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From Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State Police Command has beefed up security presence in Bui District of Arewa Local Government, following the brutal killing of 33 people in four villages on Wednesday in the state. The State Police Command in collaboration with the Military and other security agencies, additional personnel and operational assets have been deployed, and sustained area domination patrols to maintain stability. In a press statement made available to newsmen by Police Spokesman Bashir Usman said the Command deeply regrets the loss of thirty-three innocent lives and extends its heartfelt condolences to the families affected and the entire Arewa community. He said Preliminary investigations revealed that armed Lakurawa militants entered the area to rustle cattle.  The assailants according to the statement were alleged to have crossed into the district from Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.  The Command emphasizes th...

From Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara state First Lady Her Excellency, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal has commended the Chairman of Talata Mafara Local Government, Hon. Malam Yahaya Abubakar Yari, for his examplary leadership and commitment to welfare of his constituents, saying other chairmen should emulate him. This was contained in a statement issued by the press secretary office of the Zamfara state first lady Rabi Yusuf who reported that Hon.Yahaya Abubakar Yari is committed to sustaining relief and empowerment initiatives to his constituents. The First Lady made the commendation during the distribution of Ramadan support packages in Talata Mafara. She expressed her appreciation for the Chairman’s consistent efforts to uplift vulnerable residents, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan, a period that reflects compassion, charity and community support. "Her Excellency noted that the Ramadan intervention reflects a broader pattern of impactful leadership demonstrated ...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  No fewer than 14 persons, mostly women, lost their lives following a boat mishap in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The accident occurred in Gumbi community in Gumbi Ward, when a boat conveying over 100 passengers capsized while returning from a wedding ceremony. An eyewitness account said the passengers were returning from Gwarzo village in Ngaski Local Government Area, where they had accompanied a bride to her husband’s residence, when the incident happened. "A breakdown of the casualties showed that 13 women and one child died in the mishap, while others were rescued. All the deceased were buried the same day in accordance with Islamic rites," the source said. Reacting to the incident, the State Governor, Nasir Idris, in a statement issued on Monday in Birnin Kebbi by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, condoled with families of the victims, the Yauri Emirate and the local government council. The governor, rep...

From Ahmed Attahir  The Delegation of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), from Zamfara State have attended 5th African Women Colloquium on development in Cape Town, South Africa. The NAWOJ delegation includes Zamfara state chairperson Comrade Jamila Musa Kanoma and Hajiya Rabi Yusuf press secretary office of the Zamfara first lady disclosed that the event was organized by Pan African Young Women Development Initiative (PAYWODI). "The Pan African Young Women Development Initiative is a non-governmental organization who organized the event in collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ),on 5th African Women Colloquium on Development and Awards in Cape Town, South Africa". The themed of the event was “Peace Africa: Women Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development and Economic Growth,” and focused on strategies to expand business opportunities for women, particularly in Nigeria and to strengthen their role in economic developme...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State Government has constituted a committee to coordinate relief assistance to victims displaced by insecurity in Yauri, Shanga, Ngaski and Koko Besse Local Government Areas of the state. This was made known in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the move is part of the state government’s deliberate efforts to address the humanitarian challenges arising from recent security threats in the affected communities. The committee has been directed to immediately commence operations and begin the provision of relief materials to displaced persons, with members expected to relocate to the affected local government areas and start work not later than (today) Monday. Its terms of reference include ensuring the continuous supply of relief materials to victims of insecurity until normalcy is fully res...