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October 21, 2025

Three alleged drug peddlers nabbed in Jigawa

The police have apprehended three suspects for alleged drug peddling in Jigawa.

Nigerian Policewomen used to illustrate the story. CREDIT: Twitter]
June 9, 2025

We’re taking proactive measures to reduce impact of flood in Jigawa: Gov Namadi

Mr Namadi said the government had already constructed several embankments in all the flood-prone areas.

Jigawa governor
December 12, 2024

Jigawa earmarks N400 million for renovation of seven tsangaya schools

The schools were established to integrate the Tsangaya Islamic education into the western system of education and to tackle the problem of out-of-school children.

Jigawa
June 28, 2024

NEMA issues flood alerts to 19 LGAs in Jigawa

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says at least 19 LGAs of Jigawa are in high- and moderate-risk areas.

flood (credit: premium times)
February 16, 2023

Meningitis outbreak from Niger Republic kills 38 persons in Jigawa

The outbreak was initially from the neighbouring Niger Republic, and later spread to the border communities in the state, through trans border activities.

Meningitis
January 25, 2023

Man arrested for stealing Civil Defence motorcycle in Jigawa

The man had taken the motorcycle to sell at Gujungu market when he was nabbed by NSCDC intelligence officers.

Motorcycle
September 11, 2021

Jigawa to expand grazing reserves, build nomadic schools for herdsmen

In January 2008, former governor Sule Lamido established 400 grazing reserves for the state.

Herdsmen and Muhammad Badaru
July 1, 2021

Reps shut down motion to reopen Idiroko border

The House of Representatives has shut down a motion to reopen Idiroko Border and other land borders in the country.

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