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By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara state police command has said that it recovered 4 AK-47 Riffles, 228 rounds of ammunition and empty magazines along Gummi-Sokoto road. This was made known today by Zamfara State Commissioner Of Police CP. Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba,  while briefing newsmen on some of the key achievements recorded within one month, by the command.   According to him, on 15th September 2025, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command while on routine patrol along Gummi-Sokoto Road, intercepted a Toyota Corolla car. When a search was conducted the following recoveries were made; Four AK - 47 Riffles, 200 round of PKT ammunition, 28 rounds of AK-47, 4 empty AK-47 magazines  He said, the above items were concealed in a sack of oranges belonging to one Nasuru Dawan Jiya, who confessed to transporting the weapons to bandits in Gurusu Village investigation is ongoing and efforts are underway to arrest other accomplices and dismantle the entire sup...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara state police command has said that it recovered 4 AK-47 Riffles, 228 rounds of ammunition and empty magazines along Gummi-Sokoto road. This was made known today by Zamfara State Commissioner Of Police CP. Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba,  while briefing newsmen on some of the key achievements recorded within one month, by the command.   According to him, on 15th September 2025, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command while on routine patrol along Gummi-Sokoto Road, intercepted a Toyota Corolla car. When a search was conducted the following recoveries were made; Four AK - 47 Riffles, 200 round of PKT ammunition, 28 rounds of AK-47, 4 empty AK-47 magazines  He said, the above items were concealed in a sack of oranges belonging to one Nasuru Dawan Jiya, who confessed to transporting the weapons to bandits in Gurusu Village investigation is ongoing and efforts are underway to arrest other accomplices and dismantle the entire sup...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The Chief of Operations (Army), Major General Uwem Bassey, has charged field commanders of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), to sustain operational momentum and embrace innovative strategies in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the North East. Maj  Gen  Bassey gave the charge during an operational assessment visit to Headquarters Theatre Command OPHK, Maiduguri, in Borno state. According to statement signed by the media and information officer of Joint Tax force North East, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, "The essence of the visit, conducted on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede l.   "Aimed to assess operational effectiveness, boosting troops morale, ensuring strategic alignment, and providing direct support in the theatre".  Speaking during the tour, the Army Operations Chief conveyed the COAS’s commitment to directly engage with commanders, review progress,...

  By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The Commander Corps of Signals (CCS), Major General Nosakhare Ugbo, has paid an operational assessment visit to Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK).   As part of ongoing efforts to enhance effective communication support for counter-insurgency operations in the North East in line with the directives of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General  Olufemi Oluyede.  The visit contained in a statement signed by the media and information officer of Joint Tax force north east of Operation Hadin kai.Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba.  While speaking, Maj Gen  Ugbo explained that the mission was to assess the installation, maintenance, and protection of critical communication infrastructures across the theatre, interface with stakeholders, and conduct on-the-spot evaluations of signals projects in support of Operation HADIN KAI.  He also  urged commanders in the theatre to maintain and p...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  Governor Dauda Lawal urged a binding commitment among the 19 northern states to speak with one voice on security and economic matters.  The governor chaired the first day of the Northern Nigeria Investment and Industrialization Summit on Monday at the Abuja Continental Hotel. A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the investment summit was organized by the Northern Elders Forum, led by Professor Ango Abdullahi. The statement added that the theme of the summit, "Unlocking Strategic Opportunities' gathered all relevant stakeholders across the Northern part of Nigeria.  In his remarks, Governor Lawal commended the Northern Elders Forum for its consistent commitment to the progress of the Northern region.  "By convening this gathering under the theme 'Unlocking Strategic Opportunities,' you have once again demonstrated a clear-eyed focus on our collective future.  "The choice of se...

By Aminu Umar Bukkuyum, B/Kebbi The Director General of Argungu International Fishing Festival and immediate past Head of Service, Alhaji Safiyanu Garba Bena, has empowered youths engaged in mobilising electorates to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in three wards of Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. A total of ₦1.7 million was released on Saturday to support 85 volunteers from Bena, Ayu, and Dan Umaru wards. Each volunteer received ₦2,500 daily for data and allowances over a period of eight days. Speaking during the distribution, Engr. Tukur Hamidu Bena, who represented Safiyanu Bena, commended his generosity and commitment to grassroots development. He explained that the gesture aligns with the ideals of Governor Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), which encourage political office holders and well-to-do individuals in the society to support community initiatives, empower youths, and promote civic responsibility. “This effort is aimed at ensuring that n...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau   An All Progressives Congress APC Stakeholder in Zamfara State Hon. Ahmad Sharu Anka and over 25 Organisations under his watch have dumped Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji's faction of the party  and reunite with the State chapter of the party being led by Senator Abdulaziz Yari and former Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle. Addressing the crowds of his supporters, Sharu said that he dumped the faction to join forces with Senator Yari and the current minister of State, Defense, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle to move the party forward in the State. He said, " As you can see all these people who gathered here are the representatives of my organization, which include Ahmad Sharu solidarity, Ahmad Sharu progressive, Ahmad Sharu volunteers, and the rest of them. " You know the party will never progress if there is inhouse problem, I therefore  urge all the  aggrieved members to  come together ahead of 2027 general elections. "We lost the ...

By Aminu Abdullahi  Gusau  The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC  heartily congratulates one of its own, Barr. Aminu Junaidu Kaura on his new appointment as the Chairman/CEO of the nation's Investments and Securities Tribunal.  This approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the former Attorney General of Zamfara State is another indication of the President's confidence and believe in Zamfara State and its citizens to deliver on the APC mandate at all times.  We wish to immensely thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for this verified choice and to assure Nigerians that the appointee will live up to our expectations.  The party also wishes to commend its leaders at the national level especially the duo of former governors Bello Mohammed Matawalle now Minister of State for Defence and Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar now Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for their unflinching efforts in taking our dear state to ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara State Ministry of Health opened a crucial three-day meeting to review and validate the draft 2026 Health Sector Annual Operational Plan (AOP), which officials called the state's "contract with the people." The meeting, held at Emerald Suites, gathered state health leaders, representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, the SWAp Coordination Office, and development partners like the World Health Organization (WHO), to scrutinize the proposed activities, targets, and budget for the coming year. Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, the Honorable Commissioner for Health, emphasized the weight of the task in her opening address.  "This  AOP is far more than a document to be filed away," Dr. Maradun said.  "It is the tangible expression of our promise to the mother anticipating a safe delivery, to the child awaiting immunization. This plan is the bridge between our ambitious goals and the lived reality of our citize...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara State Ministry of Health opened a crucial three-day meeting to review and validate the draft 2026 Health Sector Annual Operational Plan (AOP), which officials called the state's "contract with the people." The meeting, held at Emerald Suites, gathered state health leaders, representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, the SWAp Coordination Office, and development partners like the World Health Organization (WHO), to scrutinize the proposed activities, targets, and budget for the coming year. Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, the Honorable Commissioner for Health, emphasized the weight of the task in her opening address.  "This  AOP is far more than a document to be filed away," Dr. Maradun said.  "It is the tangible expression of our promise to the mother anticipating a safe delivery, to the child awaiting immunization. This plan is the bridge between our ambitious goals and the lived reality of our citize...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  The House Member representing, Aba North / South federal constituency in Abia state, Honourable Alex Ifeanyi Mascot Ikewechegh, has encouraged the people to emulate the Senator Abdul'azeez Yari characters of embracing ethnic, religious and regional tolerances in Nigeria.  Honourable Alex Ikewechegh made the call during the wedding fatiha for the son of former Zamfara state governor, Abdul'azeez Yari Abubakar, Nasuruddeen, recently held at Sultan Bello Juma 'at mosque in Kaduna.  The Deputy Chairman House Committee On Poverty alleviation, however described Senator Yari as the man that touches so many lives, "He has built sense of mutual relations across and beyond all six political zones in the country.  "Today's event shows the commitment and patriotic resilience of President Bola Ahmad Tinubu and other federal and state governments officials as well as the Senate and House Of Assembly Members,  assembled as one Nigerians ...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The rescue future generation charity initiative, in partnership with Nigerian Youth Future funds, United State University Mitigan, and also United States government mission have empowered  youths of the Grassroot youth accountability watch network with the sum of two million one hundred thousand naira (N2.1M) The empowerment was facilitated under the watch of Rescue future generation charity initiative, and the power of youth and justice movement, Zamfara State.  Speaking to newsmen shortly after the ceremony, the executive director of the rescue future generation charity initiative, and also the team lead of the power of youth and justice movement in the state, Zakariya Haruna Kauran Namoda said, the program is proudly supported by Nigerian Youth Future funds that are working towards the achieving the Nigeria they want.  He said, there are other partners that have contributed for the program to eventually took place, which he sa...

  By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded a major  breakthrough in the  ongoing counter-terrorism operations with the interception of a huge cache of logistics supplies concealed in a trailer in Yobe State.   Acting on credible intelligence, troops under Operation DESERT SANITY IV, at about 0740 hours (7:40am), while conducting snap checks along the Nguru–Gashua road, intercepted a red 14-tyre trailer laden with suspicious consignments.   According to the statement signed by the Media and information Officer of Joint Tax Force Opeartion Hadin Kai, lieutenant colonel Sani Uba, vehicle was subsequently moved to a secured location and carefully offloaded. Also on the same day of 16 September ,2025 at about 2100 hrours  (9:00pm) inspection revealed  700 bags of NPK 20:10:10 fertilizer which serves as materials for making IEDs, 27 cartons of assorted drugs, and nine...

  By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the African Field Epidemiology Network have deployed a rapid response team to Zamfara state to help combat a cholera outbreak. Since the outbreak began on Jan. 15, the state has recorded more than 11,000 cases with a 1.6% case fatality rate. All 14 local government areas have been affected, with over 60% of cases reported in the Talata Mafara, Gusau, Bungudu and Zurmi areas. The outbreak, worsened by insecurity and humanitarian challenges, poses a major public health concern. To strengthen the response, seven Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program residents and one graduate were deployed for 14 days in high-burden areas.  Their mandates include supporting surveillance and case management to control the outbreak while coordinating with the State PHEOC. In addition to the personnel, the CDC-AFENET also delivered 29,500 essential medical items. These included 40,000 me...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  The district governor of Rotary Club Nigeria,  Dr Princes Joy Nky Okoro has commissioned the renovations of Kawo Model Nursery /primary Schools and the creation of schools reading club.  Speaking after commissioning of the project held at school premises in Kawo, Kaduna North local government area of Kaduna state. Princes Joy Okoro has appealed to government to provide solar power at the new renovated library for smooth and better reading environment.  She also commended the Kaduna chapter of rotary club for projects carried out that would enhance learning activities in schools.  The President Rotary Club of Nigeria Kaduna state chapter, Ahmad Tijjani, said "We decided to carry out the projects after consultation with schools authority, found that it needs a lot of intervention.   "We decided to renovate the school library considering it's importance, and we provided one thousand reading books, we also created reading c...

Rotary Club Renovates Primary School Library In Kaduna

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  Nigeria Red Cross society in Collaboration with International Federation Of Red Cross, with the support of chechslovakian republic have secured a funds to support 2000 rural women in Zamfara State.  The support rendered to them include seedlings and farm tools and are expected that they will use the seeds in making backyard garden for those women to use them in making their food nutrition. Speaking during the colourful ceremony in Wanke district of Gusau local government, the wife of Zamfara State governor Hajiya Huriyya Dauda advised women who benefited from the gesture to use them judiciously.  She informed them that the present government under the watch of her husband is doing everything possible to carry women along.  The first lady who spoke through the commissioner of agriculture emphasized that she has so many plans to uplift the standard of the women in the state. In an interview with newsmen shortly after the ceremony, ...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  The Kaduna state governor Senator Uba Sani has reiterated his government commitment to implement effectiveness the social protection policy and programmes the would improve the live of people especially the most vulnerable in the state.  Governor Sani made the pledge through the state deputy governor Dr Hadiza Balarabe Sabuwa, during the opening ceremony of  two day stakeholders orientation programme on social protection, organised by ministry for humanitarian affairs. The two day stakeholders orientation programme with theme "Enhancing Social Protection Systems Through Multi-Sectoral Approach" held at Asaa Pyramid hotel in Kaduna.  According to the governor, the importance of social protection programme can't be over emphasized especially in a state like ours where poverty, inequality and social issues hindering.  Stressing that it's an essential tools in social promotion reducing poverty levels, addressing inequality and p...

  By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   The Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have continued to record successes in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations, neutralized eight Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in an encounter.  The incident occurred in the early hours of 15 September 2025, following an ambush on troops near Garin Giwa along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route (MSR)   According to the statement signed by the Media and Information Officer for Joint Tax Force North East of Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said "The terrorists, who attempted to disrupt military operations in the axis, met stiff resistance from the troops.  During the exchange of fire, eight ISWAP fighters were neutralised, including two Munzirs and one Qaid others goes with various injuries.   The statement also noted that, They were identified as Modu Dogo Munzir of Dogon Chukun, an unidentified Munzir, an...

  Daga Gambo Abubakar Kaduna Al umar garin Kucheri da ke a Karamar hukumar Tsafe ta Jahar Zamfara, sun yi kira ga Gwamnatin Jahar karkashin jagoranci Gwamna Dauda Lawal da a Samar ma su da sansanin jamian tsaro don kare rayuwa da dukiya daga ta addancin yan bindiga da ke barazana ga rayuwar jama'ar garin.  Wannan kira ya zama wajibi ganin yadda yan ta'addan su ka azabci mutanen garin da farmaki a kowane lokaci, don daukar mutanen kauyen da kuma baki matafiya a kowane lokaci.  Wani mazauni kuma Dan asalin Kucheri Wanda ya nemi a sakaya sunan shi, ya kara da cewa a kusan killum yan bindigan kan fito ko ta gabas ko yamma akan babura, sukan bude wuta ga duk Wanda su ka gani, idan kuma rufci mota za ta wuce su kan amfani da wannan damar don bude mata wuta idan ba ta tsayaba. Irin wannan ya faru kwanan nan a ranar alhamis da misalin karfe sha biyuvna rana, inda su kai awan gaba da wata matar Aure a tsakiyar garin, kafin faruwar haka kusan kullum sai sun bude ma muta...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   The  Borno State Chapter of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), led by its Chairman, Ambassador Abatcha Umar Nanabe, visited Headquarters of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI.  The PCRC Chairman, said that, the aims of the visit is to partnered with the Theatre Commander on the potentials for future collaboration in the field of security in the North East region and Nigeria as a whole.  He however cimmended the OPHK for supporting and honouring their invitation to the recently concluded PCRC 1st Borno State Security Training Workshop held at the University of Maiduguri in Borno state.   He also stressed that the gesture would go a long way in further cementing the cordial relationship and enhancing collaboration between OPHK, paramilitary organisations and the public in the collective effort to eradicate insurgency in Borno, the North East, and Nigeria.  Ambassador Nanabe expressed that, the visit also...

  By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has called for the enhancement of skills, knowledge and communication capabilities through Air-to-Ground Integration (AGI) for greater military effectiveness. Maj Gen Abubakar made the appears  in a statement signed by the Media and information officer, of joint tax force, Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel, Sani Uba, while addressing participants of the 2025 Air-to-Ground Integration Orientation Training.   Conducted by a Team of Facilitators from the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre at the Theatre Training School, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, in Borno state Nigeria. He however urged participants to apply the knowledge gained during the orientation to improve the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces.  As Special Guest of Honour, Maj Gen Abubakar emphasised the critical role of AGI in enhancing military tr...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, under the leadership of the Honourable Commissioner, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, wishes to address the recent statement by the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) regarding a proposed seven-day warning strike. We acknowledge the concerns raised by the union and wish to clarify the government's position and actions. The administration of His Excellency Governor Dauda Lawal remains fully committed to the welfare of all health workers in Zamfara State.  Our goal is to ensure a healthy and productive workforce that can effectively serve the people, especially during critical public health challenges like the current cholera outbreak. The government's recent decision to implement a salary increase was a strategic step aimed at motivating and retaining our dedicated medical professionals. This measure was part of a phased approach to addressing the remuneration of all health workers.  T...

By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara State College of Health Sciences and Technology (ZMSCHST) Tsafe has announced plans to introduce College System Strengthening Policies (CSSP) to enhance the college’s operations and align its activities with modern technological standards. This was disclosed by the Acting Provost of the College, Malam Jamilu Lawal, during his maiden management meeting with Directors and Heads of Departments at the College ASU Common Room. According to Malam Jamilu Lawal, the initiative aims to standardize the institution’s administrative and academic processes. He noted that the management would review existing policies and chart a new path toward institutional excellence. “The college has already introduced a cashless policy, and we will continue to embrace digitalization to ensure that the college operates efficiently and meets global standards,” the Acting Provost said.  "Government payments platform will be adhered to academic board meeting...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna Olive International Schools Kurma Road Kaduna South, Kaduna has celebrated the graduation of Twenty Three students for 2025 academic section. The graduation ceremony which held at Arewa House in Kaduna, witnesses a high levels dignitaries, pupils parents and guardians.  The Commanded Hisbah Kaduna state, Alhaji Abdullahi Bayero,  announced that, Hisbah will soon launched operations on male youths that's engaged in homosexual businesses in some identified areas in Kaduna metropolitan. He however noted that, Hisbah is constituted for the eradication of immoral Acts and inculcate disciplines to provide a better society.  "As we all know some female's are familiar on prostitution (good evening), it's ridiculous, the narration has change while males especially youth engage and displays as prostitution advertising themselves for homosexual.  The organisation is commitment to not relent its efforts and allow the bad eggs to destroyed and...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna Olive International Schools Unguwar Sanusi Kaduna South, Kaduna  has celebrated the graduation of Twenty Three students for 2025 academic session. The graduation ceremony which held at Arewa House in Kaduna, witnesses a high levels dignitaries, pupils parents and guardians.  The Commandant  Hisbah Kaduna state, Alhaji Abdullahi Bayero,  announced that, Hisbah will soon launch operations on male youth who engaged in homosexual businesses in some identified areas in Kaduna metropolitan. He however noted that, Hisbah is constituted for the eradication of immoral acts and inculcate disciplines to provide a better society.  "As we all know some female are familiar on prostitution (good evening), it's ridiculous, the narration has change while male especially youths engage and display as prostitution advertising themselves for homosexual.  The organisation is commitment to not relent its efforts and allow the bad eggs to destr...

  By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The National Headquarters of Jama atul Izalatul Bid ah  Waikamatis Sunnah in Nigeria, has celebrated the presentation and book launch for the biography of Late Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, translated in Arabic  language version. The book launch  "Where I Stand" is a hand wrtten biography of an Islamic Schoolar late Abubakar muhamud Gumi, which was translated by the leader  of the Ulama Council jibwis, Sheikh Dr, Jalo Jalingo, held at Yar Adua hall Murtala Square Kaduna.  In his address, President Ahmad Bola Tinubu, represented by the governor of Kaduna Malam Uba Sani, commended leadership of JIBWIS in Nigeria for working closely with relevance agencies for ensuring of peace and harmony in north and nation which is critical for any development to achieved. He however hailed Late Abubakar Mahmud Gumi as a visionary leader lived for the retained of peace, harmony and religious, coexistence between both Muslims and non Muslims in...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The Emir of Minna Alhaji Umar Faruk Bahago, has appealed to the federal ministry of power and environment, to make an adequate arrangement for the payments of compensation of affected communities on the proposed construction of 182Km, 330KV DC Minna Kaduna transmission line project.  The transmission line project which started from Maikunkele in Niger state to Millennium City Substation Kaduna state. The Emir of Minna made the call through the Idon Minna, Professor Inusa Danladi Hakimi, during the joint ministerial Panel review committee hearing for the proposed transmission line project, held at Assa Pyramid hotel in Kaduna.  According professor Danladi  most of the projects carried out previously the host communities haven't carried alone, to reached hundred percent support from the host communities for projects implementation of any projects there's need to involve the host communities via the Emirate partnership. He however express...

  By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  The troops of Operation HADIN KAI have again demonstrated resilience in the face of the adversary, neutralising 13 Boko Haram insurgents in a failed ambush/Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack on the troops convoy at Kareto.  The failed ambush occurred while the troops were providing escort to humanitarian trucks along road Gubio - Damasak.  According to the media information officer of the joint Taxforce of Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the terrorists during the failed operation, detonated two command IEDs, followed with high volume of fire.   The gallant troops however, swiftly took position and professionally suppressed the insurgents with overwhelming fire power, eliminating 13 insurgents instantly, while others scampered in disarray.  The determined troops who further engaged the terrorists in pursuit, exploited the area and recovered 8 AK-47 rifles,  ten AK-47 rifle magazines an...

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  The Medical Women's Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has held their 2025 national biennial conference and scientific meeting in Kaduna  The Kaduna biennial conference with theme; Global Health, Ethics and transformative Leadership in Charging the World, held at Yar Adua Hall Murtala Square in Kaduna.  Speaking with journalists the new national president of the association, Dr Zainab Idris Mohammad Kwaru, promised to introduced policies and programmes that will protect the integrity of the noble association.  She however reiterates her administration's commitment to partner with governments and other stakeholders in promoting the welfare of women, Childrens and less preveilleged people in the society.  "I urged all the members of the association give their support and co operation to the successful deliberation of our agendas toward promotion,  wellbeing and development of women in education." The wife of Katsina state gove...