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KDHA COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN PLEDGES TO PARTNER WITH NGOs FOR PROPER IMPLEMENTATION OF 23 LGAs BUDGET

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By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   The Kaduna State House Of Assembly Committee  Chairman on appropriation and implementation, Honorable Engineer Shehu Yunusa Pambeguwa has reiterated the house of assembly commitment to partner with non governmental organisations for proper and judicial implementation of 23 local government areas councils budgets.  The 2026 budget  proposes by all 23 local government councils presented before the house committee, recently held at Members Common Room, state house of assembly complex in Kaduna.     According to the committee Chairman, it's mandatory for the Committee of Appropriation and Implementation to carry out an in-depth analysis and study the budget, In the process the committee invited the 23 local governments Chairmen of Kaduna State, to appear before the Honorable Committee."   "Going through it, raises some observations and raised some questions, and they were able to answer and make the amendments." ...

Journalists Reject Former NLC Leader's Claim Of Media Underreporting In Kebbi

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  By Aminu Umar Bukkuyum, B/Kebbi  The Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kebbi State chapter, has dismissed claims by former Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) President, AbdulWaheed  Umar, that the media has underreported the achievements of the Kebbi people and the state government. In a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the Chairman of the chapel, Alhaji Kabiru Wurma, described Umar's remarks as misleading and an apparent attempt to impress Governor Nasir Idris during his address at the NLC retreat in the state. Wurma said, "We were taken aback when Comrade Umar, while at the Presidential Lodge, claimed to have toured the state to verify Governor Idris' achievements within barely three years. "With all due respect, he seems unaware of the realities of today's digital media landscape. News stories are now published online and across social media platforms, with updates coming in real time. ...

KDHA Commences 2026 Budget Defence Exercises For LGAs Councils

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By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   The Kaduna State house of assembly committee on appropriation, implementation, local government and rural development has commenced the budget screening exercises for the Twenty Three local government areas councils in Kaduna state.  The budget defence exersises headed by the Chairman house committee on appropriation, Honourable Yunusa Shehu, a member representing kubau constituency, held at Members Common Room at state house of assembly complex in Kaduna. All the Twenty Three local government councils were expected to defend the appropriate sum of One hundred and fifty two billions, One hundred and twenty one millions, seven hundred and seventy one thousand,One hundred forty Naira, Eighty one kobo only, (N152,121,771,148.81, for the 2026 fiscal year.  The first day for the budget defence exercises was attendanded by eight local government councils; Soba, Kachia, Zangon Kataf, Kajuru, Sabon Gari,Chikun, jema'a, and Jaba local go...

Kebbi State Governor Sets To Improve Teachers Welfare As He Distributes 12,779 Set Of Furnitures

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By Aminu Umar Bukkuyum, B/Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor Comrade Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu has today flags-off distribution of over 12,779 sets of furnitures to both teachers and students in the state, assuring the teachers of his readiness to provide loan facilities to them.  Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris described the gesture as part of his campaign promises to provide furnitures a part from the renovating and constructions of various primary and post primary schools in kebbi state and we promised to equiped them. "This is part of the obligation as government to ensured that our students have furnitures in their classes." -_ Idris said. " I want seized this opportunity to tell the commissioner and peoples of kebbi state that, this is just the beginning we will continue to provide this type of furnitures for teachers and students". _ Governor Idris Added. The governor also stated that, Government of kebbi state will continue to look at the problem...

ANYI KIRA GA AL'UMMA DA SU DUKUFA DA ADDU'A A CIKIN WATAN RAMADAN DON NEMAN MAFITA GA ALLAH, AKAN MATSALAR RASHIN TSARO

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  Daga Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   Matashin dan Kasuwa a karamar hukumar Tsafe da ke Jahar Zamfara, Alhaji Isah Ali Yankuzo, ya yi kira  ga jama'ar musulmi da su dukufa wajen yin addu'a ga Allah da ya ya ye mana masifar tsaron da ta addabi yankin da Jahar Zamfara.  Musamman a cikin wannan wata mai alfarma wanda Allah ke amsar bukatun bayinsa.  Alhaji Isah Ali Na Yankuzo, har ila yau  yai kira ga Jama'a musamman ma su hannu da Shuni da su tallafawa jama a wajen ganin sun yi Azumi cikin walwala da kwanciyar hankalin. "Ma fi yawon Jama'a na dogara ga Yan siyasa kawai wajen taimakon Al'Umma, taimako ya rataya ga duk mai abunda zai iya badawa ga wanda ke bukata don ganin ya yaye mashi damuwa, komin karanchinta." Matashin dan Siyasa ya kara da cewa,addua itace Makamin mumini da dogaro ga duk wata masifar da yake fuskanta, da yin yakinin Allah zai yaye ko wace irin masifa ce. "Alumma da ya wa na cikin Kunchi a dalilin Yan bindiga da kuma fashin samun...

Zamfara Zakkat Board To Distribute Ramadan And Sallah Package To Orphans And Vulnerable Ones

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By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara State Zakkat collection,distribution and endowment board Gusau will distribute Ramadan and Sallah welfare packages to orphans and vulnarables ones in the state. The Executive Secretary of the board, Alhaji Habib Muhammad Balarabe said, the distribution flag will be held tomorrow Saturday 21st February 2026 at the premises of the board by 11am. Alhaji Habibu Balarabe Muhammad added that, wife of the Executive Governor, Her Excellency Huriya Dauda will flag off the exercise, and Deputy Governor's wife Barrister  Balkisu Mani Mummuni will serve as a special gest. He solicited to the relevant stake holder to attend the memorable occasion at the stated time. Malam Habib Balarabe, called on screened beneficiaries to came to the board tomorrow as early as possible to collect their gesture. He thanked the Zamfara state Government under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal for giving full support to the board and prayed Allah to conti...

A TURNING POINT FOR PEACE AND SECURITY IN ZAMFARA STATE

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By Nuhu Salihu Anka  On 18th February, 2026, Gusau, the capital of Zamfara state witnessed a defining milestone in Zamfara State’s journey towards peace and stability. Under the decisive leadership of Dauda Lawal, the launch of Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and advanced surveillance drones at the Government House signalled a bold and practical commitment to safeguarding lives and property. This strategic investment sends a clear message: the protection of citizens is non-negotiable.  By equipping security forces with modern tools, the administration has demonstrated seriousness in tackling insecurity while restoring public confidence in government. The introduction of APCs and drone technology marks a shift towards intelligence-driven, technology and enabled security operations as well as enhance the mobility and safety of security personnel, provide real-time aerial surveillance, and enable faster, more effective responses to threats.  The pr...

Ramadan: Kebbi Govt. Reduces working Hours For Civil Servants

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By Aminu Umar Bukkuyum, B/Kebbi Following the declaration of commencement of Ramadan fasting by the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has approved the reduction of official working hours for the public servants in the state. This is contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Establishment, Pension and Training, Hafsat Ibrahim Tune and made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. She said: "The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris has approved the reduction of the official working hours by two hours during the current Ramadan fasting period. "The new working hours are as follows; Monday to Thursday is 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. while Friday 8:00a.m. to 12:00p.m." Ibrahim Tune said sequel to the new development, workers across the state were expected to be at their places of work up to 2:00p.m. from Monday to Thursday and 12:00p.m. on Friday. She, however, s...

NPSGGG Niger State Embarks on National Prayer for Tinubu, Gov Bago Administrations

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By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  The All Progressive Congress (APC) National  Prayer Support Group for Good Governance Niger state has called on members of the public to support the group with motivation and financial assistance to enable it carry out its activities, especially the organising of a national prayer in Abuja. The Niger state chapter group  co ordinator, Princess Hajiya Hafsat Baba Gawu, made the appeal while speaking with media men in Minna, Niger state capital. According to the coordinator  "the proposed national prayer is necessary as Nigeria continues to face serious challenges; lingering security and economic issues, and to seek divine guidance for leaders at all levels."  Hajiya Binta Baba however noted that, the NPSGGG is a Faith driven Initiative aims on forstering good governance through intercessory prayers, advocacy and communities engagement.  "We embarked on a collectives prayer and action seeking devine guidance for the leade...

Gov, Lawal Commissions Major Projects In Anka LGA, Says Zamfara Moving Towards Sustainable Dev't

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By Aminu Abubakar Mayanchi Gusau  Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to ensuring that Zamfara State is placed on the path of enduring development. The governor on Tuesday commissioned four major development projects in the Anka Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the projects commissioned include the fully reconstructed and equipped Emir's palace, the commencement of works on the Anka–Abbare Road, and the construction of the New Anka Local Government Secretariat. The statement added that other projects inaugurated include the construction of offices for the Hisbah and Community Protection Guards, as well as the reconstruction of the SAFE school in Anka. In his remarks, Governor Lawal urged the emirate and its people to continue cooperating to realise his administration's objectives and ensure adequate measures are taken to maintain the commiss...

KDSG, CPRDS LAUNCHES PROJECT ON ADVANCING ADAPTATION IN CLIMATE TRANSFORMATION

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  By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  The Kaduna state government in collaboration with centre for policy research and development solutions have launched projects on advancing adaptations and climate transformation in Nigeria (ACTION) in Kaduna.  The projects launched held at Asaa  Pyramid hotel in Kaduna, converned various stakeholders; government and non governmental organisation's in and outside the state.  The projects manager of  CPRDS, Dr Hamza Jakada has explained that, "the organisation's objectives is to establish a align sub natural climate policy to the objective of Nigeria nationally determined contribution (NDCs).  Dr Hamza Jakada, however, noted that,CPRDS, enhance the technical capacity of relevant ministries, departments and agencies collaborations on climate adaptations and carbon credit mechanisms. "It's also implement and promote a green projects; clean cooking solutions and climate smart agriculture in livelihood in rural communi...

Coalation Of Kaduna Stakeholders Demand EFCC, ICPC To Investigate El-Rufa'i Over N428b Allegation

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By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna   The Coalition of Kaduna Stakeholders Forum has called on the EFCC, ICPC, and orthers relevant authorities for not hesitate, don't falter to Investigate fully. the former Kaduna State governor Malam Nasir Ahmad El-rufai over the misappropriation  of N423b allegations of corruption and financial mismanagent revealed by Kaduna State house of assembly.  The appealed was contained in a statement signed and delivered by the forum convener's, Alhaji Aliyu Muhammad during the International press conference held at Arewa house in Kaduna.   According to the Coalition the former governor have accused on light rail project allegedly saw ₦1.37 billion diverted into private accounts, with no project executed.  The forum however accused El-rufai Senior aides of money laundering, including ₦64.8 million siphoned from state accounts, and sums of over ₦155 million were allegedly misappropriated through dubious cash payments and contract...

Argungu Fishing Festival: Winner Smiles Home With Two Toyota Cars, N1m

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By Aminu Umar Bukkuyum, B/Kebbi Abubakar Usman from Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi state on Saturday emerged winner of the Iconic Arngungu International Fishing Festival, landing the biggest fish weighing 59 kilogrammes. The champion smiled home with two brand new Toyota vehicles donated by Sokoto State Government along with a cash prize of N1 million. Second position went to Abdullahi Garba from Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi, who caught a fish weighing 40 kg . He was rewarded with one brand new Toyota saloon car donated by WACOTT Rice Miles Limited and N1 million cash . The third position was jointly claimed by Danlansu Dankani from Jega with one another contestant who each caught  fish weighing 34 kg. They went home with N1 million and a motorcycle each.  Speaking at the grand finale the Special Guest of Honour and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu described the festival as a historic event and a powerful symbol of u...

Zamfara APC Congratulates Yazeed Dan Fulani As New Katukan Hausa

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By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC writes to happily congratulate one of its own, Alhaji Yazid Shehu Danfulani on the confirment of one of the most cherished titles of Katukan Hausa by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk-Umar.  This title is very significant to the APC family and Zamfara State as a whole.  Honourable Yazid Shehu Danfulani as the new Katukan Kasar Hausa has always contributed meaningfully to the Hausa community wherever he finds himself promoting unity, collectiveness and inclusion. This title will further boost his efforts among the people wherever he is. The party therefore wishes to highly thank His Royal Highness, the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk-Umar, the Daura Emirate and the entire Hausa community for this honour while assuring that the new Katukan Hausa will live upto the desired expectations. We believe Hon. Yazeed's  philantropic nature and accomodatio...

Tinubu Ya Aurar Da Diyan Minista Matawalle Su Tara A Abuja

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  Daga Gambo Abubakar Kaduna Shugaban kasar Nigeria Bola Ahmad Tinubu da takwararsa na Sao' Tome Carlos Bila Boba sun bayar da auran Diyan tsohon gwamnan Jahar Zamfara kuma karmin Ministan tsaro, Bello Mohammad Matawalle, su Tara ga mazajensu.  Daurin auren wanda ya gudana a babban masallacin Juma'a na kasa da ke Abuja, bayan kammala sallar Juma 'a, ya samu halartar dandazon mutane daga kowanne bangarora na kasar nan.  Dandazon ma su halarci daurin Auren ya kunshi; takwarorinsa ministoci da gwamnona da tsofafffin gwamnona da kuma kowanne bangaroran Yan  majalisar tarayya, da Yan siyasa Yan kasuwa da Malaman addini. A nasa tsokaci, shugaban Jam'iyar APC mai kula da yankin Zamfara ta tsakiya a Jahar Zamfara, Alhaji Ahmad Said Mai aya Tsafe, ya bayyana farin Cikin kasamcewar wannan Aure ya Tara mutane daban daban na gida da ketare. Ma 'ajin Kungiyar ma su sai da Hatsi na kasa, ya baiwa anguna shawarma da su kasamce ma su biyayya ga dokokin Allah a zamantake...

Tinubu Ya Aurar Da Diyan Mininta Matawalle Su Tara A Abuja

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Daga Gambo Abubakar  Kaduna Shugaban kasar Nigeria Bola Ahmad Tinubu da takwararsa na Sao' Tome Carlos Bila Boba sun bayar da auran Diyan tsohon gwamnan Jahar Zamfara kuma karmin Ministan tsaro, Bello Mohammad Matawalle, su Tara ga mazajensu.  Daurin auren wanda ya gudana a babban masallacin Juma'a na kasa da ke Abuja, bayan kammala sallar Juma 'a, ya samu halartar dandazon mutane daga kowanne bangarora na kasar nan.  Dandazon ma su halarci daurin Auren ya kunshi; takwarorinsa ministoci da gwamnona da tsofafffin gwamnona da kuma kowanne bangaroran Yan  majalisar tarayya, da Yan siyasa Yan kasuwa da Malaman addini. A nasa tsokaci, shugaban Jam'iyar APC mai kula da yankin Zamfara ta tsakiya a Jahar Zamfara, Alhaji Ahmad Said Mai aya Tsafe, ya bayyana farin Cikin kasamcewar wannan Aure ya Tara mutane daban daban na gida da ketare. Ma 'ajin Kungiyar ma su sai da Hatsi na kasa, ya baiwa anguna shawarma da su kasamce ma su biyayya ga dokokin Allah a zamantakew...

Zamfara APC Raises Alarm Over Destruction Of President Tinubu's Billboards By PDP Led Administration

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By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC is seriously saddened by the attitude and disrespect of governor Dauda Lawal to  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he (Dauda) now openly shows hatred towards the first citizen. In a latest move, the governor is now removing by destruction,  all billboards with the posters of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria throughout the state.  This erratic behaviour has been ongoing over time and it started with the clampdown on all APC billboards until when the party petitioned security agencies in order to stop the PDP led government from the uncultured behaviour in a peaceful manner.  However, the government and its thugs while using official machinery such as the state's Zamfara Urban and Regional Planing ZUREP resumed the provocation in order to stir crisis ahead of the party's congresses and the 2027 general elections.  The agency today  (Wednesday...

KUNGIYAR NPDGGG TA DUKUFA WAJEN SHIRYA ADDU'O'I DON NASARAR MULKIN BOLA TINUBU

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Daga Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  Kungiyar Shirya Addu’oi don samun ingantuwar mulki a karkashin Jam'iyar APC wato (National Prayer Support Group for Good Governance) a Jahar Naija, ta kira ga Jama'ar kasar nan  da su mara mata baya a kokarin ta na shirya taron audu'oi na Kasa da na Jaha da nufin kawo dauki akan matsalolin da su ka dabaibaye kasar  nan. Kodinatorn kungiyar a Jahar Naija Gimbiya Binta Baba  Gawu, Ita ce ta bayyana hakan yayin da take zantawa da manema labarai a Minna, babban birnin Jihar Neja dake arewa ta tsakiyar Najeriya. Gimbiya Hajiya Binta Baba ta ce Kungiyar na kokarin ganin ta shirya wannan addu’ar Æ™asa ne bisa wasu dakilai da suka zama dole duba da yadda Nijeriya ke fuskantar manyan Æ™alubale, ciki har da matsalolin tsaro, tare da neman mafita ga Allah ga shugabanni a kowane mataki. Gimbiyar ta kara bayyana cewa É—aya daga cikin manyan dalilan kafa wannan Æ™ungiyar addu’a shi ne neman sa hannun Allah, ta hanyar roÆ™on sa Ya baiwa shugabanni...

President Tinubu to Attend Argungu fishing festival, commission projects in kebbi

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By Aminu Umar Bukkuyum, B/Kebbi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to arrive in Kebbi State next week for a one-day working visit. The Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris disclosed this  on Sunday while receiving a former PDP stalwart, Hon. Aliyu Manager, who defected to All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside his supporters. The defectors were formally received at the Government House Birnin Kebbi.  According to Governor Idris , President Tinubu’s visit is aimed at attending the 2026 Argungu International Fishing Festival and commissioning some key projects executed by the APC led administration in the state. "Therefore, I want to use this medium to call on all residents of Kebbi State to come out en-masse to warmly welcome Mr President. We are now confident that Kebbi State belongs to the APC, and this is a clear indication that there is no opposition in the state," the Governor said. Gov. Idris commended the defectors for what he de...

Aure Na Daga Cikin Abunda Ke Kawo Zaman Lafiya: Sheikh Bala Lau

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Daga Gambo Abubakar Kaduna Shugaban Kungiyar Jama'atul Izalatul bid'ah wa ikamatus Sunnah a Najeriya, Sheickh Bala Lau ya yi bayanin cewar yawaitar Aure a cikin Al'Umma na daga cikin abunda ke haifar da zama lafiya a kodayaushe.    Aure na sanadiyar kawowa Dan adam natsuwa da tunani mai kyau, wanda hakan na da tasiri ga rayuwa.  Sheikh Bala Lau yayi wannan bayanin ne a yayin wa azin walimar Auren Yayan Karamin Ministan Cikin Gida, kuma tsohon gwamnan Jahar Zamfara Dakta Bello Mohammad Matawalle, su goma a Dakin taro na babban masallacin Juma 'a na kasa da ke Abuja. Shahararran Malamin addinin musulunci, har ila yau yayi kira ga Karamin Ministan da ya kara damke damtse wajen ganin kawo karshen matsalar tsaro da ta dabaibaye wannan kasa musamman yankin Arewa ma so gabancin kasarnan.  "ina kira ga Malamai da dukkan Jama'ar musulmi da su dukufa da yin addua a wurin Allah da ya yaye mana wannan annoba ta Yan bindiga a wannan yankin  namu." Shugaban ...

Gov Idris Holds closed Door meeting with president Tinubu

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 By Aminu Umar Bukkuyum, B/Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has held a closed door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during which they deliberated on critical issues affecting Kebbi State. The meeting which took place at the Villa, focused on strategies for promoting sustainable development and improving the overall wellbeing of the people of Kebbi State. During the discussion , the Governor, outlined key challenges confronting the state, while President Tinubu assured him of the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing these issues through appropriate interventions. The meeting also featured discussions on the forthcoming Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, scheduled to hold next week, as well as other matters of national and state importance. Governor Idris  expressed his appreciation to Mr President for the continued support and cooperation he had been extending to Kebbi State in vari...

Kebbi State Governor Approves Millions Of Naira To Cater For Various Educational Expenses

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By Aminu Umar Bukkuyum, B/Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr, Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu has approved multi million naira to cater for the education of Kebbi State Indigenes studying in various tiatiary institutions within and outside Nigeria. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Isah Abubakar-Tunga, stated this while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Capital. According to him, the approvals formed part of Governor Idris' efforts to revamp tertiary education in the state and align it with global standards. He said the funds were released in January 2026 to cater for various educational expenses, including registration, tuition, upkeep allowances, and financial assistance. According to him, the breakdown of the Approved Funds include. N349.73 million, Released for registration, tuition, and upkeep allowances for 35 Kebbi State indigenes proceeding to Ethiopia to study Medicine and Pharmacy which cost the government the sum of N247.5 million . Approved for payment...

Zamfara APC dismisses gov’ship candidate speculations

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By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked a viral report that it has declared a governorship candidate for the 2027 General Elections in the state. There were speculations going round the state that the party has nominated a governorship candidate for the 2027 General Elections. The rumour had created tension among the APC members in the state, especially the party’s social media handlers. The State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau while reacting to the matter in Gusau on Tuesday, described the speculations as baseless. “All the speculations going round the state were merely fabricated but not from the party. “This is to inform the public that the APC leadership is not aware of any decision of any governorship candidate of the party ahead of 2027 General Elections. “I want to call on party members to remain calm.  The party structure remains intact and united,” he said. Idris called on the part...

Education Minister Commissions Multi Million Naira Standard Library, Other Projects At FUG

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By Aminu Abdullahi Gusau  The multi million naira standard library and other projects have today been commissioned by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa. Other Projects commissioned are, 200-capacity lecture theatre for Agric Science and an extension block of the Faculty of Science, which have all been built under the TETFUND 2025/2026 Annual Intervention. These two projects were commissioned by the Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Arc. Sonny S. T. Echono and Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Prof. Yusufu Abdullahi Ribadu, respectively. Speaking shortly after the cutting of the tape, the Education Minister Dr, Maruf Tunji Alausa said, one of the aims behind the library construction was to bring a source of research to the doorstep of the learning students of the University and even beyond. The Minister, who spoke through  the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Mu’azu Abubakar Gusau, whose a...

Troops Of OPHK Eliminate Top Sambisa Commander, Ten Terrorists In Decisive Night Operation

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By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  The Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded another significant operational success with the neutralisation of a top Boko Haram/ISWAP leader Abu Khalid, identified as the Second-in-Command of Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest, alongside 10 other terrorists during a night operation in Borno State.  According to the statement signed by the media information officer headquarter operation Hadin Kai Joint task force, Lieutenant colonel Sani Uba,   "Barely 24 hours after troops eliminated the notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Julaibib, operating within the Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle, troops of Sector 1, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on Operation DESERT SANITY".  "Made contact with terrorists at the Komala general area of Konduga Local Government Area during night offensives at about 11:00 p.m. Abu Khalid was a key figure within the terroris...

Corps Commander Lauds Operation Hadin Kai, Assures Of Modern Engineering Platforms

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By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna The Commander Corps of Engineers (CCE), Nigerian Army, Major General Shamsudeen Shafaru, has commended troops of the Joint Task Force (North East)  Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), for their resilience, professionalism and unwavering commitment in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the North East. Major General Shafaru gave the commendation during an operational  assessment  visit to the Theatre of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK).  The five - day assessment visit  commenced from Wednesday  28 February ,2026 where  he visited  Headquarters  Theatre Command, Sectors,  Components, Formations and Units  across the  Theatre of  OPHK.  . At the  Headquarters  of the JointTask Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI,  the Commander however, stated that "he was in the Theatre of OPHK to assess and make effort to  enhance the operational capacity of Nigerian Army Engineers (NA...

Gov Idris Approves committee to investigate Abondoned kebbi Governor's lodge and Hotel project in kaduna

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By Aminu Umar Bukkuyum,B/Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), has approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to investigate the status of the abandoned contract for the construction of the Kebbi State Governor’s Lodge and Hotel in Kaduna. The approval was conveyed through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government , Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida following concerns over the long-abandoned project, which was initiated under the erstwhile military administration. The committee is mandated to, among other responsibilities, ascertain the legal status of the project and determine whether the contractor reconciled with the Kebbi State Government as earlier advised by the then Solicitor-General after the revocation of the contract.  It is also to identify the current status of the abandoned project and investigate the reasons behind its abandonment. Other terms of reference include finding out the circumstances...

Gov Lawal Commissions New Constructed Tsafe Emirate Palace, Other Strategic Projects

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By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna  The Zamfara state governor Dr Dauda Lawal have commissioned the new Constructed Tsafe Emirate Council Palace and major Strategies Projects that include; the renovations and equipment of general hospital, construction of new modern Tsafe township market. Other Strategic Projects commissioned are; renovations of college of health sciences and technology Tsafe, Tsafe township market, and the modern motor park all in Tsafe local government of Zamfara state.  The projects flag off ceremony was held at Yandoton Tsafe Palace, Tsafe local government of Zamfara state.  In his remark,  Governor Dauda Lawal, stressed that, development must be visible, functional, and responsive to the needs of Zamfara State people. The  projects commissioned in Tsafe has reflected the live of it's people's life, leadership, education, healthcare, commerce, and mobility, fostering pride and ownership among residents.  The governor Lawal also noted ...