One fatality and seven injuries reported. The building was still under construction when it collapsed. Rescue operations are ongoing as investigations begin. A building collapsed in Dutse, Jigawa State, on Monday, killing one person and injuring seven others. The structure, which was under construction at the time, suddenly fell, trapping several workers inside. According to … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, led a delegation on behalf of President Bola Tinubu to extend condolences to the government and people of Jigawa State over the passing of the mother and eldest son of the state governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shettima was accompanied by Borno State Governor Babagana … Read more
A fuel-laden tanker has caught fire in Jigawa State, located in North West Nigeria. The incident occurred at the Jigawa-Kano border and caused panic among onlookers. Aliyu M. A., Public Relations Officer for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) in Jigawa State, confirmed the incident to the media on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
The Real Madrid Fans Club in Kwalam, Jigawa, has suspended member Abbati Soja over alleged misconduct and perceived disloyalty to the club. In a statement issued by club chairman Garzali Nfari and secretary Aliyu Tabulet, the suspension was attributed to Soja’s “discouraging” remarks following Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to rivals Barcelona in La Liga. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Northern States Governors’ Forum, led by Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, has donated N50 million each to support the Jigawa State government following the petrol tanker explosion that claimed over 170 lives and left many injured. Eighteen of the 19 northern governors, excluding Jigawa, collectively contributed N900 million to aid the victims and rebuild … Read more
A tragic incident unfolded in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, early Wednesday morning when a petrol tanker exploded, resulting in the deaths of over 90 individuals and leaving 50 others hospitalised. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that The explosion occurred around 12:30 AM after the tanker driver, who was en route from … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that the Former Governor of Jigawa State and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sule Lamido, has raised concerns about internal sabotage within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that some members are covertly working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In an interview … Read more
Tinubu’s administration has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his tweet condemning the use of lethal force against protesters, EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his recent tweet cautioning security agencies against employing lethal force against looters and arsonists disguised as protesters. In … Read more
A magistrate court in Jigawa State has remanded Umar Danjani and 73 others for alleged arson at the All Progressives Congress (APC) head office in the state. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Danjani, the youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council for Atiku Abubakar, was remanded along with the others in a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, chaired the weekly Federal Executive Council FEC meeting. This gathering took place within the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as reported by this online media platform. In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently published a report indicating a notable increase in the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas Prices). According to the latest data update released by the government agency, the price of refilling cooking gas surged by … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of Kiyawa Local Government (LG) of Jigawa State, Nasiru Ahmed Kiyawa, is appealing to security operatives to rescue his two wives kidnapped by some unknown gunmen. This online media platform learnt that the assailants invaded the residence of the LG chairman on Friday night and whisked away his … Read more
In 2022, INEC announced that the governorship and House of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023, two weeks after the presidential and National Assembly elections. But, days before the election, INEC shifted the elections to March 18, 2023, due to the reconfiguration of key election tools, BVAS machines. The time has finally come … Read more
As the elections draw closer, members of opposition parties begin to clash, as seen in Jigawa State with the attack on APC party headquarters in Gangare Quarters. A 37-year-old man, Abdullahi Isiyaku, was reportedly the victim of a group of PDP supporters who raided the APC party premises. The police reveal at least 4 have … Read more
Buhari Commissioned a 5700-hectare irrigation system on Tuesday. According to the President, the scheme will help in tackling poverty in the state. Buhari also sympathised with the victims of the 2022 flood in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, commissioned the 5700-hectare Hadejia valley irrigation scheme in the Auyo … Read more
Tinubu was welcomed by the people of Jigawa as he took his campaign to the Northern state. According to Tinubu, a vote for him is a vote for progress, development, good life and good education. The APC candidate also likened the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to locusts and Hyenas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The NIS has directed passport offices to work on Saturdays. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has directed selected passport offices across the country to work on Saturdays. EDITOR’S PICKS Terrorists Kill 15 In Fresh Attacks On Kaduna Communities VIDEO: Wonders As McDonald’s Employees Help Customer Deliver Baby In Bathroom I’ll … Read more
Jigawa PDP has debunked defection reports of its members to the ruling APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Jigawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday debunked media reports that about 1,500 of its members have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Isa Bello Gwadayi, the party’s Secretary described the … Read more
The Federal Government has declared that Jigawa State was affected the most by the flood. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said that Jigawa is the worst-hit state by the recent floods, adding that Bayelsa is not among the top ten most affected states. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and … Read more
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested Shamsu Haruna, 30, for allegedly scamming his friends in Jigawa State’s Jahun Local Government Area. Eko Hot Blog reports that the development was disclosed in a statement on Friday by NSCDC spokesman CSC Adamu Shehu. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked Gunmen Kidnap Motorist In Broad … Read more