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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.

Kebbi Names Abducted Schoolgirls, Counters US Claim

Kebbi State government publishes names of 25 abducted Muslim schoolgirls from Maga, countering a US lawmaker's claim of a Christian enclave. Officials urge calm and focus on rescue efforts.

Nigerian Senator Okey Ezea Dies in Lagos at 62

Senator Okey Ezea, Enugu North representative, passed away in Lagos after brief illness. The Labour Party lawmaker refused to defect to ruling party. Read his remarkable journey.

Zamfara Gov Joins Tinubu for G20 Summit

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been selected to accompany President Bola Tinubu to the G20 Summit in South Africa. The delegation includes six other governors for high-level global talks on trade, climate, and AI.

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.

Obi: Kebbi, Zamfara attacks are unacceptable

Peter Obi condemns the devastating attacks in Kebbi and Zamfara, urging government action to rescue abducted students and overhaul security. Nigeria must not accept this violence.

Northern Group Backs Tinubu's 2027 Endorsement

Northern Elders Progressive Group supports Zamfara's endorsement of President Tinubu for 2027, praises Matawalle's security efforts and military operations against bandits.

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.

Woman Arrested Transporting Ammo to Zamfara Bandits

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a woman allegedly transporting ammunition to bandits in Zamfara state. The suspect was caught with 756 rounds of live ammunition concealed in her luggage.

Doctor's Harrowing Tale from Bandit-Ravaged Zamfara

A Nigerian medical doctor shares chilling experiences from working in Zamfara community where bandits rule - including the tragic case of a 6-month pregnant woman assaulted and her husband murdered.

Priest Accused of Kicking Nurse in Groin During Hospital Row

Shocking incident as Reverend Father Anselm O. Agbo faces police investigation for allegedly assaulting a female nurse who tried to prevent him from discharging a patient against medical advice at St. Vincent's Hospital in Abuja.

Security Forces Intercept Gunrunner in Zamfara

Nigerian security forces have intercepted a major gunrunner in Zamfara State, recovering sophisticated weapons destined for terrorist groups in a significant blow to bandit operations.

PDP slams Zamfara APC's early Tinubu endorsement

Nigeria's main opposition party PDP has strongly condemned Zamfara State APC's premature endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for second term, labeling the move as undemocratic and disrespectful to Nigerian voters.

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