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Matawalle charges special operations force to lead Nigeria’s security fight

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has tasked the first batch of Nigeria’s Special Operations Force (SOF) with spearheading the nation’s efforts against insecurity, terrorism, and banditry. Speaking at the closing ceremony of their training at Camp Kabala Jaji in Kaduna on Monday, Matawalle urged the elite unit to demonstrate professionalism,…

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Group Commends Matawalle For Zamfara Cargo Airport Vision

A Zamfara-based civil society group has hailed the former Governor and current Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, for his foresight in initiating the Zamfara Cargo Airport project. The Zamfara Good Governance Group (ZGG), in a statement issued on Monday, praised Matawalle’s leadership, describing the cargo airport as a “strategic and transformative initiative”…

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Group lauds Matawalle for revolutionising Zamfara’s water supply

The Zamfara South Unity Movement Forum (ZSUMF) has praised former Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Matawalle, for his transformative contributions to water supply and infrastructure during his tenure. In a statement released on Friday, ZSUMF Chairman Yusuf Ibrahim Maradun lauded Matawalle’s leadership, highlighting his administration’s impact on improving access to clean water. “His Excellency’s tenure…

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Zamfara group questions gov Dauda’s chess game amid insecurity

A civic group in Zamfara State has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal’s decision to host Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya, arguing the event was poorly timed given the state’s worsening security and economic situation. The group, Zamfara for Good Governance, issued a statement on Wednesday, led by its chairman Hon Ismail Muhammad Gudau, describing the governor’s…

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FCC honours NAIC boss Danfulani for national service

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr Muheeba Farida Dankaka, has recognised the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani, for his outstanding contributions to national development. Danfulani received a special award from the FCC Chairman during a courtesy visit to…

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NAIC, ICRISAT Seek Stronger Collaboration To Boost Agricultural Sustainability In Nigeria

The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to advance agricultural development and sustainability across Nigeria. This was made known on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by ICRISAT representatives to NAIC’s head office in Abuja, where both parties explored areas…

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Zamfara Governor Faces Backlash Over Loan Denial Claims

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal is under fire for allegedly misleading the public about his administration’s borrowing record, according to a statement by the Zamfara Concerns Citizens group. In a live interview on Channels Television on 18 June 2025, Lawal denied taking any loans since assuming office in 2023, stating, “I have not borrowed a…

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Former Israeli Intelligence Official: Iran At Crossroads Over Nuclear Programme

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…

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