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From Ahmed Attahir  In Zamfara State, Farmers at the Bakalori Irrigation Scheme has cried over ravaging birds,saying over 250 hectares of farmland were destroyed by Quelea birds in the area.  According to the Chairman Bakalori Water Users Association, Malam Yakubu Yahaya,the invasion of birds has threatened food security in the state and country atlarge.  "Farmers had exhausted all available techniques to curtail the situation, but the birds have continued to ravage the farmlands.  "We call on governments at all levels to urgently come to our rescue over the ravaging birds that destroying our farmlands,this is a threat to food security, the birds had so far damaged over 250 hectares of farmland. He lamented that, the ugly incident has become an annual disaster, but the current situation requires immediate attention with emergency response from government to save the remaining hectares. "About 1,500 farmers were affected by the disaster,this is as a major setback to t...

From Ahmed Attahir   A Member Federal House of Representatives,Hon.Dr Aminu Sani Jaji has described the re-emergence of Vice president Kashim Shettima running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as clear roadmap victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC )come 2027. In a statement issued on saturday, Hon Sani Jaji representing Kaura Namoda Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State said Kashim Shattima re-nomination is a milestone to the Victory of the APC in the 2027 general elections. The statement reads in parts:"Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji joined eminent Nigerians and APC stalwarts in congratulating Vice president Kashim Shettima GCON and entire APC family. "VP Kashim Shettima re-nomination as the running mate to President Asiwaju in 2027 is a clear roadmap victory of the party at all levels. "Rt Hon Aminu Sani Jaji expressed confidence that this re-nomination of His Excellency Kashim Shettima is no doubt stands as the wisest decision at the moment. "Presi...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State chapter of Progressive Women and Youth Development (PWYD) has taken its nutrition awareness campaign to the Antenatal Care (ANC) Unit of Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi. The aimed was to educate pregnant and nursing mothers on the nutritional value of locally available foods and promoting healthier dietary practices to improve maternal and child health outcomes. The campaign which was organised by the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Mrs Hassana Samuel stated that the initiative focused on affordable and nutritious local food options that could support healthy pregnancies and child development. The organisation displayed a variety of local foods, including soya beans, millet, watermelon, sweet potatoes, groundnuts, fish and other nutrition items. Mrs. Samuel explained that the initiative was designed to address malnutrition among women, particularly pregnant mothers, through improved knowledge of balanced di...

From ; Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Director General of the Kebbi Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA), Dr. Muhammad Kabir Kamba, has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives and reforms introduced by the State government to positioning Kebbi State as a leading investment destination and gateway to the West African market. Dr. Kamba made the presentation during the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organised by the Ministry of Information and Culture for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to showcase achievements recorded over the past three years under the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. According to the Director General, the achievements recorded by KIPA are anchored on the Governor’s commitment to transparency, accountability, quality service delivery, and the creation of an investor-friendly environment through far-reaching policy and institutional reforms implemented in collaboration with relevant MDAs and development partners. He disclosed that the adminis...

From Ahmed Attahir  A Federal High Court Gusau,has began sitting on All Progressives Congress (APC) on alleged primaries election irregularities case, filled by aggrieved Zamfara North senatorial aspirant Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi in the state.  When the case came up for mentioning on Tuesday, the proceedings could not advance beyond mention due to the absence of INEC and APC as defendants. The Presiding Judge, Justice Hassan Dikko adjourned the case to June 25, 2026, for further mentioning. Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi filled case against Independent National Electoral Commission( INEC), APC, and Sahabi Yau Kaura on alleged irregularities during APC National Assembly primaries in Zamfara north. The case challenged the outcome of APC national Assembly primary election that produced Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura as Senatorial Candidate for Zamfara North. Speaking to journalists after the court session, counsel to the plaintiff Barrister Bello Galadi said they were in court seeking J...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits during ongoing intelligence-led operations targeting criminal networks operating within the Soda Forest axis and adjoining border communities in Bagudo Local Government Area. In a press statement made available to Journalists by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) of Kebbi State Command, Bashir Usman stated that following intensified security operations aimed at dismantling banditry networks and disrupting the logistics and support structures sustaining criminal activities in the area. Acting on credible intelligence, Mobile Police operatives along the Illo–Lolo Road intercepted three suspects travelling on a Haojue motorcycle from the Soda Forest area towards border communities. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were allegedly on a mission to procure food supplies for criminal elements operating within forest hideouts. The suspects, identified as Muhamm...