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By Ibrahim G Ahmad The Wife of Zamfara Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal has encouraged residents to uphold the culture of good sanitation practices of their environment. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to Governor's Wife on Media and Communication, Hajiya Rabi Yusuf on Sunday in Gusau, said the First Lady made the called during a medical outreach and community health intervention as part of the 2025 16 Days Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. at the Gusau Emir’s Palace. The event provided essential healthcare services to men, women, and children across the host community. Huriyya Lawal emphasized that a clean environment was key to prevent disease outbreaks.  She thanked all partners and volunteers for their support and prayed for lasting peace and prosperity  to the State. According the statement her commitment in expanding access to medical care, the outreach featured free screenings, consultations and treatment for common illnesses to include; malaria, typho...

By Ibrahim Gada Zamfara Sate First Lady Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal in collaboration with the United Nation International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) distribute 1000 parks of hygiene kits to secondary schools students in the State. Distributing the items in Gusau the Wife of Zamfara State Governor Hajiya Huriyya Lawal  said "as we continue the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. This year's theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” reminds us of the urgent need to protect our Giles both offline and online.  "We are gathered here to say NO to violence, NO to abuse and NO to silence” "As girls, you are the future leaders and change makers of our society. You carry the potential to shape a better world and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that you grow in an environment that is safe, just and supportive” "In this spirit, my office, in partnership with UNICEF, is  distributing Personal Hygiene Kits to 1,000 students, the gestu...

FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE    Zamfara State Government has successfully enrolled more than 120,000 vulnerable citizens who are now accessing free healthcare services across 147 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in 14 local government areas in the State.    This was revealed by the State Deputy Governor Malan Mani Malan Mummuni who double as Chairman Taskforce Committee, during the monthly meeting of the State Taskforce Committee on Immunization and Primary Health Care Service Development held at the state primary health care development agency Samaru Gusau.    Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee, Mani Malam Mummuni (Masamar Mudi) has reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to improving the healthcare and wellbeing of children and future generations.     He noted that, strengthening primary healthcare remains central to driving sustainable economic growth and development.   The Deputy Governor, commended the...

Left Zamfara State Deputy Governor Malan Mani Malan Mummuni, Right The Sultan of Sokoto his Eminence Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III  FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE    ​The Zamfara State Government has announced its intention to construct a lodge for the Sultan of Sokoto near the palace of Emir of Kaura Sarkin Kiyawan in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.    ​The State Governor  Dauda Lawal, made this Announce this in Kaura Namoda during the graduation ceremony (Walima) for 432 students who completed the recitation of the Holy Qur'an at the Ahmad Asha Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies.    ​The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Malam Mani Malam Mummuni (Masamar Mudi) said, the plan is rooted in the history of Zamfara State, noting that historically, whenever the Sultan of Sokoto visits the Zamfara region, he always stays at the Kaura Namoda Emirate.    ​Governor Dauda Lawal commended the giant effort of the school's teachers for prov...

Middle First Lady Wife of Zamfara Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal By Ibrahim Gada The Zamfara Government in collaboration with development partners have embarked on 2025 16 days campaign activities against Gender Based Violence (GBV) The coordinated partners for the rally and sensitization activities across the nock and crony of the state include, International Rescue Community, Premium Vanguard International and Reproductive Health Community and Services. The line up activities to commemorate the 2025 16days were schools outreach, media and stakeholders engagement and walk rally to raise awareness. In her remarks to flag off the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, the Wife of Zamfara Governor Hajiya Hurriya Lawal  calls for unity, action and accountability. “GBV remains a profound threat to our social wellbeing and development”  “This year’s theme is a powerful reminder that “Digital violence is real violence” Huriyya Lawal said in this ...

Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda Lawal By Ibrahim Gada The Wife of Zamfara Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Lawal has set free 436 inmates by settlement of their debt amounted to N67,204,700 of 436 to. Huriyya Lawal made the disclosure at an event to wed 200 orphans held in Gusau the State capital. She said the inmates were convict of debt crisis collected from the 54 Sharia Courts across the state. “Zakkat and Endowment Board in collaboration with Sharia Court of Appeal had carefully reviewed all the affected persons for authenticity” Huriyya said. Huriyya  urged the free inmates to use the opportunity in rebuilding their lives for batter and shunt any act would takeaway their freedom. She charged 200 couples to embraced themselves with love, and live accordance with teaching of Islamic Sharia. In his remarks the Chairman Zakkat and Endowment Board Mallam Umar Kanoma called on politician and other philanthropist to support the activities of the board. He said the board is non political an...

By Ibrahim Gada The Federated Association of Zamfara State Students, (FAZAMSS) have change the mindset of students by turning unionism into a business hub, and transforming platform of training, impact, creativity for positive development.  The FAZAMSS President Nasiru Gamagiwa stated this at the closing ceremony of FAZAMSS week 2025 held in Gusau the State Capital. Gamagiwa said today marks a historic achievement for FAZAMSS. after many years since the establishment of the association in 2002 the idea of FAZAMSS WEEK was seen by many as unrealistic and impossible.  "Yet, despite doubts and numerous challenges we faced, this is a moment of pride not just for the leadership, but for all Zamfara Students” Gamagiwa noted. "Our aim is to reorient students, revive the culture of responsible unionism, and inspire a generation committed to service rather than personal gain". He added “As we close this historic week, may Allah continue to guide us, strengthen our unity, and bles...

Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corp, Zamfara State Command CC Ma'aji From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Federal Road safety Corp has  impounds 146 vehicles for Overloading and 22 drivers for attempting to bribe FRSC Marshals in Zamfara State. In a Press Statement by the Spokesperson of FRSC Isah Aliyu issued to the Journalists in Gusau the State Capital.  According to the Statement,  Sector commander CC ALIYU Maaji disclose this during a media briefing  today as the command, intensified it's crackdown on overloading in the state. The Statement narrated that sector commander discloses that the command has so far arrested  Ten overloaded vehicles this morning during its joint special patrol with men of the NSCDC. “The command efforts  intensifies a special patrol operations with aims to apprehending violator's road traffic offender's involved Overloading, Reckless driving as well as dangerous driving” Statement said. The statement added that, the sector command ha...

Rep. Bungudu, Maru Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu (Zannan Bungudu) From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Federal  Lawmaker Representing Bungudu Maru, Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu (Zannan Bungudu) has donated 700 bags of weat to the Diabetes Association in Zamfara State. Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu made the donation at the 2025 World diabetes day held at Federal Medical Centre Gusau Hall. Speaking at  the event Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu who was represented by his Chairman Medical Assistance,  Doctor  Auwal Muhammad Expressed happiness over the Program, also Commended the Association Members for their respect to adhere the advised given to them. Hon. Abdulmalik assured to Continue assist the association when the need arose. In his Speech  Doctor Zaharadeen  advised the people with diabetes to always visit the hospital for them to save their lives. Doctor Zaharadeen warned the people with diabetes to stop using Traditional Medicine,  In their Sprates Speeches Managing Director Yariman B...

By Ibrahim Gada The Wife of Zamfara Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Lawal has enacted Wives of Council Chairmen of the 14 Local Government as Mama Ambassador to champion advocacy on child immunization in their communities. Inaugurating the Mama Ambassadors, the First Lady said the wives of Local Government Chairmen,will take this message into the heart of every community. They would remind other mothers to bring their children for immunisation, to attend antenatal care and to keep regular contact with the health centres. "My dear mothers, allow me to speak to your hearts: The vaccines offered at the health centre are safe. They have been used in Nigeria and around the world for many years. They protect children from life threatening illnesses such as measles, polio, diphtheria and tetanus. According to her Zamfara had witnessed progress. More mothers visited Primary Healthcare Centres. More babies received vaccines. Midwives and Nurses continue to work tirelessly, even in remote communit...

Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda Lawal From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Government has Limit's the Participation to Qur'anic Competition to one or two terms This was disclosed by Special adviser to Governor Dauda Lawal on Religious Matters, Malan Isah Almufty during the closing of Local Government Qur'anic Competition held at Gusau Emirate Council. Malan Isah Almufty  said the decision follows, some of the Students Participates Mothern three terms, which not allowed others to Participate, Isah Almufty noted State Government is tever ready to re-arrange the Islamic activities according to the Islamic Right. Almufty Commended the Emir of Gusau, HRN Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello for his effort to Support Islamic activities, called on him to Continue in that direction. In his Speech the Commissioner of Education Mallan Wadatau Madawaki. Expressed happiness over the Program, also donated #500,000 to Participants, jinger them for more effort. In his addressed  Emir of Gusau HRH A...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Barrister Surajo Garba Foundation donated #1.6million to 16 youths and Women in Zamfara State. Presenting the cash to the youths and Women, Barrister Surajo Garba Gusau, also a Chairman Nigeria Bar Association, said the Donation was part of his Foundation to promote Business in the state. Barrister noted all beneficiary would benefit with #100,000 each for them to be self reliance, called on them to utilize the cash given to them. “Last year I have done such gesture assured to be Continues” Barrister noted. In his speech on behalf of the Beneficiaries, Malan Biliyaminu Muhammad Danko, thanked the foundation for the donation, assured to utilize the cash given to them.

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Nigeria Legion has Elected new Executives to run the affairs of Association in Zamfara State. The Election held at Universal Basic Education Boad bypass road in Gusau, the State capital. Announcing the results, Mr elameje hassan james  said Aminu Ishaka and other Contestant returns on oppose, while Aminu Ishaka emerged as the new Chairman,  Mr, James  charged the new Leaders to justify the confidence repose in them, and carry every a lone. James has described the Election as free, fear and credible In his Speech the out going Chairman, Aminu Mada expressed happiness over the election, Congratulate the new Executives for their Victory, also assured to support the new leaders to the success of their tenure. In his acceptance Speech the new Chairman of the Legion, Aminu Ishaka, thanked the Members for their turn out to vote them, assured to justify the confidence repose on them, and carry every one a lone, 

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State chapter of Road safety Officers wive (ROSOWA) has donated sanitary materials to victims of road traffic crashes at Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in the State. In a press Statement signed by the spokesperson of FRSC Isah Aliyu, issued to the journalists in Gusau, the State Capital. According to the Statement, the ROSOWA Chairperson, Hajiya Jamila Ibrahim-Dangaskiya, who led members of the association to the facility on Saturday in Gusau, said that the visit was part of activities marking this year’s World Remembrance Day for Road Crash Victims. The items donated included, detergents, soaps, tissue papers, toilet cleaners and bottle water, among others. “The theme of this year’s is "Lost Talent's" and salogan is “Remember, Support, and Act” she said “Going round the Accident and Emergency (A&E) and Orthopaedic Wards alongside ROSOWA members, Ibrahim-Dangaskiya symphatised with the victims currently receiving medical ...

By Ibrahim Gada The Wife of Zamfara Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Lawal has pledged to partner with Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zamfara Chapter to take advocacy on girl-child education and women health to communities. Lawal made the disclosure while declaring a three-day workshop on Gender Equity and Reproductive Safety Reporting, Organized by NAWOJ in collaboration with Norwegian Union of Journalists in Gusau. “Through my office, the Zamfara Government will continue to collaborate with NAWOJ and other partners in promoting women focused initiatives, especially in the areas of social welfare, healthcare, education and empowerment among others” “I am pleased to note that Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) program in Zamfara is already yielding positive results,”she added She said Gov. Lawal’s declaration of state of emergency on education and health sectors had  prioritized girl-child education as a foundation for long-term gender equal...

By IbrahimG Ahmad The Nigeria First Lady Sent. Oluremi Tinibu has distributed 10,000 packs of menstrual hygiene to schools children in Zamfara. Speaking at the event to launch the distribution held in Gusau on Wednesday, Tinibu said the Renewed Hope Initiative “Flow with Confidence”, a vital menstrual health intervention, designed to empower our precious school girls by promoting knowledge, dignity and confidence through improved menstrual hygiene. She said the programme had already launched in some states across the country and today, it is the turn of Zamfara. The First Lady represented by the Zamfara Governor's Wife, Hajiya Huriyya Lawal said in today’s modern world, no girl should have to miss school because of her inability to afford sanitary products.  "It is unacceptable that our girls still continue to face significant challenges during their menstrual cycle, especially those in rural communities, who miss school days every month because they cannot afford sanitary pad...

From Jamilu Isah Gusau   Zamafara State Local Government Services Commission, in collaboration with Al-Ahl and Associates, has organized a 3-day training workshop for 42 Directors of Administration and General Services, Directors of Finance and Supply, and Internal Auditors.  The workshop focused on leadership governance and Financial controls:  the role of financial and Human Resources Managers in the Local Government Area in the State The Executive Chairman of the Local Government Services Commission, Alhaji Aminu Aliyu Mafara, who was represented at the opening ceremony by the Permanent Commissioner 1 of the Commission, Alh Bello Tudu Gummi, which was held at the Commission's multipurpose hall in Gusau, the State Capital. Declaring the workshop open, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Alh Aminu Mafara, stressed that over the next few days, we will deepen understanding and enhance skills in the critical Areas of leadership, governance, and financial control, focu...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Federal Road Safety Corp Special Marshall has Conduct Bi-annual Workshop theme:"Enhancing Security and Safety Strategies for Special Marshal's Operations"  in Zamfara State. In a Press Statement Signed by the Spokesperson of FRSC Isah Aliyu issued to the Journalists in Gusau the State capital. According to the Statement, the Workshop held at FRSC Headquarters in Gusau, hosted by the State Coordinator Special Marshall, Idris Muhammad Idris he Commended Participants for their  turn out, urged them to keep it up. Idris Muhammad Idris thanked the Sector Commander for his Support, Cooperate to the Special Marshall. Statement said the National Coordinator SM MR. Adaji Usman who was  represented by Deputy Zonal coordinator RS10HQ Sokoto SM Abdullahi Tyobo Ahmed, appreciated the regular and speial Marshal's of zamfara State and urged them to maintain the core values, image and integrity of the Corps. Statement noted that, Zamfara Sector Commander FRSC ...

Sector Commander FRSC Aliyu Ma'aji From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Federal Road Safety Corp Special Marshall has Conduct Bi-annual Workshop theme:"Enhancing Security and Safety Strategies for Special Marshal's Operations"  in Zamfara State. In a Press Statement Signed by the Spokesperson of FRSC Isah Aliyu issued to the Journalists in Gusau the State capital. According to the Statement, the Workshop held at FRSC Headquarters in Gusau, hosted by the State Coordinator Special Marshall, Idris Muhammad Idris he Commended Participants for their  turn out, urged them to keep it up. Idris Muhammad Idris thanked the Sector Commander for his Support, Cooperate to the Special Marshall. Statement said the National Coordinator SM MR. Adaji Usman who was  represented by Deputy Zonal coordinator RS10HQ Sokoto SM Abdullahi Tyobo Ahmed, appreciated the regular and speial Marshal's of zamfara State and urged them to maintain the core values, image and integrity of the Corps. Statement not...

By Ibrahim Gada The Zamfara Sector Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) Aliyu Ma'aji has called on special marshals to uphold values and integrity of the corps while on patrol operation. Ma'aji made the called during a sectoral workshop organized by the FRSC and Special Marshals held in Gusau. He said the workshop was designed strengthen the operational capability of the Special Marshals and boost their morale. He urged them to improve their performance on patrol operations, public enlightenment, Traffic control, clearance obstruction in order to achieve desired reduction of  road traffic crashes in the state. The Sector Commander said the event is historical as he is witnessing the Bi-annual workshop for the first time in the command. The National Coordinator Special Marshal Mr. Adaji Usman represented by Deputy Zonal Coordinator of the Special Marshal Sokoto Abdullahi Ahmed appreciated both regular and special Marshals in Zamfara. He urged the participants to pa...

Left Chairman NUJ Zamfara State Coucil, Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare, Hand sake with Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda Lawal From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has to announce that His Excellency Zamfara State Governor Dr, Dauda Lawal has approved the construction of a brand-new NUJ Secretariat. In a press Statement dual signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists Zamfara State Council, Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare and Comrade Ibrahim Ahmad Gada, issued to the Journalists in Gusau, Capital city. “This development fulfills a commitment the Governor Dauda made to the union prior to his assumption of office, where he assured that his administration would provide a modern and befitting edifice for working journalists in the state” “The Council is pleased to confirm that all arrangements for the commencement of the project have been finalized” The NUJ thanked Governor Dauda Lawal for honoring his promise and fo...

By Ibrahim Gada The Zamfara Sector Command of Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on Zamfara Government to enact strong traffic laws that would appropriately deal with violators of the traffic laws in the state. The Sector Commander, Aliyu Ma'aji made called during a stockholders town hall meeting held in Gusau. Ma'aji said appropriate bylaws needs to be provide by state government to assist FRSC in prosecuting traffic offenders to meet with desired penalties or sanctions of their inactions. "We needs serious penalty more then a fine or so as case may be even in the eventually of killing lives on the roads. " Crashes caused huge lost of life and wealth that are sometimes irreplaceable, leading to socioeconomic setback to the society and country in totality ". He said. He added that strong laws can prevail motorists from reckless behavior that cause crash and fatalities on the roads. In his presentation, Prof. Ibrahim Garba of Department of Biological Sci...

Left Women Leader Hajiya Farida Madawaki, Middle Wife of Zamfara Governor Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, Right State Chairman PDP Hon. Jamil jibo Magayaki By Ibrahim Gada The Wife of Zamfara State Governor, Hajiyya Huriyya Dauda Lawal has call on women across the state to remain steadfast and united in mobilisation and coordinating efforts, stressing that unity and focus remain vital to the PDP continued success in the state. In a statement by Press Secretary to the First Lady, Hajjiya Rabi Yusuf issued to newsmen in Gusau on Thursday. According to the statement the First Lady made the called at an event to honoured by the Zamfara Chapter of People Democratic Party (PDP) Women’s Forum in recognition of her visionary leadership, dedication to women empowerment and outstanding contributions to party development and good governance. The colourful event held at the PDP State Secretariat in Gusau, attracted women leaders from all 14 local government areas and 147 wards of the state, as well as...

Left PDP Women Leader, Hajiya Farida Madawaki, Middle, Wife of Zamfara Governor, Dr, Huriyya Dauda, right  State Chairman PDP Dr, Jamil Jibo Magayaki From Aliyu Buhari Gusau People Democratic Party Women's Forum has award wife of Governor Dauda Lawal, Dr, Huriyya,  in Zamfara State Presenting the award to her Excellency Dr, Hiriyya at the People Democratic Party headquarters in Gusau,  PDP Women Leader Hajiya Farida Madawaki  said they were gathered both PDP leaders and Members from 147 wards across the 14 Local Government to Welcome, and witness the Presentation of the award to her Excellency. Farida Madawaki Said the award is became Imperatives Considering the effort of her Excellency made to the Orphans, Less privilledge and Women in the State Hajiya Farida described the award as timely, assured to Continues support the Governor Dauda policy and Programs for him to Succeed. She Commended the Women for their turn out to welcome her Excellency Dr, Huriyya Dauda Lawa...

From Jamilu Isah Gusau   Zampoles Nigeria Limited, incollaboration with Zamfara State Ministry of Education Science and Technology, has trained 100 indigent youth on Brickslaying, and concrete works under the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS)- Technical and Vocation Education and Training (TVET) Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education. Managing Director of Zampoles Nigeria Limited, Dr. Raymond NeIke's Stated that during opening ceremony of the training, held in Gusau, the state capital, assured the youth that if they strive hard, they will have the opportunity to undertake an internship or work in the company. He described the initiative as a timely intervention that will not only improve the skills on the youth in bricks making, and Concrete works, but would become self-reliant. The Managing Director emphasized that the objective of the training was to deepen their expertise self-reliance. In his remarks, towards General Manager ...

From Jamilu Isah Gusau  Executive Chairman of Zamfara State Local Government Service Commission, Alhaji Aminu Aliyu Mafara, has stressed that agricultural extension officers were vital link between research institutions, government policy makers and farmers across the 14 local government areas in the state. The Executive Chairman of the Commission, who was represented by the Secretary of the Commission, Barr. Shafi'u Bukhari made the statement while presenting workshop attendance certificates to the 42 extension officers and Deputy Directors held at the State Ministry of Agriculture Development Project in Gusau, the State Capital. According to him, all efforts being made by relevant stakeholders in the agricultural sector were aimed at strengthening agricultural extension services in the state by equipping extension officers with new skills, modern approaches, and innovative techniques to effectively serve farming communities. He further said that the workshop brought the enriching...

By IbrahimG Ahmad The Wife of Zamfara Governor, Hajyya Huriyya Lawal, has advised women in the state to prioritise monthly self breast examination for early detection of cancer. Huriyya Lawal give the advice during the Walkway Cancer Awareness Camping  held in Gusau on Friday. She observed that monthly self breast examination would no doubt assist in early detection of the disease, to enable victims take necessary action before it goes out of hand. She identified breast cancer signs to include; lump or swelling in the breast or underarm, change in the shape or size of the breast and discharge or pain from the nipple. “My dear sisters, mothers and daughters, cancer does not choose or discreminate age status or background, but together through awareness and early detection we can save countless lives” “Let us support one another, get screened and spread the message of hope across state. Together we will build a healthier, stronger and more hopeful Zamfara”. she said. Huriyya urged wo...