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By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Former Zamfara State Governor and Senator Representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar (Shattiman Zamfara) has vowed to work in tandem with Zamfara State Government in its determined efforts to secure the State from the menace of Banditry. This was contained in a statement signed by Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad, Danmadamin Birnin Magaji, Chairman AA Yari Political Organisation's Publicity Committee, and made available to newsmen in Gusau. According to the statement,  the pledge was made at the launching /commissioning of Zamfara State Community Protection Guards, an undertaking of Governor Dauda Lawal Administration to secure the State  held on Wednesday, 31/01 /2024 in Gusau. According to him, no right thinking leader will be happy when lives and property of his People are wasted through the activities of criminal elements in their midst. Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar said that  security, peace and stability of the Peo...

 By Aminu Abdullah Gusau The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, hosted the Northwest Governors for the official passing out the State Community Protection Guards (CPG), after eight months of intensive training. The graduation ceremony for the Community Protection Guards (Askarawan Zamfara) was held on today at the Trade Fair Complex in the capital city of Gusau. The north west Governors who graced the ceremony are  from Jigawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Sokoto states. The Zamfara State Government is utilising a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional approach to address security challenges for now and in the future. “Last year, Governor Dauda Lawal approved the engagement of 5,200 guards across 14 local government areas. Today, 2,645 community protection guards graduated in the first batch. “ In his remark at the graduation ceremony, Governor Dauda Lawal said his administration has embarked on the arduous task with a commitment to gradual reforms across all sectors of the...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The managing Director and executive vice Chairman Qumecs Construction company Nigeria Limited, Engineer Mohammad Kyari Kau, has advised the people that have the willing for the addition of wives, that should ensure justice and fairness between them and their children.   Engineer Mohammad Kyari Kau, who is ably representing, the Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zullum, made the advised during an interview  with newsmen at weding fatiha of Honourable Adamu Abdullahi (Garkuwan Gundumar Unguwar Maazu)which recently held at Musabaka Jumaat mosque Kinkinau Kaduna.  He also advised the groom to sustain and reflects the good wills to the new wife coming to joint the family, in order to have a better and conducive environment for  peace, unity and happiness in the family.  "I prayed to  God Almighty  to honour and bless the entire families of  Hon Adamu, with peace and guidance in his family affairs."  Speaking w...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau All necessary arrangements have been put in place by Zamfara state government to ensure the success of the inauguration of Zamfara Community Protection Guard,(CPG), schedule to hold on Wednesday.  This was disclosed during a press briefing on the Inauguration of Community Protection Guards (CPG) in Zamfara State Held today by Honourable Mannir Muazu Haidara Kauran Namoda, Commissioner for Information and Culture Zamfara state at the NUJ Press Centre, Gusau Zamfara State He said, the   importance of the CPG cannot be overstated, as it serves as a crucial component in our ongoing efforts to restore peace and combat the scourge of banditry in Zamfara. According to the commissioner, the  significance of the CPG lies in its grassroots approach to security, empowering local communities to take ownership of their safety and security,  by mobilizing the  collective efforts of our people, adding that they are confident in their ability to ef...

    By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Zamfara state Universal Basic Education Board ZSUBEB Under the leadership of Professor Nasir Garba Anka,. Makaman Sokoto ta kudu has received Zamfara state House committee on Education for an oversight visit. Speaking during the visit,  the chairman House Committee on Education Dr Nasir Abdullahi Maru, said Oversight visit was part of their responsibilities  to see what ministries, department and agencies are doing according to their budget proposal and ensured compliance. The chairman House Committee who cited  Education as the backbone of every development,  said  without it  no society could be developed . He commended the Executive Governor Dauda Lawal for appointing Prof  Nasir Anka and his permanent members into the ZSUBEB whom he said with their vast knowledge and  experience the  Basic Education in the state would excell Insha Allah. Responding, the Executive Chairman ZSUBEB professor Nasir Garba...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Birnin Magaji local government Sole Administrator in Zamfara state, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad has debunked the rumours trending on social media that he has been sacked from office, as a result of misunderstanding with the state Deputy Governor Malan Mani Mummuni, saying that is not true. Abubakar made this known to journalists today  in Gusau, while reacting to what appears on social media that he has been sacked, adding that is a work of enemies that don't want the progress of Zamfara state and the present administration of Governor Dauda Lawal. "All what  I know is  that there was indeed a minor misunderstanding between me and the Deputy Governor, due to communication gap but it doesn’t lead to major confrontation or disrespect. "And immediately we understand ourselves, and forgive each other, beside that I don't know anything about my sacking. "I am  calling  on  those spreading false information to fear Allah in propaga...

By Gambo Abubakar Tsafe  The Senator representing Zamfara central senatorial zone, Honourable Ikra Aliyu Bilbis has donated financial assistance to over One Thousand Two hundred and sixty six patients admitted in various health care centres, for differents kinds of illness.   The financial assistance has  captured four local governments areas within his constituency, which include Tsafe, Gusau, Bungudu and Maru have benefited from the support.   Speaking while commissioning the financial support in Tsafe General Hospital, Senator Ikra Aliyu, explained that, "The purpose of given out financial assistance is part of their campaign promises, and assist the people  in one way or the other. "This is the first batch of assistance given to the people  having  different categories of illness admitted in various hospitals for medical treatment, the financial support will help  them in purchasing medicine and foodstuffs.  Senator Ikra Aliyu, also paid...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Zamfara state government has reiterated it's commitment to improve the security of the state. The Commissioner Ministry for Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Tasiu Musa Shinkafi made the assertion when he received a delegation of National Association of Nigerian students, under the leadership of Comrade Pedro Chibuzo Obi and the Senate President of the Association, Comrade Ekundina Sequn Eluis in his office today.  The Commissioner who represented the state Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, said the present administration has given security matters high priority.  This was contained in a statement signed by Suleman Aliyu, Information Officer  Ministry for Youth and Sports Development, and made available to newsmen in Gusau. According to the statement, the state government will focus on six sectors which include security, health, education, agriculture, and  infrastructure for rapid development of the state.  He further said, administrati...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  Ahead of this year's Ramadan, Former Zamfara State Governor and Senator Representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar is set to Provide assorted foodstuffs made up of Rice, Millet, Sugar and Maize to the People of the State irrespective of Political climes in an attempt to allow them begin the holy month with relative ease. This was contained in a statement signed by Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad  Danmadamin Birnin Magaji, Chairman Publicity Committee and made available to newsmen in Gusau. According to the statement, under the arrangement which has been perfected by the Main distribution committee headed by Hon. Lawal M. Liman (Gabɗon Ƙaura), 17,500 House holds in each of the 13 out of 14 Local government Areas of the State are to receive the said items while  22,500 house holds are targeted in Gusau Local Government Area. Presiding over the meeting of the committee in Gusau recently, Hon. Lawal M Liman revealed that thre...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna.    A security expert, Dr Kabiru Adamu, has described the menace of insecurity as a tool that hampered progress,hindered economic growth and threatened the citizens of the nation, in respective of their ethnics and religious background. Dr Kabiru Adamu made this  known during the paper presentation at 2024 International remembrance day of Arewa Heroes, organised by Arewa Consultative Council (AYCC) which recently held at Arewa House in Kaduna. The public lecture and awards ceremony which was titled; "The role of youth in curbing insecurity, illiteracy, unemployment, and drugs abuse for sustainable national development." According to the security expert, "to eliminate insecurity in Nigeria it's necessary to address  the root causes drivers required all the society and all government efforts in tackling the collapse value system. Challenges on social cohesion,the ineffective and inefficient justice system, weapons proliferation, unemployment, i...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal said his administration will not tolerate any form of corruption or indolence from members of his cabinet or civil servants in Zamfara State. On Thursday, the Governor presided over the extraordinary council meeting at the council chambers of Government House, Gusau. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the Extraordinary Council was the first executive meeting of the Zamfara government in 2024. He added that Governor Dauda Lawal urged all senior appointees, commissioners, and special advisers to understand his mission and make necessary adjustments. The statement read in parts: To our Commissioners, Heads of Agencies and Departments, you are Chief Executive Officers in your respective MDAs. You are not sole administrators. You are appointed to provide leadership and direction, not to award contracts or share resources to develop our people and communities. “You are not contractors and suppliers; you are serv...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The immediate past Commissioner of National Population Commission (NPC,) representing Kaduna state, Dr Abdulmalik Mohammed Durunguwa, has enjoined Nigerians to exhibits and reflects ethnic and religious tolerance experienced in the olden days.   Dr Abdulmamalk made the appeal  in an interview with newsmen shortly after the end of maiden reunion meeting of 1987 graduands of college of education Kafanchan, which recently held at the Dew Hermon event center Barnawa Kaduna.  According to the former Commissioner, "the ethnics and religious tolerance of the olden days, exampled of during our period in the college, we are all brothers keepers, shared clothes, food, slept together, and shared  common ideas, which was lovely brotherhood. A Group Photograph Of The Participants Of The Meeting  " Despite we all came from differents religion and tribal background, and  in differents location across the state and beyond, its quietly terrible and ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara state coordinator of Nigeria Association Of Women In Agriculture Hajiya Shema'u Na Lado, has disclosed that, the association has made a tremendous achievements in the year under  review.  She made the disclosure today in an interview with newsmen in Gusau the state capital, saying that during  the year 2023, 18 of their members have been sent to South Africa for training on various skills in Agriculture. According to her, presently plans has been concluded to send some of the members to Saudi Arabia for this year's World Agric  show.  Hajiya Shema'u, further disclosed that the just concluded Women Agricultural show held recently in Gusau, which was  witnessed by the wife of Zamfara state governor, First Lady Hajiya Huriya Dauda has been  successful, as First Lady purchased some Agricultural farm produce from their members. According to her, this serves as motivation and moral boaster to the members, which will...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara state coordinator of Nigeria Association Of Women In Agriculture Hajiya Shema'u Na Lado, has disclosed that, the association has made a tremendous achievements in the year under  review.  She made the disclosure today in an interview with newsmen in Gusau the state capital, saying that during  the year 2023, 18 of their members have been sent to South Africa for training on various skills in Agriculture. According to her, presently plans has been concluded to send some of the members to Saudi Arabia for this year's World Agric  show.  Hajiya Shema'u, further disclosed that the just concluded Women Agricultural show held recently in Gusau, which was  witnessed by the wife of Zamfara state governor, First Lady Hajiya Huriya Dauda has been  successful, as First Lady purchased some Agricultural farm produce from their members. According to her, this serves as motivation and moral boaster to the members, which will...

 By    Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   An academic professor from Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Professor Adamu Aliyu has commended the federal government of Nigeria and the National University Commission (NUC) efforts for immediate banning of some foreign universities that honouring the Degree certificate within a short period of time.  Prof Adamu Aliyu made the commendation while interviewed with newsmen's in an maiden reunion meeting of 1987 graduands of College of Education Kafanchan, which recently held at Dew Herman Event Center, Barnawa Kaduna.   Professor Aliyu, however explained that, "i noticed the two why perception the proprietors of the memsion institutions desired to make money in any ways, and those that falls angry to get forgery certification, they are not after learning, they anxious to secured it.  He called on the government to sustained in  monitoring an educational institutions fo...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Thousands of supporters and well-wishers welcomed Governor Dauda Lawal in Gusau, the capital city of Zamfara state, on Monday, creating an atmosphere of excitement and jubilation.  The Supreme Court reaffirmed Governor Lawal as the winner of the Zamfara Governorship Election, setting aside the Court of Appeal's decision that declared the election inconclusive. A statement issued by the spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said a massive crowd brought the state capital to a standstill as they celebrated the Supreme Court's decision. According to him, it was a momentous occasion for the people of Zamfara, who were determined to show their support for their leader. “The streets are lined with a mammoth crowd, cheering and waving as the governor's convoy makes its way through the city.” The governor rode in an open van called the Bazamfara, waving to the cheering supporters as he moved through Tsafe LGA, Kwatarkwashi, and Damba to the ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The Zamfara state Deputy Governor Mani Malan Mummuni Masamar Mudi has called on all supporters of Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the state to continue praying for the state, instead of doing unlawful rally that may cause vandalisation of properties of people in the state. The Deputy Governor, made the plea today in a chat with journalists in appreciation of their victory over the 2023 Governorship election, which Dauda Lawal emerged victorious. He said, God has shown to those who are not ready to accept defeat that He can give power to anybody that He so wish, therefore God has said that this time is for PDP, and they thanked Him for that. "I am appealing to our teeming supporters to organize  Walimat and special prayers across the state for peace to return, and also for governor Dauda Lawal to continue with the good rescue jobs he has started.  "We will not accept any rally that may cause destruction of people properties, and anybody found wanting s...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The chairman Zamfara state chapter of Cattle Dealers and Sellers Association Of Nigeria Comrade Aminu Garba Gusau, has said that the association is working well and has plan to work hand in hand with the members. Comrade Gusau made this known in a chat with newsmen in Gusau, saying that those members who are trying to bring confusion in the association, are doing it on their own. The chairman however, made it clear that, when he saw an interview with one of his members that he is the chairman of Cattle Dealers and Sellers Association Zamfara state, he was surprised and asked himself, when this happened. "All I know is that last year we held elections at Maryam Hall here in Gusau, with the participation of all our fourteen local government chairmen, and I emerged victorious, I will chair the association for good four years before my tenure elapse. "To my surprise, some people set aside trying to bring confusion, claiming to be chairman, which is un con...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna Following a failed coup by some five members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), against its lawfully elected president, Isaiah Kemje Benjamin, the Kaduna State Chapter has called for sanctioning of those involved. This was contained in a statement jointly  signed by its chairman and secretary, Shehu Abdullahi and Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, made available to newsmen on Tuesday January 9, 2024. "We were shocked to wake up today to a coup attempt by four members of SWAN NEC, purpotedly suspending our lawfully elected president, Isaiah Benjamin from office. " The jockers, four in number, went for a jamboree in Uyo, remotely sponsored by the Akwa Ibom FA Normalisation Committee chairman, to claim leadership of our great association. This is unacceptable and the weightiest sanction should be metted on those bent on rubbishing  SWAN," the statement said. Kaduna SWAN wondered how the s...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of  Zamfara state has launched the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem, pledging support for legionnaires and families of fallen heroes of the Armed Forces in Zamfara state. At the launch on Friday, Governor Lawal was decorated with the remembrance emblem by the Chairman of the State Chapter of the Nigeria Legion, Alhaji Aminu Ladan Mada, at the Government House, Gusau. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the state government has supported the Zamfara chapter of the Nigerian Legion with an appeal fund of N5 million naira.  He added that the Zamfara State government is dedicated to extending support to the appeal fund, which is particularly important given the significance of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day. He said: “While launching the emblem for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Gusau, Governor Lawal conveyed his resolve to support the Nigerian Legion, demonstrating his appreciation ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The President of Zamfara state Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Mines and Agriculture, Alhaji Sani Ibrahim Mai Kanwa has stated that, he is still the President Of the Chamber despite a move by some aggrieved members to remove him. Mai Kanwa reiterated his stand today, in a chat with newsmen at chambers office in Gusau, saying that those members are only manipulating issues to suits themselves. He said, the intended Annual General Meeting scheduled to hold in December last year has been suspended by the National Headquarters of the Union, and the suspension letter is sent to us, and also  Zamfara state government, security agencies stopped us from holding any meeting  According to him, to his surprise some of his members who are not law abiding citizens went ahead to hold illegal meeting at a secret venue He further urged them to be law abiding and remain peaceful and channel their grievances at the appropriate quarters, if at all they mean well for the...

  By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal, on Thursday, flagged off the Nigeria Coronavirus (COVID-19) Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (N-CARES) programme with the distributions of farm inputs and agricultural assets. The ceremony for the flag-off of the Fadama III project was held at Zamfara State Ministry of Agriculture, targeting beneficiaries from 14 local government areas. A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that over 700 power tillers and seeds for rice and maize will be distributed to 19,000 farmers. According to him, Governor Dauda Lawal's administration is determined to revamp the agricultural sector by providing adequate support to farmers. During his speech at the kick-off event, Governor Dauda Lawal reiterated his administration's commitment to providing social interventions for less privileged and vulnerable individuals in Zamfara. He said: “Through the Fadama III programme, 100,000 farmers will be empowered with t...