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Jigawa State

June 20, 2021

Abduction: Other governors and I are ready to lead rescue operations in forests, Bagudu declares

The Kebbi governor said that this would be done barring all consequences in a bid to rescue the abductees.

Kebbi Governor Atiku Bagudu and local hunters
June 19, 2021

Jigawa by-election witnesses large voter turnout

Accreditation and voting started promptly at 8:30 a.m. with voters trooping out to cast their ballots.

Voters wait in line at Ward 02
June 14, 2021

Two killed in Jigawa auto crash

The people have been killed in an auto crash, says the police command in Jigawa.

Accident scene
June 10, 2021

Buhari defends Niger Republic rail project, says ‘I have family members there’

President Muhammadu Buhari has justified his regime’s decision to spend $1.9 billion on a rail project to the Niger Republic, saying he has family members there.

Buhari and railway
June 9, 2021

Ghastly vehicle accident claims 18 lives in Jigawa

The two vehicles that were involved in the mishap had a head-on collision which resulted in a fire outbreak.

A road accident scene used to illustrate the story
May 26, 2021

NLC insists national minimum wage stays on exclusive list

“If the minimum wage is brought under the discretion of the state governors, they may not pay their workers or pay less.”

Ayuba Wabba
May 19, 2021

Ex-Jigawa chief judge Ringim killed in car crash

“The deceased, who was driving a Peugeot 206 from Dutse to Ringim, lost control on a sharp bend along Chaichai-Ringim road.”

A crashed vehicle used to illustrate this story
May 15, 2021

Hisbah raids Jigawa hotel, confiscates bottles of beer

The state’s religious police reiterated that the consumption of beer still remains prohibited in all parts of the state.

Photo of hisbah officers destroying drinks used to illustrate this story
May 7, 2021

Human Trafficking: Libya-bound young women intercepted in Jigawa

Six of the ladies are from different southern states of the country.

Woman Trafficking
April 23, 2021
A herder and his herds at Utako Abuja (Credit -Ahmed Oluwasanjo - Peoples Gazette)