Thetruthnewspapers

  Speaker Zamfara State House of Assembly Right Nasiru Mu'azu Magarya   By Nasiru Abubakar   Zamfara state house of assembly has received a report on the Area Development Council (ADC) Amendment Bill, 2023 from the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. Presenting the report before the house, the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and House Leader, Hon. Faruk Musa Dosara called on the Members in session to receive the report on a Bill for a Law to amend the Area Development Councils Establishment Law Number 7 of 2023, adopt the recommendations therein and resolve to give the Bill its third reading accordingly. The report pointed that, before a person shall qualify to be appointed as Administrator of Area Development Council he or she most be a citizen of the state, registered voter, he or she also possess at least a minimum of Secondary School Leaving Certificate and attained the age of twenty-five (25) years, and t...

Zamfara State Speaker House of Assembly, Right Nasiru Mu'azu Magarya By Nasiru Abubakar   Zamfara state house of Assembly has ratified   nomination of three persons  for appointment into the state service whose names were submitted to it by the state government for screening and affirmation. The motion for the screening of the respective nominees was presented by Hon. Faruk Musa Dosara which the members of the House unanimously agreed upon in consideration of the nominees" track records. The screened nominees are Malam Sahabi Ahmad Mada, Malam Nura Makwashe and Malam Shehu Garba. In his brief after the  confirmation,  the Speaker of the House,  Hon. Nasiru Muazu Magarya called on the screened nominees to work with heart and mind to justify the confidence reposed in them. Magarya also charged them to contribute their quota towards  the socio -economic development of the state.

   APC President Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (An opinion)  By Yusuf Idris Gusau   The mammoth crowd that welcomed the APC Presidential Candidate into Zamfara State Speak a volumes on how Zamfara people cherish and register their support to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Campaign train which held at the  the Tradefair Ground, along Sokoto Bypass Road on Saturday, 28 January, 2023. This no doubt testified to the fact that Zamfara is completely an APC state as the good citizens turned out en masse especially at the venue as well as along all routes where the campaign train was expected to navigate while the visit lasted. Traditional rulers, residents and traders waited excitedly at the emir of Gusau's palace to receive the incoming president of Nigeria while journalists, security agents, artistes and hawkers were busy at the venue with each class exhibiting their professionalism. At the lowest ebb of structures and being, lied the unnoticeable opposition who rem...

APC, Presidential candidate, Bola Ahmad Tunubu From Haruna Muhd Gusau    The All Progressives Congress ,APC, Presidential candidate, Bola Ahmad Tunubu has promised that he will not fail Nigeria if elected as a president in the upcoming  general election.   The presidential hopefull was speaking during his presidential campaign rally at the Trade Fair centre,   Gusau the zamfara state capital.    According to him, destipe some challenges, APC will win all the contesting seats in the next month general election.  He further assured that if elect , he will create more jobs opportunities with a view to reducing the higher rate of poverty, unemployment and crimes in across the nation.   Bola Tunubu was received by mammoth crowd in zamfara state during the his campaign rally in Gusau the state capital. Bola Ahmad Tunubu also commended Governor Bello matawalle Maradun,and former Governor of zamfara state Dr Abdul'aziz yari, sen, marafa, former ...

NSCDC Commandant Zamfara State Muhammad Bello Muazu From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Under the leadership of Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu  assured the good people of  State of peaceful and a rancor free general elections in the State. This was Contained in a Press release sign by the Sprksperson of the Command Ikor Oche issued to the journalists in Gusau the state capital. According to the press released, the Commandant Muhammad bello muazu made the assurance while answering questions from the Nation Magazine publishers in a media chat at the State Headquarter Gusau. Muhammad bello  said that, the Corps in the State is poised to give out all  its best in synergy with other sister agencies to create a perfect voting conditions and atmosphere  during the 2023 general elections. “Commandant MB Muazu reaffirmed that, the Corps is apolitical and would not hesitate to bring to book any erring officer who ...

  From Haruna Muh'd Gusau    Zamfara state Zakat and Endowment board will introduce  p.o.s (E) payment to orphans and less privileged during the Ramadan fast financial walfare distribution in the state.   This was disclosed by the executive chairman of the board, Malan Abubakar ibn Sodangi during official meeting with the 17 Emirates members of the board  recently.    According to him, the board decided to introduce the new system of E- payment comply with central bank's cash less national policy .  He further noted that the board has made tangible arrangement to distribute Ramadan walfare package to 40,000 orphans and less privileged across all the 14 local government areas with a view to reduce the hardship facing orphans in the state.    He also said that the board will streamline the data it collected to give all Emirates council by ensuring that p.o.s (e) payment has being introduced to all the Emirate council in the state. He ...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Police Command under the leadership of Cp kolo Yusuf has arrested Eight (8) suspects for banditry related offences, criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. The command Spokesperson Sp. Muhammad Shehu stated this while parading the suspects to newsmen at the state command headquarters in Gusau Wednesday . Shehu revealed that, exhibits recovered from them included,  Fifteen (15) Locally Fabricated Firearms, One Hundred and Fourty Six Rounds of AK 47 ammuniton, Dried Leafs Suspected to be Indian Helm and the Sum of One Million Naira Cash As Exhibits, recovered from the Suspects. “This effort has helped tremendously in stabilizing the security of Zamfara which was hitherto worrisome and disturbing. Below are some of the recent achievements recorded by the Command” He explained that police Tactical operatives on confidence building patrol along Tsafe - Munhaye forest, acted on intelligence report and conducted a rigorous patrol/stop and search with v...

Zamfara State Chairman APC Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani From Haruna Muhd Gusau     In an effort to boost the loyalty and support of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawallen Maradun's  second term bid  , the Zamfara chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon.Tukur Umar Danfulani has distributed 15  cars to different groups of party supporters  in the state.   This was contained in a statement made available to The truth newspaper, signed by the state publicity secretary of the party, Yusuf Idris Gusau.   According to him the vehicles distributed are first batch to the support groups expressed appreciation to the wonderful support the APC is receiving in the state assuring that the party will not disappoint them.    He urged members of the party and others supporters of the party to continue to be law abiding and play politics with maturity so that others can learn from them.   Presenting the vehicles to the beneficiaries at a well...

Left ex- Governor Yari, Centre Present Governor,Bello Muhammad Matawalle right deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Hasan Muhammad Nasiha at Campaign rally From Haruna Muhd Gusau Zamfara state Governor, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawallen  Maradun has assured that due process will be his administration's top priority if re-elected for second term in the upcoming election under the APC platform. The governor disclosed this during the political campaign rally in Tsafe town, headquarter of Tsafe local government area in the state. Governor Bello Matawalle expressed optimism and appreciated the level of unity among members of the APC in the state through negotiating with all aggrieved supporters of former governor Abdul'aziz Yari Abubakar, Sen.Kabiru Garba Marafa. Hon Aminu Sani Jaji among others. In his address,  the former governor of Zamfara state, Sen. Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura,urged electorate in the state to elect APC from top to bottom to ensure continued development. " ...

Zamfara State NSCDC Commdant, Muhammad Bello Mu'azu From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers who attempted the kidnapping of a 2 year old baby  at Anguwar Shado a suburb of Gusau metropolitan. This was Contained in a Press Released Signed by the Spokesperson of the Command, Ikor Oche issued to the Journalists in Gusau the State capital. Parading the suspects at the State Command Headquarters Gusau, the State Commandant, Muhammad Bello Muazu said that, the suspects who are meanly teens were arrested in connection with attempted forceful kidnapping of a 2 year old baby by name Hawau Masaud whom the elder sister by name Umalkaidi Shahibilu 13years was carrying during and errand in the area Suspects “At the process, one of the suspects whom Umalkaidi described to be wearing a black up and down  clothes with spotted white who was later identified as Muslim Sani, came and forcefuly snatched the ...

State Speaker Zamfara State House of Assembly, Right Nasiru Mu'azu Magarya By Nasiru Abubakar   The death of the District Head of Biyabiki, Alh. Rufai  Garba Marafa has been described as a great loss to Yandoto  Emirate, Tsafe local government area and  Zamfara state in general. The Speaker, Zamfara state House of Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Muazu Magarya made the assertion in a Press Statement signed and issued by the House Director General on press affairs, Alh Nasiru Usman Biyabiki. The statement further noted that the Speaker made the remarks while condoling the family of the deceased at his brother's residence, Senator Kabir Garba Marafa. Magarya maintained that the contributions of the late District Head towards traditional institutions in the state cannot be forgotten He prayed to Allah to forgive his shortcomings and the family to persevere. Responding on behalf of the family, his brother, Senator Kabir Garba Marafa  thanked Speaker Nasiru Muazu Magarya and hi...

Zamfara State Governor Bello Muhammad Matawallen Maradun From Haruna Muhd Gusau   Zamfara state government will improve the operational performance of Shinkafi  referral hospital with modern facilities and equipments to develop of the healthcare system in the area. This was disclose by the state Governor Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle Maradun during the gubernatorial campaign rally in Shinkafi recently. According to him, his government will  purchase modern facilities and equipments for the hospital if re- elect for the second term in the next 2023 general election. The Governor also assured that the issue of insecurity will be eliminated in the area to ensure safe farming activities and general development of farmers in the state. In his remarks, the former Governor of the state Alhaj Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi  expressed  happiness over the turn out of large crowd of people received the Governor Bello matawalle Maradun during visit in Shinkafi adding that it showed th...

Founder of Madarasatul Ukhuwapul  Islamiyya Gusau, Malan Ahmad Umar Kanoma From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Madarasatul Ukhuwapul Islamiyya Gusau, Zamfara state, has realized over 18 million donations during a graduation ceremony of the school, held at its premises . This was disclosed by the founder of the school, Malam Ahmad Umar Kanoma at a graduation ceremony in honour of a set of the school's graduating students. Malam Ahmad Umar Kanoma thanked the donors for their immense  contributions to the school and  assured of utilizing the funds Judiciously. He further disclosed that  the donors include, the state Governor, Dr. Bello Muhammad Mataealle N10Million,  the state Deputy Governor, Senator Hasan Nasiha, former state  Governor, Abdulaziz  Yari  and Senator Kabir  Marafa N1Million who donated N1:million, respectively, while the state Commissioner for Local Government affairs, Alhaji Abubakar Dambo and his family donated  N2milliion. Sheikh Ka...

  Zamfara State Governor Bello Muhammad Matawallen Maradun From Bilyaminu Muhammad Zamfara State Governor, Hon Dr Bello Mohammed MON Matawallen Maradun, Shettiman Sokoto today handed over  four hundred and sixty (460) houses to the state's chapter of the Nigeria Labor Congress NLC,  for distribution to  Junior workers in the State.  Speaking at a brief ceremony to hand over the housing units located along  Gidan Dawa  Daza bye pass Road in Gusau, the State Capital, Governor Bello Matawalle explained that this was part of his administration's efforts to provide permanent accomodation for civil servants in the state, on owner occupier basis. He said in addition to the provision of the completed Four hundred and sixty houses for junior civil servants, another 1000 housing units will be constructed for senior civil servants across the state, pointing out that this week, he would perform the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of the one thousan...

  Some of the Vehicles Distributed by Zamfara APC From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani today distributed 15 saloon cars to various groups in support of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara's second term bid in office. This was Contained in a Press Statement Sign by the State APC Publicity Secretary Malan Yusuf Idris  Gusau issued to the Journalists in Gusau. Presenting the vehicles to the beneficiaries at a well attended event which took place at  the Gusau Old Livestock Market, the APC Chairman noted that owing to the increasing support being registered for the governor in the state, there is need for individual and corporate support to meet the logistics needs of the campaign train. He said the APC has been overwhelmed by the increasing number of support groups wishing to be involved with full individual and collective commitment in the campaign to return the governor for the second term in ...

New District Head of Mayana area of Gusau Zamfara State   From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The newly appointed district of Mayana area in Gusau, Engineer Mustafa Musa has tasked wealthy individual and business group to visit and assist orphans and less privileged persons of his domain in the state. Engineer Mustapha  Musa Mayanan Gusau made the called shortly after he Visited Sarkin Noman Mayana Ward, Alhaji Salisu Tela in the state. In his Continuation of Courtesy Visit, the New District head Mayanan Gusau,later Visited two  aged women, Hajiya Hadiza Jibrin, Popularly Known as Hajiya dije Maimasa and Hajiya Rabi, Said the aimed of the Visit was to   seaking for Support and Cooperation. "I urged Wealthy individuals and business in his domain to assist Orphans and Less Privileged people" He maintained that personally he Planned to assist Orphans and less Privileged persons in the society.  He appreciated Sarkin Noman GusauAlhaji  Salisu tela for the warm  t...

Left Sarkin Noman Mayana Ward, Alhaji Salisu Tela, Right New District Head of Gusau, Engr Mustapha Musa Mayana From Aliyu Buhari Gusau In his Continuation of Courtesy Visit, the newly District head of Gusau, (Mayanan  Gusau) Engr. Mustapha  Musa Mayana has paid a courtesy visit to Sarkin Noman Mayana Ward Alhaji Salisu Tela,  The New District head letter Visit two  other Old women Patient, Hajiya Hadiza Jibrin, Popularly Known as Hajiya dije Maimasa and Hajiya Rabi respectively. Alhaji Mustapha stated that, the aims of the Visit was to seek the unflinching support from his communities for his success He urged well to do individuals in his district to always engage themselves in assisting less privileged when necessary, “my plan is to embark on assisting the orphans, less privileged, and vulnerable women and children in my district, hence the need for all wealthy people to adhere with my plan in assisting them in that direction considering the socioeconomic stagnant t...

Zamfara State Grand kadi Dr, Dahiru Muhammad Gusau From Aliyu Buhari Gusau   Zamfara State government through the office of the state Grand kadi Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Gusau Organized a two days seminar for Upper and Higher Shari'ah court Judges in the State. The Seminar held at  sharia Court of appeal Gusau Zamfara State. Speaking during the event, Dr, Dahiru Muhammad maintained that, the aims of the Seminar is to educate the participants on Shari'a related issues and urged them to always adhere with what is contained in the Holly Qur'an during their judgement. Dr, Dahiru Called on the   Participants to adhere what they learned during the Seminar in ensuring justice prevail during judgment in their respective Shari'a court. Judges He also charged them to Minimize the Period of judgement and avoid any forms of delaying where necessary. Dr, Dahiru noted that, additional upper and Higher Sharia Court was created in Birnin Ruwa Gusau, and Sabon garin Kauran Namoda respecti...

Suspect From Aliyu Buhari Gusau   Zamfara State Police Command has arrested two gunrunners, recovered  AK 47, 325 rounds of live ammunition, magazine. This was Contained in a Press Statement Sign and issue to the Journalists by the Spokesperson of the command SP Muhammad Shehu. According him the suspects Mr. Emanuel and his female counterpart Nana Ibrahim  were arrested by the police tactical operatives along Gusau- Dansadau road conveying the weapons.. He said the arrest was sequel to an intelligence information received about the supply of the exhibits from Benue state to an undisclosed bandit’s camp in Zamfara. “In the course of interrogation, suspects confessed to have engaged in several gunrunning business with bandits operating in Zamfara and other neighbouring states”  Shehu Said “Effort is ongoing to apprehend their partners and charge them to court for prosecution” “The Commissioner of Police, CP Kolo Yusuf assured police sustained commitment to protect live...

  From Yusuf Idris Gusau The All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Candidate, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu today donated 370 Bags of Corn flour and N500,000 to Zamfara State Female Ulamah Association in Gusau.  This was Contained in a press Statement  Sign by the State APC Publicity Secretary  Mallam Yusuf  Idris Gusau issued to the journalist in Gusau the State Capital. The donations were announced and made by the Zamfara State Presidential Campaign Council Coordinator, Senator Kabiru Garba during a one day seminar organised by the Zamfara State Female Ulamah Association in collaboration with the Zamfara State Zakkat and Endowment Board. “The theme of the event was : Islam and Politics, "A tool for National Development" which  held at the board's Multi Purpose Hall, Gusau” “Senator Kabiru Garba who served as a Special Guest at the seminar charged Islamic Scholars to educate people especially Muslims on the need to elect credible leaders that will ensure ...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara state police command has neutralized two gunrunners following extensive gun battle along Gummi-Anka road in Gummi local government area of the state. The Police Police Public Relation officer  of the state command SP Muhammad Shehu said the two victims who came all the way from Taraba state were trying to convey arms to terrorists camp in Zamfara state when they were intercepted by the police. “The neutralized gunrunners and the firearms recovered from them” “On 7th January 2023, Police Tactical Operatives have successfully neutralised two gunrunners along Gummi-Anka road following an extensive gun duel that lasted for hours between the Police and the gun runners” PPRO Said. “The gunrunners were conveying sophisticated arms and ammunition to terrorists camp in Zamfara all the way from Taraba state”.  “The feat was recorded following an Intelligence Information received about the movement of the suspects inside a Toyota Corolla Vehicle containing...

Spearker Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Mu'azu Magarya By Nasiru Abubakar Speaker, Zamfara state House of Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Muazu Magarya   said the demise of Ibrahim Abubakar Mashema is a greater loss to his immediate family and people of Zurmi local government area of Zamfara state. Magarya made the assertion as contained in a press statement signed and issued to newsmen by the Director General Press Affairs  in the state House of Assembly, Alh. Nasiru Usman Biyabiki. According to the statement, while condoling with the family of the deceased at his residence along bypass road, Gusau Speaker Magarya described late Ibrahim Abubakar as obedient.   He prayed Allah to forgive the deceased all his shortcomings and grant his family the fortitude to bear with the loss. Responding on behalf of the entire family of the deceased,  Hon. Abubakar Ibrahim thanked the Speaker for condoling with the family. The Speaker was accompanied during the visit ...

Police Public Relation Officer Zamfara State   Police Command SP Muhammad Shehu From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Police Command Under the Leadership of CP Kolo Yusuf has Rescues Fifteen Kidnapped Victims. This was revealed by the Police Public Relation officer of the Command SP Muhammad Shehu at the Police Headquarter Gusau. SP Muhammad Shehu Narrated that, the Victims Comprises 7 Women, 6 Men, and 2 Children's Kidnapped Victims “Recalled that, on 1st January, 2023, there was a report of abduction of some commuters along Tsafe - Gusau road, following which the Command deployed additional Police Tactical Operatives to the location for search and rescue operation, an effort that yielded positive result” “In the course of debriefing, the victims  informed the Police that, they were blocked and abducted by large number of bandits terrorist along Yankara- Tsafe - Gusau road by Magazu village while coming back from Abuja and Kaduna heading to Gusau, Sokoto and  Birni ...

Zamfara State Speaker House of Assembly, Right Nasiru Mu'azu Magarya From Nasiru Abubakar The Speaker of Zamfara state House of Assembly,  Hon Nasiru Muazu Magarya has called on the people of Zurmi local government area, especially supporters  of the state ruling All Progressives Congress, APC to support government policies and programs. The call was contained in a press statement duly signed and issued to newsmen by the Director General for Press Affairs in the state House of Assembly,  Alh. Nasiru Usman Biyabiki.  According to the statement, the Speaker made the call while inaugurating Zurmi Local Government APC Gubernatorial campaign subcommittee responsible for managing Governor Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle's  second term bid campaign activities in the area. The Speaker, the statement added, described the APC state campaign Flagg off in Kaura Namoda as very inspiring, saying it was a mark for APC success in the state. The statement further stated that Hon Na...

Zamfara State Speaker House of Assembly, Right Nasiru Mu'azu Magarya By Nasiru Abubakar   Zamfara state legislature has reiterated commitments in enacting people -oriented laws that will fast track socio - economic development and well being of the state citizenry. Speaker of Zamfaara state House of Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Muazu Magarya made the statement during state wide gubernatorial campaign rally held in Anka recently. ""We are determined re -tight our belts  to review our redouble efforts to justify our primary responsibility of representation along with the much needed oversight functions"", Magarya emphasized. Commenting on the position of the state  legislature on the preceding year 2022, Hon. Nasiru Muazu Magarya expressed appreciation for the overwhelming support given to them by constituents and commended staff of the House for been very submissive to members of the House throughout the year under review. He said the state legislature had achieved many...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Police has arrested six Suspected bandits for Banditry, Kidnapping, and Cattle Rustling This was revealed by the command Public Relations officer, SP. Muhammad Shehu while parading the suspects to newsmen at the command's headquarters in Gusau the state capital Wednesday.  “On 1st  January 2023 , Police Tactical operatives while on confidence building patrol along Gusau - Magami - Dansadau Road received a distress call about bandits plan to block the op road and attack commuters and by extension some villages” “The Police operatives mobilized to the locations and engaged the bandits to a serious gun battle. Luckily enough, one of the bandits was neutralised and others were repelled by the superior fire power of the Police operatives, as such they retreated  back to the forest with possible gun shot wounds. Two AK 47 Rifles, Two Magazines, 104 round of live ammunition and bunch of charms belonging to the bandits were recovered at the s...

Left Zamfara State Governor Dr, Bello Muhammad Matawallen Maradun, Right Ex-Zamfara State Governor Hon. Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar at Campaign rally in Anka Local Government From Haruna Muh'd Gusau Former Zamfara state governor and  chairman of the state gubernatorial campaign council,  Dr. Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has assured people of Anka local government area of more dividends of democracy, if APC is given the chance in this year's general elections. Dr. Yari gave the assurance in his remarks during a gubernatorial campaign rally conducted in Anka. He shed tears  seeing the mammoth crowd that converged in Anka to witness the rally which he described as total loyalty and support to the ruling APC in the state. The gubernatorial campaign council chairman expressed his soar feelings over the incessant banditry acts in the area,  as he recalled that the  insurgency started  when he was the state governor, therefore it was  something of concern to him. In h...

By Dahiru Samaila Mafara Whenever it is a political season, all hands must be on deck to assiduously work towards predetermined set objectives of clinching mantle of leadership under various political parties.  Individuals, political groups, clubs, association, NGOs and even organizations both corporate and public have their peculiar roles to play. In Zamfara state, politics is at its bream as campaign rallies had kicked off at local government level across the state. Former Zamfara state governor, Dr. Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar is the state Gubernatorial Campaign Council chairman and is surrounded by many of his loyalists, supporters, well wishers and APC faithfuls to enable him steer well the campaign train for the success of the second term bid of His Excellency the subsisting state governor, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawallen Maradun. A Zamfara based politically aligned independent group popularly known as        "G 14" has been giving its utmost contributions to the...

 left Ex- Zamfara State Governor Hon Abdul'aziz yari  Abubakar, Middle Present Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Muhammad Matawallen Maradun, Right Deputy Governor Zamfara State, Senator Hasan Muhammad Nasiha, at Compaign rally in Maru Local Government From Haruna Muhammad Gusau Governor of Zamfara state, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle has pledged to create job opportunities for the teaming unemployed youth  in the state, if elected for the second time in the next general elections. The governor made the call  while addressing large number of APC supporters during  a gubernatorial campaign rally  held in Maru, headquarters of Maru local government area of the state. He described youth as the blood vessels and strength of the society. Also speaking during the rally, former Zamfara state governor and the state Gubernatorial Campaign Council chairman,  Dr. Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar , said next four years will be a blessing to people in the state,  if th...