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  By Ahmed Attahir  A Member representing Gusau Tsafe Federal Constituency in Zamfara state, Hon. Kabiru Amadu Mai palace has advised youths to obtain their voters card,says it's the only weapon that can lead to electing  credible and trusted leadership. Hon.Mai palace gave the advise during an opening of a football Competition for youths to win Sallah Ram held at Filin Daji football field in Gusau. Hon. Kabiru Mai palace who was represented by Nura Surajo Gusau, said the Football Competition was organized for Youths to became one family. Hon. Mai palace assured youths of his readiness to continue with his assistance for them to be self reliance. He further assured that,winner of the competition the winner  would take home with a Ram to celebrate sallah,added that other players would receive special gift. In his remarks, the coordinator for the competition, Comrade  Mustapha Abdulkadir (Sarki) said 36 clubs would participate in the competition,  Comrade  Mustapha disclosed that the

  From  Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressives Congress, APC, Candidate for the House of Representatives in Zamfara state Abdulmalik Zubairu Bungudu has lamented the rising spate of insecurity in the area,said the major taken by federal government and security operatives are not enough. He further disclosed that there was the need to employ other strategies, stressing that the menace of armed banditry has constituted a great challenge to people in the state. "The prevalence of kidnapping, armed banditry cases is constituting great challenges for living among people in the area". According to him, measures been taken by Federal Government and security agents are not enough to mitigate the menace, hence the need to employ other strategies. He lamented the way some people among community are aiding and abetting armed banditry and kidnapping activities. "They leak-out community information and sometimes supply weapons,drugs and food stuffs to bandits".  Zubairu said until

By Ahmed Attahir, Gusau  The All Progressive Congress, APC, National women leader Dr Betta Edu has flagged off Five day medical outreach to 5000 internally displaced persons(IDPs) and less privileged persons across Zamfara State. Dr Betta said the idea was to compliment the state and federal government efforts towards assisting less privileged persons to be medically fit and live a healthy living. Speaking during the flagged off ceremony held at the Yariman Bakura Specialist hospital in Gusau ,the APC National Women leader disclosed that a total of 5000 patients would be examine and get free drugs across the State.  According to her,the 5 days medical outreach was organized by APC National Women wing to support and compliment president Muhammadu Buhari's administration in its efforts of providing free health care for all. "The five days medical outreach was organized to treat 5000 less privileged and IDPS outpatients with different illness across the state ". She revealed

  BY Shamsuddeen Ahmed The National Commissioner for Refugees,Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Hajiya Iman Suleiman has re-assured  the federal government, FG, commitment to resettle all IDP'S,says work on Zamfara resettlement city has reached 90% stage of completion.   Hajiya Iman who was in Zamfara State for an assessment  tour on Monday, stated that it was part of President Buhari’s efforts  of reducing hardship on families displaced by the current security challenges. According to federal commissioner,the present administration of Muhammadu Buhari  will continue to support vulnerable people and will not relent in its efforts to improve their living standard.  "Federal government is very much worried about the security challenges facing the state and the nation in general”. She disclosed that  federal Government will work with the state government and National Commission for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to resettle all IDPs in the state. "

By Ahmed Attahir Gusau  The National women leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr.Betta Edu has recieved over one thousand women including State women leader who decamped from New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to APC. Speaking during the ceremony,held at Maradun,home town of Governor Bello Matawalle,the National women leader who was full of joy said it's an indication that APC is heading to victory come 2023 general election.  The APC National Women leader who in the state to lunch her empowerment programme for women  from the grassroots in the said APC has really become one family in the state.  According to her,Governor Bello Matawalle deserves commendation for his effort in unity the teeming people of the state. Earlier on,the decamped NNPP Women leader in the state, Hajiya Rabi'atu Mohammed disclosed that she and her over one thousand supporters left their party for APC as a result of the examplenary leadership of Governor Bello Matawalle in the state.  She maintai

  By Shamsuddeen Attahir  The Zamfara state government has directed individuals to prepare and obtain guns to defend themselves against the bandits as a result of persistent insecurity in the state.  The state government further directed  commissioner of police to issue license to all those who qualify and are wishing to obtain such guns to defend themselves. In a statement issued today by the state commissioner of information Ibrahim Dosara said, the act of terrorism has been a source of worry and concern to the people and government of the state, as such stiffer measures must be taken to arrest the menace.  He said, in order to deal decisively with the situation in most of the communities, government has no option than to allow people to buy guns and defend themselves. The commissioner said, “Following the increase in the activities of bandits in various parts of the state and the government’s commitment to ensure adequate security and protection of lives and property of the citizenr

  By Ahmed Attahir Gusau  The National women leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr.Betta Edu has flagged off pilot women grassroots empowerment programme, in Maradun local government Area of Zamfara State. Speaking at the formal presentation of cash to beneficiaries on Saturday in Maradun Town,Dr Betta disclosed that a total of one thousand women farmers are to benefit from the gesture in the area.  "The distribution of the empowerment range from N20,000 to N100,000 to each of the benefitting woman in the area".she stated. According to the National women leader,the gesture would go along way in assisting the less privileged women to be self reliance in the society. She assured of APC continue laudable programmes of providing succumb to less privileged persons particularly women across the country. She called on women to continue praying and give their maximum support for APC victory both at States and national level.  In his remarks, Governor Bello Mohammed Mattawa

  By Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued fourteen (14) kidnapped victims including 2 babies of one year old at kunchin kalgo forest,after 42 days in captivity. In a statement issued on Thursday by zamfara state police command public relations officer SP Mohammed Shehu said the victims were rescued during an intelligence led search and rescue operation at kunchin kalgo forest  in Tsafe Local government area of the state. "On 21st June, 2022, Police Tactical Operatives deployed along kunchin kalgo axis in collaboration with some individuals who have resolved to partner with security agencies in restoring peace,acted on credible intelligence and stormed a suspected bandit's hideout,leading to the rescue of fourteen (14) victims including  two (2) babies of 1 year old each". He disclosed that In the course of debriefing, the victims informed the police that, the bandits invaded Nasarawar wanke and Rijiya villages in Gusau Local government area and abdu

  By Shamsuddeen Attahir  The candidate for Zamfara central senatorial under the flag of Labour Party,LP,  Dr Sani Yusuf Dan masani said he was in the race for a rescued mission,saying the educational system and security needs  to received top priority.  Speaking with Dream reporter online  in Gusau, Sani Danmasani lamented that alots need to be done to address education and security for the betterment of people in his constituency and state anlage.  Sani Danmasani who was a former IPAC chairman,now  emerged as the labour party candidate for zamfara central senatorial zone in the state. He assured that he will surprise people of his constituency with laudable and benefitting programmes if given the mandate during the 2023 General election.  Danmasani further assured to give more attention to security, education and welfare of his people. He therefore called on all stakeholders to join hands for revitalisation of both security and educational system. “If elected in 2023, I will do my be

By Shamsuddeen  Attahir The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress,  APC, has assured to give equal treatment to all legislators of the state house of Assembly. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the state APC publicity Secretary Yusuf Idris Gusau,said the state chairman  Hon Tukur Umar Danfulani has again pledges to whip out all known and unknown differences among members throughout the state. The chairman made the declaration on Wednesday during a meeting with members of the state House of Assembly at the state APC Secretariat, Gusau.   He said it is crucial for his leadership to keep constant touch with all members and gave assurance that every member will receive equal treatment so that the party can continue to wax stronger. Danfulani commended the good working relationship between the executive and the legislature in the state and the support the party is getting from them said the development has made governance easier in the state. He further said as those cl

  By  Ahmed Tahir  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)Gubernatorial candidate come 2023 in Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal was selected to be the Speaker at the 2022 Reputable Banks and Fintech Awards (RBFA) at Glasgow, United Kingdom. Dr Dauda who is also the Executive Vice Chairman /CEO of Credent Capital & Advisory Limited,was billed to attend the Awards/Conference at Glasgow, United Kingdom between 28th to 30th of June,2022. The RBFA and Conference was designed to acknowledge rapid expansion, integration, accelerated growth and reforms of Africa’s banking and financial sector. According to Beldina Auma, Co-Chair of the RBFA Audit Committee (Reputation Poll International & Former Chair of World Bank Group-IMF African Society) The 2022 RBFA conference will feature a broad range of discussions and debates by top facilitators from Africa and Europe. "The discussion was aimed at bringing theoretical & practical experiences to guide on various sectors,how they can work tog

  By Ahmed  Tahir. The Zamfara State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has mourn the death of a prominent politician Alhaji Ibrahim Nabature Nahuce,says his death have created a political vacuum in the state.  In a statement issued by the state APC Publicity Secretary Mallam Yusuf Idris on Monday evening said late Nabature Nahuce had served as a reference  point to many politicians. "On behalf of the Zamfara All Progressives Congress APC State Working Committee, the Executive Members and entire members of the party in the state, the Chairman, Hon Tukur Umar Danfulani wishes to extend his condolences to the immediate and extended family members of Alhaji Ibrahim Nabature Nahuche who died in the early hours of today after a protracted illness". "Nabature's death has created a large vacuum in the political and social development of our dear state as he had served as a reference point to many of us in these regards". The chairman prayed Allah to grant the d

  By Ahmed Tahir  The Zamfara State Police Command in collaboration with other security operatives has killed armed bandit recovered Ak47 rifle, 18 rounds of live ammunition injuries local government area in the state.  In a statement issued on Monday by the Zamfara state police command public relations officer SP Mohammed Shehu said police has intensifies confidence building patrol to avert further attack on nearby communities.  "On 19th June, 2022 at about 0300Hrs, Police Tactical Operatives deployed along Gummi/Bukkuyum axis recieved a distress call that armed bandit terrorists on motorcycles invaded Saran Gamawa and neighbouring Unguwar Mata villages with intent to kill and abduct innocent members of the communities".  He revealed that Police in collaboration with the vigilante in the affected villages mobilised forces and engaged the bandit terrorists in an extensive gun battle that lasted for hours.  "As a result, one of the bandit terrorists was fatally injured, a

  By Yusuf Idris Gusau  It is important for adults, those who are 18 years and above to register  because the electoral law specifies that only those whose names are in the voters list are qualified to vote during elections. In other words, whoever intends to exercise his or her civic rights on Election Day must register as a voter. Then he or she will be able to vote for candidates for elective positions.  1- If you love Nigeria, then you'll call for True Democracy in our Nation. Your Voters Card is a tool for such.  2- Your Voters Card is your Voice and Power.  3- It's a weapon to terminate the selfish ambition of some leaders and to safeguard the great aspirations of reputable nation builders.   4- Your Voters Card can protect your Posterity if used wisely 5- Your Voters Card can bring about a New Nigeria.  *HOW TO GET YOUR VOTERS CARD* 1. Visit the nearest INEC Registration Center of polling unit around you with a valid means of identification like a birth certificate, a dr

  Ahmed Tahir  The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,PDP national Chairman  Iyorchia Ayu and Gen.Aliyu Gusau among others has sympathised with families of abducted  Zamfara wedding guests. Atiku Abubakar and top PDP scribes described the abduction of the weeding guest who transact their businesses at bebeji plaza in Gusau,state capital as worried some to every well-meaning Nigerian. The PDP presidential candidate who was represented by the Zamfara state PDP elders committee chairman Alhaji  Ibrahim Bagobiri who lead the high power delegation to the Union of Communications office at Bebeji Plaza in Gusau,said they were deeply touched when they heard about the incident. "We are here to sympathise with you and the family of those abducted,this incident was worried some to every well meaning Nigerian,our presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,Iyorchia Ayu, Gen.Aliyu Gusau and Dr Dauda Lawal Dare have sympathised with you and pray to Almi

  By Ahmed Tahir  The Zamfara Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, supporters of Governor Bello Matawalle,former Governor Abdulaziz Yari and Senator Kabiru Marafa has met to finally buried all fast grievances in the state.   The APC stakeholders met on Thursday to revalidate and solidify the unity of all members and supporters as reached on 9th May of this year during reconciliations. The meeting was held at the Command Guest House, Gusau  chaired by the state APC Chairman Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani and fully attended by representatives of the collapsed members of former governor Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, former Senator Kabiru Marafa and governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle camps. The meeting focused on strengthening what was achieved and the strategies to be adopted ahead of the general elections.  Both members assured of total elimination of any perceived group divides among members and supporters. The State Chairman re-emphasized his pledge in running a leadership that will be

Ahmed  Attahiru  The college of Eduation Academic Staff Union (COEASU),North West zone has embarked on four weeks total strike following Federal government failure to meet their numerous demands.  This was made known today wenesday evening in Gusau, by the zonal coordinator northwest Dr Shehu Jabaka Mohammed. According to him,the decision was reached after the  National Executive Council  (NEC) of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) met and assessed the level of responsible action by the Federal Government.  "We have decided the way forward upon the lapse of 21-day ultimatum issued by the Union on the lingering issues of industrial concern".  "The meeting was attended by 51 Chapters comprising of 111 delegates including former Presidents and members of the National Officers’ Council (NOC), resolved after extensive deliberations". Among other issues are non–payment of responsibility allowance to Librarian in Colleges of Education and Non–implement

  By Ahmed Tahir The Zamfara State Police Command has called on the general public to disregard the circulation of an old video recorded since 2021,says its an attempt by some mischievous people to mislead and cause disharmony in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Police Command public relations officer SP Mohammed Shehu said its an old recorded video during a press  briefing in the state. "The Zamfara State Police Command enjoins the public to disregard  attempt by some mischievous persons to mislead unsuspecting members of the public and cause disharmony through the recirculation of an old video, recorded since 8th November, 2021 during a Press Briefing by CP Ayuba N.  Elkanah". "For the purpose of clarification, the Command wishes to state that the referenced video was culled from a confidence building Press Briefing granted by the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police to calm, as at November 2021,the tension caused by the recovery of a letter of th

  Ahmed Tahir The entire members of  All Progressives Congress,APC,in Zamfara state,has mourned the demised of an oldest traditional ruler Emir of kotorkoshi Alhaji Ahmad U mar in the state.  In a statement signed by the APC publicity Secretary Yusuf Idris Gusau said the state Chairman,Tukur Umar Danfulani and entire members received with deep shock the passing away of a highly respected traditional ruler Emir of Kotorkoshi, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad  Umar Mai-Kwatarkwashi who died on, Thursday in the state. "No doubt, as the oldest Emir in the north as of time of his death having served 61 years on the throne, Alhaji Ahmad Umar who died at the age of 96 was an astute leader, administrator and Islamic Scholar who served his people, his religion of Islam and all those he came across without segregation till his last breath". He will be fondly remembered for all his unassuming goodness".the statement added.. The State APC Chairman prayed for the repose of the great l

Ahmed Attahir Family of a 9 year old Ahmad Yakubu who was brutally killed and eaten by suspected cannibal In zamfara state has cried out over delay of justice. Addressing newsmen on Wednesday at NUJ press center,Gusau,the spokesman for the family Salisu  Abdulrahman said after 5 months now there was no headway on the case. "The incident was reported on the media in the last 5months in the state,We need justice,after 2 to 3 sitting at the magistrate court in Gusau,there was no headway to the case". According to him,the delay in justice was allegedly cause by  some influencers who are toying with the trial. "Neither the state government no  security agency in the state has said anything about the trial of Aminu Baba who was alleged to have killed and ate body parts of a 9 year old Ahmad Yakubu (Victim)".  The family,therefore Called on Anthoney General and minister of justice,CSO's to intervene and do justice to the family of the deceased Ahmad Yakubu. It could be

  Ahmed Attahir. The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC,has described Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his recent victory as an icon of hope for the nation. They  further described the APC convention as overwhelming success and unchallengeable emergence ahead of the 2023 Presidential Election. The state leadership of the party under the chairmanship of Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani has no doubt that delegates who participated at the primary made the best choice. "our dear Presidential Flagbearer has overtime demonstrated his leadership prowess through the mentoring of many prominent Nigerians to exhalted positions".  "As two times governor of lagos which the state is still benefitting from as the subsequent leadership is being handled by his beneficiaries". "We also commend President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing internal democracy in the party which demonstrated  his earlier stand of not imposing or anointing any candidate, we are proud to be associa

OPINION BY: Muhammad Ahmad. The power on who should be elected to any political office depend on the electorate but in Zamfara reverse is the Case.Since 2003-2019 political leaders and elders in Zamfara had taken that mandate and decide who will occupy all political positions. Come 2023, Electorates are determined to elect for themselves people of proven integrity to be their elected leaders irrespective of party affiliations.The 2023 election is for credible aspirant only,all Aspirant their profile will Speak for them. The trust and confidence reposed on the political leaders and elders is no more there because of their selfish interest through anointing their biological children into elective positions at the expasses of the children of the masses who are more Qualified to hold such positions. Zamfara Electorates are now wise enough to know who are this true leaders and elders and will not succumb to any act of intimidation or otherwise from anybody in the Course of exercising their

  Ahmed Tahir,Gusau Ahead of 2023,the zamfara state African Democratic Congress, ADC,has conducted it congress as woman emerged candidate for the state house of Assembly representing kaura north constituency in the state. Declaring the result on Saturday shortly after the congress held in Gusau,the chairman electoral committee malami S. Galma appreciated the maturity exhibited during the exercise in the state. He announced Jafaru Salisu Gusau as the governortorial candidate of ADC come 2023 in the state. Other candidates that emerged during the congress are the senators,House of representatives and state house of Assembly members in the state. In his remarked, the State Chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC Kabiru Garba disclosed that the party has come of age,"we are not ready for merger with any party in the state". "We are ready to contest to the last minute,we will not compromise with ruling party". "Our campaign will be free of violent,maturity,sinc

  Ahmed Tahir, Gusau. The Zamfara state primary Health care board (ZPHCB) has disclosed that despite security challenges,a total of one million five hundred and seventeen(1,517,000) persons has received Covid-19 vaccines in the state. This was disclosed on Tuesday in Gusau,during a media engagement and sensitization on routine immunization and primary health Care services in the state. The Executive Secretary Zamfara state primary Health Care Board,Dr Ismail Tukur Stressed that  routine immunization has been on,with the assistance of the state Governor. According to him,Zamfara has over 700 health facilities across the state and over 600 such facilities  were engaged in monthly routine immunization in the state. He also disclosed that Contributory Health care fund was introduced to improve health care delivery in the state. Dr Tukur appreciated the complimentary efforts of partners in supporting the quality health care delivery in the state. "We  conducts campaign on malaria,mease