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Court orders Police to investigate criminal case filed by Ex-lawmer in Zamfara

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From Ahmed Attahir  A Magistrate Court I sitting in Gusau Zamfara State capital has on Wednesday ordered Commissioner of Police to investigate alleged criminal case filed before the court by a former member House of Assembly, Yusuf Alhasan Kanoma, against Mustafa Jafaru kaura ,media aide to Zamfara Governor. The Presiding Judge Murtala Abdullahi refered the case to the Commissioner of Police for thorough investigation. Earlier, when the case came up ,the state Attorney General and Commissioner for justice Abdulaziz Sani,SAN represented by Director litigation ,prayed to the court for transfer of the case to ministry of justice as empowered by provision 211 of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria. Counsel to the plaintiff, barrister Surajo Garba Gusau, requested that the court should not consider the Attorney General's demand for taking over the case. "What was expected of the Attorney General, was to give judiciary adequate protection as the defendant had alleg...

Zamfara APC unity forum dismisses campaigns of calumny against Senator Yari

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From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressive Congress (APC) Unity and reconciliation forum Zamfara State has dismissed campaigns of calumny against Senator Abdulaziz Yari, saying detractors would soon be shame. The APC unity and reconciliation forum would soon organize a north west grand rally to unveil their stand and revealed those behind campaigns to smear the reputation of Senator Abdulaziz Yari. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the zamfara state chairman APC unity and reconciliation forum Alhaji Mande Umar in a statement issued in Gusau, the state capital.  Mande Umar revealed that the calculated attempt to tarnish the reputation of His Excellency Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar  in unfounded claims of financial misconduct and are not supported by credible evidence,or translate into any form of legal validation. "This is a calculated effort to distort political relationships, manufacture suspicion, and destabilize political sensitive periods,detractors of campaigns of ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...