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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
