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NUPSRAW GETS NEW OFFICIALS IN ZAMFARA

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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau              The Nigeria Union of Public Service Reportorial, Data Processors and Allied Workers (NUPSRAW), Zamfara State Chapter, has elected new executives to run the affairs of the union for the next  four years.             Those elected are  Comrade Auwal Imam as Chairman,  Vice Chairman I Abdullahi S Anka, Vice Chairman II,  Salisu A Sadiq, Assistant Secretary, Bashar Ahmad, Treasurer, Maimuna Ibrahim, Financial Secretary, Isiyaka  Ahmad Zallah, Auditor I Ahmad Haruna, Auditor II, Abubakar Idris, Chairperson Women wing Halima Rahama,  Adamu S Musa, Buhari Habibu, Sanusi Muhammad Jariri, Garba Lawal, Abubakar Shehu, Isah Saminu Kanoma, Abubakar G Kanoma, serves as Ex -offios of the union,              In his Speech at the occasion, the  National President of the union, Comrade  Jacob Kaura Makama described the election a...

FCET GUSAU PROVOST DISPELS RUMORS OF BANDITRY ATTACK

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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau           The Provost,  Federal College of Education Technical, FCET Gusau, Dr, Umar Bello has  refuted the purported attack on the institution by bandits.          The Provost disclosed this in an interview  with The Truth newspaper in his office,  saying that  it was just a mere  rumour.          He narrated that,  the truth of  the situation  is that some unknown vigilante group embers were  passing by with their motor cycles very close to the fence of the college, and some people nearby the college presumed that they were bandits  trying to launch an  attack on students of the college.          As a result of this misperception, Dr. Umar said, the notion  stirred confusions and people nearby and students started  shouting, and loudly saying "bandits, bandits".         ...

APC TSAFE LG, IN ZAMFARA HAS REITRATED ITS COMMITMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARTY -------- Chairman

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 From Jamilu Sani Tsafe            The newly Elected chairman of All progressive congress,  APC Tsafe local Government Alhaji Bashir sale tsafe has reitrated his commitment for the development of the party in the area and state at large.          The chairman made the statement while briefing journalist at party office in tsafe, saying that, he will do his best and  ensuring unity and justice among his members.           Alhaji Bashir, also congratulated the newly elected party chairman in the state Alhaji Tukur Danfulani for his victory and assuared his local govenment support and cooperation to the activities of the state exco.          The chairman also assuared his total support and cooperation to the recent administration of  Governor Dr,  Bello Muhammad Matawallen Maradun in moving the state forward.           He therefore congr...

ZAMFARA: APC WILL CONTINUE TO ACCORD TOP PRIORITY TO YOUTH AND WOMEN ------ CHAIRMAN

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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Chairman of Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Tukur Umar Danfulani has assured that the APC-led state government as well as the party will continue to accord top priority to youth and women in the state. Danfulani made the assertion today in Gusau while formally taking over leadership of the party in an elaborate ceremony at the state APC secretariat. He stated that while the party strives towards bringing more supporters, it will not relent in supporting the state leader and governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle in seeing that dividends of democracy are spread in all parts of the state. According to him, the new leadership under his stewardship will continue to bring all its members together as one united family warning that the executive will not allow the arbitrary opening of party offices especially as it is done by those trying to factionalize the party, except as enshrined in the party constitution. While expressing grati...

ZAMFARA APC WORKING COMMITEE VISITS STAKEHOLDERS, VOWS TO BOOST PARTY STATUS

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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau New  executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara  state have  took a tour to all leaders and other major stakeholders to show their appreciation for their various  contributions that culminated in the emergence of the new executive members of the party under the Chairmanship of Alhaji Tukur Umar Danfulani. This was contained in a press release signed  by the Zamfara APC  Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau and issued to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital The  release further said that, during the visits, the Chairman, Alhaji Tukur Danfulani statef that as  new APC  leaders,  assured  respect to constituted authorities, and vowed  to lead by example. The release explained that,  APC in the state has now been rebranded and that all loyal members will be fully engaged in the party's activities, saying that,  the new APC leaders have visited  past governors, s...

NEW PUBLICITY SECRETARY IS PILLAR TO ZAMFARA APC ----------NUJ Legacy Chapel

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FROM Aliyu Buhari Gusau             The Legacy Newspaper Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ), Zamfara state,  has Commended the state government under the leadership of Governor Bello Muhammad ( Matawallen Maradun, Shattiman Daular Usmaniyya )  for the support which led to the emergence of  one of its media aides,  Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau as State  Publicity Secretary of All Progressive Congress, APC.              Chairman of the Chapel,  Malam Surajo Muhammad Maradun  who spoke on behalf of the entire members of the chapel made the Commendation,  shortly  after the APC state  Congress which was held last Saturday in Gusau             Surajo Muhammad explained that, the election of Malam Yusuf Idris as state  APC Publicity Secretary is a  welcome development which  will  eventually translate into rapid positiv...

ZAMFARA APC YOUTH COALITION CANVASSES SUPPORT FOR HON. TUKUR DANFULANI

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 FROM Aliyu Buhari Gusau          An All Progressive Congress aligned group,   "Coalition of Zamfara APC Youth Supporters" has reiterated its  support for Hon, Tukur Danfulani over  his candidature seeking for the office of Zamfara state APC Chairman                      State Chairman of the Coalition, Najeeb Alzamfary, noted this during  a Press Conference, held at the  Conference  Gallery of Thunder Blowers Multi - Media Services in Gusau this  Thursday,                Najeeb Alzamfary said  "our mission is  publicising the candidature of Hon, Tukur Umar  Danfulani who is graciously vying for the seat of Zamfara state APC chairman." He reaffirmed, that the Coalition resolved to support Danfulani considering his political contributions, progress  and his past  stewardship of the party when he was t...

TEA AND BREAD SELLERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA SEEKS FG's RESCUE FROM COLLAPSE OVER ECONOMIC DOWNTURN

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FROM Aliyu Buhari Gusau            Tea and Bread Sellers Association of Nigeria,    has   appealed  on the  Federal Government to save it from collapse over economic tension confronting it.            President of Tea Sellers segment of the association,  Alhaji Sha'aibu Abubakar and his counter part of Bread Sellers  segment, Alh. Mansur Umar  made the appeal in a phone call interview,  saying that, the appleal became imperative considering that,  issues raised by  members of the association  from various states across the country are worry  some  and discouraging.            They indicated that, as a result of economic hardship and business downturn members of the association found themselves, most of them could no longer afford to continue with their businesses, largely due to continued  hike on prices of  commodities...

GOVERNOR MATAWALLE MOURNS DEMISE OF SAGIR HAMIDA

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FROM Aliyu Buhari Gusau                       Governor of Zamfara state, Hon. Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle MON (Shattiman Sakkwato) has received with shock, the sudden death of Alhaji Sagir Hamida who was killed yesterday evening  by unknown gunmen  along Kaduna -   Abuja highway.                  Governor Matawalle said that the news over the death of late Sagir Hamida deeply shocked him  as he was  one of the promising politicians the state had produced, describing the decease as a person  with  good vision for the youth.                He said that, Sagir Hamida will be remembered for his various contributions to  political and socio-economic growth of the state,  saying that the death had created a wide gap that  would  be difficult to fill.             Matawalle...

GOVERNOR MATAWALLE LAUNCHES FREE HEALTHCARE FOR VULNERABLE, LESS PRIVILLEDGED

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             FROM Aliyu Buhari Gusau                     Governor of Zamfara state,Hon. Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle MON (Shattiman Sakkwato) has  launched a free healthcare programme  for vulnerable and less Privileged persons in the state,                     This was contained in a press statement issued to journalists in Gusau by the Director General Media and Publicity, office of the state Governor, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau,                      According to the Statement, the programme  will benefit  no fewer than  34,000 beneficiaries  drawn from the 14 local government areas of the state, i It addede that, Governor Bello Matawalle is the first state  governor in the country to launch such  laudable programme, and  will be extended to other 34,00...

GOVERNOR MATAWALLE SWEARS - IN ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS, SPECIAL ADVISERS

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FROM Aliyu Buhari Gusau                                      Zamfara State  Governor, Hon.Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle MON (Shattiman Sakkwato) has sworn- in  two new Commissioners and 10 Special Advisers                    Speaking shortly after the swearing-in ceremony which took place at Government House  Gusau,  Governor Matawalle called on stakeholders in the state to join hands with his administration in harnessing the vast natural mineral resources  for growth and development of the state,                 He  narrated that, if  stakeholders join hands with his government, the vast mineral resources available in the state will be better  harnessed for  growth and development of the state,  rather than ignoring the resources  untapped.   ...

GOVERNOR MATAWALLE DIRECTS ZAGIS TO COMMENCE ISSUANCE OF ELECTRONIC CERTIFIICATES OF OCCUPANCY TO LAND OWNERS

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FROM Aliyu Buhari Gusau                  Zamfara state Governor, Dr. Bello Mohammed MON Matawallen Maradun_, Barden Hausa Shettiman Sokoto has instructed the State Geographic Information System (ZAGIS, to as matter of urgency, start issuing  ol Electronic Certificates of Occupancy to deserving people in the State.                    This was Contained in a press release Signed  by Press Secretary,  office of the State Governor, Malan Jamilu Illiyasu Birnin- Magaji and made available  to journalists in Gusau,                     According to the  release, the Governor gave the directivws while  inspecting ZAGIS Modern Survey Equipments provided by his administration, adding that, the move was  to improve the services of the centre and ensure that, all households, Companies and other structures existing througho...

ZMSG TO REVIVE OWN AILING FISHERIES UNIT____Agric, Commissioner

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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau,                      Zamfara State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, said it is set to revive the ailing fisheries department in order to fine tune its activities .                      In a press statement issued by the ministry's PRO, Malan Bashir Abashiya, said the revival of the department is part of the state government's move to improve on  food production and generate employment among youths in the state,                 The statement added that the  state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Alh Ibrahim Jibo Magayaki  made the  news of the revival known while inspecting hatcheries and fish ponds  set up within the premises of the ministry at Samaru  area in Gusau the state capital,               The statement furth...

MAMMAN MAIDAMMA NA ALI FURFURI PASSES ON AT 102

 FROM Aliyu Buhari Gusau    The death has occurred of a a prominent  farmer, Alh. Mamman Maidamma Na-Ali of Babban-Gida, Sabon Birni, Furfuri, Bungudu Local Government Area Zamfara state,                      He died at his residence in Furfuri town, in the  early hours of Tuesday, November 16, 2021, following a prolonged illness,                    Alhaji Mamman Maidamma Na-Ali died at the age of 102 years. He left behind, three wives, seven children and many grandchildren.  Among his children are Alh. Garba Gaga and Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Furfuri, a staff of the Federal College of Education(Technical), Gusau, who is currently serving as University Librarian at Sokoto State University.

ZSUBEB ORGANIZES QUIZ COMPETITION FOR TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE JUNIOR STUDENTS

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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau             A quiz competition has been organised by   Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board for science and technology based junior secondary/ primary schools students in the state.                The board disclosed this in a press release issued to journalists  by its Public Relations Officer II, Malam Ibrahim Musa Maizare, in Gusau.                 According to the statement,  the quiz was organised to groom  the participating students in the state  ahead of the forthcoming zonal quiz competition scheduled to take place in Kano State.   "The statement added, that  the quiz competition would henceforth be sustained as an annual event which will emanate from inter classes, inter schools and inter zonal competitions levels".       The  Executive Chairman of the board,  Alhaji Abubakar Al...

ZMS Apc Ward Congress: Governor Matawalle Chair's Stakeholders Meeting.......

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  From Aliyu Buhari Gusau                      The Zamfara State  Governor Hon. Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle MON ( Shattiman Sakkwato) has reiterated that, the All Progressives Congress APC will remain united in the state in spite of efforts by a few disgruntled elements to cause disharmony.                            This was contained in a press statement sign by the Director General Media and Publicity, Malan Yusuf Idris, and made available to journalist in Gusau,                         Governo  Matawalle made the assertion today, while chairing the party's Stakeholders meeting  held at the Government House  Gusau, who was represented by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt, Hon, Nasiru Muazu Magarya, Maintained that, all members of the party respect its constitution ...

Sokoto State University, Commence postgraduate Studies, 16 Undergraduate Programmes________NUC,

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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The National Universities Commission (NUC), has approved the commencement of Postgraduate Programmes and 16 additional Undergraduate Programmes to Sokoto State University, This was stated in a press released sign by the information officer of the University Malan Zayyanu Shehu, issue to the journalist, According to the press release Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Sani Mohammed Dangoggo, said that, the development followed by the successful resource verification visit by the Commission to the University.   Professor Sani Mohammed Narrated that, the NUC had in a letter dated, 8th November 2021, signed by the Director Planing of the Commission Dr, N. B. Saliu on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, Considered and approved t...

ZMS Ministry for Agric to Partner with AFAN______Commissioner,

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FROM Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources has pledged to partner and assist the All Farmers Association of Nigeria for the development of Agriculture in the state . This was Contained in a press statement sign by the public relation officer of the ministry, Malan Bashir abasiya, sayying that, the commissioner made this when executive members of all Farmers association paid him a courtesy call in his office in Gusau Alhaji Ibrahim jibo magayaki narrated that, All Farmers association of Nigeria is being an umbrella body of all Agricultural associations is a major stakeholder in the formulation and implementation of Agricultural policies in the country. He therefore promised to carry the Union along during his stay as commissioner for Agriculture. Alh Ibrahim jibo noted that, the present administration of Govern...

Zamfara State, Zakkat Board Give's Package to 120 Orphans,

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FROM Aliyu Buhari Gusau Over 100 Orphans benefit with special package by the Zamfara State Zakkat and Endorwnmemt Board, in order to ease their self like each other, This was disclosed by the executive chairman of board, sheikh Abubakar Muhammad Sodangi during a Walimat organised by the Zakkat Boad to mark the world orphans day held at Zakkat Conference hall in Gusau, the state capital, Sheik Abubakar sodangi Explained that, the orphans was selected from 17 Emirates council in the state, adding that, the United nation Mark every 8 November as the world orphans day, with a view to show's a special caring to orphans over the world Sheik Abubakar assured to continiues assisting the orphans when need arise, pointout that, not only orphans board treated but all needies, adding that, Zakkat board is a home of all Muslims in the state, called on wealthy individuals to give their Zakkat ...

Zamfara PRP Election, Free, Fair, Credible--------INEC

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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has described the Election of new Executives of people Redemption Party (PRP) in Zamfara as free,fear and credible in the State. This was stated by INEC official Alhaji Anas Tukur who supervised the State congress/election of PRP, held in Gusau, the state capital. According to him,the election was conducted free and fear without harassment or violence. He appealed to other parties to emulate PRP in conducting free,fear and credible election in the State. The supervising INEC official Commended members of PRP for their support and Cooperation toward the successful conduct of the election that saw the emergence of new executives in the State. Earlier on, the Chairman Congress planing committee, Alhaji salisu sambo,said, the election was successful, stressed that,those elected included Chairman, Haruna Adamu tsafe, Vice Chairman, ...

NGO Sponsors over 400 orphans on Education, in Zamfara state

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From Aliyu BuhariGusau A non Governmental Organization Known as Zamfara State Organization for Vulnerable Households, Women’s and Children’ has sponsored 500 orphans to further their education both the state and national level, This was discloused by the chairperson of the organization, Hajiya Farida Abdulrazak Tigana in Gusau during a celebration of the “2021 World Orphan day held at UBE hall Gusau the state capital, Hajia Farida Explained that, the gesture was part of organization effort to assist orphans and vulnerable children to reduce the hardship, ” to assist orphans is more importan then to assist someone" she addded, Hajiya Farida appealed to the wealth individuals, and general public in the state,to assist orphans and less previllage in one way or the other, She called in state government for more effort in assisting orphans and less prevllage, considering the situation were are now, ...

Zamfara State Govemment Distributes relief items to over 80 Victims attack by bandits,

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From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara state government has distributed food and clothes materials to 84 victims attacks by bandits in maru and lugga in the state This was contain in a statement signed by the Director information state Ministry of Hummanitorian affairs and disaster Management, Alhaji Bashir Kabir Ahmed, and made available to the journalist in Gusau the state capital, narrated that, the items include, Rice, beans and other clothing materials for them to reduce hardship, "The gestur e was part of state government effort to assist victims attack by bandits, widows, orphans ànd less previllages" Commissioner faika Ahmed, said Hajiya Faika Ahmed called on beneficiaries to make judicious use with the items given to them not to sale it out, In his reposed on behalf of the beneficiaries, the district head of Lugga, Ardo Mustapha Muhammad thanked Governor Bello Muhammad Ma...