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Lawmaker faults APC wards congresses in Zamfara, calls for reconciliation

The Lawmaker Representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji has faulted the recent wards and Local Government Area congresses conducted by All Progressive Congress APC in Zamfara state, calling for concrete measures for timely reconciliation within the party. In a press briefing held Today, Monday, 23/2/2026 […]

Congresses: Zamfara APC Wards, LGAs Executives Emerge through consensus 

APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted wards and local government congresses in the 147 political wards and across the 14 LGAs of Zamfara State peacefully. The party executives produced by the congresses emerged through consensus in a peaceful and well-coordinated exercise. Addressing newsmen in Gusau on Sunday, the Chairman of the Congresses committee, Barrister […]

Ramadan: Organization distributes food to 2000 IDPs in Zamfara

The organization identified as Alsadaqah Jariyah Humanitarian Organization under the leadership of Hajiya Fatima Abdulkadir has distributed food, drinks and other relief materials to 2000 internally displaced persons in Zamfara state. The distribution took place at Jumua’t  Mosque opposite Karma Guest Inn in Gusau as well as Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara state […]

Defence minister commissions APC, surveillance drone, pledges continued support for troops in Zamfara 

General Christopher Gwabin Musa, CDS

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has commissioned Armoured Personnel Carriers, APC surveillance drones, commended Governor Dauda Lawal for his courage in providing operational equipment and pledging continued support for troops in Zamfara State. On Wednesday, the governor distributed armoured vehicles and other operational equipment to troops at a ceremony held at the […]

Gov Idris Monitors APC Ward Congresses, Pledges to Work with New Leadership

Gov. Nasir Idris

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has pledged to work closely with newly elected leaders that emerged from the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congresses conducted across the state on Wednesday. The Governor monitored the exercise alongside key party leaders, including Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning; Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero of Kebbi […]

Ramadan: Kebbi Govt Reduces Working Hours For Civil Servants

Following the declaration of commencement of Ramadan fasting by the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has approved the reduction of official working hours for the public servants in the state. This is contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Establishment, Pension […]

POWA empowers 70 families of fallen, wounded officers in Zamfara 

The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), has empowered 70 women from the families of the gallant officers who paid supreme price in the course of their service and those who were wounded and currently bedridden in the Command. The aim is to reinforced its unwavering commitment to the welfare of families of fallen and wounded […]

NAWOJ, PAYWODI holds 5th development award in Cape Town 

The National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ in collaboration with Pan African Young Women Development Initiative held the 5th African Women colloquium on development awards in Cape Town, South Africa. The Colloquium lauded the effort of His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal and wife Huriyya Lawal for their efforts in supporting Journalists’ activities in Zamfara state. […]

Tinubu Overwhelmed By Gov. Idris’ Developmental Achievements in Kebbi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed total satisfaction with the huge developmental achievements recorded by Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris in the State. The president, who inaugurated the Multi-Billion Naira Ultra-Modern State Secretariat, Modern Motor Park, and triple and double lane road projects with solar streetlights on Saturday, said he was not surprise […]

Zamfara APC congratulates Yazeed Danfulani as new Katukan Hausa, frowns at desecration of Tinubu’s billboard 

APC

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC under the leadership of Tukur Umar Danfulani has happily congratulated Alhaji Yazeed Shehu Danfulani on the conferment of one of the most cherished titles of Katukan Hausa by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk-Umar. The party also frowned at the recent […]

FUG VC vows out after 5 years of meritorious service

The Vice Chancellor Of Federal University Gusau Professor Muazu Gusau Abubakar has beaded farewell to the institution after 5 years of meritorious and selfless service via a grand lecture presented by a renown surgeon in the Northwestern Nigeria, Dr. Samaila Mungadi. The ceremony took place at Science Theater of the FUG today in Damba Area […]

Foundation distributes educational materials to schools in Zamfara

A foundation, identified as Arewa Development Support initiative, ADSI under the leadership of Hajiya Sa’adatu Ismail Garkuwa has distributed educational materials to strengthen modern education to schools in Zamfara state. The distribution exercise was carried out as part of ADSI’s ongoing efforts to support students, particularly those from less-privileged backgrounds, and to encourage access to […]

First Lady lauds Philanthropist over economic support to 500 youths in Zamfara 

Zamfara

The First Lady of Zamfara State, Her Excellency, Huriyya Dauda Lawal has lauded the philanthropic efforts of Prince Onyeka Okeke, Founder of Prince Okeke Foundation, for empowering 500 Youths across Zamfara State in support of economic development initiatives of His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal. Her Excellency who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant on […]

Zamfara govt inaugurates NYSC governing board members, pledges continued support 

NYSC, Corps

The Zamfara State Government has formally inaugurated nine members for the State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Governing Board and reaffirmed commitment to enhance the welfare and security of corps members serving in the state. According to the statement by Suleman Aliyu Gusau, the Information Officer, Ministry of Youth and Support, the inauguration ceremony was […]

Zamfara APC announces defection of SSG’s brother, accuses govt of illegally arresting member 

APC

The Zamfara state chapter of All Progressive Congress APC under the leadership of the Chairman, Tukur Umar Danfulani has joyfully announced the defection of Alhaji Bello Mohammed Nakwada who is the biological brother of the  Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammed Nakwada from People Democratic Party PDP to APC. The party also accused […]

Zamfara Police rescue abducted victim, recover 2,500 litres of destructive Chemicals

  The Zamfara state Police command under the leadership of Commissioner Ibrahim Maikaba has rescued a suspected bandits victim and also recovered 2,500 litres hazardous chemicals in a counter attack via credle intelligence. This was disclosed in a statement issued to journalist in Gusau by DSP Yazid Abubakar anipr, Police Public Relations Officer, for Commissioner […]

Zamfara NSCDC nabs crime suspects, recovers 5 underage victims, others 

NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps NSCDC has arrested crime suspects in January 2026 operations, recovering five underage children, premium Motor Spirit, PMS, Automated Gas Oil, AGO and motorcycle in Zamfara state. ASP1, Umar Mohammed Mansuru, the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Zamfara state Command made this known while briefing journalists in Gusau on the […]

Zamfara education ministry frowns against establishment of unregistered high institution

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has observed with concern the indiscriminate establishment and operation of unregistered private higher institutions across the state. In a statement signed by the Director of Higher Education in the Ministry, the attention of proprietors of such institutions has been drawn to the grave implications of their actions on […]

Bandits kill Islamic Cleric in Zamfara

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    Early last year 2025, a renown Islamic Cleric from Maru town was Kidnapped, kept for some days and killed after ransom was paid. Also in January this year 2026, an Islamic Cleric is kidnapped in Gusau town and killed after a ransom of of two million, seventy thousand (N20,70,0000) was forcefully collected from […]

Lawmaker visits bandit victims, urges communities to unite against insurgency in Zamfara 

The Lawmaker Representing  Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, Honourable Dr. Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi, has visited victims of bandit attack in the Mafara Garangi and Masamar Mudi Ward of Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara state. He urged them to come together in agreement and resist the oppression and wickedness of insurgency in […]