Friday, August 28, 2026

Jigawa State

November 13, 2021

Father, security man arrested over death of son in Jigawa

The father had taken his 18-year-old son to the security man to be punished for stealing corn from a farm.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
November 7, 2021

Jigawa: 36 jostle for five High Court, Sharia Court of Appeal judges vacancies

Two High Court judges and three Khadis are needed for the Jigawa Sharia Court of Appeal.

jigawa state governor, Badauru.
October 9, 2021

Police raid criminal hideouts, arrest 14 in Jigawa

The criminals were arrested with dried leaves said to be Indian hemp, two unregistered motorcycles and rexler paper.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
October 9, 2021

Jigawa: 1.5 million children treated for malaria, says MCP

The children were treated under the Malaria Control Programme.

September 13, 2021

Man loses three children to building collapse in Jigawa

The father said he woke up to discover one of the rooms of his house had collapsed while his children slept in it.

Jigawa on map
September 7, 2021

19 kidnap suspects arrested in Jigawa

Items recovered include bow and arrows, machete, knife, cellphones, bulletproof jackets, solar panel, SIM packs and charms.

Police officers
August 31, 2021

Corpse of mentally challenged 13-year-old boy found in well

The police said they suspected no foul play and have handed the corpse over to his relatives for burial.

A well and Nigerian Police Force used to illustrate the story
August 31, 2021

2023 Presidency: Ask God for direction, Sule Lamido tells Nigerians

Former Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa has urged Nigerians to seek divine intervention on the choice of presidential candidates for the 2023 presidential election.

Sule Lamido
August 30, 2021

Cholera: Council chairman shuts down unhygienic public toilet in Jigawa

Due to the unhygienic surroundings and unwanted activities on its premises, the Yan Banga public toilet was closed indefinitely.

August 30, 2021

FRSC shuts down Kano-Jigawa road

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano said the Tsamiya Bakin Gada Bridge would be closed temporarily from Monday.