The Zamfara State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, asserting that he is desperate for relevance over comments on insecurity. The party also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts in combating insecurity. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, the party stated…
The Zamfara Youth Awareness Forum has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal Dare for what it described as the politicisation of insecurity in the state, urging him to focus on governance instead of attacking the Minister of Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle. In a statement on Friday signed by its Secretary, Muhammad Abubakar Gusau, the group faulted…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, has reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to forging strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing productivity and safeguarding investments across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. Danfulani gave the assurance on Thursday when he received members of the Project Office for Agri-Business…
The Chief Executive Officer of Zima Autos, Mr Zima Adams, has joined millions of admirers across the globe to celebrate Dr (Mrs) Becky Enenche, wife of the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, on her birthday. Adams described Dr Enenche as a vessel of grace, whose life and ministry continue to…
The Zamfara Youth Awareness Forum has commended former Governor Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, for what it described as his transformative reforms in the state’s health sector, saying his administration restored confidence, compassion and access to public healthcare. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Abubakar Ibrahim Gusau, the Forum said Matawalle inherited a collapsing health…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, and philanthropist, Chief (Barr.) Dumo Lulu-Briggs, are among distinguished Nigerians to be honoured at the 2025 Peace Achievers International Conference and Awards. The event, organised by the Peace Ambassador Agency and the Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, will take place on 8…
The Zamfara Concerned Citizens Forum has commended former Governor Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, for what it described as his outstanding record in promoting the welfare, fairness and dignity of workers during his tenure. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Marafa, the Forum said Matawalle’s administration stood out as a model of…
The Federal Government has appealed to the United Nations for support in securing long-term financing to address the increasing humanitarian challenges caused by internal displacement across Nigeria. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during a roundtable on Humanitarian Development and Peacebuilding Approaches to Durable Solutions…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo State says a road accident has claimed eight lives at the front of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko on Wednesday night. Dr Samuel Ibitoye, FRSC State Sector Commander, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Akure. Ibitoye, who said the accident involved…
The new Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to assume office on Thursday. According to an invitation by the Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, Amupitan would be meeting with the Directors of the commission at the INEC Headquarters on the same day. Amupitan is expected to be sworn…
