Zamfara Pledges Action on Out-of-School Children Crisis
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.
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3 Killed in Zamfara Over N3,500 Yoghurt
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.
Zamfara's N861.3bn 2026 budget presented to Assembly
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.
Resignation Call Over Defence Minister's Past Bandit Sympathy
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.
Marafa Backs Trump's Threat, Challenges Tinubu on Insecurity
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.
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.
Senator Yari: Stop Calling Trump to Solve Nigeria's Problems
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.
Food Bank Targets 40m Nigerians in Hunger Intervention
MATAN Food Bank launches an automated digital initiative to provide direct food access for over 40 million Nigerians, backed by the House of Representatives. Read how this plan tackles the nation's food crisis.
School Security Crisis: Over 990 Abductions in 5 Years
Peace researcher Lekan Olayiwola exposes the rising kidnappings in Nigerian schools, detailing security gaps and proposing 3 actionable solutions to protect children. Read now.
MTN Network Outage Hits Three Northern States
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
Enugu Boosts Security with Drones, Patrol Vans
Governor Peter Mbah launches hi-tech drones, bulletproof gear, and patrol vehicles to make Enugu the safest state in Nigeria. See the full security upgrade details.
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.
Zamfara Governor Woos Investors at Continental Summit
Governor Dauda Lawal promotes Zamfara's agricultural potential at Africa Investment Forum 2025, signs transformative MoU with MOFI to boost farming and create jobs.
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.
National Assembly Declares Security Crisis, Seeks Death Penalty
Nigerian lawmakers declare security system near collapse, demand death penalty for kidnappers and sweeping security reforms amid escalating nationwide attacks.
Northern Governors Security Meeting on November 29
Northern Nigeria's 19 governors schedule crucial security meeting with traditional rulers in Kaduna to address escalating attacks and kidnappings. Citizens urged to support security agencies.
VIPs Protest Police Escort Withdrawal by Tinubu
Nigerian VIPs express security concerns after President Tinubu orders police escort withdrawal. Many doubt NSCDC's capability to provide adequate protection amid rising insecurity.
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.
Tinubu meets security chiefs, vows to protect Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu held an extended security meeting with service chiefs, reviewing reports and taking decisive actions to stabilize affected areas and protect all Nigerians.
Tinubu meets service chiefs over Nigeria security crisis
President Bola Tinubu holds extended security meeting with military chiefs amid rising kidnappings and attacks. Read details of presidential directives and public reactions.
8 Farmers Abducted by Bandits in Kebbi Attack
Gunmen suspected from Zamfara kidnapped eight farmers in Kebbi's Gandun Wasagu. One victim shot, now hospitalized. Security forces in pursuit. #SecurityCrisis
Kebbi APC Youths Accuse Zamfara PDP of Sabotage
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.
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.
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