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Hajj 2026 : Kebbi PWA concludes Visa issuance for intending Pilgrims.

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has successfully completed the issuance of visas to all intending pilgrims from the state for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The Executive Chairman of the Agency, Alhaji Faruku Aliyu Yaro who was represented by the Director of ICT, Alh Faruku Jabbo announced the development while briefing officials of the agency in Birnin Kebbi. He said the  achievement was part of the agency’s commitment to ensuring smooth and timely preparations for the holy pilgrimage. According to him, the early completion of the visa process will allow pilgrims adequate time to finalize other necessary travel arrangements ahead of their departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He commended the support and cooperation of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) as well as the staff of the agency for their dedication in ensuring that all documentation processes were completed without delay. Alhaji Faruku Jabbo also urg...
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Late NUT deputy Sec.General a committed unionist - Zamfara chairman.

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From Ahmed Attahir  The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Zamfara state has expressed deep sorrow over demised of the Deputy Secretary General of the Union, Comrade Adamu Ango, saying late Ango was a committed unionist. In a statement issued on Sunday night,the Zamfara NUT Executives describing his death as a painful loss to the entire teaching profession and the education sector in Nigeria. The statement reads in parts:"The Zamfara State Chairman, Comrade Sanusi Abdullahi Sarkin Daji Anka, extended its heartfelt condolences to the National leadership of NUT, members of the National Executive Council (NEC), as well as the family, friends and associates of the late union leader. "Comrade Sanusi Abdullahi stated that the Zamfara State Executive Council and teachers across the state received the news of Comrade Ango’s death with shock and sadness, noting that the late Deputy Secretary General dedicated his life to the service of teachers and the advancement of educati...
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Philanthropist launches 6,000 eye medical outreach in Zamfara

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ZAMFARA Philantropist Sanusi Garachi, while briefing newsmen shortly after the flags off ceremony for the 6000 eye medical outreach in the state  Attahiru Ahmed Gussu A philanthropist in Zamfara state, Alhaji Sanusi Garachi has launched eye medical outreach for 6000 people across the four local government areas in the state. Speaking at the formal launching of the program held today at the Gussu Emir's palace,the philanthropist Sanusi Garachi seek for Royal blessing for the successfully implementation of the exercise in the state. He said,the eye medical outreach was aimed to address one of the major identified problem of less privileged people that needed urgent attention across the four local government areas of Gusau,Tsafe, Bungudu and Maru in the state. "In addition to the 6000 eye medical outreach,we also paid for medical bills of less privileged patients at hospital and settle debts for some inmates at correctional centers as part of our humanitarian activiti...
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NUJ Kebbi council supports 30 families of late Colleagues.

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),p Kebbi State Council has on Friday doled out grains and N10,000 cash to 30 families members of late Colleagues in the State. The Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Bello Abubakar-Sarki, disclosed this during the distribution exercise organised by the council in Birnin Kebbi. Abubakar-Sarki said the gesture was initiated 11 years ago and had been sustained by successive NUJ leadership in the State as part of efforts to support the families of late colleagues. “Today, we are distributing palliatives, which include a bag of rice and N10,000 cash each to about 30 families of our late colleagues, this gesture has been made possible through prudent savings and solidarity within the union." He said. The chairman expressed appreciation to the Kebbi Governor, Nasir Idris, for his continued support for working journalists in the state.
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Reps. Member Abba Yarima distributes 6,600 bags of food items in Zamfara

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Attahiru Ahmed Gussu  A Federal lawmaker Representing Zamfara state, Hon. Mohammed Sani Ahmed (Abba Yariman Bakura) has distributed 6,600,000 bags of assorted food items to poor, Vulnerables, internally displaced persons (IDP's) and supporters as Ramadan welfare package to his constituents in the state. Hon. Abba Yariman Bakura representing Bakura/Maradun Federal Constituency in Zamfara State has reiterated his concern to the welfare and well being of his constituents particularly less privileged people in the state. Speaking shortly after the flagged off ceremony held in the state ,the committee chairman for the distribution exercise Alhaji Aliyu S.Pawa Bakura explained that the assorted food items distributed includes rice,millet, Sugar and milk to Vulnerables, internally displaced persons (IDP's) and supporters across Bakura and Maradun local government areas. "The assorted food items comprises of 3000 bags of rice,2000 bags of millet,1000 bags ...
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Zamfara APC welcomes Governor Lawal

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From Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC happily welcomes Zamfara State governor Dauda Lawal and his teeming supporters into its fold. In a statement issued by the Zamfara state APC Publicity Secretary Yusuf Idris on Monday night, said the governor's decision and resolve to join the ruling party is indeed a welcome initiative and a strong boost that will further solidify the bond of Zamfara people as a formidable indivisible entity. The statement reads in parts: "On behalf of the State APC leader, His Excellency, Bello Muhammad Matawalle MON and Minister of State for Defence and other party leaders especially Senator Ahmad Rufai Sani, His Excellency Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi and His Excellency Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar party executives under the chairmanship of Hon Tukur Umar Danfulani and all other critical stakeholders, we heartily welcome the Zamfara State Executive Governor Dauda lawal with the assurance of full sup...
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Kebbi: Religious Ministry berates clerics,warns against unguided preachings.

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State Ministry of Religious Affairs has denied accusations that the people of the state have not reaped the benefits of state creation, as he warned clerics against unguided preachings in the state. While Briefing Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, the Commissioner for religion affairs, Arc. Sani Aliyu, stated that the creation of the Ministry stands out as the premier achievement of religious duty by incumbent administration of Comrade Nasir Idris. He stated further that Kebbi State have agitated for the establishment of Religious Affairs Ministry for more than 30 years until the advent of the present government which hearkened to their aspirations. He further Stated that the administration has created Religious Preaching Board, Zakkat and Endowment Board, Hisbah Board, and all Laws establishing these Boards have been gazetted and now fully functional It is therefore unfathomable for an individual, named Bashir Jega, t...
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