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I Will Arrest My Predecessor If Killings Continue In The State - Zamfara Governor, Matawalle

Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle has threatened to arrest his predecessor, Abdul’aziz Yari, if any further killing of innocent people occurs after his visit to the state.Governor Matawalle alleged that anytime Yari visited the state, there were attacks and killing of innocent people.Matawalle stated this in a statement while receiving som

14 Killed, 10 Left Injured As Bandits Invade Community In Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command, on Monday confirmed that 14 persons and 10 others were injured by bandits in Karaye village of Gummi Local Government Area of the state.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the attack is the first major breach of the peace agreement between the state government and the bandits initiated by Gov. Bello Mata
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle Sacks 21 Permanent Secretaries Out Of His 47 Permanent Secretaries

Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara State has sacked 21 out of his 47 permanent secretaries and announced the creation of 7 new Directorates in the state. According to a statement by the state government, the affected secretaries were fired for being unqualified for the position.A report by the committee constituted for the restruct

"I Will Be Selling My Bread After Office Hour" - Bread Vendor Appointed SSA To Zamfara Governor, Maibiredi

Abdulmalik Saidu Maibiredi, the bread vendor appointed Senior Special Assistant on Social Media to the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has vowed to continue selling bread after office hours. In a telephone interview with us, Mr Maibiredi, 24, said he would still continue selling bread after office hours “I am still very proud of my busi
Nigerian Troops Kill 60 Bandits, Including Their Leader, 'Emir' In Zamfara

The Nigerian troops have killed 60 bandits, including their leader, popularly known as ‘Emir’ in Zamfara State and recovered 400 cows.The success was recorded by troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD), in a bid to clear Zamfara of criminal elements/unrepentant bandits.Captain Ayobami Oni-Orisan, Acting Force Information Officer, in a statemen

Kidnappers In Zamfara State Have Pocketed Cool N3BN In Cash - Reports

The Committee set up by Gov. Bello Matawalle to find solutions to banditry in Zamfara State, has disclosed that over N3 billion was collected by bandits as ransom from relations of abducted victims in the state.Chairman of the committee, Mohammed Abubakar, a former Inspector General of Police, made the disclosure while presenting the committee’s
EFCC Recovers N65.5M Left Over Cash From INEC Office In Zamfara State After Elections

Operatives of Sokoto zonal office on today recovered money to the tune of N65,548,000 only. The money which comprises 81 bundle of N1000 notes, 97 bundle of N500 notes and 96 pieces of N500 notes.

Zamfara State Governor Gives His 22yr Old Daughter's Hand in Marriage, Checkout Photos

22-year old daughter of Zamfara Governor, Ruqayya Matawalle on Saturday got married to the love of her life whom she met while studying at the Cypriot University.A lot of dignitaries including nine serving and former governors attended the wedding which took place at the place of the Emir of Maradun.The governors include, Imo state Governor Chukwu
Zamfara INEC Officials Land In EFCC Nets Over N84m Fraud

The Sokoto Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested four officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Zamfara office for alleged breach of trust and criminal diversion of ad hoc staff allowance to the tune of N84,696,000. The arrested persons are: Administrative Secretary, Hassan Sidi Aliyu; Head o

Zamfara Governor Shuts School, Suspends Workers After Finding Quran In School's Sewage

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has sent all staff of Shattima Model Primary School, Gusau, on an indefinite suspension following the alleged desecration of the Holy Qur’an in the school.The school has also been shut pending a full investigation by the state Basic Education Commission, said a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday by Yusuf Id
Mention Sponsors Of Alleged Boko Haram Attacks - APC Challenges Zamfara Government

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Tuesday challenged the state government as a matter of urgency to mention the names of the people sponsoring the claimed intended attacks in the seven local government areas of the state including Gusau the state capital by the Boko Haram elements.The party noted that since the gover

Dethroned Zamfara Emir, Alhaji Hassan Marafa Emerges PDP Deputy Chairman

Former Emir of Bakura in Zamfara, Alhaji Hassan Marafa has emerged the Deputy Chairman of the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Marafa emerged during the party’s state congress held in Gusau on Monday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Marafa was appointed Emir of Bakura in 2010 by former governor, Aliyu Mamuda, but
17 Years Old Girl In Zamfara Sets Herself Ablaze Over Husband's Inability To Pay Bride Price

A teenage girl set her self ablaze over her fiance’s inability to marry her due to his poor finances.A 17-year-old beautiful girl identified as Aisha has burned herself beyond recognition because her lover could not afford to pay her dowry in Albarkawa area of Gusau metropolis, Zamfara State.According to Daily Trust, Aisha set herself alight on

17-Yr-Old Girl, Aisha Sets Herself Ablaze Over Fiance’s Inability To Pay N17,000 Dowry In Zamfara State

Girl sets herself ablaze over fiance’s inability to pay ₦17,000 dowry A 17-year-old girl identified as Aisha living in Albarkawa area in Gusau metropolis in Zamfara state on Sunday August 8, set her self ablaze owing to her fiance’s inability to marry her due to his poor finances.Aisha’s neighbour told Daily Trust that she decided to commi
PDP Decampee: Ex-Zamfara Lawmaker Returns To APC, Begs For Forgiveness Amidst Tears (Photos)

A Zamfara lawmaker, Alhaji Manir Gidanjaja who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) three weeks ago has returned to his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).Gidanjaja on August 8 had announced his defection to PDP, before returning over the weekend crying profusely.During the APC’s stakeholders meeting held over the weekend

Zamfara Bandits Surrender Weapons, Military Uniform – Police

Some repentant armed bandits in Zamfara, on Saturday handed over sophisticated rifles, ammunition and military uniform after denouncing crime, the police have said.The Zamfara State police spokesperson, Muhammad Shehu, said the development was part of an ongoing effort to ensure peace and reconciliation, an initiative of the state government being

We Decided To Kill 50 People For Every Slain Herdsman - Head Of Zamfara Bandits Confesses

The head of Zamfara bandits who recently denounced violence, has opened about why they went into kidnapping and killings. Hassan Dantawaye is the commander of bandits who recently renounced violence following peace talks in Zamfara State. The bandits, who are Fulani herdsmen, had been engaged in killing, kidnapping and other crimes, which they bl

Zamfara State 1st Lady Buys Motorcycle For Zealous 8 years Old Girl Who Treks 2km To School (Photos)

The first lady and wife to Zamfara State Governor, Aisha Bello Matawalle met with Fatima an eight year old pupil at the government house in the state capital and presented her with a motorcycle to prevent her from trekking 2km to school daily.According to reports, it was gathered that the young schoolgirl had been trekking long distances every mor
Meet 8-Year-Old Zamfara Girl Who Walks 2KM Every Morning To School (Photos)

This girl (8 year old) on every blessed day from Monday to Friday walk 2 kilometers from her village (unguwar tofa) to her primary school in Tsafe.She has not even for once show sign of tiredness or refuse to go to school except for sickness reasonSee full photos below

Bandits’ Commanders Strike Deal, Suspend Attacks In Zamfara

Bandits’ commanders in Birnin-Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara, on Friday agreed to suspend attacks on the people.The decision was taken at a meeting with the state government and security officials.The bandits also said that the coast was now clear for all those displaced by the attacks to return home.The agreement was reached at the pal
Gunmen Abduct Zamfara Budget Director And Kill Deputy

Yusuf Idris, director-general of press affairs to Bello Matawalle, governor of the state, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.According to him, Kabiru Ismail, the state’s deputy director of budget, was killed during the incident while two others were kidnapped alongside Salihu.The incident was said to have occurred near Kachia in Kad

Zamfara Government Approves 300 Hectares Of Land For RUGA Settlement

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
Ex-Gov Yari Under Attack As Zamfara Govt Investigates Appointments

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

Gunmen Kill Eighteen Persons In Fresh Zamfara Attacks

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
Bandits Reportedly Attack Zamfara Governor's Convoy

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

EFCC Arrest SSG's Brother With N60 Million Mint Notes, A Pistol & More in Zamfara (Photos)

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

Supreme Court Sacks 35 APC Candidates In Zamfara As PDP Claims The State - See Full List

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
APC and PDP Youths In Zamfara Exchange Blows Inside The Supreme Court Premises

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 Loses Zamfara State As Supreme Court Sacks All Its Candidate, PDP Set To Take Over

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
Shocker: Six Kidnapped As Armed Men Storm Girls College In Zamfara State

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

Zamfara News, Photos and Videos

I Will Arrest My Predecessor If Killings Continue In The State - Zamfara Governor, Matawalle

14 Killed, 10 Left Injured As Bandits Invade Community In Zamfara

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle Sacks 21 Permanent Secretaries Out Of His 47 Permanent Secretaries

"I Will Be Selling My Bread After Office Hour" - Bread Vendor Appointed SSA To Zamfara Governor, Maibiredi

Nigerian Troops Kill 60 Bandits, Including Their Leader, 'Emir' In Zamfara

Kidnappers In Zamfara State Have Pocketed Cool N3BN In Cash - Reports

EFCC Recovers N65.5M Left Over Cash From INEC Office In Zamfara State After Elections

Zamfara State Governor Gives His 22yr Old Daughter's Hand in Marriage, Checkout Photos

Zamfara INEC Officials Land In EFCC Nets Over N84m Fraud

Zamfara Governor Shuts School, Suspends Workers After Finding Quran In School's Sewage

Mention Sponsors Of Alleged Boko Haram Attacks - APC Challenges Zamfara Government

Dethroned Zamfara Emir, Alhaji Hassan Marafa Emerges PDP Deputy Chairman

17 Years Old Girl In Zamfara Sets Herself Ablaze Over Husband's Inability To Pay Bride Price

17-Yr-Old Girl, Aisha Sets Herself Ablaze Over Fiance’s Inability To Pay N17,000 Dowry In Zamfara State

PDP Decampee: Ex-Zamfara Lawmaker Returns To APC, Begs For Forgiveness Amidst Tears (Photos)

Zamfara Bandits Surrender Weapons, Military Uniform – Police

We Decided To Kill 50 People For Every Slain Herdsman - Head Of Zamfara Bandits Confesses

Zamfara State 1st Lady Buys Motorcycle For Zealous 8 years Old Girl Who Treks 2km To School (Photos)

Meet 8-Year-Old Zamfara Girl Who Walks 2KM Every Morning To School (Photos)

Bandits’ Commanders Strike Deal, Suspend Attacks In Zamfara

Gunmen Abduct Zamfara Budget Director And Kill Deputy

Zamfara Government Approves 300 Hectares Of Land For RUGA Settlement

Ex-Gov Yari Under Attack As Zamfara Govt Investigates Appointments

Gunmen Kill Eighteen Persons In Fresh Zamfara Attacks

Bandits Reportedly Attack Zamfara Governor's Convoy

EFCC Arrest SSG's Brother With N60 Million Mint Notes, A Pistol & More in Zamfara (Photos)

Supreme Court Sacks 35 APC Candidates In Zamfara As PDP Claims The State - See Full List

APC and PDP Youths In Zamfara Exchange Blows Inside The Supreme Court Premises

APC Loses Zamfara State As Supreme Court Sacks All Its Candidate, PDP Set To Take Over

Shocker: Six Kidnapped As Armed Men Storm Girls College In Zamfara State

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