From John Bassey, Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered the abolition of cash revenue collection in Zamfara State to strengthen digital systems, harmonize databases across MDAs, enable real-time monitoring, and improve inter-agency…
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When Zamfara State Prepares Graves Instead of Protection
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman As journalists, we are trained not merely to read words, but to interrogate meaning, intent and consequence. This skill is most vital when examining government budgets, which often…
Reps appoints Hon. Sulaiman Gumi as Chairman NWDC
By John Bassey, Zamfara The Federal House of Representatives has appointed Hon. Dr. Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi, Member Representing Gummi/Bukkuyum federal constituency as the Chairman, Northwest Development Commission in a unanimous decision at…
Residents accuse Zamfara government of abducting APC youth leader
Residents and supporters of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have accused the state government of abducting a prominent party youth leader, rejecting claims that he was kidnapped by…
Jaji’s Leadership Boosts APC’s Chances of Winning 2027 Elections in Zamfara
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Zamfara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken significant steps to strengthen its cohesion and capability ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s…
Retired permanent secretaries laud Gov Lawal over impactful projects in Zamfara
From John Bassey, Zamfara The association of Zamfara State Retired Permanent Secretaries has commended the Executive Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal over impactful projects and careful implementation of his six points rescue Agenda….
Zamfara Govt commences payment of N150,000 allowance for Medical Corps Members
From John Bassey, Zamfara The Zamfara State Government has commenced the implementation of a special allowance package for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state, with medical doctors set…
Zamfara APC Movement Pledges Support for Jaji’s Gubernatorial Bid
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Zamfara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of the Jajiyya Political Movement has vowed to participate actively in all party activities for…
Zamfara governor seeks renewed efforts against insecurity
Governor Dauda Lawal has called for renewed commitment and stronger collaboration among federal security agencies operating in the state to effectively tackle insecurity. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday, which is…
Abductors Kill Ex-Zamfara Vice Chairman After Collecting N15 Million
By Hajara Abdullahi Abductors of the former Vice Chairman of Bukkuyum Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Hon. Muazu Muhammad Gwashi, have killed him after collecting N15 million ransom from his family. Gwashi…
Gov. Lawal Approves Construction of New NUJ Secretariat in Gusau
The Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is delighted to announce that His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, has approved the construction of a brand-new NUJ Secretariat for journalists…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara Still in PDP — Says Jakada Mubi
From Umar Dankano, Yola Speculations making the rounds that Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of Zamfara State has defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are…
Gov. Lawal Addresses EIMC 18 Participants, Warns Against Negotiation Without Control
Governor Dauda Lawal warned that negotiations allowing armed groups to keep their weapons while setting peace terms only delay violence and weaken State sovereignty. The governor was a guest lecturer to participants…
We are Building a Technology-Driven Zamfara, Says Gov. Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a modern, technology-driven Zamfara. The Governor declared the computer appreciation course for Commissioners and Special Advisers open at the Government House in…
Deadly Gold Rush: Bandits and the Mining Fields of Northwest Nigeria
By Sani Saidu Muhammad Introduction: Blood Gold The Pits of Desperation Across Nigeria’s northwest, Gold no longer means fortune. It means fear, blood, and silence. In the forests of Birnin Gwari and…
APC Chieftain Alleges Matawalle’s Divisive Politics, Urges Tinubu to Intervene
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Ahead of the 2027 general election, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and member of the Tinubu–Shettima Presidential Council 2023, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has urged President…
IHRC-RFT Nigeria Urges Unity, Divine Reflection Amid Insecurity
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity in Zamfara State and across the country, urging unity, responsibility, and divine…
Gov Dauda Lawal @ 60: Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way
By Sulaiman Bala Idris I have no iota of doubt that Dauda Lawal is one of the most charismatic governors in Nigeria. But one thing I often find challenging to explain to…
Governor Lawal launches Zamfara school feeding programme, commits to cut curbing number of out of school children
Governor Dauda Lawal has restated his administration’s commitment to addressing the issue of the growing number of out-of-school children in Zamfara State. The governor launched the Zamfara State Pilot School Feeding Program…
REA Strategic Roundtable: Zamfara is a Prime Location for Solar Farms Says Gov. Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal has highlighted that Zamfara State benefits from intense sunlight throughout the year, positioning it as an ideal site for solar farms, mini-grids, and autonomous power systems. The Rural Electrification…
Volunteer Forces ‘Kill’ Zamfara Bandit Commander Kachalla Yellow
Details have emerged on how notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo died over the weekend in Zamfara State after an earlier gun battle with Shinkafi Volunteer Forces in the state. Kachalla Yellow’s…
Security forces foil bandit attack in Zamfara, kill notorious leader Dan Mudale
Security forces in Zamfara State have successfully repelled a bandit attack on Keta town in Tsafe Local Government Area, killing several assailants, including the infamous gang leader, Dan Mudale. Confirming the development…
Rep Jaji’s Alleged Ties with PDP Government Spark APC’s Concern
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A committee of Concerned Elders for Peace within the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West has urged the party’s National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, to take disciplinary action against…
Some Zamfara Bandits Relocate to Kwara as troops Intensify Crackdown
By Zagazola Makama Armed bandits operating in Bukuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State have relocated to Bani town in Kwara State following intensified operations by local vigilantes, a captured insurgent…
Gov. Dauda Lawal Swears in New Zamfara Head of Service, 12 Perm. Secs, Creates Office for Donor Programs
Governor Dauda Lawal has sworn in Yakubu Sani Haidara, as the newly appointed head of the Civil Service of Zamfara State, along with 12 new permanent secretaries. The swearing-in ceremony, which marks…