Tag: Zamfara
How bandits kidnapped Imam, 17 others from Jumat Mosque in Zamfara – Police
Police confirm abduction of Imam, 17 worshippers by bandits during Jumat prayers at a mosque in a community in Maru…
Gov. Matawalle secures release of 11 kidnap victims
Governor Bello Matawalle secured the release of 11 kidnap victims on Saturday night in Bukkuyum local government area, Zamfara state.
Zamfara govt reports over 31 illegal miners
Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on security developments and the activities of illegal miners.
Zamfara govt begins own gold reserve
Zamfara government on Tuesday, said it has started its gold reserve to reduce dependence on federal allocations.
Zamfara says N10.8b varsity fund vanishes, accuses ex-governor Yari
The Zamfara Government has accused the administration of former governor Abdulaziz Yari of diverting N10.8 billion( about $278.9 million) set…
FG’s cash transfer scheme: 10 rogue facilitators caught in Zamfara
“They were caught conniving with the payment agents extorting money from beneficiaries.
More women to receive N20,000 each monthly in Zamfara
Zamfara State has decided to expand its women empowerment scheme, under which 18,000 women receive N20,000 each monthly.
Yari talks peace in Zamfara APC
Former Governor of Zamfara , Abdulaziz Yari said members of the All Progressives Congress in the state are ready for…
With Buhari’s support, Zamfara will be rich – Matawalle
The governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has said that the state would be among the richest in the country…
Member of Zamfara assembly, Alhaji Tukur dies
A member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Alhaji Tukur Jekada has died.
Photos: Weapons of war seized from Zamfara bandits
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has received 14 AK47 rifles and 10,000 bullets recovered from bandits by troops of Operation…
COVID-19: Zamfara govt to quarantine long distance vehicles
Zamfara state government has announced that it will henceforth seclude vehicles coming from a long journey into the state and…
Zamfara: Gunmen abduct 3 councillors, one escapes
Three supervisory councillors of Gummi Local Council in Zamfara state were abducted by gunmen on Thursday,
APC group appeals to Supreme Court to review Zamfara judgment
The Support Group of All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to the Supreme Court to review its judgment nullifying all…
Zamfara’s Governor Matawalle to join APC
Zamfara’s Governor Bello Matawalle of the Peoples Democratic Party will switch political allegiance to the All Progressives Congress soon. Former…
Federal govt sensitises artisanal miners in Zamfara
The Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has said that the country was losing 80 percent of revenue that…
Matawalle reacts to petition written to stop roads project
Zamfara state government has said that its decision to expand some roads in Gusau the state capital, is meant to…
Zamfara govt approves massive fund for science schools
Zamfara Government has earmarked N7 billion for total renovation of its science schools and training of science teachers in 2020.
2023: APC youth, women leaders vow to reclaim Sokoto, Zamfara
The Youth and Women Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the seven North-West states have vowed to recapture…
Agriculture, Mining: Zamfara, Chinese investors sign agreement
The Zamfara State Government has signed an agreement with Chinese investors on mining, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and power generation in…
Zamfara commissioner resigns, blasts Gov. Matawalle
Zamfara Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Jamilu Zannah has resigned, posting a sharp rebuke of Governor Bello Matawalle as a bad…
APC lauds PDP-led leadership on stoppage of mega pension
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended the PDP-led leadership in the state for canceling bogus…
Court remands another APC chieftain
An upper Shariah Court 1 sitting in Gusau on Wednesday remanded another chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Bello…
Matawalle gives Yari condition to visit Zamfara
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has said his predecessor, Abdul Aziz Yari, could visit the state provided that he…
DPR warns filling stations against supplying petrol to bandits
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has warned filling stations in Zamfara against supplying petroleum products to bandits.
Zamfara government to partner with Russia
Zamfara State Government has announced its plan to partner with the Russian government in developing critical sectors of the state's…
Drug use among youths, women worrisome – Balkisu Matawalle
The Wife of Zamfara governor, Hajiya Balkisu Bello-Matawalle on Thursday expressed her displeasure over the alarming rate of drug abuse…
Kidnap: Korean Govt thanks Gov. Matawalle for rescuing Korean doctor
The Korean Government has commended Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara for rescuing its national medical doctor from kidnappers.
EFCC operatives storm ex-governor Yari’s home in Talata Mafara
The country home of former governor Abdulaziz Yari was raided Sunday night by 20 operatives of the Economic and Financial…
Airport project won’t cost us money, commences this month – Matawalle
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has said that construction work on the Gusau Airport project would commence this month.