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Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has said that the state would implement the Ruga settlement initiative to resettle herders and boost economic activities. The governor told the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajiamila who visited the state that the state government would go ahead with the programme in spite of its susp ...
Zamfara Government Approves 300 Hectares Of Land For RUGA Settlement -
The Zamfara State Government is to investigate “the last minute” appointment of 14 Permanent Secretaries by the immediate past Gov. Abdul’Aziz Yari administration in the state.Gov. Bello Matawallen-Maradun stated this in Gusau on Wednesday while receiving the interim report of the state Transition Committee.News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) repor ...
Ex-Gov Yari Under Attack As Zamfara Govt Investigates Appointments -
No fewer than 18 persons have been killed by suspected gunmen in some communities in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, the Emir of Tsafe, Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, said on Friday.The Emir disclosed this in Gusau on Friday while receiving the member representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ka ... Gunmen Kill Eighteen Persons In Fresh Zamfara Attacks -
The convoy of Zamfara governor, Bello Matawalle, was reportedly attacked by suspected bandits on Sunday.In a report by Premium Times, the governor was on his way to condole with victims of a previous attack on a community in Gusau Local Government.The witnesses said the governor’s convoy came under attack on Sunday evening while he was enroute L ... Bandits Reportedly Attack Zamfara Governor's Convoy -
EFCC, Sokoto zonal office, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, arrested one suspected politician with N60, 000, 000 cash, following intelligent report of his suspicious money laundering activities.The suspect, Murtala Muhammad, who is alleged to be a brother to Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Professor Abdullahi Shinkafi, was arrested at No.145 I ... EFCC Arrest SSG's Brother With N60 Million Mint Notes, A Pistol & More in Zamfara (Photos) -
The Supreme Court on Friday, sacked 35 candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state.APC had what it considered a clean sweep in the state, but the apex court has now awarded the ruling party’s votes to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The cause of this massive loss by the ruling party, could be traced to internal crisis t ... Supreme Court Sacks 35 APC Candidates In Zamfara As PDP Claims The State - See Full List -
Youths of the All Progressive Congress and Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara state, exchanged blows inside the Supreme court premises today after the apex court this morning, ruled PDP winner of the Zamfara state governorship election. ... APC and PDP Youths In Zamfara Exchange Blows Inside The Supreme Court Premises -
The Supreme Court has declared the votes scored by candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State in the 2019 general elections as wasted votes after holding that the party had no candidates in the said elections.The five-member panel of justices, in a unanimous judgment on Friday, held that the party in the state failed to con ... APC Loses Zamfara State As Supreme Court Sacks All Its Candidate, PDP Set To Take Over -
Some armed men have stormed a community in Zamfara state, kidnapping as many as six persons from the institution. According to Reporters, unknown hoodlums stormed Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Moriki town of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State and kidnapped six people in the wee hours of Wednesday night. It was gather ... Shocker: Six Kidnapped As Armed Men Storm Girls College In Zamfara State -
Some armed bandits have died while others were arrested during a shootout with security operatives in Zamfara state. The encounter it was gathered took place in various forests within the state. Last week, security operatives were deployed to Zamfara state over the incessant killings and kidnappings by armed bandits. The security agents begun oper ... Photos Of Armed Bandits Killed During Gun Battle In Zamfara Forests -
Senator Kabir Marafa representing Zamfara central has offered senate president Bukola Saraki a new wife while thanking him for approving a N10 billion intervention fund for Zamfara State.While speaking on the floor of the Senate, Senator Kabir Marafa said there is room for another wife in Saraki’s house because its size “is grossly underutilis ...
Senator Marafa From Zamfara State Offers Senate President, Bukola Saraki A New Wife -
A twitter user came out on social media to threaten to kill Zamfara State woman who converted to Christianity.. See his post below; “Kadaria, you converted to Christianity in London. I was appalled when I heard her describing herself as a passionate citizen of Zamfara. By Islamic tenets, Kadaria is a walking corpse. She is supposed to have been ... You’re A Walking Corpse — Twitter User Threatens To Kill Zamfara Woman For Converting To Christianity -
Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai has come out with a sensational claim to say that president Muhammadu Buhari knows those behind the Zamfara killings while still doing nothing about it, this is a very unusual stance given that the president and governor Buhari never had any falling out before and were infact in good terms and belong to same p ...
#ZamfaraKillings: Buhari Knows Who Is Behind The Zamfara Killings - El Rufai Reveals -
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a total ban on mining activities in Zamfara State and its environs.The government also ordered foreigners within the mining site to vacate the area immediately, directing a special task force to take over the site with immediate effect.The decision is part of fresh measures to restore peace to the st ... President Buhari Suspends Mining Activities In Zamfara; Orders Foreigners To Vacate -
The deaths in Zamfara State could be linked with the secret mining and stealing of Gold in the state, Illegal minerals mining in Nigeria's Zamfara State sheds light on the problems posed by extractive industries in developing countries. While the revenue potential is huge, federal oversight has been weak and international support is amb ... The Killing In Zamfara State Could Be Linked With The Secret Mining And Stealing Of Gold - Report Claims -
The Zamfara Govt says it will recruit 1,700 local charmers in addition to the 8,500 members of Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, recruited earlier to address security challenges in the state.The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy, Bello Dankande, said this in Gusau on Wednesday, at a security meeting with traditional rulers, Fu ... Zamfara State Moves to Employ 1,700 Sorcerers, to Fight off Bandits -
Angered by the incessant killings in Zamfara and government's inaction, a mob executed a suspected bandit apprehended by members of the Civilan JTF.The incident occurred in Shinkafi local government area of the stte, where about 40 persons were killed by armed bandits over the weekend. "The sad story of ZamfaraZamfara when people have n ...
Angry Mob Serves Jungle Justice On a Suspected Bandit in Zamfara (Very Disturbing Photos) -
At least 40 people are feared killed in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, following an attack by armed bandits. It was gathered that the attackers invaded Kurya, Kursasa and Gidan Achali communities of the local government area and opened fire on residents. Although the police said only 10 people lost their lives in the attack, resi ...
GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Many Killed As Gunmen Attack Communities In Zamfara -
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed regrets over the omission of the acronym of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the results sheet for Saturday’s Governorship and House of Assembly elections in Zamfara.This is contained in a statement signed by the commission’s National Secretary, Mrs Rose Oriaran-Anthony, ... APC Omitted From INEC Results Sheet in Zamfara -
A suspected kidnapper was severely dealt with after he was caught by security men following a failed mission. According to reports, the suspect was apprehended yesterday at Tsafe local government area in Zamfara state when he came to kidnap a victim. He was beaten mercilessly by the residents before he was handed over to the police. ... Suspected Kidnapper Apprehended And Beaten Mercilessly After Failed Mission In Zamfara -
The younger brother of a popular Zamfara blogger, Shafaatu M Bala, who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in the state, is yet to regain his freedom over delayed ransom payment.According to reports, the kidnappers are demanding N15 million ransom to release the young man, but it is quite unfortunate the sister could only afford to pay N1million, whic ... Popular Zamfara Blogger's Younger Brother Kidnapped, N15 Million Ransom Demanded -
According to Nigerian journalists, Ahmad Salkida, gunmen attacked Madaba village in Magami District, Zamfara, killing dozens of people. A resident posted photos of some of the bodies recovered after the midnight attack. See photos below. ... Graphic Photos Of People Slaughtered By Gunmen In Zamfara State -
As many as seven persons have been reportedly kidnapped by some armed men who stormed a viewing center in Zamfara. Gunmen on Saturday night storm a popular sport viewing center in Birnin Magaji town of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State and kidnapped seven of the viewers and took them away, Punch Metro reports. According to the p ... Seven Persons Reportedly Kidnapped By Armed Men Who Stormed A Viewing Centre In Zamfara -
More than twenty suspected kidnappers stormed a football viewing centre in Zamfara State and kidnapped seven people.The incident happened in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Saturday night.The father of one of the victims told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that his two sons including the owner of the viewing centre were among thos ... Over Twenty Kidnappers Storm Viewing Centre, Kidnap Seven In Zamfara -
Female activist and co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement, Aisha Yesufu has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari over the way he’s handling the killings in Zamfara state.According to Vanguard, Aisha accused the President of playing ‘Baba go slow’ and doing too little to stop the senseless killings going on in some parts of the coun ... Zamfara Killings: "Your Lack Of Competence Is Killing Us" - Aisha Yesufu Blasts President Buhari -
Zamfara state residents are currently staging a protest over the incessant killings recorded in many parts of the state. Over 200 people have been killed by bandits in various attacks recorded in the state. According to multiple sources online, the protest is happening along Gusau-Zaria Road. ... Shock As People Protest Repeated Killings Of Residents By Bandits In Zamfara State (Photos) -
Armed bandits who stormed Dogon village of Tsafe Local Government Area, and Birnin Yero of Shinkafi local authority of Zamfara State on Sunday, killed three Civilian JTF, religious leader and 6 others and also kidnapped 3 women.The armed bandits who were said to be about 10 men, stormed the villages and began to shoot sporadically in every directi ... Armed Bandits Go on Killing Spree, Kidnap Three Women in Zamfara (Sad Photo) -
A video of Zamfara state governor, Abdulaziz Yari threatening APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomole and members of the National Working Committee NWC of the party, is currently trending online. Although no one knows when the video was shot.The crisis between the governor, Adams Oshiomole and members of the National Working Committee, started afte ...
Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari Threatening To Attack APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomole -
A member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Lawali Attahiru Dogonkade, who was convicted of a N31million contract fraud, has been fined N120,000. Dogankade was convicted on Thursday by Justice Bello Shinkafi, a sitting judge at the Zamfara State High Court, on a four-count charge filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Othe ... Court Orders Zamfara State Lawmaker To Pay N120k Fine After Being Convicted Of N31m Fraud -
The Zamfara Civilian JTF on Sunday, killed five suspected bandits that invaded Jangebe Market in Mafara Local Government Area of the State. ...
Zamfara State Civilian JTF Killed Five Suspected Bandits (Graphic Photos)
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