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By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Monday, said that his Administration is committed to the revitalization of the education sector at all levels.  The Governor gave the indication when he paid an unscheduled visit to the College of Health Science and Technology, Tsafe.  A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said that the visit was to assess the level of infrastructural challenges confronting the School. The statement read in parts: "Governor Lawal was taken around the school by the Provost, Hamisu Yusuf Yelwa, where he inspected and assessed the condition of the classrooms and students' hostels.  "Part of the buildings inspected were blocks of classrooms, the Dauda Lawal Dare Complex which was constructed by the Governor as part of his philanthropic services years before he was elected. "While assessing the female hostels, Governor Lawal interacted with some of the students occupying it. They highlighted t...

By Aminu Abdullah Gusau The TY Buratai Humanitarian Foundation based in Nasarawa state has donated the sum of N250,000 to Zamfara this year intending pilgrim Hajiya Aisha Muhammad Yanguru Nahuche who found $80,000 Dolas equivalent to over N84 million and return to authority while at holy Land. The foundation also honoured her with certificate of honor as Ambassador of Honesty. In his speech, the chairman of the foundation, Hon. Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani at the Zamfara state Hajj Commission headquarters in Gusau stated that, what Hajiya Aisha Muhammad Yanguru Nahuche did as an act of honesty has not only restored faith in humanity but has also inspired us all to strive for a better world. According to him, the Foundation was established in order to emulate the humanitarian efforts of the former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai as a grand patrol of the foundation who gave his entire life to Alumma and his nation. "This Foundation was established in order to emulate th...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Zamfara state governor Dauda Lawal has today inaugurated a six man revenue recovery tribunal. Those inaugurated are Barrister Rabi Bashir as chairman, Barrister Musa Labbo, secretary of the committee, while Barrister Musa Shu'aibu, Barrister Aminu Mohammed, Barrister Amina Baba Senchi, and Barrister Salmanu Abubakar to serve as members of the committee. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, governor Dauda charged members of the tribunal to discharge their responsibility diligently with absolute care and fear of God. He said members of the committee were carefully selected among their peers, so they must not disappoint the people of the state in the discharge of their duties. He called on them to make sure they collect every collectable revenue that is due for the state so as to ensure sustainable and concrete development for the overall interest of the state. Gov Dauda reassured the tribunal that the state government would give them all the nece...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau This treatise explores the leadership qualities that distinguish His Excellency (Dr.) Bello Matawalle, MON, FSESN, FNATE, (Shattiman Sokoto, Barden Hausa). Looking at a comprehensive analysis of his actions, decisions, and governance approach during his four years as Governor of Zamfara state, we can easily highlight the quintessential traits that made him an exemplary leader in the north and Nigeria as a whole. His leadership adroitness cuts across his commitment to security and infrastructure development, to his emphasis on unity, peace, progress, inclusivity, and transparency. In fact, Matawalle's leadership stands as a model for effective governance in Nigeria and beyond that needs to be adopted. Matawalle assumed office as Governor of Zamfara state in 2019, where he inherited a state that had been plagued by insecurity, economic challenges, and developmental qualms. Through his time in office, he did not only address these issues, but also brought abou...

By Aminu Abdullahi  Gusau Fifty Selected primary schools in ten local government areas of Zamfara state will benefit from 750 million Naira educational aid  from a Norway foundation for Self Inclusive Learning and Skill for All (SILSA), a UNICEF programme. UNICEF focal person in Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), Muzamil Ibrahim made the pronouncement during a distribution of safety and security kits to benefiting schools for the first quarter in the state.    A press release issued by the public relations officer of the board indicated that Zamfara State is among the selected states in Nigeria to benefit from  the gesture of the  Norway foundation. The Norway Foundation is a body which  provides  support to  primary schools aimed at  curtailing the menace of  insecurity in the state and nation in general. In his address,  the acting chairman, Zamfara State Universal Basic Education  Board who is also ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara state hajj commission has said that arrangements are in top gear to  honour Hajia Aisha Nahuce for her exemplary behavior  during the just concluded hajj exercise. This was announced by the chairman, Zamfara state delegation to this year's hajj Alhaji Musa Mallaha while briefing journalists on the success achieved by the commission during the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.  He said, Hajia Aisha Yan guru Nahuce did not only make Zamfara  proud but the whole of Nigeria by returning the lost money she found  to the appropriate authority in the holy land which run into millions of naira. He further disclosed that the National Hajj Commission was particularly happy with the action of Hajia Aisha Nahuce.  He reiterated the determination of the commission to present Hajia Aisha Bungudu to governor Dauda Lawal for commendation so as to encourage others to emulate her not only in the holy land but anywhere in t...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Zamfara state chapter of Palm Oil Sellers Association has said that currently there are over 100 youth working under association's umbrella. Public Relation Officer of the Association, Alhaji Dan ladi mai manja made the disclosure today in an interview with news men in Gusau. He said, they decided to engage youth into the business considering the economic situation of the country, adding that giving job opportunity to youth will reduce redundancy, nsecurity among others. Alhaji Danladi, said they are paying them on daily basis, and most of them are the one taking care of their families. He then called on the well to do individuals, business organisations and group of associations in the state to emulate  them and employ youth. On how the fuel subsidy removal affect their business, he said, before the removal of subsidy, they are selling one jerricane of Palm Oil at the cost of N3000, but now the price reduced to N2800. "You see due to subsidy removal u...

 By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The high court in Kaduna has adjourned the court hearing on the allege assassination of late Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Abubakar, suspected to be murdered by one Mohammed Muhammad Giwa, to the second day of August this year.      According to the Chief Justice of the high court presided at court eleven, Justice Andrews,said court decided to adjourned the hearing till second day of August this year, given time for the dependent lawyer's to prepare for the defence against the six client witnesses presented before the court.       The late Military personal was assassinated  in his resident at Rigasa Area of Kaduna, Kaduna state on eight of November 2021.      While briefing the journalists immediately after the court proceeding, the head of the lawyers representing the Kaduna state government, Mr Joseph Marcus Bobai,explained that, "we are here today as usual in continuation of hearing, today...

By Nura Muhammed Niger The initial group of Niger State pilgrims has safely returned to Nigeria, marking the conclusion of their fulfilling Hajj pilgrimage. A total of 410 pilgrims arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, at around 2:30 Nigerian time, after boarding a Flynass Air flight that took off from Abdulazeez International Airport in Jeddah at 10 am Saudi Arabian time. In a statement by the the  Niger State Pilgrim Welfare Board spokperson Hassan Danladi Idris  said the Board show it utmost satisfaction with the meticulous arrangements that ensured a smooth departure, strictly adhering to the schedule set by the National Hajj Commission. The successful return of the pilgrims from Saudi Arabia has brought immense joy and contentment to the entire team. The successful return of the Niger State pilgrims marks the culmination of a remarkable Hajj pilgrimage, during which they performed the sacred rituals in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The journey n...

  By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal on Tuesday visited Katsina to condole the Chairman of Max Air, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, over the death of his wife. The renowned businessman, Mangal lost his wife, Hajiya Aishatu at the weekend in Abuja. Governor Lawal in a statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, described the deceased as someone whose motherly love and kindness will be missed by the family. He further prayed that Allah would grant the departed wife and mother eternal bliss in Jannatul Firdaus. “We are here today to sympathize and grieve with you and your family during this difficult time of mourning. “This is a difficult moment for the family and the good people of Katsina State. May Almighty Allah provide you with the needed strength to bear the loss.”

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  A clergyman Reverend Yahanan Makama of Assemblies Of  God Church 1 Sabon Tasha, has called on the all three tiers of government to subsidises the live of Nigerians especially parents so as they can be able to paid of their children school Fees, provide clothes, food and shelter.      Reverend Makama made the appealed while celebrating the Teenagers Ultimate Day at Assemblies of God Church 1 Sabon Tasha recently in Kaduna.     According to the pastor, it's the responsibility of the parents to take care of all the necessity in light of our teenagers, but any above that it would led the crisis.     "This age needs the government attention we discovered that due to the economic situation, parents tare no longer take care and responsibilities of their wards.      He however warned the parents that should handle this age groups with care, it's sensitive period and delicate, parents need a wisdom to understan...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The Director General of Institute for leadership and good governance, Dr Peter Simon, has encouraged all their members to developed other leaders in providing qualitative leadership and good governance in Nigeria and Africa at large.    Mr Simon made the statement during a lecture and award presentation to fellows investiture on leadership and good governance, organised by the institute, which recently held at Asaa Pyramid Hotel in Kaduna.     According to  him, the lecture which have severally conducted in trained institutions, organization's, public and private sectors in building the capacity of our leaders within the various levels of institutions.    "The lecture with  the theme " of emerging leadership challenges and the imperatives of creative transformational leadership for good governance".       Mr Simon also noted that, his organization is an educational institute that's out to promote qual...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Zamfara State First Lady Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal says the new administration of the State would remained steadfast in supporting issues concerning maternal and reproductive health. Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal stated this at the inception meeting for reproductive health and pandemic resilience KFW project in Zamfara State. The project is being implemented in Zamfara State by Marie Stopes and funded by the Government of Germany. The First lady represented by the Permanent Secretary State Ministry for Women Affairs and Social Development Dr. Habib Yelwa said the project is timely as it tallies with agenda of the present administration of Governor Dauda Lawal of prioritizing women and children's health. While commending Marie Stopes and other implementing partners supporting the State health sector, the First lady further told the project coordinating team to be alive to their responsibilities. In separate speeches State Head of Service Barrister A...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Zamfara State First Lady Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal says the new administration of the State would remained steadfast in supporting issues concerning maternal and reproductive health. Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal stated this at the inception meeting for reproductive health and pandemic resilience KFW project in Zamfara State. The project is being implemented in Zamfara State by Marie Stopes and funded by the Government of Germany. The First lady represented by the Permanent Secretary State Ministry for Women Affairs and Social Development Dr. Habib Yelwa said the project is timely as it tallies with agenda of the present administration of Governor Dauda Lawal of prioritizing women and children's health. While commending Marie Stopes and other implementing partners supporting the State health sector, the First lady further told the project coordinating team to be alive to their responsibilities. In separate speeches State Head of Service Barrister A...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress( APC) has condemned action of the police and the Dauda Lawal Dare led PDP government for illegal seizing of his official vehicle,he alleged that his life is in danger.   APC said the official vehicle of chairman with Zamfara plate number GUS 51 AH was seized on Saturday without warrant and detained the driver for hours at the government house.   In a statement issued by the Zamfara state APC publicity secretary Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau said if anything should happen to APC chairman they are going to hold Zamfara State Government House Police and any other person or body that fits into suspicions responsible.   "The sad incident occurred in Gusau, the state capital when the police who have been secretly trailing the driver descended on the vehicle with the intention of taking it away".   "The driver raised the alarm on the police who were later discovered to be...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna After a tensed atmosphere in Omoku, Rivers State on Thursday July 13 2023, Isaiah Benjamin from Kaduna State has emerged the President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). He beats his opponent, Alhaji SADIQ Moyoyo by 16 votes to 6 in the keenly contested election, held at Chrisdera Hotels, Omoku. With his victory, he is expected to lead the association for the next three years. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Benjamin said that he would hit the ground running by reconciling aggrieved members. "I am not unaware that some of our members may be aggrieved rightly or wrongly but whatever it is, my desire is to run a stronger and more united SWAN, and towards achieving this, I will engage in genuine reconciliation of those members aggrieved for whatever reason so that together we can all be on the same page," he said. According to him, he is  indeed humbled by the show of solidarity and love. "When it is often said that powers belong to ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The move by Zamfara State governor Dauda Lawal to rescue the state is getting momentum as he secured another engagement with the World Bank to invest massively in the state particularly in Education, Health Care, Poverty reduction and infrastructure. This feat was recorded when He paid a Courtesy visit to the World Bank at its office in Abuja, the Nation's capital city. Governor Lawal who sought the World Bank special intervention, said the state is having serious challenges which requires support from the international organization such as the World Bank to help reduce poverty, end insecurity, develop the healthcare system, education, water supply, infrastructure among others. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor's Director General on Media and Communication Nuhu Salihu Anka, and made available to newsmen in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. According to the statement, the governor noted that Zamfara State as a disadvantaged state i...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has commiserated with the Nigeria Police Force on the death of its officers in separate attacks in the State. Six Mobile Policemen on duty were killed at Sakajiki Village and Nahuche junction within four days. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor condoled with the families of the slain policemen, adding that the State Government is deeply pained by the circumstances leading to the merciless killing of the Police Officers who were on duty to protect lives and properties. While describing the incident as unfortunate, Lawal prayed to God to give the Nigeria Police Force and the families of the policemen the strength to bear the great loss. The Statement read in parts: “On behalf of the Zamfara State Government, I deeply commiserate with the Nigeria Police Force and families of gallant policemen assassinated in separate bandit’s ambush at Sakajiki Village and Nahuche junction. ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gussu In his effort to achieve his mission "Rescue Zamfara" the executive governor of Zamfara State Dr Dauda Lawal met with European Union ambassador to Nigeria,  Samuela Isopi at her office, in a bid to seek for more support to the state in several sectors. Governor Dauda who intimated the E. U delegation on the current situation of Zamfara State especially on education, security, health, economy, youth empowerment, among others said the state is in dear need of strong relationship with them to revamp the state. He noted that the state is in need of support from the European union particularly on security which remain prerequisite to any development, as well as support in other sectors that include Education especially girl child education, health care, water supply, rural and urban development. Other sectors that need support as mentioned by the governor  are, skills acquisition for development and productivity which in turn will help in reducing criminal...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Zamfara State House of Assembly  has today  deliberated and called on the State government to dissolve Chairman Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission Zasiec and its  Permanent Commissiioners immediately. This followed a Petition filed by Zamfara State Polling Units Ambassadors Forum dated 15th June 2023 which was read by a Member representing Bukkuyum North Barrister Bashir Abubakar before the House. Reading the Petition before the floor of the House, Barrister Bashir Abubakar said after such petition another reminder was sent to the House by the same organization calling for the dissolution of Zasiec  Chairman as well as the Permanent Commissiioners of the Commission for partisanship in to politics which breached the law. According to the Member the petition which was signed by Ambassador Adamu Haruna indicated full participation of the mention Chairman and Permanent Commissiioners where they appeared as APC agents in various Pollin...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Zamfara state chapter of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has today held it's postmortom meeting with all the working staffs of the commission in the state. The purpose of the meeting is to identify problems and success the staff recorded at the just concluded general elections accross the country. Speaking to journalists on the purpose of the postmortem meeting, the Zamfara State Resident Electoral Commissioner Professor Sa'idu Babura Ahmed said, they are holding this post election review meeting in Gusau, as it is being holding in other states of the Federation including Federal Capital Abuja. He added that, the presentation of the 2023 Post Election review discussion areas, Includes Template for Group Work Presentation Formal for Highlights and Report Writing among others. Professor Babura highlighted the areas for discussion during the review meeting, which includes, General State of Preparadenes for the 2023 General Ele...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  Governor  Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has  revealed  his administration's determination to continue the partnership with UNICEF more especially in the areas of Health care, Education and Women development. Governor Lawal who hosted UNICEF delegation led by Dr Maryam Sa'id at the government house Gusau, said Zamfara State Government remained committed in partnership with organisations that will contribute in the development of the state and its populace. He noted that his administration is ever ready to pay the counterpart fundings on projects that will touch lives of the masses, saying UNICEF needs to do more in the state and assured their safety and security in Zamfara state. The governor who thanked UNICEF for the visit, charged them to improve on the relationship and make it even do better, considering the predicaments that bedeviled the state for decades, noting that UNICEF can do more for the state to cushion the problems. Speaking ear...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Zamfara State Command, Commandant Sani Mustapha has paraded 27 suspects with various offences ranging from BGT ( Belonging to Gang of Thieves ) and involvement in the illicit trade on Granular  Ammonium  Sulphate GAS and Muriate of Potash MOP in Gusau metro. Parading the Suspects at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters Gusau, Commandant Sani Mustapha, said 22 male suspects with dangerous hair styles who belong to some criminal gangs that specializes in phone snatching and other criminal activities were arrested by the operatives of the Corps during routine patrol in Gusau metro especially Tudun Wada Area and other dangerous areas earmarked as black spots in Gusau. The Commandant said that, these suspects were arrested with dangerous weapons such as knives and Cables meant for strangling their victims. While three girls within the age bracket of 20yrs were arreste...

  By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau In a bid to realize the "Rescue Zamfara" mission of his administration, the executive governor of Zamfara State Dr Dauda Lawal has signed an executive order for the restructuring of the government ministries and agencies to reduce cost of governance and improve quality service delivery among others.  The governor  who signed the order today, said the aim is to reduce the cost of governance as part of the mission agenda of his administration. He noted that the restructuring will also affect other government departments, agencies as well as Parestatals with a view to ensuring effectiveness, functionality and avoid redundancy. Governor Dauda Lawal affirmed that, People of proven integrity and hard work will be appointed to man the ministries for enhanced governance that will develop the state in all ramifications. He added that the restructuring among other things will create more opportunities and provide more jobs for citizenry and solidify gover...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau No fewer than 160 students have so far graduated from the prestigeous Gusau College Of Health Sciences and Technology, in various courses of studies offered by the school, since inception six years ago.  The registrer of the College Muhammed Bello Mukhtar disclosed this to newsmen in an interview, saying that all of them have already collected their licences.  Muhammed Bello added that, some of them are now working with government and private Hospitals accross the Country. According to the registrer, the College offered six courses, which includes, Health Information Management, X-Ray and Imaging, Community Health Sciences, Lab Science, Dispensing Opticiary and Dental Health.  Similarly, the college has two courses that are inview for accreditaion, the courses include, Public Health and Epidomology and Disease Control. The registrer noted that the above mentioned courses have been accreditated, and the college has not bean affliated with an...

 By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Zamfara state Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his commitment, resilience, and dedication to resuscitating the State economy as well as critical sectors such as Education, Water supply, and Women and Youth empowerment as part of his Administration’s six (6) smart agenda. Governor Lawal stated this at the conference Hall of Government House Gusau, while receiving the State Working Committee of the PDP who paid him a Salah homage on Friday. He said more than at any other time in the past, the state is in dire need of dedication and commitment to duty to fast-track the much-needed growth and development by relevant stakeholders in the state. He said “It took Allah’s intervention for the State to be reinstated back into the folds of major international donor agencies such as Bill and Melinda Gates as well as Dangote Foundation that have been assisting the less privileged States such as Zamfara, on areas of Malaria and Polio Eradication Progra...