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Project implementation c'tees : Zamfara ACReSAL inaugurate 98 member in LGA's

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Members of  the ACReSAL team in Zamfara state From Ahmed Attahir The Agro Climatic  Resilience in Semi Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in Zamfara state has formally inaugurated 98 member Local Government project implementation committees in the state. Speaking during the occasion at the formal inaugural on Tuesday Evening held at Karma Hotel in Gusau,the Zamfara State Acting project coordinator (SPC) Nasiru Bello said ACReSAL projects were aim to support the livelihood of communities in the state. He disclosed that the Inauguration of Local Government Project Implementation Committees is one of key activities for the success of the Project in the state. Nasiru Bello revealed that each of the 14 local government areas has 7 persons as member project implementation committee in their area. "The project was aimed to address some of the critical Environmental challenges in the (19) Northern states of Nigeria and federal Capital Territory (FCT )Abuja". In his address,the Zamfara

God chooses me as Governor, I wouldn't be remove by opposition,Hypocrite -- Gov.Lawal

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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state while addressing PDP supporters after he returned from foreign trip. From Ahmed Attahir Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has disclosed that opposition would not deter him from bringing more development in the state, saying Allah has chosen him as Governor,God willing he would remain as Governor no matter  the opposition, hypocrites. It could be recalled that Appeal Court has cancelled the governorship election in Zamfara state and ordered for a rerun in the state. Addressing  momouth crowd of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters today at the secretariat of the party in Gusau, after he returned from foreign trip, Governor Lawal said he was ready for the rerun election.  He expressed optimism that he would still emerge victorious,at the rerun election, appealed to supporters of PDP to remain calm. “Even if the election will hold tomorrow, I will insha Allah emerge as winner,no cause for alerm",he assured. "Allah has chosen me as G

Zamfara; No child will be denied access to quality Education-- ZUBEB Chairman

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  Newly appointed Executive Chairman Zamfara state primary Education Board, professor Nasir Garba Anka. From  Ahmed Attahir  The  newly appointed Zamfara State Executive chairman Universal  Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Professor Nasiru Garba Anka has assured that no child would be denied access to quality Education in the State. Professor Nasiru Anka who was speaking on Wednesday at UBE headquarters in Gusau shortly after he assumed duty said the present Administration of Governor Dauda Lawal has given more emphasis to Education for all in the State.  "Let me commend Governor Dauda Lawal for his support and commitment towards uplifting the standard of Education in the State,he has demonstrated more commitment of providing quality Education to pupils in the State". He assured that Governor Dauda Lawal would by the grace of God put more resources and adequately utilized them for the development of Education of our Children. He maintained that providing access to education to c

N/W NNPP appoints State acting chairmen, reaffirms support to Major Agbo led NWC.

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From Ahmed Attahir The  New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP),  North-West zone who are in support of  Major Agbo led National Working committee and the founding father of the party, Mr. Boniface Aniebone has  released the names of acting state chairmen in the zone(North-west). In a communique issued today after the North-West Executive Committee meeting, Signed by the NNPP Vice Chairman North West Alhaji Sani Yusuf Danmasani, disclosed that,  the  Kawu led NWC stand dissolved from the National level, Zonal and Ward level. "The North-West Executive of NNPP have for the second time passed vote of confidence on the Major Agbo led National Working committee and the founding father of the party, Mr. Boniface Aniebone". The communique reads in part, "the Executive Committee reaffirmed the election of Dr Tope Aluko as Board of trustees chairman and Engr. Mohammed Baboyo Abdullahi as Board of trustees Secretary. "The North West Zonal executive committee reaffirmed the dissoluti

Arewa Group Urges President Tinubu to Sack Minister Nyelson Wike -- Says they ,Plans nationwide protest.

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From Ahmed Attahir The Arewa  Youths Forum (AYF),has urged president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Sack Nyelson Wike from his cabinet, planned nationwide protest, Saying that democracy will derail if he is not check urgently. They condemned in totality the political crisis rocking Rivers State, resulting to the burning of the State Assembly Complex.  In a statement issued today,the Deputy President of AYF Alhaji Sani Yusuf Danmasani shortly after they came out from meeting,urged President Tinubu to as a matter of urgency take necessary action against Minister of the FCT Nyelson Wike who was allegedly master minded the political crisis. "We also urges the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to use his powers and suspend the Rivers Assembly for a while,as means to avert further breakdown of law and order in River State". "It is quite wrong for any political godfather to start making move to impeach a state Governor within just five months in government", statement added. Member

Bungudu/Maru : Appeal Court reaffirms Hon.Abdulmalik of APC, Dismissed PDP appeal.

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Honourable Abdulmalik Zubairu Zannan Bungudu,APC member representing Bungudu/Maru federal Constituency. From Ahmed Attahir Appeal court, sitting in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by Shehu Ahmad of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the victory of Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu Bungudu a member of All Progressive Congress ( APC), representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in Zamfara state. During it's sitting on Wednesday,the appeal Court upheld the recent judgement by election tribunal which affirmed the election of Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu Bungudu in the 2023 general election in the state. Addressing newsmen shortly after the appeal court verdict, Counsel to the defendant Barrister Auwal Ahmad Nahuce said the appeal was dismissed for lack of merit. According to him all the 3-man panel of judges agreed that the appeal lack merit and therefore joined same opinion and dismissed the appeal filed by Shehu Ahmad of PDP. Barrister Nahuche explained that the plaintiff Shehu Ahma

Zamfara Governor's wife Flags off Cancer awareness campaign.

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From Ahmed Attahir Zamfara state Governors wife Hajiya Huriya Dauda Lawal has flagged off Cancer awareness/walk campaign with aimed to create awareness on the early detection of the disease in the state. The fist lady who is worried about alarming situation of Breast cancer,said that all hands must be on deck to change the narrative on deadly demon called Cancer. During the flagged off ceremony held in Gusau,the Zamfara Governor's wife disclosed that  the theme of this year Breast cancer awareness campaign "living beyond breast cancer"in the state. "This campaign against the cancer infractions and create awareness for early detection is quite appropriate and timely" "It is worrisome that, records from medical personnel in our dear state indicate alarming situation with the prevalence going higher by the day".  According to her, from 2019 to recent years in every one hundred screened women in the state about ten are either having the BREAST or CERVICAL