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Crisis Rocks Zamfara APC, as Minister Matawalle Breaks Silence

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From Ahmed Attahir  Factional crisis has erupted in the zamfara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC),as Minister of state for defence Bello mattawale raised alarm on alleged shared positions of party executives in the state.  It was gathered that the development has brought Zamfara state APC Congresses to a stand still,and may not hold anytime soon as preparations for it's conduct hit the bricks. It was further gathered that there has been a lock of horns over interest of political icons in the party whose efforts recognized as a living soul that brought the APC in the state to date.  In an audio that went viral, the Minister of State for Defense, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has raised the alarm that Governor Dauda Lawal and Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar were allegedly sidelined he mattawale and have shared all key positions of the party in the state without contacting him. He said "I defected to the ruling party when I was a Governor then, but I carr...

Zamfara Gov's Aide Kaura drags to Court for defamation of character.

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From Ahmed Attahir  A former member Zamfara State House of Assembly Hon. Yusuf Alhassan kanoma has filed a suit at Magistrate court 1,in Gusau on alleged defamation of character against Mustafa Jafaru kaura special Assistant to Zamfara Governor on media and communications. When the case came up on Tuesday for mentioning,it was discovered that neither the defendant nor his counsel were present in court. It was gathered that the court was unable to serve the defendant with court summon as it was alleged that the defendant was evading the summon. The Magistrate court 1,has ordered the court registry to serve the defendant with substituting service and had fixed 27th of April 2026 for mentioning.  The complainant Hon. Kanoma through his counsel Barrister Surajo Garba disclosed to newsmen in an interview that the case supposed to come up for mentioning on 21st,but the defendant was not in court.  "We notice that the summon was not serve to the defendant,but we now seek for the...

2027: Marafa would set a new standard in Zamfara - Support Group.

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Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa.  From Ahmed Attahir  Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa support Group in Zamfara state has reassured that Marafa would set a new standard come 2027,saying he would contest Governorship. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chairman, Senator Marafa Support Group Alhaji Surajo Garba Maikatako said very soon Marafa would declare for number one seat in zamfara.  The statement reads in parts:"I call on every citizen of Zamfara, young and old, men and women, farmers and traders, scholars and students, to join this movement, I give you my word,marafa will never fail you.  "Senator Marafa dream has always been Zamfara and its people. He holds a solid blueprint for our recovery and progress.  "As Chairman, Senator Marafa Support Groupat I deeply believe the people of Zamfara and indeed all Nigerians will proudly embrace and vote for a responsible leadership.  "Very soon, our leader, the distinguished Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, will officia...

Kebbi Gov mourns passing of Assembly Speaker Usman Zuru

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has received with profound shock, deep sorrow, and a heavy heart the painful news of the passing of the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru (Lifiddan Zuru), describing his death as a tragic and monumental loss to Kebbi State and the entire nation at large. The late Speaker passed away on Monday, 6th April, 2026, at a hospital in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving treatment following a prolonged illness. His death was officially confirmed by the Clerk of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Suleiman Shamaki. In an emotion-laden condolence message, Governor Idris said he was devastated by the loss of a trusted ally, a committed lawmaker, and an outstanding leader whose devotion to duty, humility, wisdom, and dedication to the service of Kebbi State distinguished him as a true patriot. The Governor described the late Speaker as a pillar o...

2026 Hajj: Kebbi flags off distribution materials to intending Pilgrims.

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From Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi. Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has flagged off the distribution of Hajj materials- including uniforms, bags and hijabs to intending Pilgrims drawn from the 21 Local Government Areas of the state, as part of ongoing preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The flag-off ceremony, held at the premises of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency in Birnin Kebbi, underscores the state government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the welfare, comfort and seamless movement of intending pilgrims to the Holy Land. Governor Idris, who performed the symbolic presentation to the Hajj Guide of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, stated that the gesture fulfills  his administration’s promise to continuously improve the welfare package for Kebbi pilgrims and officials engaged in the annual spiritual exercise. Also at the event, the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, performed a symbolic presentatio...

Electricity supply: Kebbi state Govt., KEDCO signs MoU.

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From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) in far away United Kingdom aimed at improving electricity supply across the State. In a press statement made available to newsmen in Birnin-Kebbi on Thursday by Alhaji Yahaya Serki, the SA media to the Governor explained that this significant development was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, who is part of the Kebbi State Government delegation attending the crucial Kaduna Electric Energy Summit taking place in London, United Kingdom. According to the SSG, the agreement form part of the deliberate efforts of the Governor Nasiru Idris -led administration to achieve the much-desired improvement in electricity supply to the people of Kebbi State. The initiative is expected to boost socio-economic activities, attract investment, and enhance the living standard of the people of...