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By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   The Executive vice Chairman Nigerian Communication Commission,(NCC) Dr Aminu Maida has revealed that "  in 2023 the Nigerian Telecoms  industries have contributed 13% to the nation Gross Domestic Product,(GDP), according to the 2023 publication report of the national bureau of statistic.   Dr Aminu Maida made this  known through the Director Public Affairs of the Commission, Mr Reuban Mouka, during the NCC special day, at the 45th Kaduna international trade fair, organised by the Kaduna state chamber of commerce, industry mines and agriculture (KADCCIMA), which was  held at trade fair complex recently in Kaduna.    According to the vice Chairman, the "significant of the trade fair theme; "Sustaining Economic Recovery through Deepening Local Content Value Chain" is extremely important, as it resonates deeply with the principles and objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on the promotion of local conten...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal has emphasised that education is a top priority in his Six Smart Agenda as it is the foundation of civilisation. In a ceremony held on Wednesday in Gusau, the governor flagged off the distribution of teaching and learning materials to 250 public primary and junior secondary schools throughout Zamfara State. A statement issued by the spokesperson of the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the materials were provided by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Abuja and UNICEF. According to the statement, the items to be distributed are for 250 beneficiary schools, which comprise 242,176 Textbooks for different grades, 200 Play Materials for ECCDE, 25 ECCDE Tables & Chairs, 8,210 Library materials resources and  35 UNICEF (NLP) focus schools for solar power equipment. During the flag-off ceremony, Governor Lawal expressed that Zamfara, an educationally disadvantaged state in Nigeria, will continue to require support an...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  The Dambo international schools Kaduna has emerged the winner of Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA) for the just concluded 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair Quiz competition for senior secondary schools.  The Quiz competition which was  organised to Nineteenth Northern States during commencement of trade fair, organised by  Kaduna international trade investment centre at international conference hall in Kaduna.  Speaking after presenting awards to the lucky winners, the Chairman Quiz Competition Committee also the council of KADCCIMA, Dr Auta Bulus Jamaka, commended the Kano state government for sending their pupil's representation to the tournament.   "We expected representatives from the Nineteenth Northern States, because of risk can overcome by NLC nations wide protest, it's woefully discouraged other states to participate."  He however explained that, "despite of the circumstances fo...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The  Executive Chairman of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board, Professor Nasiru Garba Anka said, the board  will collaborate with Non Governmental Organizations in his efforts  towards promoting the state Basic Education sector. Prof. Anka  made the disclosure today while  receiving  Civil Society Organizations for Safe school Technical Team in the state who paid him a courtesy visit  in his office,  This was contained in a statement signed by the board's spokesman, Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare and made available to newsmen in Gusau. According to the statement, The Executive Chairman,  said "education for all,  is the responsibility of all", noting that everyone has a vital role to play including   Civil Society Organizations for the sake òf young and future generation. "Your visitation is timely because this administration under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawali prioritizes education, ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal hosted the leadership of the Zamfara State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD). The meeting held on Tuesday in Government House, Gusau, discussed several issues, including the construction of vehicle transit areas and traffic management in the Zamfara capital city. A statement issued by the spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the vehicle transit areas will be established to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion as part of the ongoing urban renewal project. He added that Governor Lawal plans to establish the designated vehicle transit areas on two state axes to improve transportation infrastructure. Addressing members of the two unions, Governor Lawal said the initiative will lead to an enhancement of the quality of roads in the state's capital. “I have directed the construction of trailer parks at two entrances of Gusau: one on the Funt...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna A  Kaduna traditional title holder, Alhaji Suleiman Musa has called on the Muslims Ummah to assist the Rido Islamiyya school with funds and necessary equipments for effective running of the school.   Madawakin Rido made the call  during the 5th graduation ceremony of fourty three graduands students of Madarasatul Miftahil Khair Wattahzul Qur'an Rido Chikun local government of Kaduna state.  Alhaji Suleiman Musa, however charged the graduands to impact  what they have taught, and also tight their belt in the learning process which he described as the beginning of the process.  Speaking during the occasion, the Honourable Councillor representing Rido ward, Mrs Merry  Galadima said, "I'm excited on the way I see the population of graduands females students more then the number of males."   She however encouraged women to put more efforts in any way they find themselves. Also speaking, the All progressive Congress APC Chairman...

By: Nuhu Salihu Anka It is a known fact that, no society could develop if there is no security. That is why governments at all levels are spending huge amounts of money in providing adequate security to the people for rapid development.  In Zamfara state, the state government, under the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal is not relenting  in fighting the long existing banditry which has crippled the socioeconomic activities of the people of the state over a decade.  Since he assumed office as the governor of the state, Dr Dauda Lawal (Gamjin Zamfara ) has focused his attention and energy to the fight against banditry, considering the consequences of the menace to the people of the state. His latest approach to the fight against banditry was the recent recruitment and inauguration of the Community Protection Guards, popularity known as ASKARAWAN Zamfara.  Since their inauguration, the Community Protection Guards have swung into action in their various localities w...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   Following the rising cases of cancer patients in Nigeria, Hassy's Haven Foundation has disclosed that drug shortages are affecting cancer treatments in Nigeria.   That  was why the foundation called for an aggressive awareness campaign for early detection of the deadly disease, revealing that number of Nigerians who are down with cancer are far more than the available treatment in the country.   This was disclosed during the official launching of Hassy's Haven Foundation held at Butterfly Hotel rexently in Kaduna.   The Data made available by the foundation also revealed that in Nigeria, cancer leads to over 72,000 death  per annum with male recording  30924 deaths, while female had reached 40 647 death.    The foundation However noted that, the number is set to increase given that there are 102,000 new cases of cancer every year with the estimated incidence for breast cancer at 27%, cervix uteri stands at 14%, live...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau A member of Federal House of Representative, Abdulmalik Zubairu Zanna has disbursed N2.4 million to 61 undergraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU) Zaria from his constituency. Zubairu Zanna a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in Zamfara State. Speaking at the cash disbursement exercise to the beneficiaries in Bungudu, Zubairu said that the gesture was part of his intervention to support education in the constituency. The lawmaker who was represented by his Legislative Assistant, Jamilu Umar, said the 61 beneficiaries were undergraduate students studying various courses in ABU Zaria. “This is part of the ongoing cash disbursement exercise by the lawmaker to the students who are indegines of Bungudu and Maru LGAs studying at various universities and other tertiary institutions. “Each of the 61 students from ABU, Zaria are to receive N40,000 making the total of N2.442,” he said. Responding on ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  In his efforts to boost morale of teachers for more productivity,  the Executive Chairman of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board, ZSUBEB, Professor Nasir Garba Anka (Makama of Sokoto South), has presented awards to three Head Teachers of Primary Schools and Principals of Junior Secondary Schools  in the state for their outstanding performances. This was contained in a statement signed by the board's spokesman, Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare, and made available to newsmen in Gusau According to the statement, while presenting the awards to the deserving teachers at the board's headquarters in Gusau,  Professor Nasir Garba Anka, said the guesture wàs in recognition of the awardees' excellent performance assessed during his unscheduled working  visit to their resective schools . Makama of Sokoto South said, "I decided to reward them because I was impressed with what I saw, it gives me courage to support them . That is why today surp...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau No fewer than 494 Zamfara state local government retirees have been paid their gratuity, and the verification is on going till all of the retired local government employees are paid. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Malam Garba Ahmad Gusau, who also is the Chairman of the committee of the verification and payments of the backlog gratuities, made the disclosure today while speaking to newsmen in Gusau He said the  state government has plan to pay gratuities to  over 5,000 local government retired workers as 494 already received their payments after due verification by the ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. According to him, the first batch of the retirees are from 2011 to 2013, and have already been settled, and the second batch are those who retired from 2015 to 2016 numbering to over 405, including the left over, while the batch three are 500, as according to him, when ever...

A member Federal House of Representatives, Hon Abdulmalik Zubairu Zannah has distributed N 13.2 million as scholarship grants to 275 University and Nursing students.  Zannah a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Bungudu/Maru federal constituency in Zamfara state.  The students were drawned from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), Zamfara University, Talata-Mafara and final year students in the College of Nursing Sciences, Gusau. Speaking at the cash disbursement exercise to the beneficiaries in Bungudu Zubairu said the gesture was part of his intervention to support education in the constituency. Zannah represented by the Chairman of his Education Committee and Registrar Federal College of Education Technical Gusau, Alhaji Muhammad Adamu, said the beneficiaries comprised 103 undergraduate students from UDUS. "The beneficiaries also included 98 final year students of the College of Nursing Sciences, Gusau and 74 students of Zamfara  University...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal expressed readiness to collaborate with Sweden across various sectors, including mining, agriculture, renewable energy, education, and healthcare in Zamfara. Governor Lawal hosted the Swedish ambassador in Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, last week in his Abuja office. In a statement issued on Sunday, the spokesperson of the Zamfara State Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the Swedish Ambassador's visit allowed both parties to engage in bilateral talks. According to the statement, Governor Lawal has resolved to explore all possible ways to attract foreign investments and support from international partners. “Last week, Governor Dauda Lawal hosted the Sweden Ambassador, Annika Hahn-Englund, in his Abuja office. “The meeting aimed to create collaboration and partnership in critical areas of the economy, build long-term relationships, and implement transformative projects to benefit Zamfara State and its people. “At the meeting, Go...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The Kaduna state Commissioner For Education, Professor Sani Bello (Mainan Zazzau), has expressed the state government planned to recruit ten thousands teachers gradually, through the state universal basic education (SUBEB).  Professor Sani Bello stated this through the ministry's director planning, Alhaji Salisu Baba Lawal, during a stakeholders reflection meeting on finding and the lessons learned from study, "On the implementation of the teachers recruitment, deployment and retention policy in Kaduna state."  The research collection which was conducted in November 2023, is founded by education research in conflict and crisis affected setting, led by the international rescue mission, also funded by Foreign Common Wealth and Development Office, which recently held at Asaa Pyramid Hotel in Kaduna.  According to the commissioner, the Kaduna state government and the  Federal Government have taken measures for the provision of security personnel...

 By Aminu Abdullah Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal has secured the release of the West African Examination Council results that were withheld for Zamfara Secondary School students. The West African Examination Council (WAEC) withheld the results of Zamfara students over non-payment of N1.4 billion examination fees owed by the previous administrations in the state. A statement issued by the spokesperson of Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the governor met with the leadership of the West African Examination (WAEC) at his Abuja office on Monday. According to him, the delegation of the WAEC was led by the Chairman of the Administrative and Finance Committee of WAEC Nigeria, Hajiya Binta Abdulkadir and the head of the National office of WAEC Nigeria, Dr. Amos J. Dangut. He said: “As part of the present administration’s determined effort to ensure that the state of emergency declared in education is seriously addressed, Governor Dauda Lawal hosted the leadership of the WA...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The  co ordinator Kaduna centre for the study of Christian Muslim Relations, (KCSCMR), Venerable Joshua Mallam, has stressed that displacement of ignorance by political and religious elites is the root causes of Nigerian religious violence.  "Using education today as a weapons in resolving the  violence as legacy that  exist to a long period of times."   The clergyman  made this known, at a Three day symposium, titled "working together in God's world;" encouraging Christian Muslim mutual collaboration in Kaduna state northern Nigeria, organised by the Centre for Muslim and Christian Studies, Houston, (CMCS) held at Command Guest House in Kaduna.  According to the Venerable, ignorance are the biggest problem in our society, ignorance also encourage the wrong perception in both political and religious teaching.   Speaking with newsmen  at the symposium, the UN Peace Ambassador Alumni in Nigeria, Ambassador Dr Nuhu Umar,...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau The immediate past Commandant of Zamfara Anti-Thuggery Agency, Bello Soja Bakyasuwa has kicked against  the recent appointment of Col. Rabiu Yandoto Rtd, as state commandant of Community Protection Guards by the Zamfara state governor Dauda Lawal. Bakyasuwa stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Gusau, describing the appointment of rtd colonel Yandoto as not suitable., as according to him, the said appointee is not qualified to be even a member of the Community Protection Guards (CPG), considering his previous  record of irregularities in service  He further said that Yandoto is not professionally qualified to hold such position. "The fight against insecurity required people with proven integrity,  transparency and accountability. Bakyasuwa called on Governor Dauda Lawal to review Yandoto's appointment and appoint some body with good track records, credibility and integrity to manage the CPG. "I am also calling on Governor Da...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  In a remarkable initiative aimed at uplifting the spirits of young artisans carpenters in the community, Home Wood Technology Furniture Kaduna proudly celebrates the graduation of three talented individuals in carpentry.    While speaking  during a heartening ceremony held at the prestigious Arewa House in Kaduna.   Alhaji Sharef Abdulsalam, the esteemed Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Kaduna State Carpentry and Craftswork, expressed his elation at the milestone achieved.     "Today marks not only the culmination of our graduates' hard work and dedication but also the beginning of a promising journey towards empowerment and self-sufficiency,".   He however Highlighting the significance of nurturing the potential of young carpentry artisans in the society.  Alhaji Sharif emphasized, "When provided with the right opportunities and guidance, our youth have the power to drive meaningful change within our soci...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmalik Zubairu (APC-Zamfara), has reconstructed and eqiped comprehensive Primary Health Care Mayanchi which was burnt last year as a result of fire inferno. Shading more lights to the working Journalists on media tour, the Legislative Assistant to Mr Zubairu, Alhaji Jamilu Umar, disclosed this while conducting journalists round the facility in Mayanchi District of Maru local government. He said, the hospital was burnt beyond recognition, but honourable Zannah awarded contract for the total reconstruction of the hospital. Alhaji Jamilu added that, the lawmaker has provided 48  hospital beds, mattresses and other hospital equipment to the Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Centre in the Mayanchi community. According to him,  the hospital was part of the nine health facilities renovated by the lawmaker in Maru and Bungudu council areas. He said, beside the Mayanchi hospital, there are  two dispensaries in t...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani displayed his passion for sports as he led a delegation of commissioners, and the general public to watch the thrilling African Cup of Nations final at the Umar Musa Yar'adua Conference Hall in Kaduna.   The atmosphere was electric as football enthusiasts gathered to witness the clash of titans on the pitch.   Governor Sani's presence highlighted the significance of sports in fostering unity and community engagement.  As the final match unfolded, the spectators were treated to a display of skill, determination, and sportsmanship from both teams.  The governor's commitment to supporting sporting events underscores his dedication to promoting youth development and social cohesion in the state.  The African Cup of Nations final served as a platform for fans to come together, celebrate in respective of their ethics and religious diversity,  which revel in the excitement of the beautiful game.  ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Former Zamfara state Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar Shattiman Zamfara has urged APC elected Officials at State and Federal Level to emulate Member Representing Maru/Bunguɗu Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu (Zannan Bunguɗu) in the provision of dividends of democracy to their respective constituents. This he said will go along way in making the constituents to have a sense of practical representation of their elected officials. Senator Abdulaziz Yari made the plea on Sunday, 11/02/2024 in Bunguɗu, Zamfara State at the 2nd Qur' anic memorisation and graduation ceremony of Aisha(RA) Institute for Qur'anic Memorasition  This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau by hon. Ibrahim Muhammad, DanmadaminBirnin Magaji Chairman Publicity Committee, A A Yari Political Organization. According to the statement, apart from legislation, elected members of the party ...

Honourable Abdulmalik Zubairu Of APC, Member Representing Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency By Aminu Abdullah Gusau The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists Zamfara State has today embarked on a five day special tour to inspect the developmental projects executed by member representing Maru/Bungudu Federal constituency, Hon, Abdul Malik Zubairu zannan Bungudu. The aim of the media tour is to see the positive impact on   the projects executed to them by the law maker. Speaking to the newsmen the law maker said, executing such projects to his people became necessary considering the mass votes they gave him during general election which make him to succeed. He added that, he was so impressed on the working journalists in the state, as they are friendly and are partners in progress who always work on the side of the masses  Speaking earlier, the acting secretary of the chapel comrade Ishaq Zaki Tambuwal informed the law maker that, they deem it necessary ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal reiterated his commitment to ending the spate of banditry and other criminal activities that have plagued Zamfara State. On Wednesday, the Zamfara State Governor inaugurated a 21-member Board of Trustees of the Zamfara State Security Trust Fund. The Governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed in a statement issued in Gusau that the Security Trust Fund was created to gather funds and aid the government's efforts in tackling the ongoing issue of insecurity. He added that the board of the Security Trust Fund has former Inspector General MD Abubakar, mni, CFR, as chairman and Dr. Hamza Muhammad as Administrative Secretary. While inaugurating the trust fund board, Governor Lawal said that establishing the Security Trust Fund was informed by the need to mobilise resources to support our efforts in addressing the persistent challenge of insecurity and related issues in our dear state. “The decision to establish the Trust Fund w...

  By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   In a plea to alleviate the growing economic challenges faced by Nigerians, the Network of Peace Journalists Kaduna (NPJK) has urged the federal government to declare a state of emergency on food security.   The increasing day-by-day high cost of living, affecting millions, particularly women and children, has raised concerns among media experts.   Mallam Ibrahim Yakubu, the team leader of NPJK, issued a press release recently in Kaduna, has called on the government to address the artificial scarcity and hoarding of goods by some marketers, reminding them of the impending judgment day.   Expressing deep concern over the critical situations faced by women, children, and the elderly due to the high cost of living.   Comrade Yakubu also emphasized that "Economic hardship is biting hard on Nigerians, necessitating urgent measures to alleviate the stress faced by family providers."   He however attributed the surge in prices...

By Aminu Abdullahi  Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has emphasised the importance of agriculture to Zamfara State’s economy, noting that it is predominantly agrarian.  On Monday, Governor Lawal launched the distribution of agricultural assets in three local government areas – Bakura, Mafara and Maradun in continuation of the flag-off ceremony for the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus under the auspices of FADAMA III. A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said Governor Lawal charged farmers in the state to take advantage of the opportunity to increase their yields and contribute to the development of the state.  He added that the distributed farm inputs include fertilisers, improved seedlings, and other farm implements. During the launch in Bakura LGA, Governor Lawal assured farmers of the state government's commitment to supporting the agricultural sector to ensure its growth and development.  “Besides distributing ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Emir of Kaura Namoda Major Dr Sanusi Mohammed Ahmed Asha (rtd) has solicited for the timely approval of the executive governor of Zamfara State Dauda Lawal for the take off of Zamfara State College of Legal and Islamic Studies, Kaura Namoda. The Emir made the plea during the distribution of fertilizer, tillers and other farming inputs to farmers in the emirate for irrigation, performed by the state governor Dauda Lawal on Sunday in Kaura Namoda. Major Sanusi Mohammed (rtd) who commended Governor Dauda Lawal for keeping promises and initiatives aimed at developing the state in all ramifications said the Emirate is in full support of the state Community Protection Guards (CPG) nicknamed ‘AskarawA’ recently inaugurated by the governor to augment the effort of the conventional security operatives to restore normalcy in the state. The Emir who in his remarks during the event thanked the Governor for allocation of over N350 million for the total renovation of General...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Gusau, Zamfara State has been ranked first in Ethics and Integrity Compliance Score card (EICS) and ACTU Effectiveness Index (AEI) in the year 2023, sequel to the deployment, and ratings of assessed Ministry Department and Agencies (MDAs) by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Similarly, the Centre was ranked as number one (1) among the Federal Medical Centres’ categories assessed by the Commission for the year 2023. This was made known in the Commission’s letter of conveyance sent to the Gusau medical center. According to the ICPC, the Commission is inclined to initiatives, measures and programmes that hold public agencies, bodies and their officials accountable and ethical. This disposition is founded on the preventive mandate of its establishment Law, the Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act 2000. It is in the best interest and advancement of public institutions and t...

   By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna Former Managing Director, Kaduna electricity distribution company KEDCO, Alhaji Ishaq Usman Sarkin Shanun Jere, has applauded the giant strides of North West State governors for the launching and recruitment process of the community protection guard in their states. He made the commendation while speaking to newsmen in Kaduna. Alhaji Ishaq Sarkin Shanun Jere who is also former Chairman federal medical center Bida said the issue of armed banditry and other insecurity problems bedeviling the zone and the entire nation required proactive measures by all stakeholders to addressing the menace through pragmatic approach. The Sarkin Shanun Jere argued that government alone cannot handle security issues without the contributions of members of the community,   He called on Nigerians to always be law abiding by supporting government efforts to confronting challenges affecting the development of the nation.  "Its the responsibity of people to ex...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna     A Northern group, Arewa Youth for Peaceful Coexistence (AYPC) has condemned the north clerics who are criticizing the appointment of former River State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike as the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT).     The group shun the cleric from dangerous ethno-religious politics, saying that, leadership of FCT Ministry is not birth right of Northern Nigeria.    The called was made  during a world press conference signed by the union Chairman of Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence, (AYPC), Comrade Haruna Bature, which  held at NUJ Secretariat recently in Kaduna.   According to the Chairman, "despite Nigeria getting its petroleum resources from the South, over time, the Minister of Petroleum and current NNPC GMD were from the North, without anyone raising issue fro the South.   Comrade Bature however said "what the North and the entire Nigeria should be talking about, is competence, ...