No fewer than two persons and forty donkeys were killed in a fatal motor accident at Shiwarin town in Kiyawa local Government, Jigawa State. This was confirmed by the spokesman of the Jigawa State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam…
By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse Former President Muhammadu Buhari paid a sympathy visit to Jigawa State following the devastating oil tanker explosion that claimed the lives of 182 people and left many others hospitalized. The visit, which took place on…
Stakeholders in the economy and financial sectors have commended the Jigawa government for guaranteeing financial autonomy to the 27 local government areas of the state. They also lauded the conduct of local council election in the state in compliance with…
By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse The Federal Government has approved a substantial budget of N55.9 billion for the Dutse Great Water Project, a development that has been warmly welcomed by the Dutse Emirate Progressive Forum. During a condolence visit to…
…Urges support for victims as state takes responsibility for medical care Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has announced that the death toll from the recent petrol tanker explosion has tragically risen to 171. The governor made this statement while…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has commiserated with the Government and the people of Jigawa State over the unfortunate death of about 140 persons following the tanker explosion which occurred on Tuesday. Newsmen recalls that the Majia…
…FG orders investigation, demands review of fuel transportation safety protocols A devastating petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, resulted in the burial of 140 victims on Wednesday, with approximately 90 others currently hospitalised…
A devastating petrol tanker explosion has claimed the lives of at least 100 people and left 50 others hospitalized in Majia Village, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to the Jigawa State Police Command, the tanker, with registration…
By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse The local government elections held across all 27 local government areas in Jigawa State today witnessed significant voter apathy, attributed largely to the ongoing economic hardships faced by residents. Also, The Commissioner for Local Government,…
By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has assured residents of Jigawa State of a hitch-free local government election scheduled for tomorrow. The Jigawa State Commandant, Muhammad Danjuma, said over 1,800 officers and personnel have…
