Suspected assassins kill couple in Jigawa The suspects did not steal or take anything from the residence of the victim, who was the Manager of Three Brothers Mill, Malammadori. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the assassination of a husband and wife in the state’s Malammadori Local Government Area … Read more
Over 1000 PDP members have dumped the party for APC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that about 1,266 members of the Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic party (PDP), have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State. The latest defection in the state was disclosed by the Jigawa State APC Chairman, Alhaji Aminu Sani, … Read more
Jigawa APC suspends chieftain over alleged sabotage in the state. The APC chieftain was suspended for reportedly criticizing the party’s leadership in the state. Ekohotblog reports that in Jigawa State, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended its leader, Danladi Auyo, for six months. Sale Muhammad Ganuwa, the party chairman in the Auyo Local Government … Read more
The former governor of Jigawa State has come said Nigeria can not break up. EkohotBlog reports that the Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido has said that Nigeria cannot break up because the elites are united in preserving their advantages over the masses irrespective of any difference. He revealed this while addressing a … Read more
He said eight others were injured in a crash at the Kwanar Gerawa area of Ringim LGA, Jigawa. The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of 14 persons in an auto crash in Ringim Local Government Area of the State. The spokesperson of the police in Jigawa, Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident on … Read more
No fewer than 700 members of the opposition PDP have dumped the party for the ruling APC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered another setback after over 700 of its members dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gumel Local Government area of Jigawa State. The 700 members … Read more
Another governor has declared Monday as a public holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jigawa State Governor, Badaru Abubakar, has declared Monday, August 9, 2021, as a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year — Hijrah 1443 AH This was made known via a statement by the Jigawa State Head of Civil Service, Alhaji … Read more
He said that one of the victims, Usman Magaji died while receiving treatment, while one other victim, Adamu Abubakar was responding to treatment. The Police in Jigawa, has confirmed the death of one person killed in a free-for-all fight at Malammadori market in Malammadori Local Government Area of the state. Spokesman of the Command, … Read more
Mu’azu said the state government was on top of situation for now, and has been providing necessary assistance to the residents in the affected areas. A cholera outbreak in Jigawa has killed at least 30 people with more than 2,000 hospitalised in the past two months in the state. Permanent Secretary, Jigawa State Ministry … Read more
A former governor of Jigawa State has been pronounced dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former military governor of Jigawa State, Brigadier General Ibrahim Aliyu (rtd), is dead. It was gathered that the former governor of Jigawa State died in Kaduna on Friday. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the death of the former … Read more
It is reported that the victim bought insecticide and used it in her food after she failed in her attempt to stop her husband from marrying a second wife. A 20-year-old wife, Dausiyya Dahiru has attempted to commit suicide after she was divorced by her husband in Jigawa State. The incident happened at Roni town, … Read more
He said the incident happened on Tuesday evening at Maradawa village in Kazaure Local Government Area when the suspect in a state of anger used a wooden mortar to attacked her husband Isah Mohd over a small misunderstanding. The Police in Jigawa State has arrested a 25-year-old woman, Hadiza Musa, for the alleged killing of … Read more
An incident occurred at Shagari quarters, Hadejia town when criminals who disguised as NDLEA personnel, went to the house of one Cyprian Okechuku and forcefully tried to take him to their office. Police in Jigawa State have revealed another method criminals use to kidnap their target. This was contained in a statement signed by the … Read more
A 25-year-old man, Sabo Yusuf, was murdered on Wednesday when gunmen stormed Birnin kudu local government area of Jigawa state. Police spokesman ASP Z.I. Aminudeen, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that Yusuf’s mother and brother were also abducted by the unknown gunmen Ekohotblog gathered that the incident happened after gunmen stormed the house of Alh … Read more
The candidate for the All Progressives Congress APC party in Jigawa, Alhaji has won the Saturday bye election conducted at the Kafin Hausa constituency of the state. Announcing the results the returning officer Prof. Adamu Kutama declared that the APC candidate having polled a total vote of 14, 924 defeated it’s closest rival, the Muhammed … Read more
Jigawa state government has passed into law Violence Against Person Prohibition bill, Ekohotblog reports. The development follows the assent of the state governor, Muhammad Badaru, to the law, which prescribe death sentence to rapists and kidnappers. Ekohotblog had reported that the Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill for the prohibition … Read more
 Jigawa State Hisba Board says over 3000 bottles of alcohol have been destroyed in the state. The local Government commandant Malam Bello Musa Kazaure, who disclosed the development, said the destroyed drinks were confiscated in Kazaure local Government of the state. Speaking after the destruction, he said the move was in tandem with the … Read more
Muhammad Badaru, governor of Jigawa, on Friday said the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC), if not settled, may affect the party’s chances of retaining power in the state beyond 2023. Ekohotblog reports that the governor sounded the note of caution while speaking at the inauguration of the APC caretaker committee in Duste, state’s … Read more
Bill The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of ₦156.588 billion. This followed the adoption of a 2021 appropriation committee’s report led by the House Committee on Appreciation chairman, Hon. Suleiman Kadara, at plenary on Tuesday in Dutse, Ekohotblog gathered. Kadara, who is representing Guri Constituency, told the House that … Read more
Strangled step son to death in a farm A 40-year-old man identified as Usman Isma’il has been apprehended over the alleged murder of his 17-month-old step son, Adamu Gambo, in Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa state. The state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) confirmed Isma’il arrest to News Agency … Read more