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Explosion in Zamfara Kills 9, Second Blast in One Week

Fresh Explosion Kills 9 in Zamfara State

A deadly explosion has rocked Dansadau road in Zamfara, claiming at least nine lives. This is the second such incident in the state within a week. Get the latest details.

Six Zamfara PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC, Accuse Assembly of Being Governor's Rubber Stamp

Zamfara: 6 PDP Assembly Members Defect to APC

Six PDP lawmakers in Zamfara State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing constitutional disregard and the legislature's role as a rubber stamp for Governor Dauda Lawal. Read the full details of the political shift.

Zamfara Assembly Shakeup: 6 PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC Citing Crisis

6 PDP Lawmakers in Zamfara Defect to APC

Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have officially defected from the PDP to the APC, citing unresolved internal crises and poor governance. Get the full list of defectors and their reasons.

Chinese Miners Reject Terrorism Funding Claims in Nigeria, Cite Victimhood

Chinese Miners Deny Funding Terrorism in Nigeria

The China Mining Federation of Nigeria refutes allegations of funding terrorism, stating Chinese firms are victims of insecurity. Experts call for urgent action on illegal mining in Zamfara.

Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Isuhu Buzu Beheaded in Zamfara Operation

Bandit Leader Buzu Beheaded by CJTF in Zamfara

CJTF and local vigilante groups eliminate notorious bandit leader Kachalla Isuhu Buzu in Zamfara, sparking celebrations. Read the full story on the security breakthrough.

Yoruba Youths Reject Traditional Title for Ex-Zamfara Governor Over Banditry Links

Yoruba Youths Oppose Title for Ex-Governor Yari

The Yoruba Youth Council opposes the Alaafin of Oyo's plan to honour former Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari with a chieftaincy title, citing his record on banditry and insecurity. Read the full story.

APC Gains Ground as Major Defections Reshape Nigeria's Political Map Ahead of 2027

Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC

A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.

Zamfara Tension: Angry Youths Attack Lawmaker Kabiru Mikailu Over Poor Representation

Zamfara Youths Attack Lawmaker Over Neglect

Angry residents of Dansadau, Zamfara, attacked state lawmaker Kabiru Mikailu, accusing him of poor representation and neglect amid banditry. Governor Lawal announced new projects during the tense visit.

Gov Lawal Orders Total Renovation of Dansadau PHC in Zamfara

Zamfara Governor Orders Renovation of Dansadau PHC

Governor Dauda Lawal has directed the complete renovation and equipping of Dansadau Primary Healthcare Centre, including WASH facilities, to boost grassroots healthcare in Zamfara State.

Zamfara Lawmaker Attacked by Angry Constituents Over Alleged Neglect

Zamfara Lawmaker Assaulted by Angry Constituents

Residents of Dansadau, Zamfara, attacked their representative, Kabiru Mikailu, accusing him of poor performance and neglect. The incident occurred during a governor's visit. Read the full story.

Zamfara Launches €5.1m EU-Funded Peace Project for 95,000 Beneficiaries

Zamfara Gov Launches €5.1m EU Peace Project

Governor Dauda Lawal has launched a European Union-funded project to build peace and resilience in conflict-hit areas of Zamfara and Katsina, targeting over 95,000 people. Read more.

Gov Lawal Chairs 58 Executive Council Meetings in Zamfara, Unveils 10-Year Plan

Zamfara's Lawal Holds 58 Executive Council Meetings

Governor Dauda Lawal has presided over 58 State Executive Council sessions since 2023, approving key projects. He also launched a comprehensive 10-year development plan for Zamfara State. Read more.

Ex-Commissioner Defends Matawalle, Calls Allegations 'Politically Motivated'

Matawalle's Ex-Commissioner Rejects Renewed Allegations

Ibrahim Dosara, former commissioner to Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, dismisses revived corruption and security strategy claims as politically driven. He defends Matawalle's record and civilian oversight role. Read the full defence.

Zamfara Proposes N861 Billion 2026 Budget, Focus on Capital Projects

Zamfara's N861bn 2026 Budget Targets Growth

Governor Dauda Lawal presents a N861 billion budget for Zamfara's 2026 fiscal year, with 83% allocated to capital expenditure for transformation. Read the full breakdown.

Two Zamfara Lawmakers Dump APC for PDP, Citing Internal Crisis

Zamfara: Two APC Lawmakers Defect to PDP

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.

Bandits Kill 3 in Zamfara Over N3,500 Yoghurt Dispute

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 Governor Presents N861.3 Billion 2026 'Stability and Growth' Budget

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.

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