Tag: Jigawa
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MURIC commends Jigawa Governor for supporting Hijab for Female security personnel
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights advocacy group, has praised the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, for his support of religious expression among Muslim women working in private security organizations.
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Just in: Jigawa orders compulsory hijab for female security operatives
The Jigawa State Government has made a significant decision regarding the attire of female security operatives in the state. According to a recent announcement, the government has directed three private security firms operating in the state to allow their female workers to wear hijabs while on duty. This was announced by the State Executive Council…
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Houses set ablaze in Jigawa community
At least 26 thatched houses and 16 granaries were burnt in a communal clash in Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa, the police have confirmed. Police spokesman SP Lawan Shiisu said in a statement in Dutse on Monday that the incident occurred during
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Reps dole out N100m to victims of Jigawa tanker explosion
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday, led a delegation from the House to sympathise with the people and government of Jigawa State over last week’s petrol tanker explosion, which led to the death of over 170 persons. This is even as members of the House from the North-West zone,…
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We lost 181 people to tanker explosion – Jigawa gov, Namadi
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi on Tuesday, said 181 people died, following the tanker explosion that occurred in the state on Oct. 15. Namadi stated this while briefing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.
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Jigawa Tanker explosion: Death toll rises to 171
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has said that the death toll from the petrol tanker explosion has risen to 171.
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Jigawa government suspends commissioner nabbed with married woman
Jigawa State government has approved the suspension of Auwalu Dalladi Sankara as Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Special Duties and member of the State Executive Council pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah.
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Kano govt donates ₦100 million to Jigawa fire victims
The Kano State Government has donated ₦100 million to assist victims of the recent fire disaster in Majia, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
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Hurigic140 victims of Jigawa tanker explosion buried, 90 in hospitals
A mass burial has been conducted for 140 victims of the petrol tanker explosion that took place at Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Wednesday.
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Father loses 3 children to building collapse
The Police Command in Jigawa has confirmed the death of three teenage boys of the same parent in a building collapse, which occurred in Birnikudu Local Government of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Lawan Shiisu, who confirmed the incident in Dutse, said three others survived the incident.