Governor Dauda Lawal presents a N861.3 billion budget for 2026 to the Zamfara State House of Assembly, with 83% allocated to capital projects in security, agriculture, and infrastructure. Read the full breakdown.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike appoints retired director Mukhtar Galadima as Senior Special Assistant on development control and planning. Read about his 30-year experience and Wike's master plan enforcement.
FCSC Chairman Prof. Tunji Olaopa urges state commissions to adopt a new strategic plan for merit-based recruitment and digital transformation to build a $1 trillion economy.
MTN Nigeria alerts customers to a service disruption affecting 2G, 3G, and 4G networks in Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto states due to a fibre cut. Engineers are working to restore connectivity. #MTN #NetworkOutage #Nigeria
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.
Governor Dauda Lawal promotes Zamfara's agricultural potential at Africa Investment Forum 2025, signs transformative MoU with MOFI to boost farming and create jobs.
Human Rights Watchdog demands Tinubu declare state of emergency in Zamfara after Governor Lawal freed 500 inmates, including hardened bandits. Read full details.
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria warns proposed sugar-sweetened beverage tax increase could undermine local production, threaten jobs, and distort investments. Urge lawmakers to reconsider.
Russian President Putin demands Ukraine cede occupied territories for peace, threatening continued military action. US proposes new peace plan as conflict escalates. Read the latest developments.
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.
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 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.
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly attacks as US President Trump's peace proposal faces European resistance. Six killed in Kyiv, three in Rostov. Updated plan aims to uphold Ukrainian sovereignty.
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 State government has unveiled new security measures to protect schools from bandit attacks, ensuring classes continue. Learn how they plan to safeguard education.
President Bola Tinubu announces a plan to establish 1,000 active businesses in each of Nigeria's 8,809 wards to stimulate grassroots economic growth, job creation, and skills acquisition.
Adamawa State inaugurates the National Council on Livestock Development, a major step to boost Nigeria's economy, ensure food security, and reduce herder-farmer conflicts.
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 State Government refuses to shut schools despite northern Nigeria's student abduction crisis. Commissioner reveals security measures to protect students while maintaining education.
Gunmen suspected from Zamfara kidnapped eight farmers in Kebbi's Gandun Wasagu. One victim shot, now hospitalized. Security forces in pursuit. #SecurityCrisis
Kebbi APC Youth Forum demands security probe into Zamfara PDP's comments on kidnapped Maga students. Read the latest on the rescue mission and political tensions.
Russia announces the capture of three more villages in eastern Ukraine. The advance comes as international officials gather in Geneva to discuss a controversial US peace plan for ending the war.
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.
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.
US President Trump signals flexibility on Ukraine peace proposal as Geneva talks approach. Kyiv seeks changes to plan requiring territorial concessions and NATO restrictions. Read latest developments.
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.
Marriage counsellor Shola Faphounda urges couples to adopt biblical principles to combat marital crises. Discover the key insights from a new book launch in Akure.
White House reveals 28-point peace proposal requiring Ukraine to cede territory to Russia and limit military size. Plan includes NATO restrictions and territorial recognition.
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.
White House confirms Trump administration's peace proposal for Ukraine conflict, calling it beneficial for both sides despite concerns it favors Moscow. Read details.