Many supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party and the New Nigeria Peoples Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State. Speaking on defection during the 6th edition of the Government and Citizens Engagement programme held on Sunday at Buji Local Government Area, Governor Umar Namadi welcomed the defectors, expressing his delight at…
Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 20-year-old groom, Auwal Abdulwahab and his three friends for allegedly coercing his bride into non-consensual sexual activity. Spokesman of the command, SP. Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident in a statement issued to DAILY POST. He said the incident happened on 26/04/2025 at about 2200hrs in Tungo village, Albasu…
A 45-year-old teacher identified as Musa Wada has been arrested in Jigawa State in connection with beheading and cutting off the genital organs of his 14-year-old Almajiri student, Bashir Adamu. Confirming the development, the spokesperson of Jigawa Police Command, SP Lawan Shiisu, said the suspect was arrested by detectives following a tip-off. SP Shiisu said…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman, Rukayyah Amadu, for allegedly killing her co-wife, Asiyah Amadu, 30, by pouring hot water on her. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, the incident occurred on…
AHMAD RUFAI shares the inside story of how a wedding ceremony became a tragic event after a young bride allegedly poisoned her husband’s food on their wedding night, leading to the death of one person. When a wedding ceremony is held anywhere in the country, it is usually a fun-filled and joyous event. It is,…
A tragic incident occurred at a wedding reception in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State, where one guest lost their life and the groom is currently in critical condition. According to a PUNCH Online report, the bride allegedly tampered with the food served at the reception. Eyewitnesses suggest that her actions may have been…
The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab, in a motor accident that occurred on Thursday. This incident comes just a day after the governor mourned the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi, who died on Wednesday after a brief illness. According to reports, the governor’s son was involved in a…
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has announced the death of his mother, Maryam Namadi-Umar. The governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, 25th of December. Mr Gumel said she died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness. Read the full statement below: GOVERNOR MALLAM UMAR…
Barely 48 hours after a fatal motor accident claimed 14 lives in Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, another tragic car crash has occurred in the state, leaving six people dead. The latest incident happened on Wednesday night along the Auyo road to Adiyani in the Guri Local Government Area. Our correspondent learnt from sources that the…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement, Hon. Comrade Asefon Sunday Dayo has applauded Jigawa state Governor, Umar Danladi for his students’ friendly initiatives in the state. He thumbed the Governor during his recent 5-day official visit to Kano and Jigawa states. Giving details of the visit, Asefon told our correspondent…