Tag: Jigawa

Two children die as fire razes home in Jigawa

Safety Omolola Akinyemi -
A heartbreaking fire tragedy has claimed the lives of two young children in Dutse, Jigawa State, throwing the local...

Forced marriage: Newlywed wife arrested after husband dies from rat poison in Jigawa

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
A newlywed man reportedly died after a meal laced with rat poison, with his wife arrested; the case raises...

Court orders DSS officer arrest amid investigation into alleged offences

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
Jigawa Magistrate Court orders DSS personnel arrested and directs urgent investigation into allegations, ensuring victim is safely returned to...

Farmer and herders clash in Jigawa leaves villagers injured, crops destroyed

Agricultural sector Omolola Akinyemi -
Farmer and herders clash in Kangire village, Jigawa leaves six injured, destroys crops, prompts council intervention to restore peace...

Jigawa anti-drug operation yields major arrests, massive drug seizures

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
The Jigawa anti-drug operation arrests three suspects and seizes 23,944 illicit drugs, reinforcing the police commitment to protecting youth...

Jigawa woman commits suicide, sparks call for mental health awareness

Health Omolola Akinyemi -
A 30-year-old woman commits suicide in Jigawa, renewing urgent calls for mental health awareness and stronger community support to...

Federal Govt launches Safe School Response Training

Education Omolola Akinyemi -
The Safe School Response Training programme trains security officers to secure schools, prevent attacks, and protect students and teachers...

Police parades 167 crime suspects, kidnappers

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
Jigawa Police arrest two notorious kidnappers and 165 suspects for kidnapping, robbery, drug trafficking, rape, vandalism and theft across...

Man arrested for killing mother over witchcraft

Crime Omolola Akinyemi -
Police in Jigawa arrest a 25-year-old man, Jibrin Ado, for allegedly killing his mother after accusing her of witchcraft....

By-Elections: PDP Defeats APC at Tinubu’s Defence Minister Badaru’s Polling Unit

News Omolola Akinyemi -
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has continued to gain significant ground in the just-concluded rerun and by-elections held across...

573 APC Members Defect to PDP in Jigawa

News Omolola Akinyemi -
Jigawa State witnessed a major political shift on Friday as no fewer than 573 members of the All Progressives...

Namadi Signs Law Establishing Jigawa Hisbah Board

News Omolola Akinyemi -
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has officially signed into law the bill establishing the Hisbah Board as a...