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State slashes 2026 Hajj Fare

VAM News November 11, 2025

News Update ‎‎Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced a reduction in the 2026 Hajj fare, with intending pilgrims now expected to pay N7,669,769 instead of the previous N8,457,685. This was contained in a...

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30-year-old Mother of four commits suicide

VAM News October 8, 2025

A 30-year-old woman, identified as Adams Hannafi has committed suicide by hanging herself from a tree at Sumore village in Dutse local Government area of Jigawa State. A resident told Journalist that the incident...

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Education Local News

State Govt Declares Free Education For Female Indigenes

VAM News January 22, 2025 0 Comment

News Update THE Jigawa State Government has announced free education for female indigenes in state-owned institutions, covering all levels from primary school to PhD. Governor Umar Namadi spearheaded the initiative, which aims to empower...

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JUST IN: Police confirm nine dead in Jigawa farmers-herders clashes

Akanji Philip January 4, 2025 0 Comment

The Jigwa Police Command has said nine people have so far been confirmed dead as a result of clash between farmers and herders in Gululu, a community in Miga Local Government Area of the...

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Nigerian Bride allegedly poisons wedding guests

VAM News January 4, 2025 0 Comment

News Update A wedding celebration in Jigawa State turned into a harrowing ordeal after a bride allegedly poisoned food served at the reception, leaving the groom critically ill and one guest dead. The shocking...

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Education

SSAP Asefon visits Kano, Jigawa state, dissects FG educational programs on 5-day official visit

VAM News December 2, 2024 0 Comment

..commends Governor Umar Namadi 5-day official visit by senior special assistant to the President on Students engagement to Kano and Jigawa State. On Thursday, I attended a program organized by the Ganduje Foundation and...

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Police IG counsels motorists on safety as explosion kills over 140 people

VAM News October 17, 2024 0 Comment

News Update THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has commiserated with the Government and the people of Jigawa State over the unfortunate death of about 140 persons following the tanker explosion which...

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Fuel Tanker Explosion Claims ’90 Lives’ in Jigawa

VAM News October 16, 2024 0 Comment

News Update A catastrophic fuel tanker explosion occurred on the Kano-Hadejia Expressway in Majiya, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, resulting in significant loss of life and injury. VAM News learnt that the...

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Nigerian Woman Set Self Ablaze After Divorce

VAM News August 23, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update THE Police have confirmed the death of a 40-year-old woman, (name withheld) who set herself on fire after her husband divorced her. The incident occurred in Guri Local Government...

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Featured

We’ll transform Nigeria into premier destination for technology outsourcing— VP, Shettima

Akanji Philip July 24, 2024 0 Comment

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said the aspiration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is to transform Nigeria into a premier destination for technology outsourcing by creating a model that combines global expertise with local talent....