A youth group in Zamfara State has accused Governor Dauda Lawal of mismanaging over ₦415 billion received by his administration in the last two years. In a statement released on Sunday, the Zamfara Youth Concerned Citizens expressed outrage over what they described as the governor’s failure to deliver basic development despite receiving massive allocations from…
By Abubakar Yunusa A former Israeli intelligence officer and regional analyst has warned that Iran’s military nuclear programme has suffered a significant setback, but the path ahead remains fraught with uncertainty. Avi Melamed, who previously served as a senior adviser on Arab affairs to Jerusalem mayors, believes Iran now stands at a critical juncture—either escalate…
A prominent civil society organisation in Zamfara State has criticised the state government over what it describes as a “shameful” failure to support the late Professor Roko during his lifetime. In a statement on Saturday, the group’s secretary, Muhammad Gummi, expressed deep disappointment at the government’s handling of the professor’s medical plight, calling the recent…
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle has vowed to intensify military operations in the country’s North Central region following a deadly attack that claimed over 150 lives in Benue State. Matawalle, reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to restoring peace using both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies. The former governor of Zamfara state, who was on…
The Group of Ulamau in Zamfara State has accused Governor Dauda Lawal of undermining the state’s Shari’a system by hosting former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a known critic of Islamic law. In a statement on Wednesday, the group’s spokesperson, Shaikh Hadi Suleiman Maru, condemned the governor for rolling out the red carpet for Obasanjo at the…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, hosted a high-level delegation from LW Consultancy LTD to explore strategic partnerships. The meeting held at the agency headquarter yesterday, focused on advancing NAIC’s mission and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The delegation, led…
Zamfara All Progressive Congress support group has told Senator Orji Uzor Kalu that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can comfortably win re-election in 2027 without the support of Governor Dauda Lawal. In a statement on Tuesday y, the group’s chairman, Muhammed Kabir Lawal, said key political figures in the state—Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello…
The Zamfara State All Progressive Congress (APC) Youths Forum has publicly condemned Governor Dauda Lawal’s purported attempts to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of political opportunism. In a statement on Tuesday, the forum’s chairman, Musa Adams, described Lawal’s political approach as divisive, claiming it has undermined the state’s unity. “Dauda Lawal’s biased…
Zamfara Youth Concerns Citizens (ZYCC)has formally petitioned the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) accusing Hon Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki of promoting terrorism and impersonating the military. The chairman of the group,Hon.Comrade Anas Abdullahi Kaura, submitted the petition citing serious criminal allegations ranging from unlawful possession of firearms, impersonation, treachery, and violations of the Terrorism Prevention Act. According…
Residents of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State have praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of State for Defence Hon. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, following the successful elimination of notorious bandits in the region. The commendation came in a statement…
