The Zamfara State chapter of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori on his recent appointment as the Acting National Chairman of the party. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state’s APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, described the appointment as a clear indication of the…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has officially unveiled a fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, marking a significant step toward energy reform within military operations. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja, reflects the Federal Government’s broader clean energy strategy…
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,…
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”…
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has been recognised for its longstanding support to Nigeria’s public service, as the 2025 Civil Service Week came to a close with an Awards and Recognition Night in Abuja. The event marked the end of a week-long series of engagements aimed at celebrating civil service excellence and fostering innovation across the sector….
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…
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…
