Two Zamfara State House of Assembly members have resigned from the APC, citing poor leadership and internal divisions. They have officially joined the PDP, strengthening the opposition's position in the state. Read more.
Zamfara State Government commits to tackling the out-of-school children crisis, focusing on nomadic education. Governor Lawal's emergency declaration shows early results. Read more.
Armed bandits killed three people in Danjibga, Zamfara, after a dispute over unpaid yoghurt worth N3,500. The attack forced residents to flee. Read the full report.
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.
Ex-Tinubu aide Denge Josef Onoh demands Defence Minister Bello Matawalle resign after a 2021 video surfaced showing him sympathising with bandits, calling it a conflict in Nigeria's terror fight.
Former Senator Kabiru Marafa explains his support for Donald Trump's military intervention threat, citing state failure and urging President Tinubu to act with stronger political will against banditry.
Adamawa State Executive Council greenlights N12.3 billion for critical infrastructure, including Gombi-Ngada bridges, Yola roads, and security for new chiefdoms. Details inside.
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.
The Federal Executive Council has approved the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, setting the stage for the 2026 budget. Ministers Bagudu and Edun detail plans to manage capital rollovers and address the revenue-expenditure gap.
Senator Abdulaziz Yari criticises calls for US intervention in Nigeria's banditry crisis. He urges elites to unite and solve the nation's challenges internally. Read more.
Peace researcher Lekan Olayiwola exposes the rising kidnappings in Nigerian schools, detailing security gaps and proposing 3 actionable solutions to protect children. Read now.
Ijaw Youth Council laments neglect by Governor Okpebholo despite electoral support. No appointments, infrastructure deficit in oil-rich communities. Read their demands for equity.
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
Northern governors and traditional rulers issue urgent warning on insecurity after Kaduna meeting. They call for state policing and unity to combat banditry and kidnappings.
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.
Nigeria loses four prominent Islamic scholars in 2025 including Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. Read about their legacies and national reactions to these monumental losses.
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.
Music executive Don Jazzy opens up about his marriage ending due to career ambition and reveals his ex-wife Michelle Jackson has remarried. Read full details.
US President Donald Trump initiates process to designate Muslim Brotherhood chapters as foreign terrorist organizations. Executive order targets groups in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan.
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.
HURIWA calls on President Tinubu to issue executive order for police withdrawal from VIPs. Group demands penalties for non-compliant police chiefs, criticizes Boko Haram reintegration.
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 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.
United States removes 15% tariff on Ghana's cocoa and farm exports, set to generate $60 million additional revenue annually. Major diplomatic win for Ghana-US relations.
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