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Dozens feared dead following boat accident in Jigawa State
A boat carrying women and children capsized in Jigawa State, leaving about 40 people missing and prompting an active search and rescue mission.
Jigawa State Reports Six Fatalities and 23 Rescued After Boat Capsizes
A boat accident in Jigawa's Ringim Local Government Area resulted in six deaths and 23 rescues, prompting calls for better infrastructure to improve river safety.
At Least 30 Presumed Dead Following Jigawa Canoe Accident
A canoe carrying about 40 passengers capsized in Jigawa State, with at least 30 people feared dead and search operations currently in progress.
Jigawa Federal Court Upholds APC Primary Results for Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Constituency
A Federal High Court in Dutse has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the APC primary in Jigawa, confirming Aliyu Hussaini Usaini Jabo as the candidate for the Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency.
Ex-Jigawa legislator exits APC, alleging unfair party practices
Hon. Musa Sule Dutse, a former Jigawa lawmaker, has quit the APC, claiming that the party's reconciliation committee engaged in biased and deceptive practices.
Jigawa ADC Governorship Nominee Nakudu Dismisses Substitution Demands
Jigawa ADC gubernatorial candidate Senator Sabo Nakudu has rejected efforts to remove him from the ballot, calling the claims of an ICPC indictment a malicious political smear.
Jigawa Police Prevent Kidnapping and Robbery, Apprehend Two Suspects
Jigawa police officers arrested two kidnapping suspects and recovered a stolen motorcycle following a separate robbery attempt in the state.
ASUU Kano Zone Issues Strike Warning Over Unmet 2025 Agreement
The ASUU Kano Zone has threatened to strike in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa states due to the refusal of state governments to implement the 2025 agreement that federal universities have already begun adopting.
Jigawa Gas Explosion Destroys Multiple Shops and Vehicles
A gas explosion in Hadejia, Jigawa State, destroyed three shops and several vehicles on Saturday after an open flame ignited gas supplies during an unloading process.
Nasarawa, Yobe, and Jigawa Selected to Host NLO Promotional Playoffs
The Nationwide League One has selected Nasarawa, Yobe, and Jigawa to host the 2026 Division One promotional playoffs, where 16 teams will compete for four spots in the NNL.