FUGUS Matriculates 2,123 Fresh Students
Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) matriculates 2,123 students for 2025/2026, prioritizes science. VC warns against vices, public lecture addresses banditry's impact on education.
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Zamfara First Lady Pledges Support for Vulnerable Families
Hajiya Huriyya Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, reaffirms her commitment to vulnerable families with essential supplies for quadruplets' parents and a strong stance against gender-based violence. Read her full action plan.
Emergency Call for Zamfara Over Bandit Releases
Human Rights Watchdog demands Tinubu declare state of emergency in Zamfara after Governor Lawal freed 500 inmates, including hardened bandits. Read full details.
Zamfara Settles N67m Debt for 436 Freed Inmates
Zamfara First Lady Hajiya Huriyya Lawal has secured the freedom of 436 inmates by settling their N67.2m debt. The intervention occurred during a mass wedding ceremony for 200 orphans in Gusau.
Matawalle Denies Viral Security Claim
Defence Minister Bello Matawalle refutes a viral post alleging he said Zamfara's security initiative would fail without him. He calls it false and politically motivated.
Zamfara First Lady launches 16-Day GBV Activism
Zamfara State's First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, calling for unified action and digital safety.
Zamfara FRSC impounds 146 vehicles, arrests 22 drivers
FRSC in Zamfara impounds 146 overloaded vehicles and arrests 22 drivers for bribery attempts in a major crackdown. Sector Commander warns motorists to comply with traffic laws for safety.
Zamfara Enhances Security to Keep Schools Open
Zamfara State government has unveiled new security measures to protect schools from bandit attacks, ensuring classes continue. Learn how they plan to safeguard education.
Zamfara Govt Rejects School Closures Over Insecurity
Zamfara State Government pledges not to shut schools despite kidnappings in the North. New security measures are in place to protect students and ensure academic continuity.
Zamfara Keeps Schools Open Amid Kidnapping Wave
Zamfara State Government refuses to shut schools despite northern Nigeria's student abduction crisis. Commissioner reveals security measures to protect students while maintaining education.
Police rescue 25 abducted in Zamfara
Zamfara Police Command, in a joint operation, successfully rescued 25 women and children abducted by bandits in Kuraje village. All victims are safe and reunited with families. Read the full story of the heroic rescue.
Police Rescue 25 Abducted Women, Children in Zamfara
Zamfara police and community guards rescue 25 women and children kidnapped by bandits from Kuraje village. Joint operation succeeds amid growing security concerns in northern Nigeria.
Police rescue 25 kidnapped victims in Zamfara
Zamfara State Police, in a coordinated operation, successfully rescued 25 kidnapped women and children from bandits in Kuraje village. All victims are safe and reunited with families.
Zamfara First Lady Flags Off Immunisation Campaign
Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, launches a major advocacy campaign for routine immunisation, urging mothers to protect their children from preventable diseases.
Zamfara Youths Deny Matawalle's Bandit Links
Zamfara Youth Network dismisses claims linking Defence Minister Bello Matawalle to bandits, calling them recycled lies. Group says state enjoying best peace in decade.
Zamfara Plans Mass Wedding for 200 Orphans
Zamfara State prepares for mass wedding of 200 orphans on November 23, 2025. The Zakkat Board confirms arrangements complete for this charitable gesture. Read details.
Zamfara Zakkat Board to Wed 200 Orphans
Zamfara State Zakkat Board prepares mass wedding for 200 orphans on November 23, 2025, plus business grants for women entrepreneurs and debt relief programs across the state.
Zamfara Opens Sexual Assault Centre, Governor for G20
Zamfara State reinforces commitment to combating gender-based violence with new Sexual Assault Referral Centre while Governor Lawal joins President Tinubu's delegation to G20 summit in South Africa.
Zamfara launches child nutrition, protection plans
Zamfara State, with UNICEF, launches a 5-year child nutrition strategy and alternative childcare guidelines to protect vulnerable children and combat gender-based violence.
Zamfara APC warns members against anti-party acts
Zamfara APC issues stern warning against anti-party activities, dismissing a lawsuit from Shinkafi members as baseless. Learn about the party's stance on unity.
Tinubu Praises Troops, Orders Final Bandit Clearance
President Tinubu, via Defence Minister Matawalle, commends troops in Zamfara for their courage and gains against bandits. He urges a final clearance of remnants with full federal support.
Tinubu's Message to Troops: Eliminate Bandit Remnants
Defence Minister Bello Matawalle delivers President Tinubu's strong message to Nigerian troops in Zamfara, urging complete elimination of bandits. Read full details.
Zamfara APC Chieftain Shot Dead After Minister Meeting
Hon Umar Sarkin Fada Moriki, prominent APC chieftain in Zamfara, assassinated by gunmen hours after attending reception for Defence Minister Bello Matawalle. Full details.
APC Chieftain Killed by Gunmen in Zamfara
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed APC chieftain Umar Moriki along Gusau-Tsafe road. The party confirms the devastating loss. Read more for details.
Matawalle Vows to Reclaim Zamfara from PDP
Defence Minister Bello Matawalle mobilizes APC supporters in Zamfara, criticizing Governor Lawal's administration and promising better governance if elected. Security tightened for political rally.
Stampede at Minister's Home Kills One, Injures Six
One dead, six injured in stampede at Defense Minister Bello Matawalle's Gusau residence. Security deployed, investigation launched into crowd control failure. Read full details.
Zamfara APC Backs Matawalle for 2027 Governorship
APC chieftain confirms widespread support for Bello Matawalle's nomination as Zamfara's 2027 gubernatorial candidate. Discover why stakeholders believe he's the unity candidate.
Bandits impose harvest taxes in Zamfara, Sokoto
Armed bandits in Zamfara and Sokoto are forcing farmers to pay 'harvest taxes,' causing farm abandonment and threatening food security. Urgent government intervention is needed.
Woman arrested with live ammunition for bandits in Zamfara
NDLEA operatives in Zamfara have intercepted a woman smuggling live ammunition to bandits. This major breakthrough disrupts criminal supply routes. Read more on the ongoing security operation.
Group Seeks US Sanctions Against Zamfara Governor
Coalition petitions Trump to impose visa bans on Governor Dauda Lawal over worsening insecurity in northern Nigeria. Demand state of emergency in Zamfara.
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