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Children Day: Consider your condition not a challenge - Zamfara NAWOJ advises PWD

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  Children of the school for special education in Gusau, Zamfara state. From  Ahmed Attahir The Nigeria Association of women journalists (NAWOJ) Zamfara state has celebrated May Day with children of school for special education,called on persons with Disability to thrive hard and consider their condition not a challenge to their future progress. This was disclosed by the Zamfara state NAWOJ chairperson Jamila Musa Kanoma in her remarks while celebrating with people living with Disability at school for special education in Gusau the state capital. NAWOJ chairperson with her members choose to celebrate with people with special needs to show love and compassion and advise them not to give up in their future endeavors. " Remain blessed,be active as every human being, don't give up as a result of your condition, your condition should not be a challenge that would hinder you from progressing , your future is bright like every person". Jamila Kanoma further called on chil...

Yazid Danfulani MD NAIC : Our loyalty, support remains unflinching to president - Zamfara APC

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  The Minister of state for defense Dr Bello Mohammed Mattawalle Maradun while congratulating Hon. Yazid Shehu Danfulani on his appointment as MD NAIC. From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressives Congress( APC) in Zamfara state has Jubilates the appointment of one of it's member Hon. Yazid Shehu Danfulani appointed Managing Director Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu. All the executives members and supporters of Zamfara APC revealed that their loyalty remains unflinching to Mr. President and the party".  In a statement issued on Saturday morning by the Zamfara state APC publicity secretary Malam Yusuf Idris disclosed that all the State Executives member of APC, Party Elders and  stakeholders,have lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment. "We deeply appreciates the appointment of one of our active and promising members, Hon. Yazid Shehu Danfulani as the MD/CEO of the Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corpora...

2027: Zamfara APC urges Security to Arrest PDP women leader over threat to oppositions.

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  Zamfara state APC publicity secretary Malam Yusuf Idris  From Ahmed Attahir The All Progressive Congress ( APC) in Zamfara state,has urged security agencies to arrest state PDP women leader Hajiya Rabi Madawaki over uncultured threat utterances to opposition parties ahead of 2027 general election in the state. In a statement issued on Monday evening by APC publicity secretary Yusuf Idris said APC as a strong opposition party in the state will not be intimidated by any threats from the Zamfara PDP government and they should know that the will of the people must prevail. The statement reads in part: "Elections are always supposed to be free, fair and non violent in a civilised society and that is why under a democratic setting such as what Nigeria is trying to accomplish,  contesting candidates vying for elective positions go round the nooks and crannies of their areas of interest to appeal to the electorate to vote for them using mouth watering promises,  some t...

Zamfara Insecurity: You're yet to fulfill your campaign promises - APC challenges Gov.Lawal

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From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara state has challenged Governor Dauda lawal over his failed promises to end insecurity in three months as he assured,saying he is yet to fulfill his campaign promises to the citizens in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday evening in Gusau,by the Zamfara state APC publicity secretary Malam Yusuf Idris said the governor must apologise to the citizens and to Nigerians for not telling the truth. The statement reads in part: "The video making the rounds on social media where Zamfara State governor,  Dauda Lawal spoke on his administration's fight against armed banditry and how it is handling issues of victims,  is to say the least, the highest level of insincere leader to the led. "The governor must be preparing to celebrate his second year anniversary with a failed promise which he made during his governorship campaigns ahead of the 2023 elections that he will eliminate armed banditry in the state within t...

Zuru Emirate lauds Governor Idris on Developmental projects.

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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state (Kauran Gwandu) From Aminu Umar Bukkuyum  Zuru Emirate council in Kebbi state has lauded Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu for the execution of various developmental projects at Emirate and the state at large.  This was disclosed by the Chairman Central Planning Committee 2025 International Uhola Festival, Lieutenant General Ishaya Bamaiyi (Rtd),while briefing newsmen as part of the  preparations toward the successful festival, scheduled to hold in Zuru Town. General Ishaya Bamaiyi appreciated Governor Nasir for supporting this year's event, assuring that all arrangements have been made to ensure a successful festival. According to him, the festival was set to be a grand celebration of the Zuru Emirate's rich cultural heritage and its agricultural prowess. Earlier on,the Emir of Zuru, Muhammad Sani Sami Gomo II, speaking at his palace said the festival was initiated to celebrate a bumper harvest of agricultural products in the ...

Zamfara PHC's : Health Commissioner meets LG chairmen on leadership challenge.

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Zamfara state commissioner of health Dr Nafisa Mohammed Maradun during meeting with 14 LGA chairmen leadership challenge on primary health care centers. From Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun held meeting with 14 local government council chairmen on health care delivery leadership challenge, appreciates their support in supplying monthly drugs in their areas. In a statement issued on Thursday, information officer Zamfara State ministry of health Suleiman Isah revealed that the meeting was about the Local Government PHC Leadership Challenge in the state. He reported the Commissioner saying that the purpose of the meeting was to sensitize the LGA Chairmen on the upcoming Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge. According to her ,the meeting also briefed the council Chairmen on their roles in delivering qualitative primary health care services in the state. Also, the Executive Secretary Zamfara State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Hu...

Just in: Zamfara parallel Assembly charges Gov. lawal to establish IDP Camps,says there is incessant banditry Activities.

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  Zamfara state factional House of Assembly during it's sitting on Tuesday. From Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara State Factional House of Assembly has today ordered Governor Dauda Lawal to establish three Internally Displaced people (IDP ) camps as a result of incessant banditry Activities in the state.  The factional assembly disclosed that Governor Dauda lawal's administration has failed  to fulfil one of its cardinal campaign promises to end armed banditry in the state. In a motion moved by Hon. Ibrahim Tudu Tukur,  member representing Bakura State Constituency, said governor Dauda Lawal has steadily allowed the escalation of insecurity in the state while abandoning displaced persons roaming the streets in the state . "The displaced persons were roaming around towns begging for what to eat without any help in sight from the state government after it failed to protect their lives, property and businesses". He lamented  Tudu, who suggested the setting up...

Politics/Governance : NAWOJ,.NGO flags off women participation awareness campaign in Kebbi.

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  Participants of awareness campaign for women in politics and good governance, Kebbi state From Aminu Umar Bukkuyum  A Non-governmental Organisation, League of Women Voters in Nigeria in collaboration with the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Kebbi state, has flagged off awareness campaign on the need for more inclusive and representative democracy where women's voices are heard and their interest represented.  The Chairperson of the Association, Kebbi State Chapter, Blessing Michael, stated that the purpose of the campaign is to mobilize support for the 74 Special Seats . "The Bill is currently before the National Assembly seeking for an increase women's representation in governance by allocating special seats in the National and State Houses of Assembly". She mentioned  According to her, by supporting the bill, they can promote gender equality, empower women to participate in politics and create a more inclusive and representative democracy. ...

World Red Cross Day: Zamfara branch donates food, sanitary pads, detergents to Orphanage home.

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Zamfara state acting branch chairman,Red Cross Society of Nigeria,presenting donation of food, sanitary pads, detergents at Orphanage home in Gusau. From Ahmed Attahir  As part of line up activities to mart world Red Cross Day,the Zamfara state Branch has presented a donation of sanitary pads,Rice and cartoons of detergent to Orphanage home in Gusau the state capital. The Day three celebrations has also witnessed the sanitation exercise carried out by the members and volunteers at the orphanage home in Gusau  Zamfara state. Presenting the donation ,the branch acting chairman Shehu Mohammed assisted by the branch secretary Ibrahim Bello Garba disclosed that the gesture was part of the humanitarian services rendered to less privileged in the state. According to the Zamfara Branch acting chairman, sanitation exercise was conducted in nooks and crannies at premises of orphans home in Gusau. "Food stuffs, cartoons of sanitary pads, cartoons of detergents and other Sanitation materi...

Mattawalle donates cash,food items to Imam kill by bandits in Zamfara

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  Minister of state for defense Hon Bello Mohammed Mattawalle's delegation during the presentation of assistance to family of Maru chief Imam, late Imam Alkali salihu  From Ahmed Attahir  The Minister of State for Defence and immediate past governor of Zamfara State,  Bello Mohammed Matawalle has condoled with the people of Maru over the murder of the Chief Imam of Maru Juma'at Mosque, Imam Alkali Salihu Suleiman who was killed alongside two of his children by armed bandits. He also lamented how armed banditry taking a new dimension in the state where religious leaders are now the target.  In a statement issued on Friday by the Zamfara state APC publicity secretary Malam Yusuf Idris lamented that late Imam Salisu was abducted two months ago.  The Minister represented on the by the Secretary of Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC,  Hon. Ibrahim Umar Dangaladima prayed Allah to receive the shahada of the deceased and their i...

Foundation trains 300 health providers on family planing in Zamfara

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  Participants of the family planing training for health providers in Zamfara. From Ahmed Attahir  A non governmental organization Health for Life and Development foundation has began training of 300 health providers on family planing in Zamfara state. This was disclosed by the Executive Director of the foundation health for life Dr Abubakar Danladi during the flagged off of train the trainees held at Jaiz Hotel in Gusau,the state capital. Dr Danladi explained that the training was to aveil health providers with modern and safety family planning method using contraceptive in the state. According to him,the health providers were drawn from 25 health care facilities that includes General hospitals, federal medical center and specialist hospital in the state, which at the end of the training they would be well equiped on family planing method using contraceptive. "We have selected 50 participants for the first batch who would now be trained on family planing and later the ...

Conditions of our Primary Health Care unacceptable - Zamfara Gov.

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  Governor Dauda lawal of Zamfara state,with commissioner of health Dr Nafisa Mohammed Maradu,while on inspection visit to one of the primary health care center in the state. From Ahmed Attahir Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has pledged to renovate and re-equip all key Primary Health Care Centers across State,says condition of our primary healthcare centers unacceptable.  In a statement issued on Sunday evening by the information officer Zamfara state ministry of health Suleiman Isah said the Governor assured of overhauling key primary health care centers by the end of the year, including Shagari Primary Health Care (PHC), Dr. Karima PHC, and Bungudu PHC.  He stated that the Governor's commitment comes as part of his administration's declaration on state of emergency on health sector in the state. During the visits to the aforementioned healthcare facilities, Governor Lawal expressed deep concern over the current state of infrastructure and the lack of essenti...

2-Gate way : Zamfara Oversight Committee meets, strengthen Health care delivery.

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  Zamfara state commissioner of health Dr Nafisa Mohammed Maradu during sitting with members of the state oversight committee (SOC) on 2-Gateways to strengthen health care delivery. From our reporter  The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, led by Commissioner Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, has held the First Quarter 2025 State Oversight Committee (SOC) meeting on 2-Gate ways to strengthen primary healthcare service delivery in the state. The meeting took place on Friday at the Ministry's conference hall which brought together key stakeholders to discuss implementation challenges affecting the Basic Health Care Provision Funds (BHCPF) and explore ways to improve healthcare delivery. The State Oversight Committee has the mandate to ensure effective and efficient utilization of BHCPF funds by Primary Health Care facilities and optimal quality service delivery to beneficiaries through the NPHCDA 2-Gate Ways. At the meeting, Zamfara state commissioner of health Dr Nafisa Mohamm...