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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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2027: Senator Marafa's group urges supporters to register with NDC

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Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa who joined NDC. By Ahmed Attahir  Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa who recently dumped ADC in Zamfara State, has now called on all supporters to join NDC his new wagoon,urged them to register with NDC In a statement issued by chairman Marafa support Group Alhaji Surajo Garba Maikatako said Senator Kabir Garba Marafa has ordered all his supporters and “well-meaning people of Zamfara State” to immediately dump the African Democratic Congress and register with the National Democratic Congress. He warned that the new Electoral Act would be weaponized by government to stop ADC from contesting the 2027 elections. "The directive was contained in a public message delivered Tuesday by Alhaji Surajo Garba Mai Katako, Chairman of the Senator Kabir Garba Marafa Supporters Group, who said he was instructed to convey it with all seriousness and urgency. “Senator Kabir Garba Marafa says to all his supporters and all well-meaning people of Zamfara State: go quickly and reg...
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Final technical inspection: NCAA visits Gusau International Airport.

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Technical team of NCAA during visit to Gusau International Airport.  By Ahmed Attahir  The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has made a technical inspection visit to the o going construction of Gusau International Airport in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday evening by the information officer Zamfara State Ministry of works and Infrastructure Jamilu Bello said the team had inspected key components of the project, including the runway, terminal building, and control tower. "The delegation expressed satisfaction following a thorough assessment of the airport’s facilities and infrastructure. "They commended the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, for the high-quality work delivered at Gusau International Airport. "The commendation was made by a high-powered delegation from the NCAA, led by Bayode B.S., GM, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, who was represented by the Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Ahmad Abba (mni). "During...
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