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Late  Malam Hamisu Yusuf yelwa FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE The Zamfara state Government has extended it condolences to the people of Tsafe Emirate over the death of Malam Hamisu Yusuf yelwa, Registrar Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology Tsafe.  The Head of service Alhaji Yakubu Sani Haidara (mni), made the condolences while attending funeral prayer of the deceased at Tsafe Emir's palace. The head service said, "It is with a deep sense of sorrow that we received the sad news of the passing of the beloved brother, former Provost of CHST Tsafe and pioneer Registrar of Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology Tsafe; a colleague and respected scholar, Mal. Hamisu Yusuf Yelwa. "On behalf of Zamfara state Government  we are extending heartfelt condolences to Family,  Friends and University community during this period of grief and loss".  "The death of Mal. Hamisu is an irreplaceable loss, and we fully understand the pain and void it leaves behi...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau In a continued effort to dismantle terrorist Strongholds and restore peace, troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have executed a series of coordinated clearance operations targeting identified terrorist enclaves, in Zamfara State. In a Press Statement Signed by the Spokesperson of Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel, Aliyu Danja issued to the Journalists in Gusau. According to the Statement, the operations, launched in the early hours of 4 May 2026, covered critical locations, including Maikwanuga village (Talata Mafara LGA), Aljumma, Gidan Dawa, Magami Didi and Tungar Magaji villages (Maradun LGA). Statement noted that, During the advance, troops engaged terrorists in Tungar Magaji with overwhelming firepower, neutralizing 2  terrorists and forcing others to flee in disarray. Statement added that, troops conducted a thorough search of the area, recovering one AK-47 rifle  with 30 rounds loaded magazine and on...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara Sate Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Muhammad Bello Engages Stakeholders in Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas, Seeks Collaborative approach to Security in the State In a Press Statement signed by the Spokesperson of Police Command  DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR, and made available to the Journalists in Gusau. According the DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR, The interactive engagement provided a platform for meaningful dialogue between the Police and the communities.  Yazid Abubakar said, the Commissioner sensitized participants on critical security issues, emphasizing the need for vigilance, prompt information sharing, and a collective approach to addressing crime and criminality. CP Bello stressed that effective policing cannot be achieved without the active support and cooperation of the public.  He therefore urged residents to remain law-abiding, report suspicious activities promptly, and refrain from harboring or shielding criminal element...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Zamfara State Police Command has successful arrested hoodlums in Hayin Dan Hausa area, near Government House in Gusau the State Capital. In a Press Statement signed by the Spokesperson of Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR, issued to the Journalists in Gusau. According to the Statement, On 17th April, 2026 at about 1530hrs, information was received from the Officer-in-Charge (OC) Outstation, Hayin Dan Hausa, that some unknown hoodlums riding motorcycles and armed with cutlasses attacked one Buhari Ibrahim ‘M’ of Gadar Baga area, Gusau. The assailants inflicted serious injuries on the victim in front of Shobanke Hotel, Hayin Dan Hausa. “Upon receipt of the report, police operatives attached to the Central Police Station promptly visited the scene and evacuated the victim to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, the victim later died while receiving treatment” Yazid Abubakar noted that, A comprehensive investigation was immediately launc...

Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists Zamfara State Council, Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara State Council, wishes to express its profound appreciation to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State for the recent appointment of three distinguished members of the Union into key party positions. In a Press Statement dually Signed by the Chairman and Secretary of NUJ Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare and Malan Ibrahim Ahmed Gada, issued to the Journalists in Gusau the State Capital. According to the Statement the Union particularly commends the appointments of Alhaji Ibrahim Maigandi Dan Malikin Gidan Goga as Secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Birnin Magaji as State Publicity Secretary, and Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau as Auditor. “These appointments are not only well deserved but also a clear recognition of the professionalism, dedication, and integrity exhibited by these individuals over the years” st...

FROM ALIYU BUHARI GUSAU The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully commenced the 2026 Police Constable Recruitment Examination for shortlisted candidates across the state. In a Press Statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Command DSP Yazid Abubakar, ANIPR and available to the Journalists in Gusau the State Capital. According to the Statement, the examination has been carefully structured into four (4) batches, with each batch comprising five hundred (500) candidates.  “The exercise has so far been conducted in a transparent, orderly, and hitch-free manner” Statement added that, As part of efforts to ensure compliance with established standards, the Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello, PSC+, MNIPS, paid an inspection visit to the examination venue, encouraged candidates to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to giving their best in the exercise. “The Commissioner further issued a stern warning against all forms of examination mal...

  FROM  JAMILU SANI TSAFE The Zamfara state government has sponsored mass wedding of one hundred couples drawn from vulnerable groups across fourteen local government areas in the state Under Hisbah commission. Speaking at the occasion, the state Governor,  Dauda Lawal, represented by his deputy, Mani Malam Mumini (Masamar Mudi) reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerable citizens. Governor Lawal, who also served as the representative of the grooms, stated that, the government provided a dowry payment of two hundred thousand naira for each groom, and  each bride received fifty thousand naira to support small-scale trading activities in their matrimonial homes. The governor also presented marriage certificates and household items to the couples. He urged them to respect one another and advised the brides to be obedient to their husbands, emphasizing the importance of fostering harmony and attracting Allah’s blessings in their marriages. In his ...

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Commandant Nigeria Secuirity and Civil defence Corps Sani Mustapha host a Newly deployes Commissioner of Police Ahmad Muhammad Bello for Rare Visit in Zamfara State. In a Press Statement signed by the Spokesperson of NSCDC  ASC I Umar Mohammad M, issued to the Journalists in Gusau the State Capital. According to the Statement, the visit aimed to revitalize relationship, induce better energy, networking and partnership in combating violence, crimes and criminality in the State. In his remarks newly posted Commissioner of Police Ahmad Muhammad Bello said  they were at NSCDC  to familiarize and seek extensive partnership, as the basic step of new administration in public service. “I appreciate the NSCDC as a noble partner of internal security architecture and subsequently wish to seek a profound collaboration beyond synergism but also partnership and networking in combating crimes and criminality in the state” CP noted. “The NFP and NSCDC are publ...

From Jamilu Isah Gusau  Zamfara state office of the Auditor General for Local Government in collaboration with Al-Ahl Associates, has conducted a three-day training workshop for 40  Principal Auditors from fourteen local government councils on Basic Techniques in Forensic Auditing.  The training workshop, themed" Principles and basic techniques of forensic auditing and procurement law in Local Government" aimed to provide tools for ensuring accountability and transparency in auditing assignment. Declaring the workshop open at the Zamfara State Local Government Service Commission multipurpose Hall in Gusau, the State capital, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy affairs, Engr Ahmad Garba Yandi stressed the need and importance of  training and retraining of public servants In different areas of specialization. He stressed that  the key capacity training goes along with improving  socio-economic status of Local Governments and the State at lar...

From Jamilu Isah Gusau   The Zamfara State Local Government Service Commission (ZLGSC), in collaboration with Amlak Technology Nigeria Limited has organized a three-day training workshop for 70 Basic Computer finance clerks from fourteen local government areas in the State. The training workshop, themed " Basic computer skills for effective productivity and efficiency in the workplace, for finance clerks" is aimed to be highly relevant, considering the increasing role of information technology In modern-day public administration. Declaring the workshop open at a ceremony held at the Amlak Technology Nigeria Limited multipurpose Hall in Gusau, the State Capital, the Executive Chairman of the Commission Alhaji Aminu Aliyu Mafara who was represented by the Secretary of the Commission Brr. Shafi'u Bukhari expressed that the use of computers and digital tools has become an essential requirement for efficient service delivery.  He further explained that as Finance Clerks, they ...

Left Commandant NSCDC, Sani Mustapha, Right Emir of Gusau HRH Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command, Sani Mustapha has paid a courtesy visit to  Emir of Gusau HRH Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello. In a Press Statement Signed by the Sporksperson of NSCDC, Mohammad Umar M, issued to the Journalists in Gusau. According to the Statement, the visit was to revitalize relationship, induce better energy and seek royal blessings from the Emirate. Commandant Sani Mustapha acknowledged and appreciated the royal father, His Royal Highness  Alh. Abdulqadir Ibrahim Bello and explained the purpose of the visit as to officially pay homage and seek royal blessings.  “I am here to renew the energy and existing bond between the NSCDC and this noble and powerful royal institution, furthermore, "I wish to extend the command’s unwavering support and seek the royal blessing of his majesty with a continuous collabor...

Left CEO Africa Post TV, Abdulkarim Umar, Right Late Alhaji Usman Idris Lihidda From Aliyu Buhari Gusau Chief Executive officer Africa Post Television, Abdulkarim Umar Lihidda Loss Father in Garbawa of Kaura Namoda Local government area of Zamfara State. His funeral prayer was lead by Malan Shu'aibu Ahmad in Garbawa. Late Alh Usman Idris Lihidda dead his residence at Garbawa, aged 100, he is survive by two wives, Many Children's, among who are CEO Africa Post Television, Abdulkarim Umar Lihida among others. The Deases has seens been buried according to the Islamic right. Important Personalities are trooping to Condole the Families of Deseas

From Aliyu Buhari Gusau The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), under the leadership of CC Sani Mustapha confirmed the deployment of 365 operational personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and secured Easter celebration. In a Press Statement signed by the   Spokesperson of the Command, Asc I Mohammad Umar M. issued to the journalists in Gusau, the State capital. According to the Statement, the deployments optimally covers the period (pre, active, and post) festivities, with a strategic goal of actively strengthening security presence at worship centres, securing lives and critical infrastructure across the fourteen (14) Local Government areas  of the state. Commandant Sani Mustapha urged for an extensive operational coverage; uphold discipline, consistency and the display of professionalism from personnel in the discharge of their respective duties to ensure peace and order, efficiently. CC Sani Mustapha affirmed NSCDC un...

 By Abbas Wali, Bauchi  In continues efforts to train and retrain members of the Union, The Nigeria Union of Journalists Bauchi State Council, has collaborated with Bauchi Field office of the United Nations Children's Funds (UNICE) to train 50 Journalists across the Media organizations in the State including Correspondent chapel in a One-day  training program on Maternal and Newborn reporting, aimed at addressing maternal mortality in Bauchi state. The one day partnership training took place on Monday at Late Mohammed Abdullahi Conference hall of NUJ Bauchi Council Secretariat to  improve reporting on health issues affecting women and children.  Speaking at the opening ceremony, the State Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Umar Sa’idu, expressed gratitude to UNICEF for supporting and bankrolling the initiative to reality. He emphasized the importance of capacity building for journalists, noting that professionals in all fields, including journalism, require continuous tra...

From Jamilu Isah Gusau   The Zamfara State Local Government Service Commission (ZLGSC), in collaboration with Gadabo Farm and General Enterprise Limited, has organized a three-day training workshop for 28 agricultural Extension and Irrigation workers from fourteen local government areas in the State. The training workshop, themed “Scaling solar irrigation for improving dry season yields of tomatoes, pepper, onion, and vegetables; is aimed at supporting farmers and enhancing agricultural productivity at the grassroots level. It stressed that enhancing awareness of improved agricultural methods remains the backbone of the rural economy in the State.  Declaring the workshop open at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Agriculture Multipurpose Hall in Gusau, the State Capital, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Aminu Aliyu Mafara, who was represented by the Permanent Commissioner 4, Hon. Jafaru Umar Kaura, said the commission designed the workshop to improve the techni...

From Jamilu Sani Tsafe    The District Head of Tsafe South, Sarkin Kudu Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Mazawaje, has urged his people to prioritize prayers, especially in these security-challenged times.  Sarkin Kudu Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad made the call at a stakeholders' meeting at his palace in Tsafe, emphasizing the importance of community engagement.     Abubakar Muhammad Mazawaje encouraged ward heads to rally round to the wealthy individuals to support orphans and the less privileged in their area.   He asked politicians and affluent folks to work with ward heads to drive development in the district and Emirate at large.    The District Head also thanked Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for bringing developmental project to Tsafe Emirate and Local Government.    Reponding Magajin Garin Tsafe, (Village head of Tsafe South) Comrade Jamilu Sani Kogo, urged ward heads to report suspicious activities to relevant authorities to prevent cri...

By Abbas Wali, Bauchi The All Progressives Congress (APC) Stalwart in Bauchi State, Dr. Hassan Halim, has called for  leadership continuity in governance after 2027 general elections, insisting that APC must take over to serve for the next 8 years to deliver meaningful development to the test of people in the State. Dr. Hassan made the call during interactions with political reporters in Bauchi, where he described as poor governance in the State resulting to lack of impactful leadership, which he said has contributed to rising insecurity, unemployment and poverty in the state. He challenged governorship aspirants within the party to present verifiable records of achievements in their constituencies or previous offices that influenced their interest to run. “Those seeking leadership must show tangible projects and credible track records, not just looking for  cheap popularity and political  relevance,” he said. He  took a swipe at politicians who allegedly use financi...

By Abbas Wali, Bauchi A coaliation of 50 political groups in Bauchi State have warned that any move by Governor Bala Mohammed to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) could weaken Nigeria’s opposition and undermine democratic plurality. The warning followed consultations with over 50 political groups, who described the governor as a critical voice in holding the ruling party accountable. The group led by it's chairman, Comrade Rayyan Adamu, stated in Bauçhi while interacting with Journalists, where he argued that Mohammed’s role transcends Bauchi State, portraying him as a national figure whose opposition stance has strengthened democratic discourse. They cautioned that joining the ruling party would amount to “silencing one of the few remaining voices of the masses,” particularly at a time when Nigerians are seeking strong alternatives. The group linked the governor’s growing popularity to his consistency in opposition politics, sugg...

By Abbas Wali, Bauchi   Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has on Sunday paid a Sallah homage to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Ramat House Bauchi, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to unity, resilience, and national development. Governor Makinde, while speaking during the visit, congratulated the government and people of Bauchi State on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the Eid celebrations.  He expressed solidarity with Governor Bala Mohammed, particularly in the face of leadership challenges, noting that such experiences are part of the price of leadership. The Oyo State Governor encouraged his Bauchi counterpart to remain steadfast, adding that sacrifices made during the holy month of Ramadan would not be in vain. He emphasized that despite difficulties, “joy will surely come in the morning,” urging continued dedication to service and good governance. In his response, Governor Bala Mohammed described the visit as significant, sta...

FROM JAMILU SANI TSAFE The Zamfara State Government has commended the Dangote Foundation for its outstanding efforts in supporting orphans and people with special needs, particularly through the provision of food assistance at a time when many citizens are in need of relief. The Acting Governor of the Ssate, Mani Malam Mummuni Masamar Mudi, made this known while speaking at the official flag-off ceremony for the distribution of rice donated by the Dangote Foundation to vulnerable groups across the state. The event was held at the Zamfara State Zakat and Endowment Board Gusau.  According to the Deputy Governor, the Foundation donated 20,000 bags of 10kg rice, with each ward across the fourteen local government areas of the state receiving 80 bags and above. Mani Malam Mummuni praised the Dangote Foundation, established by renowned business magnate Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and called on other wealthy individuals in the country to emulate such humanitarian gestures by initiating similar ...