A medical expert and Director of Family Health at the Jigawa State Ministry of Health, Dr. Abubakar Said Kanya, has cautioned that delayed access to emergency obstetric care is a major cause of recurring obstetric fistula among women. Kanya made this known during an interview… Untimely obstetric care causes fistula recurrence – Health official warns … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force, Jigawa State Police Command have rescued 80-year-old woman Hajia Hajara and killed five suspected kidnappers in a fire exchange. State Commissioner of Police, CP. A.T. Abdullahi disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the command’s headquarters,… Police neutralize kidnappers, rescue old woman in Jigawa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido has revealed the behind-the-scenes events that made him to advise late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua to steer clear of any confrontation with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. In his recently launched autobiography, “Being True To… Lamido recounts how he doused tension between Yar’Adua, Obasanjo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has told opposition lawmakers, particularly those from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to begin preparing to vacate their seats in the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor made the declaration on… 2027: Jigawa governor tells PDP lawmakers to prepare exit from NASS …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested nine suspects in connection with cattle rustling and the vandalism of critical infrastructure across Jigawa State. Parading the suspects at the NSCDC Command headquarters in Dutse, the State Commandant, Bawa… NSCDC arrests nine for cattle rustling, vandalism in Jigawa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Several parts of Jigawa State on Friday witnessed the much-awaited first rain of 2025. The rain occurred in almost all the local Government and communities, signaling the beginning of the wet season. In the wake of the rainfall, farmers across Jigawa have wasted no time in… Jigawa witnesses first rain of 2025 wet season …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
A yet-to-be-identified man was electrocuted on Wednesday morning while attempting to steal armoured electrical cables at the Jigawa State Secretariat complex in Dutse. According to a statement from Lawan Shiisu, the police spokesperson for Jigawa State, the incident occurred… Man electrocuted while attempting to steal armoured cables in Jigawa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
A suspected vandal met a tragic end after being electrocuted while attempting to tamper with an armored electrical cable at the State Secretariat Complex in Dutse, early Wednesday morning. Spokesman of the Command, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, confirmed the incident to DAILY… Suspected cable vandal electrocuted in Jigawa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has scheduled May 18 and 20, 2025, for the airlift of intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This was disclosed by the Director General of the board, Alhaji Umar Labbo, during a meeting with Aminul Hajj and his… Jigawa Pilgrims Welfare Board sets May 18, 20 … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Jigawa has elected new executive members to lead the party for the next four years through a successful state congress. The congress, held at Aminu Kano Triangle in Dutse, the state capital, saw the election of 39 executive members by over… Jigawa PDP holds state congress, elects new executive … Read more