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Zamfara APC primaries: Hon.Jaji wins Kaura Namoda/Birnin magaji Fed.Constituency

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Hon.Aminu Sani Jaji Member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, Zamfara State.  From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressives Congress (APC)Electoral Committee for the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji fresh primary election in ZamfaraState, has announced Aminu Sani Jaji who won the election in the state.  The fresh APC primary election was conducted today Wednesday which the result was announced by electoral committee chairman  Hon. Kabiru Idris,at the Kaura Namoda Collation Centre in the state.  Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, has again won the fresh primary with a landslide victory. The committee Chairman Hon. Kabiru Idris disclosed that the constituency has a total of 42,266 registered party members, with 27,389 accredited voters and 27,359 total votes cast. "Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, scored a total of 26,646 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Hassan Umar Dangaladima, who scored 713 votes...

Again: Zamfara APC North primary marred with irregularities ,Shinkafi supporters rejects result

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Editor  The All Progressive Congress ( APC)Zamfara north Senatorial aspirant Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has described the recent primary election held on Monday's 2nd November 2026 for Zamfara North Senatorial District as exercise characterized with alleged gross non compliance and irregularities.  Speaking on Wednesday while addressing supporters, stakeholders and electorate from Zamfara North, Dr sani Abdullahi Shinkafi said despite short notice he complied to join the exercise. "I want to formally notify the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), all party faithful, and members of the general public regarding the travesty of democracy, severe legal non-compliance, and total breakdown of statutory procedure that characterized the purported APC Zamfara North Senatorial District Primary Election held on 2nd November, 2026. "In compliance with the short Notice of the court ordered prima...

APC primary: Tijjani Kaura Wins Zamfara North Senatorial ticket.

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Editor  The National Primary Election Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura as the party’s candidate for the Zamfara North Senatorial District in the upcoming 2027 general elections in the state.  The declaration follows the successful conclusion of a court-mandated re-run primary election conducted on Monday, November 2, 2026. Announcing the final results on behalf of the Senatorial Primary Election Committee, committee member Sani Abdullahi confirmed that Senator Kaura secured a decisive victory by polling 16,758 votes.  He outperformed his primary rivals, Sahabi Alhaji Yau, who secured 1,465 votes, and Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, who received 1,447 votes. According to the figures released by the election committee's leadership, the electoral roll comprised 23,257 registered voters, with 19,608 delegates accredited for the exercise. A total of 19,292 valid votes were counted during the direct voting process. Delivering t...

2027: Bakalori farmers juviliate, pledges support to APC in Zamfara

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From Ahmed Attahir  Farmers under the Bakolori Irrigation Scheme in Zamfara State have juviliated over intervention of Director General 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar to address challenges of Bakalori Dam in the state.  Following a major intervention to address the challenges confronting the popular Bakolori Dam, thousands of the farmers have pledged to support the APC DG PCC to success in his task to deliver in 2027. Speaking on Thursday, the management of the Bakalori Irrigation Scheme and leadership of the water users associations, have expressed deep appreciation to Senator Yari for the timely intervention. Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar representing Zamfara West and Chairman, Senate Committee on Water Resources and Sanitation,has facilitated the intervention of addressing age long Bakalori Dam challenges in the state.  "Beyond the repairs, the intervention also includes empowerment of the Water Users Associations with fertiliz...

Top 100 Africa Travel Icons: AIA Kurawa Travel wins award.

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Editor  AIA Kurawa Travels and General Contract Ltd was named among Africa's Top 100 Travel Icons, winning the prestigious Africa Travel 100 – Tour Operators Award 2026. In a statement issued by the Media Consultant AIA Kurawa Travels and General Contract Ltd,Zainab Shuaibu Abdullahi said the recognition was conferred at the 22nd AKWAABA African Travel Market, held in Lagos held between September 13 to 15, 2026, in celebration of the company's outstanding contribution to excellence in travel and tourism across Africa. The award was organised by ATQ News and Travellers Magazine, the Africa Travel 100 initiative honours travel professionals and organisations making significant contributions to the growth, promotion and development of tourism across the continent through innovation, quality service delivery and promotion of intra-Africa travel. According to Travellers Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 2 (2026), this year's edition featured leading tour operators from 13 African countries...

Zamfara North Senatorial: I will never succumb to pressure on my aspiration until justice prevail- Dr.Shinkafi

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Editor  The All Progressives Congress (APC) Zamfara north Senatorial aspirant, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has reaffirmed his commitment on the struggle against injustice, saying intimidation, harassment would never make him succumb to his Senatorial aspiration. Dr Sani Shinkafi on Sunday while addressing supporters and leaders of Wamban Shinkafi Democratic front, reaffirmed his stand to run for Zamfara North Senatorial Zone for a purposeful, accountable and people oriented representation. Shinkafi who is also an APC chieftain said, it's high time for Zamfara North to enjoy dividends of democracy after sixteen (16) years of incumbent Senator Sahabi Ya'u Kaura’s alleged poor representation in the National Assembly without infrastructural development, no social and economic development brought to the zone .as Senator representing Zamfara North Senatorial District.  He urged his supporters across Shinkafi, Birnin Magaji, Zurmi and Kaura Namoda Local Government respectively to c...

TCN Engages Stakeholders on Dangers of Encroachment, Vandalism in Kebbi

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From Ahmed Attahir                            The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has intensified efforts to protect critical power infrastructure through a stakeholder sensitisation programme in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of encroachment on transmission rights-of-way and the vandalism of electricity infrastructure. The programme, held at City Guest Hotel, Birnin Kebbi, brought together representatives of host communities, traditional institutions, youth groups, security agencies, relevant government establishments, and the media to foster stronger collaboration in safeguarding transmission facilities and ensuring reliable electricity transmission. The sensitisation exercise was organised in line with directives from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and formed part of TCN’s broader efforts to educate the public on the dangers associated with building...