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Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido denies any invitation from President Bola Tinubu to join the APC, calling such claims speculation.

A lecturer in Jigawa has tragically lost two children in separate fire incidents in Dutse, with efforts to rescue them unfortunately failing.

The Emir of Hadejia has called for community support and education for orphans during an aid distribution event.

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has pardoned 12 inmates as a gesture of compassion for Eid al-Fitr.

The Nigerian Customs Service has intercepted two live pangolins during a crackdown on wildlife trafficking along the Kano–Jigawa axis.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 1,450 personnel in Jigawa State to ensure a peaceful Sallah celebration.

In Jigawa State, Nigeria, the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education distributed 600 bags of rice to Islamic scholars and Tsangaya schools as part of Ramadan support efforts.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a new arraignment for former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido and his two sons concerning a N1.35 billion money laundering case.

A former student leader was arrested for attempting to steal laboratory equipment from a school in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

The Jigawa State Police Command has provided food items to 100 widows of deceased officers as part of a humanitarian outreach for International Women’s Day.

A Federal High Court in Jigawa has postponed the hearing for the abduction case of teenager Walida Abdulhadi to March 26, as the defense requested more time to prepare.

The Jigawa State Governor has raised the monthly allowance for ward heads from N3,000 to N10,000 to acknowledge their contributions to community administration.

The High Court of Jigawa State will observe a Ramadan recess from March 9 to March 19, 2026, during which regular court activities will be suspended except for urgent matters.

Sheikh Na’ibi Shehu Kazaure emphasizes the importance of mutual respect between leaders and followers for nation-building during a Ramadan lecture in Jigawa State.

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a scrap dealer in Jigawa State for possessing stolen aluminium cable valued at over N573,000.

Ahmed Isah shares his inspiring story of rising from a challenging Almajiri education background to graduating from university, with the support of a benefactor from Edo State.

The Jigawa State Government has dismissed 22 vendors involved in a Ramadan feeding program due to allegations of dishonesty and misconduct.

Hundreds of women in Jigawa State, Nigeria, demonstrated their support for the Department of State Services in a case concerning Walida Abdulhadi, a woman allegedly abducted by a DSS officer.

The Federal University, Dutse in Jigawa State has expelled 20 students and suspended 15 for participating in examination malpractice, as approved by its Senate.

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi pledged to pursue justice for a teenager abducted in Hadejia, amid public protests demanding accountability and action from the authorities.

The All Progressives Congress in Jigawa State has elected Ahmad Garba as its new state chairman along with 35 other executives in a consensus-driven congress.

The Jigawa Judicial Service Commission has retired a Shari’a Court judge due to corruption and misconduct following an investigation.

The family lawyer of a Jigawa girl, Walida Abdulhadi, is challenging claims made by a minister and the DSS regarding her age in the context of her alleged abduction.

A prominent Islamic cleric in Jigawa, Ladidi Abdullah, calls on mothers to take a proactive role in instilling moral values and patience in their children during a Ramadan lecture.

The Department of State Services has released Walida Ibrahim, a missing teenager from Jigawa State, to the state government following an investigation into her disappearance.

The Jigawa State Hajj Welfare Board confirmed that all intending pilgrims from the state have successfully passed their medical screening in preparation for the 2026 Hajj in Mecca.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists in Jigawa State has emphasized the need for increased accuracy in reporting to combat fake news, highlighted during a recent Ramadan public lecture.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has reported over 1.2 million new voter registrations, with Jigawa, Lagos, and Sokoto leading the numbers.

In 2025, Jigawa State courts resolved a total of 22,829 out of 30,058 cases filed, with a significant number still pending.

A court in Jigawa State, Nigeria, sentenced five individuals to one year in prison for illegally felling trees, a violation of local climate change laws.

Jigawa State courts reported receiving over 30,000 cases in 2025, with nearly 23,000 cases disposed of, leaving a significant number pending.

The Jigawa State Government has reduced official working hours for civil servants during the Ramadan period to accommodate the fasting schedule.

12,860 candidates have registered for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Jigawa state, Nigeria, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

Jigawa State has trained 120 artisans in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion as part of efforts to establish CNG centres to enhance alternative energy in Nigeria.

Professor Ahmad Gumel has officially taken office as Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutse, committing to elevate the institution to a leading research hub in Nigeria.

The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended five armed robbery suspects and two individuals for cattle rustling, recovering stolen goods worth millions of naira.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented a New Year greeting card to the Emir of Gumel, Dr Ahmad Muhammad Sani, expressing good wishes and appreciation for his leadership in Jigawa State.

The Jigawa State government has assured its residents of the safety and protective benefits of the HPV vaccine, which has been integrated into the state's immunization program for girls aged 9-14.