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…
By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse The Jigawa State Independent Election Commission (JISIEC) has announced that local government elections will take place on October 5, 2024. Chairman Auwalu Muhd Harbo confirmed the commission’s readiness during a recent press briefing, stating that…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has delivered 1,250 cholera protection and sanitation kits to flood victims in Jigawa State. The distribution took place at Tsakuwawa village in Miga Local Government Area, as part of UNICEF’s response to the recent…
Representatives of lactating mothers in Jigawa have appealed for access to healthy, safe, affordable foods essential to their optimal health and well-being. Our approach to tackling food The breastfeeding mothers made the call on Thursday at the Tisa Masaki, a…
