ACF commends Zamfara govt for exposing security men aiding bandits
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has again commended the Zamfara State government for exposing the security men who are assisting bandits in the state. “We […]
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NGO seeks palliative for victims of terrorism, banditry
A group under the auspices of Initiative for Conciliation and Right Protection has advocated for palliative for victims of terrorism and banditry to cushion the […]
Price of cooking gas increase in March – NBS
Average price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of cooking gas increased to N2, 057.71 in March from N2, 018.91 in February, according to the National […]
Matawalle appoints new Permanent Secretary, D-Gs
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the appointment of his Director-General of Protocol, Alhaji Kabiru Yusuf, as Permanent Secretary. The appointment was announced in […]
3 APC governors visit Zamfara
Three All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Monday visited Zamfara to inaugurate some projects. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit came […]
Zamfara ex-commissioner defects to APC
Alhaji Sanusi Maradun, a former Commissioner for Social Welfare in Zamfara, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). […]
Zamfara set to participate in National Sports Festival
The Zamfara Government says arrangements have been concluded to ensure the state participate in the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) where events are scheduled to […]
Insecurity: Tambuwal, Masari, Matawalle, seek EU, others’ assistance
In their collective bid to halt the ugly orgies of banditry, kidnappings and violence in the North-West geo-political zone, three governors from the region Thursday […]
Redressing security situation in Nigerian Schools, By A.A. Gadzama
The menace of banditry particularly the abduction of school pupils across the country are developments that have worsened insecurity in the country in recent years. […]
Matawalle heads Zamfara Public Procurement Council
Gov. Bello Matawalle has inaugurated a 20-member Council for Zamfara Bureau of Public Procurement, to ensure transparency in the award of contracts. The Council, with […]
Buhari hosts out-going Nigerien President, Issoufou
President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with the outgoing President Mahamadou Issoufou of the Republic of Niger at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday. […]
Police commence NHIS second phase enrolment for retired personnel
The Nigeria Police Force, Sokoto Zone, on Thursday says it will commence the second phase of the National Health Insurance scheme (NHIS) enrolment for retired […]
CDS, service chiefs visit Zamfara, urge troops to be ruthtless, aggressive
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has urged troops of Operation Hadarin Daji to be rootless and more aggressive in dealing with bandits, […]
Bandits abduct over 100 miners, kill 10 in Zamfara – Emir
No fewer than 100 miners operating between Anka and Maru Local Government Areas of Zamfara have been abducted by bandits, the Emir of Anka, Alhaji […]
FG approves deployment of 6000 soldiers to Zamfara. – Mattawalle
The Federal Government has approved the deployment of additional 6000 Soldiers to Zamfara in an effort to bring lasting peace to the state. The state […]
The Zamfara Model, Dismal Tunnel to Self-Destruction, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The Governor of Zamfara State is implementing what he calls a successful model for handling terrorism and banditry in the State. On 1st March, […]
Nigeria’s COVID-19 deaths near 2,000 mark
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 16 additional COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths from the disease since its […]
CBN Facilitates Release of 50,000 MT of Maize, Drops Price of commodity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made good its word, as it has released 50,000 metric tonnes of Maize into the Nigerian market. […]
FG declares Zamfara `no fly zone’, announces total ban on mining activities
The Federal Government has announced a complete ban on mining activities in Zamfara, declaring the state as “no fly zone’’. The National Security Adviser […]
Buhari celebrates release of abducted Zamfara female students
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “overwhelming joy” over release of abducted female students in Zamfara State. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the […]
How 279 abducted Zamfara school girls were freed – Governor
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara says repentant bandits in the state assisted security agencies in the operation that led to the rescue of Jangebe […]
FLash: 279 Zamfara school girls released
The 279 abducted Zamfara school girls have been released. The students arrived Government House, Gusau, at about 4a.m. on Tuesday. Details later Tags: abducted, Government, […]
Farouq revalidates APC membership
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouk has renewed her Membership of the ruling party, the APC […]
Buhari receives briefing on Zamfara schoolgirls’ abduction
Leader of the Federal Government delegation to sympathise with the people and government of Zamfara over kidnapped Jangebe schoolgirls, Hadi Sirika, has briefed President Muhammadu […]
Zamfara abduction: Find lasting solution to kidnapping – NCWS begs FG
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has appealed to the Federal Government to tackle the menace of kidnapping in Nigeria schools. Mrs Laraba Shoda, […]