Grassroots PDP members and 147 councillor aspirants from every ward in Zamfara State have accused the governor Dauda Lawal of “cold-blooded betrayal” and “politics of ingratitude”. Gathering in Gusau under the leadership of veteran party organiser Buhari Buba Mai Goro, the group issued what they called a “final warning” to the state’s chief executive. “We…
The Zamfara Cycle has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal Dare over what it describes as the persistent and worsening insecurity in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by its chairman, Suleiman Isa Namoda, the group expressed frustration at the state government’s failure to curb the scourge of banditry despite repeated assurances. Namoda said the crisis has…
Residents of Jimrawa town in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State have staged a fresh protest in Gusau, accusing Governor Dauda Lawal of neglecting the worsening security crisis in their community while holidaying abroad. The villagers, mostly peasant farmers, have been displaced from their homes for nearly two years due to persistent attacks…
Banga village in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State is facing one of the bleakest moments in its history. The residents said for years, the once-peaceful community has been under siege by armed groups, leaving residents trapped in a cycle of fear and violence. In a statement on Monday, community representative Abdulrahman Zakaria…
In a move aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has urged DICON-D7G Nigeria Limited to uphold the highest standards of quality, ethics, and sustainability in defence manufacturing. Speaking on Thursday at the commissioning of the company’s new headquarters in Asokoro, Abuja, Matawalle…
he Democracy and Good Governance group has lauded Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, for his bold and strategic approach in confronting the country’s growing security challenges. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the group’s spokesperson, Mr Daniel Samuel, praised Dr Matawalle for bringing “a strategic, action-oriented approach”…
The Forum of Agricultural Stakeholders in Nigeria has praised Dr Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani, Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), for restoring confidence in the agency. Speaking at a press briefing, Forum President, Mr Olayinka Omolaye, described Dr Danfulani’s leadership as transformative and focused. He said NAIC, previously struggling with depleted…
Residents of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area in Zamfara State are reeling in grief after news emerged that 35 of the 53 abductees taken by terrorists nearly three months ago have been killed. The victims, seized from Banga wards, were reportedly executed by their captors while the remaining hostages were released under unclear circumstances. The…
The Zionist Organisation of America (ZOA) has asserted that Hamas, the Islamist group governing Gaza, demonstrates “no real interest in peace” or the well-being of its own populace. In a statement signed by the National President of ZOA Morton A. Klein, , highlighted what he described as “outrageous ceasefire counteroffers” from Hamas. According to Klein,…
A wave of relief has swept across Sabon Birni, a restive community in Sokoto State, as residents celebrate the death of notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Dan Dari Biyar. The infamous criminal, known for his brutal reign and dehumanising remarks, was neutralised in a joint security operation involving the Nigerian Armed Forces. Dan Dari Biyar was…
