Zamfara killings unacceptable – Buhari

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned in strong terms the latest killing of tens of people by bandits in Zamfara State, declaring its not acceptable.  According to a statement by the  Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari warned that “such wanton disregard for life will be […]

BANDITRY: It’s Hausa-Fulani war, Zamfara traces origin of hostilities

It’s Hausa-Fulani war, Zamfara traces origin of hostilities *Since the killing of Fulani leader in 2013, Fulani launched aggression against Housa *In 8 yrs Bandits have collected N970m as ransom, killed 2,619, displaced 100,000, kidnapped 1,190, rustled 14,378 animals *Now there are 100 camps with no fewer than 300 bandits in each camp with sophisticated […]

Buhari declares Zamfara no-fly-zone, bans mining activities

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared Zamfara state a no-fly-zone. The President has also announced a ban on all mining activities in Zamfara state to curb the rising insecurity in the area. National Security Adviser, Maj Gen Babagana Monguno (rtd) disclosed this to State House correspondents on Tuesday after a five hour security council meeting presided […]

We invested over N12b in gold, real estate in 2020, says Zamfara govt

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Zamfara State Government said on Monday that it has made investments in gold, real estate and other endeavors in 2020 worth over N12 billion. The State Government explained that most of the property investment was in choice areas of Abuja and other locations with the value, and was facilitated through the effort […]

Zamfara goldfield belongs to FG – Commissioner

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Dr. Nuruddeen Isa, the commissioner overseeing Zamfara State Ministry of Solid Minerals has said that the state government does not own any goldfield rather it belongs to the federal government. Dr. Isa said this while addressing journalists on Wednesday. The commissioner stated that the state government was not directly involved in mining […]

DSS Abuja Airport head, Adamawa gov and ex gov of Zamfara, all caught violating security and COVID-19 protocols

(NNP) The Head of the Department of State Security at the Abuja Airport, Safiyanu Abba, charged with the maintenance of law and order was engaged in the violation of law by allegedly slapping an aviation security personal for doing his job. According to FAAN, the security agent had attempted to further search a visitor who […]

Zamfara: Gov Matawalle appoints Sanusi as new Emir of Kaura-Namoda

Governor Bello Matawalle By Abubakar AhmedZamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has presented letter of appointment to Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad as the new Emir of Kaura-Namoda. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Jamilu Iliyasu, Press Secretary to the governor in Gusau on Tuesday. He stated that the appointment letter was presented at a […]

Zamfara emir dies while awaiting result of COVID-19 test

Late Mohammed Ahmad Asha —————————- The Emir of Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State, Mohammed Ahmad Asha, is dead. He died while waiting for his result of COVID-19 test. The monarch’s death is coming less than 24-hours after the Emir of Rano, Dr. Tafida Abubakar Ila II, passed on Saturday, after a brief illness. His younger brother, […]

Zamfara uncovers massive payroll fraud: 119 year-old on the payroll – 108 to be prosecuted for double salary enrollment

The Zamfara state government says it has uncovered a 119-year-old (name withheld) on its payroll even as it planned to drag a total of 108 civil servants to court for receiving double salary in different ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Rabi’u Garba, disclosed this at a press […]

Another Zamfara commissioner quits governor’s cabinet, joins APC

The Zamfara State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Bilyaminu Shinkafi, on Monday, explained why he dropped his appointment for another one with the All Progressive Congress (APC)-led federal government in Abuja. Governor Bello Matawalle of the Peoples Democratic Party had appointed Shinkafi into his cabinet. Shinkafi has now also been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as […]

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