The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Lawan Shiisu,…

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Man, 25, arrested for killing brother’s wife in Jigawa

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Aug 5, 2021 0

The Police in Jigawa have arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly killing his brother’s wife in Miga Local Government Area of the state.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Jigawa Police Command, ASP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the…

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Kidnappers abduct 38-year-old man in Jigawa, demand N60m

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Jul 21, 2021 0

The Police in Jigawa said kidnappers have abducted a 38-year-old man in Kiyawa Local Government Area of the state.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Jigawa Police Command, ASP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident to newsmen in…

Politics

Buhari has done well for Nigerians – Jigawa gov

Ibrahim Kado Jul 10, 2021 0

Gov. Muhammadu Badaru of Jigawa State, said that President Muhammadu Buhari has done well for Nigerians in ensuring infrastructural development to fast track sustainable social and economic development in the country.Badaru also lauded…

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Insecurity: Why Jigawa is peaceful – Emir

Rotimi Ijikanmi Jun 21, 2021 0

The Emir of Dutse, HRH Nuhu Sanusi says in spite of being surrounded by insecurity-troubled states, Jigawa has remained the most peaceful in the country because of inclusive governance.The Emir said this on Monday in Dutse, when the…

Agriculture

Jigawa Govt to demarcate 95km of grazing reserves, cattle routes

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Apr 23, 2021 0

The Jigawa Farmers and Herdsmen Boardhas concluded plans to carve out 95km of grazing reserves as part of measures to tackle farmers/herders incessant clashes in the state.Malam Zubairu Sulaiman, the Public Relations Officer of the…

Economy

Scarcity of Foreign Rice hits Markets in Abuja, Jigawa

Mustapha Sumaila Mar 13, 2021 0

There has been scarcity of foreign rice weeks after reopening of borders by the Federal Government, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.NAN reports that many traders in some markets in Abuja on Saturday were out of stock…

Government

PDP Expels Former Jigawa Governorship Candidate

Nasir Bashir Mar 3, 2021 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expelled its former Jigawa governorship candidate, Malam Aminu Ibrahim, for anti-party activities.Alhaji Ibrahim Babandi, the state PDP Chairman, said this when he spoke with newsmen in…

Government

INEC to Hold Jigawa By-Election on March 6

Emmanuel Oloniruha Jan 28, 2021 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed conduct of by-election for Kafin Hausa State Constituency, Jigawa State for Saturday, March 6.The commission disclosed this in a statement and election timetable…

Government

Healthcare Insurance Scheme Begins with 200,000 Beneficiaries in Jigawa

Abdullahi Mohammed Dec 1, 2020 0

The Contributory Healthcare Insurance Scheme in Jigawa has began with the enrollment of 200,000 beneficiaries made up of 40,000 civil servants, their families and dependents.Gov. Muhammad Badaru, while inaugurating the scheme…

Government

UNICEF Trains 40 Frontline Health Workers On COVID-19 Case Management

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Sep 26, 2020 0

The United Nations Children Endowment Fund (UNICEF), has trained 40 frontline health workers in Jigawa on COVID-19 case management.News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training, conducted between Sept. 23 and Sept.…

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Heavy Rainfall Claims 25 Lives in Jigawa – Badaru

Abdullahi Mohammed Sep 8, 2020 0

No fewer than 25 people died and more than 51,000 houses destroyed by heavy rainfall in Jigawa.Gov. Muhammad Badaru, made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Dutse.The governor, however, said he could…

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2 Children Feared Dead, 1 Missing As Flood Wreaks Havoc In Jigawa State

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Aug 25, 2020 0

Two children have been killed and one other person missing following two days of heavy downpour in Birninkudu Local Government Area of Jigawa. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: UCTH Doctors Donate Food Items To Institution, Home For Poor In Calabar The…

Politics

It’s unfair to blame Buhari for hardship in Nigeria – Jigawa governor

John Ogunsemore Aug 25, 2020 0

The Governor of Jigawa State, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has urged Nigerians not to blame President Muhammadu Buhari for the hardship in the land.He also advised against blaming the current administration for the current scarcity of…

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Police Begins Investigation On Alleged Electrocution Of Toddler In Jigawa

Abdullahi Mohammed Jul 29, 2020 0

The Jigawa Police Command has commenced investigation into alleged electrocution of a toddler, Yahaya Salihu. SEE ALSO: Man Arraigned Over Illegal Possession Of Explosives The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Usman Gomna, told newsmen…

Government

FG Commence Distribution Of Fertilizers To Over 70,000 Farmers Affected By 2018 Jigawa Flood

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Jun 22, 2020 0

The Federal Government has commenced distribution of fertilisers to 70,200 farmers affected by flood in Jigawa in 2018. SEE ALSO: How National Housing Programme Created Employment For Youths - Fashola The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

Government

Almajiris Repatriated to Jigawa Now 1,345

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Jun 8, 2020 0

Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa on Monday said that the state received an additional seven Almajiris, bringing to 1,345, the total number of such children repatriated to Jigawa.Badaru said in Dutse that the seven children were…

Government

COVID-19: Jigawa Govt. Extends Work-From-Home Order by 2 Weeks

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Jun 3, 2020 0

The Jigawa State government has extended its earlier order for workers to work from home by another two weeks. Gov. Muhammad Badaru announced this while updating newsmen on the level of containment of coronavirus on Wednesday in Dutse.…

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57yr Old Man, 10 Others Arrested for Rape of 12yr Old Girl in Jigawa

Tony Abu Momoh May 31, 2020 0

A 57yr old man has been arrested alongside ten others for the consistent rape of a 12yr old girl over a long period of time in Jigawa state.According to the Jigawa state police command, the suspected were arrested on Saturday,…

News

Six year Old Girl Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Jigawa

Tony Abu Momoh May 6, 2020 0

A six year old girl has tested positive to Coronavirus in Jigawa State.According to State authorities, the girl is the daughter of the index case of Coronavirus in Kazaure local government area of the state.See Also: House of Reps…

Government

LG Says Reports of 100 Deaths From ‘Mysterious Disease’ Fake News

Nabilu Balarabe May 5, 2020 0

Alhaji Abdullahi Maikanti, Chairman, Hadejia Local Government Council in Jigawa, has described as ‘fake’, media reports claiming that 100 persons recently died of a mysterious illness in the area.Maikanti, while reacting to the reports,…

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Lockdown: Jigawa NLC Hails Workers’ Cooperation With Govt.

Abdullahi Mohammed May 1, 2020 0

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Jigawa chapter, on Friday, commended its members for their cooperation and support for the government’s stay-at-home order in the state. SEE ALSO: Friday, May 1 Declared Public Holiday By Federal…

Security

NSCDC Arrests Suspected Vandal in Jigawa, Recovers Stolen Armoured Cable

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Apr 25, 2020 0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa says it has arrested a 24-year-old allegedly vandalising and stealing electricity installations in the state. SEE ALSO: Neighbour hacks man to death for not allowing him watch…

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Teenage Girl Commits Suicide in Jigawa

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Apr 15, 2020 0

A 15-year-old girl has committed suicide by taking rat poison in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa, the Police have said.SP Abdu Jinjiri, the Police Spokesman in the state, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Dutse on…

Health

COVID-19: NOA tasks Nigerians on Prompt Report of Suspected Cases

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Apr 7, 2020 0

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Jigawa, has called on Nigerians to promptly report any suspected cases of Coronavirus to the appropriate authorities. SEE ALSO: NCDC, Dettol react as Police arrest Funke Akindele over House Party…

Finance

COVID-19: Jigawa Pension Board pays N1.1 b to 570 Retirees, Observes Social Distancing

Muhammad Nasir Bashir Apr 7, 2020 0

Jigawa State Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board, says it has commenced payment of over N1.1 billion to 570 retirees in groups to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. SEE ALSO: LASEMA Confirms Death of Six in Epe Road…

Government

COVID-19:Jigawa Assembly Adjourns Sitting for 30 Days

Nasir Bashir Mar 24, 2020 0

The Jigawa State House of Assembly (JSHA), on Monday, adjourned sitting for 30 days as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Alhaji Aminu Zakari, stated this while…

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