Residents cry out as flood threatens to take over emir’s palace in Jigawa

Residents of Ringim town in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State have cried out that the persistent flooding that wreaked havoc in the community is threatening to occupy the … Read More

Jigawa gov appoints special assistant on drug abuse, rape

The Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru has appointed a Special Assistant on Drug Abuse and Rape. Tijjani Sayyadi has been appointed the SA on Drug Abuse and Rape. This … Read More

Govt declares Friday work-free day

The Jigawa State Government has declared Friday, the 26th of August, 2022 as a work-free day to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the creation of the state. This was disclosed … Read More

You have no reason to move on with strike – Gov Badaru tells ASUU

Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has said the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has no justifiable reasons to continue with the industrial strike. The Governor made this … Read More

Hisbah burns over 5,550 bottles of alcohol worth N3.2million in Jigawa

The Hisbah in Jigawa State has burnt over 5,550 bottles of alcohol worth N3.2million. The commandant of Hisbah in the State, Ibrahim Dahiru, made this revelation after destruction of the … Read More

Nigerian gov shuts schools over security threats

The government of Jigawa State has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private schools in the state over security threats. The Commissioner for Education in the State, Dr. … Read More

Thunderstorm kills 12-year-old girl in Jigawa

Lightning has killed Maryam Rabiu Garba, 12 amidst heavy downpour in Kaugama Local Government, Jigawa State. A resident told newsmen that the incident occurred on Monday evening when the girl … Read More

Flood kills 50, displaces others in Jigawa

About 50 persons have lost their lives in Jigawa State and many others displaced as floods ravaged parts of the state. The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, … Read More

Islamic police seize 384 bottles of alcohol in Jigawa

Jigawa State Hisbah Board has confiscated 384 bottles of alcohol in Kazaure Local Government. The command’s spokesman, Muhammad Sale Korau made this revelation, via a statement on Monday. He said … Read More

Flood displaces hundreds in Jigawa

Floods has displaced hundreds of families in Balangu town in Kafin Hausa Local Government area of Jigawa State. A resident told newsmen that the flood was as a result of … Read More

Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing wife in Jigawa

A High Court in Jigawa State has in its sitting in Dutse, sentenced Shu’aibu Adamu, 28, to death by hanging for killing his wife. Hon. Justice Ahmed Muhammad Abubakar, who’s … Read More

Unknown gunmen abduct mother of APC senatorial candidate, Kiyawa in Jigawa

Some unknown gunmen have abducted 70 year old mother of Tijjani Ibrahim Gaya, the Jigawa Central Senatorial District candidate for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The spokesperson of the … Read More

APC Presidential Primary: Jigawa delegate slumps, dies

One Jigawa state delegate, Isah Baba-Buji, has slumped and died at the presidential primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He lost his life while taking his breakfast on … Read More