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Conferment of Traditional title to Zanna by Ondo monarch, well deserved -Zamfara Correspondents.

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  Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu  From Ahmed Attahir  The Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara Council has described the recent conferment of traditional title to member House of representative, Abdulmalik Zubairu Bungudu as reward for selfless service to humanity. They expressed delight over recent traditional title conferred on the  Member House of Representatives,Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu (Zannan Bungudu), as Chief Mayegun of Ikare-Okoko Kingdom in Ondo State. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Chapel's Chairman, Ishaq Zaki Tambuwal on Thursday in Gusau . "The confirmation of chief Mayegun of Okoko kingdom to zannan Bungudu is a fruit yielded for selfless commitment to service for the humanity". Tambuwal described member representinng Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in Zamfara state as dedicated, devoted, philanthropist and a committed leader who uses all his means to serve the humanity. "On behalf o...

Ondo Monarch: APC chieftain lauds confirmation of title to Zamfara Reps member.

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  Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu (Zannan Bungudu) with His Royal Majesty Oba Akadri Saliu Momoh the Olukare of Ikare-Akoko kingdom,Ondo State. From Ahmed Attahir  A chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara state Sulaiman Usman Zumunchi has lauded His Royal Majesty Oba Akadri Saliu Momoh the Olukare of Ikare-Akoko kingdom,Ondo State for confirming new title of "Chief Mayegun of Ikare-Akoko kingdom to member Federal House of representative Hon.Abdulmalik Zubairu Bungudu. In a statement personally signed by Honourable Sulaiman Zumunchi,on Wednesday the former Special Adviser to the former Governor on Market Development and Management Agency described the confirmation of the title to Hon.Abdulmalik Bungudu as Unity for the nation. "The Federal Lawmaker is a tireless leader and one who has dedicated himself to putting smiles on not only his constituents but the entire people". According to Zumunci , the lawmaker deserved the title,"Hon. Zannan Bungudu is an i...

Senator Yari begins construction of over 4000 houses for flood victims in Zamfara

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Part of the cement provided by senator Abdulaziz Yari (Marafan Sokoto) for the construction of houses for the victims of Gummi flood. From Ahmed Attahir  The Former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar (Marafan Sokoto) has flagged off phase one for the reconstruction of over 4,000 houses for the victims of flood in Gummi town in the state. According to the chairman publicity committee A.A Yari political organization Ibrahim Muhammad Birnin Magaji, said Former Governor Yari now Senator Representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, has during his recent visit assured to build houses for the victims of the flood-ravaged community in Gummi town, Gummi Local Government area in the state. "The first phase of the project  consists the  distribution of 200 Trucks of Cement(180,000 bags), 7,500 bundles of roofing zinc and some cash to the victims of the  flood disaster which befallen them during this year's wet season". He said. Flagging off the project...

2024 annual meeting: Our aimed is to make community smile - Exec.Director VAI

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  Stakeholders during end of year annual meeting of Voluntary Aid Initiative (VAI), Zamfara state. From Ahmed Attahir The Executive Director of Voluntary Aid Initiative (VAI), a non governmental organization in Zamfara state,Musa Umar Aboki has disclosed that their aim  is put smile to every community. The VAI Executive Director made the disclosure on Monday evening during the 2024 annual end of the year meeting held at the VAI conference Hall in Gusau, Zamfara state. Aboki who was full of joy and happiness during the year end meeting, appreciated the support of his staff since they started the journey as NGO in the state. "Voluntary Aid Initiative (VAI ) our aimed is to put smile to every community, Alhamdulillah, Glory be to God, despite insecurity in the state,since we started the journey we have not lost any of our staff". He revealed. According to him, in 2024, VAI has  received awards from partners like International Alert UK funded NGO, Cleen foundation among...

World Human rights Day : We records Over 120 abuse, neglect Cases - Zamfara NHRC

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  Zamfara state Coordinator National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Abdullahi Abubakar. From Ahmed Attahir  The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Zamfara state has raised the alarm that over 120 violations of human rights were recorded in 2024 in the state. This was disclosed by the Zamfara state coordinator NHRC Abdullahi Abubakar on Wednesday during the commemoration of 2024 world human rights day in the state.  The coordinator expressed concern over the alarming increase in human rights violations across the state.  "We have recorded over 120 cases of human rights violations so far in 2024, including issues such as abuse, neglect, and the infringement of fundamental freedoms". He disclosed. "We commemorates the 2024 World Human Rights Day with a rally aimed at highlighting the importance of protecting human rights across the state". He said. Abdullahi Abubakar called on the state government to start the implementation of relevant laws that were passed by th...

SMDF/PAGMI : Appointment of Fatima Shinkafi well deserved - APC Youth.

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  Hajiya Fatima Umaru Aliyu Shinkafi Executive secretary SMDF/ PAGMI From Ahmed Attahir A prominent Youth of All Progressive Congress (APC) and current Special Assistant to APC national legal Adviser on protocol Kabiru Oro Kaura Namoda has appreciated president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the reappointment of Fatima Umaru Aliyu Shinkafi as Executive secretary solid mineral Development fund, saying her appointment is well deserved. President Bola Tinubu has announced the re-appointment of Hajiya Fatima  Umaru Shinkafi as the executive secretary of the  Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI). In a statement issued by the Special Assistant on protocol to the APC national legal Adviser Kabiru Oro Kaura Namoda said Hajiya Fatima Umaru Aliyu Shinkafi has demonstrated her commitment to the Renewed Hope agenda of president Bola Tinubu. " We the indigenous youth of Kaura Namoda supporter of APC in Abuja ,have  keenly and war...

Zamfara 2025 Budget: You need to reverse illegal presentation - APC tells Gov.Lawal

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  From Ahmed Attahir The All Progressives Congress (APC ) in Zamfara state has called on Governor Dauda lawal to reverse the budget presentation of 2025 proposed year in the state, saying the presentation was accompanied with illegality. In a statement issued on Thursday by the state APC publicity secretary Malam Yusuf Idris said they were shocked and perplexed by the highest level of disregard to the nation's constitution as displayed by governor Dauda Lawal, his executive and the state legislature in the presentation and receipt of the 2025 budget proposal. The statement reads in part:"The illegality that accompanied the budget presentation which event held today at the State House of Assembly is to say the least, the most embarrassing thing the state government has done not only against itself but to the entire people of the state". "While planning to spend over N545 billion naira, governor Dauda and his stooges cowardly decided to hide themselves in the hollowed ...

Zamfara ACReSAL trains Community groups on revolving funds

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  From Ahmed Attahir The Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project,in Zamfara state has organized training for benefiting Community groups on revolving funds in the state. The training of community beneficiaries was part of final staged plan for the disbursement of cash to business groups in the state. Speaking on Tuesday during opening ceremony for the flagged off two day training on revolving funds organized by ACReSAL project in collaboration with Zamfara state ministry of environment held at command guest house in Gusau, the state capital,the state project coordinator Nasiru Bello said the training was timely for the beneficiaries in the state. "This training is organize to sensitize people, particularly those who would benefit from cash loans from Bungudu, Gusau and Kaura Namoda local government areas, the important of saving and paying back loans for others to benefit". He said. Nasiru Bello explained that ACReSAL is a project initiated by the fe...