Tag: Jigawa

  • Jigawa Farmers Pray for Rain, End Three-Day Fast as Dry Spell Threatens Crops

    Jigawa Farmers Pray for Rain, End Three-Day Fast as Dry Spell Threatens Crops

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    By Paul Joseph Farmers and residents of Basirka community in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State have ended a three-day fasting and special prayer for rainfall as a prolonged dry spell threatens maize, millet and other crops across the community. The three-day exercise, which began on Saturday and ended on Monday, was held at…

  • Six Dead, 15 Rescued as Canoe Capsizes in Jigawa

    Six Dead, 15 Rescued as Canoe Capsizes in Jigawa

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    By George Omagbemi Sylvester At least six people have been confirmed dead, while 15 others were rescued after a canoe carrying about 40 passengers capsized in Malamawa village, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The tragic incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with several passengers still unaccounted for as…