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Auto crash reduces by 39% in Zamfara- FRSC

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By IbrahimG Ahmad Federal Roads Safety Corps  record 38.9% reduction of the auto crashes along major roads in  Zamfara State The Sector Commander Aliyu Maaji made the disclosure during a courtesy visit with Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zamfara State Council held at Command headquarters in Gusau. Maaji said the command had countdown reduction was a statistical comparative reduction of the year 2024 and 2025 which give a marging of 38.9% as at December 2025. He attributed the sucçess to the level of public awareness disseminated through Media outlets that enable the Corps to grassroots communities.  He appreciating the working journalists for their support in the area of enlightenment, called on them to joint FRSC Special Marshalls to further contribute their quarter in the enforcement traffic laws, control and rescue of the crash victims. “Involvement of media personnel into special marshal would enhance public awareness and mutual trust with corps” he added. The Sec...

Minister of Education handover library facility to Federal University Gusau

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By IbrahimG Ahmad The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa has commissioned and delivered a library project, executed under  Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) 2025 intervention, to Federal University Gusau (FUGUS). Handover the Project, Dr. Maruf Alausa  said, such  facility constituted a  compulsory requirement for all university to get  accreditation, as a learning environment. The minister, who was  represented by  FUGUS Vice Chancellor Prof. Muazu Abubakar noted that, the library would improve learning. “This library has the capacity to accommodate  about 1500 students and if  properly utilised, learning and research activities, not only within the state but  the country as a whole will be enhanced” He urged the university to maintain the facility diligently to enable students and researchers reap the reward of the such huge investment. The minister further  identified education as a  critical tool for  develo...

ZLGSC MOURNS FAMILIES OF LATE ALH. MUHAMMAD DAN YAYA KWACCIDO OVER HIS DEAD

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From Jamilu Isah Gusau   The Executive Chairman of Zamfara State Local Government Services Commission, Alh. Aminu Aliyu Mafara has Condole the Families  of late Alhaji Muhammad Dan yaya over his dead. Alhaji Aminu Aliyu Mafara has described the death of Alh. Muhammad Danyaya Kwaccido as a monumental loss not only his Family but the entire People of Zamfara State. The executive chairman who was represented by the Director Administration of the Commission, Alhaji Muktar Sani, prayed Allah to  grant him eternal peace and give his loved ones the strength to bear the great loss. Late Alhaji Muhammad Dan Yaya Kwaccido is humble, Honest, who dedicated his life is Support Islamic activities among others, "his memory will  remain  forever”

Gov. Lawal attend Funeral Prayer of People Burned by Bandits, assures Militatry base in Gwargwabe

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FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE    The Zamfara State Government is taking steps to address bandit attack in Gwargwabe village of Nahuce district in Bungudu Local Government confirmed the tragic killing of four people who were burnt to death.    State Governor,  Dauda Lawal, represented by his Deputy, Mani Malam Mummuni, attended the funeral prayer and burial of the victims.        He pledged the government’s continued commitment to taking all necessary steps to address banditry in the State.        The Deputy Governor, urged residents to accept the incident as an act of destiny while assuring them that, the government is investigating the delay in the arrival of security operatives after the attack was reported.     The Matawallen Bukkuyum also announced the establishment of a military base in Gwargwabe to curb further attacks and called on the community to support security agencies with cooperation and unity.   On b...

Zamfara First Lady Louds Okeke's youths empowerment program

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By IbrahimG Ahmad The Wife of Zamfara State Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal has commended the philanthropic efforts of Prince Onyeka Okeke, Founder of the Prince Okeke Foundation, for empowering 500 Youths across Zamfara State in support of the developmental initiatives of Governor Dauda Lawal. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Hajiya Rabi Yusuf in Gusau on Thursday said the First Lady represented by the Senior Special Assistant on Women Mobilisation, Hajiya Hadiza Mai H. described the initiative as timely and impactful. She said that this had aligned with the vision and commitment of Governor Dauda Lawal toward making state's youths economically self‑reliants, and inclusive development in the state.  Mrs. Lawal stated that empowering young people with skills, tools and opportunities was a critical step toward reducing unemployment, discouraging social vices and building a productive society. She praised Prince Onyeka Okeke for complementi...

NSCDC Nab Suspect alleged Child's Trafficking, others in Zamfara

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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Nigeria Secuirity and Civil defence Corps, has Successfully arrested Suspect for child's trafficking, others Criminals in Zamfara State. Briefing journalists, in Gusau, the          Spokesperson of the NSCDC, Asc Muhammad Mansur Umar,  said his Men has successfully arrested Jerry Peter Male 31 years old,  of Tadurga Dotse, Zuru LGA of Kebbi state, of  child trafficking on 24th January, 2026 in Gusau, with five suspected kidnapped victims, include, Simon Joseph male 12 years old. Others are Alheri Emmanuel female, 13 years old, Rachael Bulus  female 8 years old, Marvelous Ishiaku  male 8 years old,  ⁠Emmanuel Ishiaku male 13 years old. Mansur Umar  narrated that, they were rescued kidnapped Child's from suspected trafficking enroute to Kaduna at Lalan area, Gusau at about 2200hrs (10pm), the suspect, revealed they were on transit to Edo state and they were to be delivered to mummy bishop through Rev. Jame...

PDP hails court ruling upholding party’s position

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By IbrahimG Ahmad The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  has commended the Federal High Court in Abuja for upholding the party’s position on its national secretary. The acting  Zamfara state chairman, Hassan Daudawa, Stated this in an interview with the truth newspaper in Gusau. “The judgment has encouraged party followers at all levels and strengthened confidence in the PDP’s internal processes” Dauda said. “The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by Samuel Anyanwu over the PDP national secretary position” “Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the suit after Anyanwu’s counsel disclosed that the plaintiff’s tenure expired in December 2025” “Those sued included the PDP, INEC, Umar Damagun, Sunday Udeh-Okoye, Ali Odela and Setonji Koshoedo”  “We rejoice because this development strengthens our internal administrative mechanisms and enables the party to sponsor candidates for the 2027 elections” Dauda noted. “All party organs, i...