Tag: Zamfara
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Ex- gov Yari allegedly planning to destabilize Zamfara state through banditry – Group
Accuses ex-governor of purchasing 1,000 arms and ammunition for militia group… The Peace Advocates Network of Nigeria (PANN) has accused former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, of plotting to destabilize the state through sponsored banditry. In a press conference in Abuja on Friday, PANN called on concerned patriots to be on the watch and for…
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We’ll give special budgetary attention to Zamfara – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the 9th National Assembly would give special budgetary attention to the three Senatorial Districts of Zamfara State in order to resolve the issue of insecurity. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Mr. Lanre Lasisi said the…
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We’ll give special budgetary attention to Zamfara – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the 9th National Assembly would give special budgetary attention to the three Senatorial Districts of Zamfara State in order to resolve the issue of insecurity. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Mr. Lanre Lasisi said the…
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Bandits’ commanders send representatives to Zamfara peace meeting
Bandits’ commanders in different camps across Zamfara State sent their representatives to a peace meeting held on Tuesday in Gusau. The meeting was attended by Governor Bello Muhammad Mutawalle, State Commissioner of police Mr UsmanNagoggo, heads of security agencies, Fulani leaders, leaders of the local vigilante group known as Yan Sakai and other stakeholders. The…
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Call Your People To Order, Zamfara CP Tells Miyetti Allah
Zamfara State Police Commissioner, Usman Nagogo has a given two-week ultimatum to Miyetti Allah to end banditry activities or face the wrath of the laws. Addressing leaders of Miyetti Allah during a reconciliation meeting held at J.B Yakubu secretariat Gusau today, the Commissioner said Zamfara has had enough of banditry activities, calling on the Fulani…
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Just In: Again, bandits kill 34 in Zamfara villages
Bandits have again killed 34 people in Tungar Kafau and Gidan Wawa villages of the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The bandits, who were on motorbikes, invaded the two villages around 5pm on Friday and began to shoot anyone they could see in the two villages, where several others were equally wounded. Confirming…
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Zamfara APC expels Senator Marafa, others
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state has expelled Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa for alleged anti-party activities. Marafa is representing Zamfara Central in the outgoing Senate. Others expelled along with the Federal lawmaker for the same alleged offence are Hon Aminu Sani Jaji and Mal Ibrahim Wakkala Liman. In a statement signed by its…
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Fresh Crisis Hits APC As Deputy National Chairman Demands Oshiomhole’s Resignation
Following the loss of Zamfara state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), fresh crisis have again hit the party as the Deputy National Chairman, North, Senator Lawali Shuaibu has called for the immediate resignation of the National Chairman of the party, comrade Adams Oshiomhole. In a…
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INEC Presents certificates Of Return To Winners Of Zamfara Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday presented certificates of return to winners of Zamfara Election in line with Supreme Court judgement which sacked all the candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for not conducting a proper party primary election in line with the electoral act.
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10 key things INEC boss said on Zamfara election
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu addressed the press on Saturday, 25th May, 2019 following the Supreme Court judgement on candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2019 general elections in zamfara state. Here are 10 key things Prof Yakubu said at the conference: The reason for…