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By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  Former Governor of Zamfara State and Senator Representing Zamfara West Senatorial District Hon, Abdul Aziz Yari Abubakar has Provided some lifesaving Cholera Preventive Medications to Bakura and Talata Mafara Local Government Areas as response to Cholera Epidemic in the Senatorial Zone. Presenting the materials on behalf of the Senator, The Co-ordinator, Zamfara West Senatorial Co-ordinating Office, Talata Mafara, Alhaji Sha'aya S. Pawa (Ɗanmalikin Mafara) said the Senator's rapid response attitude to the epidemic was an exhibition of his continued genuine concern about well being of his Constituents. He explained that the delivery was to provide the much needed materials at the right time for the treatment of patients of  the epidemic as well as the prevention of further scourge of the disease in the affected areas. This was contained in a statement signed by Dahiru Sama'ila Mafara, head of Zonal Media Team, and issued to newsmen in Gusau. Represe...

 By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The new Kaduna Polo club President Muhammadu Babangida (Garkuwan Yaman) and the Tournament  Manager, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku (Baradan Maru) has requested for media collaboration in given effective coverage for the 2023 Kaduna International Polo tournament. Interracting with the media preparatory to the tournament expected to gallop off from the 31st October - 5th November for the Goergian and El Amin cup and from the 8th-12th November, 2023 for the Emir of Katsina and Imani cup respectively, the president said it's going to be a new beginning for Kaduna Polo club. He disclosed that there will also be other trophies that will be competed for in between the major trophies being competed for. "We are going to play the prestigious Georgian cup, which is the largest and oldest cup in Africa, then the Imani cup, Emir of Katsina and El-Amin cup". Babangida further said, that the tournament is going to be graced with foreign players from Argentina, England...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The Chairman palm oil sellers association of Nigeria, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi Market Kaduna, Alhaji Yusuf Haruna has appealed to the Federal government to reduce the tax rate on palm oil  importation and the price of gas in order to make easier and  affordable. Alhaji Yusuf  made the appeal in an interview with newsmen   in Kaduna, in reaction to the recent suspension and banning of palm oil importation into the country by federal government via the central bank of Nigeria(CBN).   According to the Chairman, dispite the suspension of palm oil ban would not reduce the hike in price of the commodity in Nigeria, because of the high cost of gas which led to the high cost of transportation  and the increase in custom  duty of palm oil importation.   "Government should consider  given support to the indigenous companies that are producing  the products locally through their association which enhanced the the qual...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau No fewer than  sixty thousand Zamfara State civil servants have today  received 4000 bags of grains as palliatives from the state government to minimize the effect of fuel subsidy removal. Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) comrade Sani Halliru made the disclosure  during the flag off of the distribution in Gusau,  saying that  the gesture was received from the state government as part of the distribution of the federal government palliatives sent to the state for distribution. Comrade Sani Halliru who thanked governor Dauda Lawal for gesture said, they are still expecting the palliatives from the state government apart from that of the federal government which according to him the 4000 bags of grains that consists of 2000 bags of Rice and 2000 bags of Maize can not go round the over 60,000 workers of the state. He also appealed to the workers to accept the little they get even though not all of them will be given due to th...

By Nuhu Salihu Anka  The attention of Zamfara state government has been drawn to a shameless and balderdash article written by a former information commissioner during the erratic administration of former governor Bello Mattawalle. Infact, I did not intend to react to Ibrahim Dosara's  misleading article because everyone knows that he is only ridiculing himself and his paymaster Bello Mattawalle who would forever be remembered by the people of the state as  the worst governor the state has ever had since its creation in 1996.  The people of the state and even those following the happenings in Zamfara state know that all what he (Dosara) foolishly stated in the article were exactly the true situation of things when Matawalle accidentally served as the governor of the state from 2019 to 2023. Going by his first paragraph where he talked about good governance which he said is lacking in the present administration of governor Dauda Lawal, one would wonder if Dosara is no...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Zamfara state chapter of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has over the weekend honoured two female  commissioners over their appointments as only female medical doctors in the cabinet of present Dauda Lawal-led adminstration. Those honoured are Dr, Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Zamfara state, and Dr, Aisha MZ Anka, the commissioner for Health in the state. Speaking shortly after receiving the certificate of honour, Dr, Nafisa Muhammad Maradun  assured the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) that she and her colleague, Dr Aisha M.Z Anka, the Commissioner for Health, will effectively represent them, being  members of the Zamfara State Executive Council.  According to her, this comes after their nomination by Governor Dr Dauda Lawal to serve in these critical positions. It is worth noting that this is the first time that two female doctors have been nominated as members of the State Exe...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Member representing Maru/Bungudu federal constuency Abdul Malik Zubairu Zannan Bungudu has today doled out registration fees to indigens of Maru and Bungudu local government areas, who are studying at Federal University Gusau (FUG). This is part of his efforts to ensure that students of his constituency enjoy devidents of Democracy. Addressing the the beneficiaries, the chairman Zannan Bungudu scholarship committee, Muhammad Adamu Bungudu said, this is not the first time the lawmaker is giving this kind of gesture to the students of his constituency. He said, Zannan Bungudu sponsored over eighty students of college of education Maru, and also twenty students to study health sector at Aslam school of health sciences Bungudu. According to him, all these students were sponsored from the purchase of forms to the end of their studies, calling on them to reciprocate the gesture by using the chances given to them. Bungudu make it clear that, the gesture had gone beyon...

By Aminu Abdullahi  Gusau Following incessant attacks on Zamfara state communities by bandits, Muslim Ummah across the state have today gathered at Gusau Eid praying ground and observed special prayers, seeking God's intervention. The special prayers session, was attended by the Islamic schoolers, religious organisations, and students of both primary and secondary schools in the state. Outlined of the programs during the event was, reading from the Holy Qur'an, prayers from selected Ulamas headed by an Islamic schooler Dr, Atiku Balarabe Zawiyya Gusau, preaching, among others. Speaking shortly after the program, the commissioner ministry of education, science and technology, Malan Wadatau Madawaki, said as far as their ministry is concern, they are ready to send their students to participate in this type of prayer session when ever the need arise. The commissioner who spoke through his permanent secretary of the ministry, Dr. Barira Ibrahim Bagobiri added that, the abduction of...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Women in Zamfara state have been call  to intensify farming activities in their domain, so as to become self reliant. The Wife of  zamfara state Governor, Hajia Huriyya Dauda Lawal made the call today while celebrating  "World Food Day, 2023" in Gusau, with the theme ( Water is life, Water is Food). She said, Zamfara state recognize the critical role water plays in ensuring food in the state, adequate water resources are crucial for Agriculture and food production According to the First Lady, the day is also looking at the plight of 700 million people that go to bed daily with empty stomach, adding that most worrisome is the growing number of children that are malnourished as a result of lack of food. Hajiya Huriya also said that the causes of the challenges were attributed to conflict, insecurity and climate change that displaced rural communities.  "The present administration under my husband, is committed to providing communities especiall...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Wife of Zamfara state governor, Hajiya Huriya Dauda Lawal, has today paid a Sympathy visit to the management and students of Federal University Gusau (FUG), over abduction of female students last month. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Gusau by Hajiya Zara'u Musa, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication office of Zamfara state  First Lady. Speaking during the visit, the first lady said, it became mandatory for her to come to the institution to show her  optimum concern over the incident, adding that the negative trend is alarming. "I am touched and stand with full of dismay to sympathize with the Management, Staff, Parents, and the entire students of Federal University Gusau, over this heinous and inhuman act of bandits who kidnapped students of this institution some weeks ago.  " I would like to sincerely apologise to you all my daughters of this great institution for not coming in early due to unf...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau No fewer than hundreds of girls from Bungudu, Gusau and Maru local government areas have benefited from the distribution of sanitary pads, disinfectants, toilet and laundery soaps and pure cotton pants by Zamfara state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.  Presenting the items to the beneficiaries, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, called on women and girls across the state to be  precautious and always maintain their personal hygiene routine.  "Maintain cleanliness by using the   right menstrual product while observing your menstrual periods" the Commissioner advised. "The significance of menstrual hygiene cannot be over emphasized as it is a very crucial part of womens' health, but usually neglected and undermined by  the society  due to lack of awareness on the negative consequences arising from poor hygiene practices while on their period. Dr. Nafisa explained...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The  Commander 1 Brigade Nigerian Army Brigadier Gen. Sani Ahmed has called on journalists to put national interest in their news reportage. In a statement by the Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Headquarters 1 Brigade, Yahayya Ibrahim and made available to newsmen in Gusau on Saturday. The commander made the appealing during the courtesy visit with the leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zamfara State Council at 1 Brigade Headquarters in Gusau. Ahmed commended the working journalists in Zamfara for their contributions towards timely dissemination of information on the operational activities of the troops.  He appreciated the journalists for their synergy and support rendered to the Brigade which has aided the operational successes achieved by the troops so far. Urging them to continue to partner with the troops in ensuring that peace and normalcy returned to state.  Saying that the union and it members has a vita...

 By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state, has  reiterated his administration's uncompromising position of not engaging in dialogue with bandits across Zamfara. Governor Lawal's presence as the Guest of Honour at the weekly preaching session organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs was an opportunity to highlight the importance of self-discipline and forthrightness among religious leaders. A statement by the Spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that the weekly preaching session has been a long-standing tradition in Zamfara. He added that the Governor charged leaders from all sectors to uphold truthfulness in their engagements and to be unwavering in their prayers for a peaceful Zamfara State. The statement said: “Governor Dauda Lawal, during a remark at the Weekly Preaching Session in Gusau, elaborated on the negative impact of negotiating with bandits, stressing that it only encourages them and creates an atmosphere of fear and ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Zamfara State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has pledged to sponsor the treatment of one Hauwa'u Ishaq from Kaura Namoda local government area who is suffering from a leg injury. The Commissioner of the Ministry  Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun made the disclosure today, when she visited the patient at the Federal Medical Centre Gusau. This was contained in a statement signed by the commissioner's spokes person Suleiman Isah and made available to newsmen in Gusau. According to the commissioner, "I was shocked when I saw the video of the Girl trending on social Media, crying that she has been suffering from the injury for a long time and her parents could not afford her medication. "We are ready to help this girl until she recover even if she has to be referred to another hospital from the FMC" Dr. Nafisa added. In her response, the mother of the girl, Mariya Ishaq thanked the Commissioner for her kindness and pray to Alla...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Member representing Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency, Hon Abdulmalik Zubairu Zannan Bungudu, has  donated the sum of five hundred thousand naira (N500,000) to the families of late Voice Of Nigeria reporter, Hamisu Danjinga. Presenting the money at the residence of late Danjinga, Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu Zannan Bungudu represented by former APC Chairman Bungudu LGA Hon. Bashar Bello Aukie, said that they were shocked when they heard the sudden death of late Hamisu Danjibga.  He said, the lawmaker had wanted to come in person but due to some national issues he was not able to come, that is why he sent a delagation to come and condole the families, and also to assist them with the money. According to him, Zannan Bungudu was worried about the death of late Hamisu Danjibga, and called on the police to ensure that those arrested in connection with the killing have been charged to court. Responding, the first son of the deceased, thanked the lawmaker for give...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  Zamfara Police Command has today paraded three suspects in connection with murder of Hamisu Danjibga a reporter with Voice of Nigeria (VON) in Zamfara State. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Shehu made the disclosure in a press briefing to parade the accuse persons which held in Gusau on Tuesday. Shehu said that the suspects were his nephew Mansur Haruna who conspire with his friend Ibrahim Garba to kidnapped the veteran journalists and opened his resistance to followed them, they stamp him with knife leading to his death. According to him the two suspects had confessed the murder during the investigation and some items belonging to the late Danjibga was recovered from them. In a related development, the police commissioner  also paraded three other suspected  to be bandits who specialized in kidnapping women for rape and one suspected to engaged in  arm supply from Abia State. According to him, at the conclusion of investigation all the...

  By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The remains of Pa Isaiah Boyi Ejimatswa, the father of President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Kemje Benjamin will be laid to rest on Friday October 13, 2023. A statement signed by the media aide to SWAN President, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, dated Monday October 9, and made available to newsmen in Kaduna, informed that the interment will take place at his country home at their family compound in Lando, Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to the statement,  there would be a service of songs and Candle Night at the family compound on Thursday October 12 by 5pm. The following day, a funeral Service will take place at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kandi, Bassa LGA, by 10am, after which the interment will take place at the family compound, adding that the reception will take place immediately at the venue Meanwhile, the SWAN President is extending appreciation to  Nigerians  from all parts of the c...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  A Kaduna base lecturer, Dr John Silas, has advocated for the recruitment and retaining excellent teachers as critical factor for the success of future generation, as well as  comprehensive policies needed to addressed the emerging teachers shortage, for ensuring every child is taught by a competent and committed teacher.     Dr Silas made this statements during a lecture presentation,  titled "The Teachers we need for the Education we want" at the commemoration  of 2023 world teacher's day, organised by academic staff union of secondary schools (ASUSS), Kaduna state chapter, in Kaduna.   Dr Silas,described a teacher as an expert who is capable of imparting knowledge that will helpl learners to build,identify and to acquire skills and values that enhance development." He however stressed the reasons for teachers leaving the profession, is  inadequate preparation, lack of support for new teachers, dissatisfaction with compe...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal, on Wednesday, presided over the Zamfara State Security Council meeting.  The meeting convened at the council chamber of the Government House in Gusau was attended by the heads of the State's security agencies. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that Governor Lawal also inaugurated the steering committee of the Community Protection Guard (CPG). He added that the council deliberated on various strategies to tackle the disturbing cases of banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities in the State. The statement read in parts: “At the State Security Council meeting, Governor Dauda Lawal commended the effort of the security forces who put their lives in line to ensure a peaceful Zamfara. “Governor Lawal was given a comprehensive update on the status of the remaining kidnapped victims and the measures implemented to guarantee their safe return.  “The heads of the security agencies also revi...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Commissioner for Women, Children and Social Development, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun has provided clothes, shoes, hijabs, Caps and assorted fashion earrings worth 2.5 million Naira for the orphans at Gusau Orphanage Home. While presenting the gifts, the Commissioner said the gesture was part of the kindness of Governor Dauda Lawal  to ensure the welfare and well-being of orphans in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the commissioner's spokes person, Suleiman Isa and  issued to newsmen in Gusau, Zamfara state capital. According to the statement, Dr. Nafisa said  that, according to the resolution taken by Governor Lawal, henceforth, the orphans will be fed with healthy food that contains nutrients. "The First Lady Hajia Huriya Dauda Lawal has completed arrangements for the wedding of five  girls in the orphanage girls that have suitors" the Commissioner disclosed.  The Commissioner advised the orphans to reciprocate...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Former Zamfara State Governor, and senator representing zamfara west senatorial District, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has today presented the donation of 30 bags of assorted grains and one million cash to the immediate family of late VON Reporter, Hamisu Haruna Danjibga. Presenting the gesture through a 3-man Committee led by Alhaji Jafaru  Dan Auta Mafara, Senator Yari, said the aim of the donation was to assist the deceased family in alleviating hardship situation the death of their breadwinner may cause them. The donation which consist of twenty bags of rice, five bags of millet, five bags of corn and the sum of one million naira cash were presented to the immediate family of late Danjibga at his Samaru resident in Gusau the state capital by the committee members. Speaking, the leader of the committee conveyed that, Senator Abdulaziz Yari who earlier pledged the gesture to the deceased family last week Sunday, said he would not relent to register his...