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Kebbi police arrests 47 suspects, recovers arms,ammunition.

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi state Police Command has arrested no fewer than 47 suspects and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in sustained operations against violent crimes across the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Umar Hadejia, made this known on Monday in Birnin Kebbi at a press briefing on the command’s activities and achievements since he assumed duty on Jan. 12, 2026. Mr Hadejia said the command had also established a Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU), approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan-Disu, to strengthen rapid response and consolidate gains in the fight against insecurity. He noted that the state had, within the period under review, faced challenges such as armed banditry, cattle rustling, motorcycle snatching and threats from Lakurawa elements along border corridors. According to him, the command responded by strengthening joint operations with other security agencies, deepening community policing structu...
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Kano: Amb. Idris Kurawa turbaned as Majidadin Danmalikin Kano.

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By Editor   Amidst pomp and pageantry, Dr. Ambassador Idris Ahmad Kurawa was on Sunday turbaned as the Majidadin Danmalikin Kano at a grand ceremony held in Rimin Gado, Kano State.   According to Zainab Shaiba Abdullahi  Media Aide to Dr. Ambassador Idris Ahmad Kurawa in a statement stated that the  colorful event drew a mammoth crowd of family members, friends, political associates, and well-wishers from across Nigeria who converged to witness the historic installation.  Eight other distinguished personalities were also conferred with traditional titles during the ceremony.   Conferring the title, the Hakimin Rimin Gado, Alhaji Dr. Auwal Mudi Yakasai, said the recognition was based on Kurawa’s unwavering dedication and immense contributions to society.  He described the new Majidadin Danmalikin Kano as a young peacemaker whose efforts in supporting the less privileged and driving positive social impact have distinguished him among his p...
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2026 Hajj: Kebbi pilgrims first batch departed for Saudi Arabia

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The first batch of Kebbi State Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this Year Hajj from Aliero, Koko/Besse, Bunza and Kalgo Local Government Areas, as well as officials of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) have departed the State for the holy land. The farewell ceremony, held at the Permanent Hajj Camp in Birnin Kebbi, was attended by government officials, religious leaders and officials of Kebbi PWA as well as intending pilgrims. Addressing the pilgrims, Governor Idris expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting them the opportunity to participate in this year’s Hajj and urged them to remain good ambassadors of Kebbi State and Nigeria throughout their stay in the Holy land. He called on political office holders and stakeholders to complement government’s efforts by supporting pilgrims from their respective areas, the Governor urged the intending pilgrims to dedicate themselves to prayers for Kebbi State and Nigeria, especially at the ...
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2027: Wamban Shinkafi obtains APC Senatorial form in Zamfara

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Dr Sani Abdullahi Wanban Shinkafi and APC Chieftain in Zamfara State.  A traditional title of Wanban Shinkafi and Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has officially obtained the party’s nomination form to contest the North Senatorial seat 2027 in the state.  Wamban Shinkafi,disclosed that his decision followed community calls from constituents across the fourteen local government areas in the zamfara north senatorial zone,putting more pressure on him to represent the area.  Addressing party supporters at his Gusau resident , the Zamfara State Capital, the traditional title holder Wanban Shinkafi stated that constituents have alleged marginalization of key positions such ministerial, Senatorial particularly Shinkafi local government in the state.  He stressed that, time had come for the people of the area to secure the Senate seat in the zone, calling on party members and supporters to rally round behind his aspi...
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Why Zamfara govt establishes Rural Road Agency- DG RARA

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Director General Zamfara State Rural Access Road Agency Engineer Haruna Dikko. FROM Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara state government has explained why Rural Access Road Agency (RARA) office was established in the state, saying the Agency would provide more access to essential amenities. This was disclosed by the new Director General of RARA in the state Engineer Haruna Dikko while speaking with newsmen in Gusau on Sunday in the state.  According to him,RARA would provide more connectivity to agricultural, healthcare, and security facilities for increased socio-economic growth and development in the state.  The Director General (DG) Engr. Haruna Dikko Gusau maintained that the Agency was created by the visionary leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal to enhance socio- economic growth and development in the state. "The salient aim of creating Rural Access Roads Agency (RARA) is to build road infrastructure, bridges and culverts and make way for equal development in the community and...
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IPAC Inaugurates New Executives in Zamfara

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Newly elected IPAC officials in Zamfara State, taking oath of office.  From Ahmed Attahir  The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Zamfara state has elected new executives to run its affairs for two years in the state. The election which was held today Friday at INEC headquarters in Gusau, under the supervision of IPAC headquarters lead by national organizing secretary Bashar Bala who represented the national chairman said the keen contest was peaceful and orderly. Members of the zamfara state IPAC have elected Suleiman Bungudu of Allied People's Movement (APM) as chairman, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Bangaje of SDP as Deputy chairman ,while Hon.Bashar Abdullahi of Accord Party emerged as Secretary in the state.  Others are Mr Paul Ezeanya of Action Alliance (AA) was elected as Treasurer, Mamuda Garba of People's Redemption Party (PRP) as legal adviser, as Kabiru Garba of ADC become Public Relations Officer of IPAC in the state.  The elected new executives who are to r...
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Kebbi: Gov. Idris pledges improve workers welfare, safety.

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Nigeria Labour Congress, Kebbi state council, on Friday called on State authorities to scale up efforts in the fight against insecurity and poverty to ensure the safety of workers in the State. Comrade Murtala Usman, Kebbi state Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, made the call at Haliru Abdu stadium venue of this year May Day / Workers day celebration in Birnin-Kebbi Kebbi. The state labour chieftain described poverty and insecurity as factors militating against workers’ productivity, saying workers cannot thrive and give their best in an environment of insecurity and poverty. ” We gathered here today to demand security for workers at all levels and decent wages to reduce poverty in the working class. We appreciate the efforts of the federal government and Kebbi state government in their efforts to ensure the safety of workers in the state." He said. Responding, the governor of Kebbi state outlined his achievements in various sectors, whic...
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