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Check Out Nigeria’s Minister Of State For Defence, Ex Zamfara Gov, Matawalle As He Resume

Bello Muhammad (born 12 February 1962 or 1969), known as Bello Matawalle, is a Nigerian politician and teacher who is the minister of state-designate for Defence appointed by president Bola Tinubu. He previously served as the governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023.Mattawalle’s previous role as Governor left Zamfara state as one of the worst

Bandits Kill Islamic Scholar, Abduct Emir's Son And Six Others In Zamfara

Bandits have killed an Islamic scholar, Malam Murtala and kidnapped seven residents in Bungudu town, the headquarter of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. It was gathered that the terrorists invaded the town on Monday morning, August 14, 2024, and abducted Abdurrahman Hassan, the first son of the Emir of Bungudu; Abubakar Sarkin-Fada,
Terrorists Disguised In Hijab, Abduct Local Businessman In Zamfara

Some terrorists disguised in hijab abducted a popular local business man, Alhaji Isiya, in Maru area of Zamfara State on Monday.Hijab is the veil Muslim women wear. It’s not allowed for men to wear it religiously.Nigeria reported that the terrorists, who were on three motorcycles, arrived Hayi, a community in Maru area of Zamfara State around 10

Bandits Attack LGA Headquarters, Kill One, Abduct Emir’s Son, Six Others in Zamfara

One person has been killed while seven others were abducted as bandits invaded the headquarters of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State in the early hours of Monday.A resident of Bungudu town, Ishaq Bungudu confirmed the development to Channels TV.According to Bungudu, the armed bandits invaded the town with deadly weapons, shooting spor
35-Yr-Old Bandits’ Informant Arrested As Officers Repel Attack On Zamfara Police Station

An attack by bandits on the Divisional Police Station in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State, has been thwarted by Zamfara Police Command.The command said it also arrested a 35-year-old suspected female informant.Yazid Abubakar, the command’s public relations officer, spoke at a media briefing on Friday in Gusau.Abubakar said the officers acted on intell

Four Women Abducted In Zamfara Regain Freedom After Seven Months

Gov Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has confirmed that the four women, Jamila Yahaya Isa, Aisha Yahaya Isa, Ummulkhairi Musa and UmmulKhairi Sani Umar who were abducted by kidnappers seven months ago have regained freedom.The victims were abducted seven months ago along the Kaura Namoda – Birnin Magaji Road.It could be recalled that the women had a
Terrorists Release Kidnapped Zamfara Students Abducted Over Three Months Ago

The female students of Zamfara College of Art and Science, who were abducted months ago by terrorists have regained their freedom. The students were kidnapped earlier in the year and the terrorists demanded a ransom of N50 million to free them. But according to a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Maka

23 Widows And Teenage Girls Reportedly Kidnapped By Bandits In Zamfara

Armed bandits have reportedly kidnapped twenty three widows and teenage girls in Damaga village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.A resident of the area, Malam Musa Dan Damaga, told the Nigerian Tribune that the incident occurred around 12:00pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. “The kidnapped victims went to look for firewood, compri
How Suspected Bandits Kidnap Nursing Mother, 14Yr Old Son, Spare One Baby In Zamfara

Gunmen suspected to be bandits operating in Zamfara State have abducted a nursing mother and her 14-year-old son, sparing a one-month-old baby.Gistmania reports that the incident occurred some days after the naming ceremony of the newly born baby who is currently under the care of the father.They were abducted in the early hours of Tuesday at thei

Bandits Threaten To Marry Off 4 Female Captives In Zamfara Over Failed 12M Ransom

At least four female captives including a student of the Zamfara State College of Arts and Science, abducted by bandits, have raised an alarm over their captors’ threat to marry them off if their parents fail to pay a N12 million ransom.It was learnt that the abductees, nabbed along the Birnin Magaji-Kaura Namoda Road six months ago while return
Nigerian Military Rescues 40 Kidnapped Victims In Zamfara

Troops of operation Hadarin Daji, a military component, have rescued 40 kidnapped victims in Kyairu, Kyaram and Alkama communities in Bukkuyum Local Government area of Zamfara State.According to a press statement by Army authority, the victims were kidnapped when armed bandits invaded Kyairu, Kyaram and Alkama communities.The statement noted that

How Ravaging Flood Destroys Houses, Covers Roads In Zamfara

Ravaging flood has destroyed many houses in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, following a heavy downpour on Sunday evening.Gistmania reports that the heavy rain that lasted for over one hour wreaked havoc in many areas of the State capital as residents were seen packing out their valuables from their houses.Many roads, especially in Gengeri Megamu are
BREAKING: DSS Releases Ex-Zamfara Governor, Abdulaziz Yari

The senator for Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari, has regained freedom from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).It was learnt that, Yari, who is a former Zamfara governor, had been detained and interrogated by the secret police after he visited their office on Thursday.However, reports reaching The Herald confirmed that the serving s

Former Zamfara Gov, Abdulaziz Yari Reportedly Detained By DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has detained a former governor of Zamfara State and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari.Yari is currently being grilled by operatives of the DSS.The reason for his detention and interrogation is not yet disclosed.quoting a source close to the lawmaker as saying Yari reported at the office of the
"I Have No Regrets Marrying 14-year-old Bride In 2010" - Former Gov Of Zamfara, Ahmad Yerima

A former Zamfara State governor, Senator Ahmad Yerima, has said that he has no regrets about marrying his 14-year-old bride, an Egyptian wife in 2010, stating that the wife is grown now and is in the process of obtaining a master’s degree.GISTMANIA reports that Yerima was elected governor of Zamfara State in 1999. He was re-elected in 2003 for a

Nigerian Female Pilgrim, Aishatu Y’an Guru Nahuce From Zamfara Returns Lost ₦56m In Saudi Arabia

A Nigerian female pilgrim, identified as Aishatu y’an Guru Nahuce, from Zamfara State, has returned $80,000 she found to the owner in Saudi Arabia.This is according to a Facebook post made by Independent Hajj Reporters on Saturday, July 8, 2023.The post was accompanied by a picture of the pilgrim who reportedly hails from Bungudu Local Governmen

NSCDC Parades 27 Thieves Involved In Illicit Trade Of Unauthorized Fertilizer Input In Zamfara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has paraded 27 suspected thieves involved in illicit trade of unauthorized fertilizer inputs in ZamfaraSC Ikor Oche, Zamfara State Command Public Relations Officer, in a statement, said the suspects were paraded on Friday.He noted that the 22 male suspects with dangerous hair styles who belong t

Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Reduces Zamfara Ministries From 28 To 16

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, signed an executive order on Thursday, July 6, reducing the state ministries from 28 to 16.The Director General of Media and Communication, office of the governor, Malam Nuhu Anka, made the announcement.Lawal said he embarked on restructuring government ministries and agencies to reduce the cost of governance a
Protesters Storms EFCC Office, Demand Arrest Of Former Zamfara Gov, Matawalle

Some protesters staged a protest at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja on Monday morning, seeking the arrest of the immediate past Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle.The protesters who identified themselves as members of the Voice of the Voiceless, were led by their Chairman, Nasiru Ismaila Dok

Eid-El-Kabir: Ex Zamfara Gov, Matawalle Donates N200 Million For Sallah Celebrations

The former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has donated N200 million to some citizens of the state in celebration of the 2023 Eid-El-Kabir.Muslims will celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir on June 29, 2023.A statement, however, made available to newsmen on Saturday through the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Zamfara St
Terrorists Agree To N5M Ransom For Five Abducted Zamfara University Students

The terrorists who abducted five students of the Federal University, Gusau in Zamfara State, are demanding a ransom payment of N1m for each victim.Recall that the victims, Adavize John, Bekky, Zeenat Olarenwaju Bunmi and two others, were abducted from their hostels on Friday night, June 16, 2023, a situation which has angered the students to block

Court Reinstates Impeached Deputy Gov. Of Zamfara, Aliyu Gusau Weeks After End of Tenure

Mahadi Aliyu Gusau has been reinstated as the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State by a Federal High Court in Abuja.Gusau, who was at loggerheads with former Governor of Zamfara state, Matawalle Bello after refusing to defect to the All Progressives Congress with him, was impeached in February 2022 by the state’s house of assembly despite a restrain
We Have Evidence That Bawa Requested $2 Million Bribe From Matawalle – Ex-Zamfara Commissioner

Former Zamfara State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Dosara has stated that they have evidence to show that suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, requested a $2 million bribe from former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle. Dosara spoke during an interview on Arise News on Monday

Matawalle Only Left N4 Million, I Have Been Running Zamfara On Debt – Gov Lawal

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has revealed that the past government of Bello Matawalle left a paltry N4 million Naira. As a result, the state is currently running on huge debt. He said civil servants and security operatives in the state are owed salaries as there was not enough money in the state’s account. Recall that Lawal assumed power
Former Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle Declared Wanted By EFCC

The former governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle has been reportedly declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over corruption allegations while in office.A senior security source confided to the Sunday Tribune that the EFCC requested the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest Matawalle “anywhere he is see

Police Return Vehicles Seized From Former Zamfara Governor, Matawalle

The vehicles seized from the immediate past governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle by the police have been returned to him on Saturday, June 17.ASP Yazid Abubakar, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the development on Saturday via a telephone conversation, saying that the vehicles were returned in compliance with the or

Watch As Federal University Gusau, Zamfara Students Stage Protest Over Kidnap Of 5 Colleagues

The PUNCH reports that hundred of students of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State have staged a protest.The students blocked Gusau-Kaduna road to protest the abduction of five students of the university.Five students of the institution were abducted by bandits last Friday night, a situation which has angered the students to block the roa
Troops Of Nigerian Army Storm Hideout, Eliminate 3 Terrorists, Recover Arms In Zamfara

Troops of Nigerian Army fighting to rid Zamfara of criminal elements, on Monday stormed their hideout in some villages and after a gunfight, neutralized three terrorists while others escaped with gunshot injuries.Director of Defenve Media Operations, Major Gen Musa Danmadami who made this known, said troops recovered arms and ammunition as well as
"Zamfara Govt Robbed My Houses, Stole My Cars, Hijabs, Stoves; Impounded Vehicles Were Donated By Well Wishers" — Bello Matawalle

Bello Matawalle, former governor of Zamfara State, has reacted to the invasion of his two private houses by security agents on Friday, June 9, 2023.He accused the state government of allegedly robbing his houses and confiscating his personal belongings. On Friday, the Zamfara State Government, led by Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Par
Video Of Over 40 Government Vehicles Recovered From Zamfara Ex-Gov, Bello Matawalle's Residence

The Nigeria Police Force on Friday, June 9, 2023, stormed the residence of the immediate past Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, and recovered over 40 vehicles.Confirming the development in a statement, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the spokesperson of the state governor, Dauda Lawal-Dare, revealed that the police acted on a court order and a sear

Zamfara News, Photos and Videos

Check Out Nigeria’s Minister Of State For Defence, Ex Zamfara Gov, Matawalle As He Resume

Bandits Kill Islamic Scholar, Abduct Emir's Son And Six Others In Zamfara

Terrorists Disguised In Hijab, Abduct Local Businessman In Zamfara

Bandits Attack LGA Headquarters, Kill One, Abduct Emir’s Son, Six Others in Zamfara

35-Yr-Old Bandits’ Informant Arrested As Officers Repel Attack On Zamfara Police Station

Four Women Abducted In Zamfara Regain Freedom After Seven Months

Terrorists Release Kidnapped Zamfara Students Abducted Over Three Months Ago

23 Widows And Teenage Girls Reportedly Kidnapped By Bandits In Zamfara

How Suspected Bandits Kidnap Nursing Mother, 14Yr Old Son, Spare One Baby In Zamfara

Bandits Threaten To Marry Off 4 Female Captives In Zamfara Over Failed 12M Ransom

Nigerian Military Rescues 40 Kidnapped Victims In Zamfara

How Ravaging Flood Destroys Houses, Covers Roads In Zamfara

BREAKING: DSS Releases Ex-Zamfara Governor, Abdulaziz Yari

Former Zamfara Gov, Abdulaziz Yari Reportedly Detained By DSS

"I Have No Regrets Marrying 14-year-old Bride In 2010" - Former Gov Of Zamfara, Ahmad Yerima

Nigerian Female Pilgrim, Aishatu Y’an Guru Nahuce From Zamfara Returns Lost ₦56m In Saudi Arabia

NSCDC Parades 27 Thieves Involved In Illicit Trade Of Unauthorized Fertilizer Input In Zamfara

Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Reduces Zamfara Ministries From 28 To 16

Protesters Storms EFCC Office, Demand Arrest Of Former Zamfara Gov, Matawalle

Eid-El-Kabir: Ex Zamfara Gov, Matawalle Donates N200 Million For Sallah Celebrations

Terrorists Agree To N5M Ransom For Five Abducted Zamfara University Students

Court Reinstates Impeached Deputy Gov. Of Zamfara, Aliyu Gusau Weeks After End of Tenure

We Have Evidence That Bawa Requested $2 Million Bribe From Matawalle – Ex-Zamfara Commissioner

Matawalle Only Left N4 Million, I Have Been Running Zamfara On Debt – Gov Lawal

Former Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle Declared Wanted By EFCC

Police Return Vehicles Seized From Former Zamfara Governor, Matawalle

Watch As Federal University Gusau, Zamfara Students Stage Protest Over Kidnap Of 5 Colleagues

Troops Of Nigerian Army Storm Hideout, Eliminate 3 Terrorists, Recover Arms In Zamfara

"Zamfara Govt Robbed My Houses, Stole My Cars, Hijabs, Stoves; Impounded Vehicles Were Donated By Well Wishers" — Bello Matawalle

Video Of Over 40 Government Vehicles Recovered From Zamfara Ex-Gov, Bello Matawalle's Residence

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