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From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressives Congress (APC) ,Zamfara north Senator aspirant Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has written an appealed to the committee on primary election against imposition of Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yau as senatorial sole candidate of the zone. In a letter personally signed by Dr sani Abdullahi Shinkafi to the chairman committee APC Senate Primary election panel, available to newsmen on Thursday evening, was also copied to Professor Nentawe Yilwatda National Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC). The letter reads in parts, "I hereby wish to forward letter of appeal against imposition of the Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yau and Exclusion in Zamfara North Senatorial district Primary election by the Hon minister of state for defence, past Governor Senator Ahmed Rufai Sani ( Yariman Bakura) ,Alhaji Mamuda Aliyu Shinkafi and present Governor Dauda Lawal in Zamfara State.  "It became necessary for me to request for your immediate intervention against this impuni...

  Dr Aminu Sani Jaji Member Federal House of Representative representing Kaura Namoda/ Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State.  From Ahmed Attahir  The North West Director Of Contact and Mobilisation for Asiwaju/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023 general election Dr Aminu Sani Jaji has won the return tickets for House of Representatives in Zamfara State.  Dr Aminu Sani Jaji representing Kaura Namoda/ Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State served as the returning officer for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2023 general election in the North West. Announcing the results, the chairman APC National Assembly Primary Election Committee for Zamfara State Dr Bello Maigari declared Dr Aminu Sani Jaji as winner of the APC Primaries who scored 37,064 votes to defeat his major contender Hassan Umar who scored 1,400 votes in the state.  The Chairman of the committee explained that APC held hitch free exercise under the supervision of the...

From Ahmed Attahir  The Former governor of Zamfara state and serving senator Abdul'aziz Yari Abubakar has shunned APC reconciliation meeting held in Gusau, ahead of national assembly primaries in the state.  The meeting held between monday and Tuesday was aimed at uniting the party's supporters in Zamfara state . It was conveyed on the instance of governor Dauda Lawal with three former governors in attendance,that included Senator Sani Ahmed Yarima, Mahmuda Shinkafi and Minister of state for defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, and two serving senators, Sen Sahabi Yau Kaura and Sen Ikra Aliyu Bilbis.  Group of party's supporters at the venue of the reconciliation meeting commended the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in bringing peaceful resolution of the consensus among all aspirants.  They expressed their appreciation for the timely intervention and support given to Zamfara APC to resolved their differences amicably.  Others in attendance include all se...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development recorded significant achievements in sports and youth empowerment, emerging 5th nationally and 2nd in Northern Nigeria at the just-concluded National Sports Festival. The Commissioner in charge of the Ministry, Hon. Nuradden Bala Fingila disclosed this on Tuesday during an inter-ministerial briefing with journalists in conjunction with the Ministry for Information and Culture. Presenting the 2026 ministerial briefing on the ministry’s activities, progress, and achievements, Fingila said the ministry advises the state government on youth and sports policy and implements programmes to curb juvenile delinquency, moral decadence, youth restiveness, and drug abuse. “The Ministry designs programmes and activities to provide opportunities to curb juvenile delinquency, moral decadence, youth restiveness, and drug abuse and also also created an enabling environment that encouraged and motivates yout...

  From Ahmed Attahir  A Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC), and senator aspiring in Zamfara north Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has raised concerned over National Assembly primaries in the state, saying it's an affirmation of anointed candidates and political banditry in the state.  Addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Gusau, Dr Shinkafi described the process as “imposition of candidates and political banditry, alleging that Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, arrived in Zamfara with a private jet alongside past and present governors to enforce the directive. According to Shinkafi, Matawalle and the governor told aspirants that President Bola Tinubu had ordered all senatorial aspirants to withdraw for serving senators ahead of primaries. “This undemocratic order, if actually made by Mr President, does not comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026,” Shinkafi said. The aspirant cited Section 84 of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires political ...

From Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara North Senatorial aspirant,of All Progressive Congress (APC) Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has raised concerned over excluding cleared aspirants and opted  for the affirmation of anointed candidates,describing the move as political banditry in the state.  Addressing newsmen in Gusau, Dr Shinkafi described the process as “imposition of candidates and political banditry, alleging that Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, arrived in Zamfara with a private jet alongside past and present governors to enforce the directive. According to Shinkafi, Matawalle and the governors told aspirants that President Bola Tinubu had ordered all senatorial aspirants to withdraw for serving senators ahead of primaries scheduled for Tuesday, 19 May 2026. He said no meeting or consultation was held on the matter. “This undemocratic order, if actually made by Mr President, does not comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026,” Shinkafi said. The a...

Dr Sani Abdullahi Wanban Shinkafi, APC Senator aspirant, Zamfara north.  From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressive Congress (APC) Senatorial aspirant in Zamfara State Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has raised the alarm over threat to his life,saying no amount of intimidation would make him to withdraw from joining the race. Addressing newsmen on Monday evening in Gusau, Dr sani Abdullahi Wanban Shinkafi alerted Governor Dauda Lawal, President Bola Tinubu, his family and supporters that some individuals were alleged to have planned his elimination. "Certain individual want to eliminate me on no just reason,I have no regret on my relationship with Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, Zanna Bungudu, Mukhtar Shehu Idris and aspiring for Senator in Zamfara north". According to him, there was plot to destabilize his 2027 Senator aspiring,which was uncovered through an invitation he got from Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on alleged fund linked to his company account ( Sahel M...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), has given out no fever than 130 units horsepower power tillers to farmers in Kebbi State as part of efforts to strengthen mechanized farming and enhance food security. The equipment were handed over to beneficiaries in Birnin Kebbi on Friday during a ceremony attended by officials of the commission, state government representatives, and community leaders. Speaking on behalf of the Managing Director of N-HyppadeC, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, the Special Adviser on Technical Matters to the Commission, Prof. Yasir Abubakar, said the intervention was in line with the agricultural priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “The distribution reflects our commitment to easing the burden of manual labour and expanding access to mechanisation for farmers in hydroelectric power producing areas." He said. He said further that the initiative falls un...

From Ahmed Attahir  All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Zamfara North have staged a rally in support of Tijjani Yahaya Kaura former Minister of State for Foreign affairs who was aspiring for Senator come 2027 in the state. The rally cut across all the four Local Government Areas of Zamfara north, where party chieftains, party leaders, political appointees and other critical stakeholders gathered in Kaura Namoda town and expressed their support for the senatorial ambition of Tijjani Yahaya kaura.  The grand rally is widely seen as a significant step for Kaura's anticipated bid to represent people of Zamfara North Senatorial District in the senate. In their seperate remarks at the rally, political stakeholders and supporters across four Local Government Areas of Kaura Namoda, Birnin Magaji, Shinkafi and Zurmi describe Senator Tijjani Yahaya Tafidan Kaura as the only right candidate for the seat, citing his contributions to the youths empowerment as well as growth and...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State government has launched a digital training programme for civil servants in the state aimed at boosting effective service delivery. Flagging off the training exercise at the ultra-modern State Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the governor reminded workers that the present administration belongs to them, hence the need to sustain their support and cooperation. “Nobody is better than you as far as this administration is concerned. Some people say a labour leader or a teacher cannot run the affairs of a state. “With the help of Almighty God and your support, today, a teacher is successfully steering the affairs of this administration,” he said. Speaking on the significance of the training, Gov. Idris stated that the programme was designed to give workers a sense of belonging and create a conducive atmosphere for them to work efficiently and effectively. The governor also promised to improve the welfare of workers through schem...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State Government through its Ministry for Works has expressed that the administration of Comrade Nasiru Idris has spent over N122.62 billion on infrastructural projects across the state in the last three years of assumption of Office. The Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar-Faruk, Muslim disclosed this on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi at an inter-ministerial press briefing organised by the state’s Ministry of Information and Culture. Muslim said the ministry, in line with its mandate, had handled the design, costing, procurement, supervision, and execution of major public infrastructure projects to boost the state’s socio-economic development. He added that the ministry supervised 92 constituency and inter-ministerial projects under the Department of Architecture and Building between June 2023 and April 2026. According to him, the projects covered road construction, township road rehabilitation, airport rehabilitation, public buildi...

  Dr sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, APC Chieftain and Zamfara north senatorial aspirant of All Progressive Congress,  APC. From Ahmed Attahir  A Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) and Senatorial aspirant in Zamfara State Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has vowed not to step down for any aspirant,saying direct primaries best option for the development of democracy. Dr sani Shinkafi in a Radio phone in program on Thursday night wellcome APC direct primaries for aspirants, said its a way of allowing constituents to chose their representative. According to him,his aspiring for Zamfara north Senator was not wish but wish of his constituents, who believed it is time for a credible and people oriented representation. "I was called to serve by my constituents from Shinkafi, Zurmi, Birnin Magaji and kaura Namoda Local Government Areas that constitute Zamfara North senatorial zone ". Dr sani Abdullahi Wanban Shinkafi was a former national secretary of APGA and zamfara state Governort...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi. Authorities in Kebbi State Ministry for Women Affairs has expressed that no fewer than 150,000 women in the state are expected to benefit from training, empowerment and community investment grants under the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP). The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Hajiya Halima Hassan-Kamba, made this known in Birnin Kebbi on Monday during an inter-ministerial briefing organised by the state Ministry of Information and Culture. She said the project followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state government and the NFWP, adding that five Local Government Areas (LGAs) had so far been enrolled into the programme. According to her, each of the benefiting LGAs is expected to mobilise 120 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs), while female facilitators engaged under the programme are being paid monthly allowances. The commissioner said the ministry’s mandate remained the form...

Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State during the screening exercise for Governorship in Abuja.  From Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris has successfully scaled through gubernatorial screening exercise conducted by the national body of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In Abuja. In a press statement made available to newsmen in Birnin-Kebbi by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, stated that the screening exercise, was conducted on Friday by the screening committee headed by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda at the Plateu State Liaison Office, Abuja.  In his remarks,  Prof. the National Chairman congratulates Governor Idris on the successful screening which has invariably paves the way for his second term bid. "Having met the requirement of the party and the provisions of the law, you have been successfully screened and qualified to contest for second term in office." He stated. He explained th...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  A heavy windstorms in Kebbi State has destroyed houses,foodstuffs across 10 communities in the State. The incident which occured in the early hours of Friday Destroyed Houses and Food Storages ,but no live was lost during the incident. It was gathered that the Communities affected by the heavy windstorm included Sambera, Jero, Becinga, Nassarawa, Tunga Soja, Tauken Mage, Tunga Muminu Oro and Ciwan Wanzam in the state.  The windstorm was further reported to have destroyed several homes, food storage facilities and other valuables. The affected residents who confirmed the incident to our reporter ,maintained that ,there was no lost of lives. Meanwhile, as at the time of filling in this report there was no response from the government. 

A public commentator in Kano, Sufyan Lawal Kabo, has raised questions over Amnesty International’s recent condemnation of the Kano State Government following the alleged killing of five persons during events surrounding the swearing-in of the state’s new Deputy Governor. In a statement titled Amnesty International Report and my questions to them, Kabo said while no responsible citizen condones violence or loss of life, the international rights group may have acted prematurely by issuing a strong public accusation without what he described as a balanced and verified investigation. Kabo argued that it is inconsistent for a government actively working to curb political thuggery and street violence to be accused of sponsoring the same.  He pointed to the state’s Safe Corridor Kano Model, which he said has profiled thousands of repentant youths and committed over ₦600 million to their rehabilitation, empowerment, and reintegration. “Would a government that established the Safe Corridor ...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State government has assured the Federal government, cooperation towards accurate validation of data across all the Local Government Areas in the State. The assurance was disclosed at the heels of a state tour by delegation from Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) on data verification exercise to the State. Governor Nasiru Idris represented by the Deputy Governor Senator Abubakar Umar Tafida stated that the present administration in the state was ready to provide all necessary data and logistics for the successful exercise. He added that members of the State Executive Council and heads of ministries, departments and agencies were present to understand the exercise’s requirements and offer full cooperation. The deputy governor pointed out that  data was central to development of planing and governance, pointing out further that Data is critical to our quest for sustainable development and improved livelihoo...

From Ahmed Attahir  A Magistrate Court I sitting in Gusau Zamfara State capital has on Wednesday ordered Commissioner of Police to investigate alleged criminal case filed before the court by a former member House of Assembly, Yusuf Alhasan Kanoma, against Mustafa Jafaru kaura ,media aide to Zamfara Governor. The Presiding Judge Murtala Abdullahi refered the case to the Commissioner of Police for thorough investigation. Earlier, when the case came up ,the state Attorney General and Commissioner for justice Abdulaziz Sani,SAN represented by Director litigation ,prayed to the court for transfer of the case to ministry of justice as empowered by provision 211 of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria. Counsel to the plaintiff, barrister Surajo Garba Gusau, requested that the court should not consider the Attorney General's demand for taking over the case. "What was expected of the Attorney General, was to give judiciary adequate protection as the defendant had alleg...

From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressive Congress (APC) Unity and reconciliation forum Zamfara State has dismissed campaigns of calumny against Senator Abdulaziz Yari, saying detractors would soon be shame. The APC unity and reconciliation forum would soon organize a north west grand rally to unveil their stand and revealed those behind campaigns to smear the reputation of Senator Abdulaziz Yari. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the zamfara state chairman APC unity and reconciliation forum Alhaji Mande Umar in a statement issued in Gusau, the state capital.  Mande Umar revealed that the calculated attempt to tarnish the reputation of His Excellency Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar  in unfounded claims of financial misconduct and are not supported by credible evidence,or translate into any form of legal validation. "This is a calculated effort to distort political relationships, manufacture suspicion, and destabilize political sensitive periods,detractors of campaigns of ...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi state Police Command has arrested no fewer than 47 suspects and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in sustained operations against violent crimes across the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Umar Hadejia, made this known on Monday in Birnin Kebbi at a press briefing on the command’s activities and achievements since he assumed duty on Jan. 12, 2026. Mr Hadejia said the command had also established a Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU), approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan-Disu, to strengthen rapid response and consolidate gains in the fight against insecurity. He noted that the state had, within the period under review, faced challenges such as armed banditry, cattle rustling, motorcycle snatching and threats from Lakurawa elements along border corridors. According to him, the command responded by strengthening joint operations with other security agencies, deepening community policing structu...

By Editor   Amidst pomp and pageantry, Dr. Ambassador Idris Ahmad Kurawa was on Sunday turbaned as the Majidadin Danmalikin Kano at a grand ceremony held in Rimin Gado, Kano State.   According to Zainab Shaiba Abdullahi  Media Aide to Dr. Ambassador Idris Ahmad Kurawa in a statement stated that the  colorful event drew a mammoth crowd of family members, friends, political associates, and well-wishers from across Nigeria who converged to witness the historic installation.  Eight other distinguished personalities were also conferred with traditional titles during the ceremony.   Conferring the title, the Hakimin Rimin Gado, Alhaji Dr. Auwal Mudi Yakasai, said the recognition was based on Kurawa’s unwavering dedication and immense contributions to society.  He described the new Majidadin Danmalikin Kano as a young peacemaker whose efforts in supporting the less privileged and driving positive social impact have distinguished him among his p...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The first batch of Kebbi State Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this Year Hajj from Aliero, Koko/Besse, Bunza and Kalgo Local Government Areas, as well as officials of the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (PWA) have departed the State for the holy land. The farewell ceremony, held at the Permanent Hajj Camp in Birnin Kebbi, was attended by government officials, religious leaders and officials of Kebbi PWA as well as intending pilgrims. Addressing the pilgrims, Governor Idris expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting them the opportunity to participate in this year’s Hajj and urged them to remain good ambassadors of Kebbi State and Nigeria throughout their stay in the Holy land. He called on political office holders and stakeholders to complement government’s efforts by supporting pilgrims from their respective areas, the Governor urged the intending pilgrims to dedicate themselves to prayers for Kebbi State and Nigeria, especially at the ...

Dr Sani Abdullahi Wanban Shinkafi and APC Chieftain in Zamfara State.  A traditional title of Wanban Shinkafi and Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has officially obtained the party’s nomination form to contest the North Senatorial seat 2027 in the state.  Wamban Shinkafi,disclosed that his decision followed community calls from constituents across the fourteen local government areas in the zamfara north senatorial zone,putting more pressure on him to represent the area.  Addressing party supporters at his Gusau resident , the Zamfara State Capital, the traditional title holder Wanban Shinkafi stated that constituents have alleged marginalization of key positions such ministerial, Senatorial particularly Shinkafi local government in the state.  He stressed that, time had come for the people of the area to secure the Senate seat in the zone, calling on party members and supporters to rally round behind his aspi...

Director General Zamfara State Rural Access Road Agency Engineer Haruna Dikko. FROM Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara state government has explained why Rural Access Road Agency (RARA) office was established in the state, saying the Agency would provide more access to essential amenities. This was disclosed by the new Director General of RARA in the state Engineer Haruna Dikko while speaking with newsmen in Gusau on Sunday in the state.  According to him,RARA would provide more connectivity to agricultural, healthcare, and security facilities for increased socio-economic growth and development in the state.  The Director General (DG) Engr. Haruna Dikko Gusau maintained that the Agency was created by the visionary leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal to enhance socio- economic growth and development in the state. "The salient aim of creating Rural Access Roads Agency (RARA) is to build road infrastructure, bridges and culverts and make way for equal development in the community and...

Newly elected IPAC officials in Zamfara State, taking oath of office.  From Ahmed Attahir  The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Zamfara state has elected new executives to run its affairs for two years in the state. The election which was held today Friday at INEC headquarters in Gusau, under the supervision of IPAC headquarters lead by national organizing secretary Bashar Bala who represented the national chairman said the keen contest was peaceful and orderly. Members of the zamfara state IPAC have elected Suleiman Bungudu of Allied People's Movement (APM) as chairman, Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Bangaje of SDP as Deputy chairman ,while Hon.Bashar Abdullahi of Accord Party emerged as Secretary in the state.  Others are Mr Paul Ezeanya of Action Alliance (AA) was elected as Treasurer, Mamuda Garba of People's Redemption Party (PRP) as legal adviser, as Kabiru Garba of ADC become Public Relations Officer of IPAC in the state.  The elected new executives who are to r...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Nigeria Labour Congress, Kebbi state council, on Friday called on State authorities to scale up efforts in the fight against insecurity and poverty to ensure the safety of workers in the State. Comrade Murtala Usman, Kebbi state Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, made the call at Haliru Abdu stadium venue of this year May Day / Workers day celebration in Birnin-Kebbi Kebbi. The state labour chieftain described poverty and insecurity as factors militating against workers’ productivity, saying workers cannot thrive and give their best in an environment of insecurity and poverty. ” We gathered here today to demand security for workers at all levels and decent wages to reduce poverty in the working class. We appreciate the efforts of the federal government and Kebbi state government in their efforts to ensure the safety of workers in the state." He said. Responding, the governor of Kebbi state outlined his achievements in various sectors, whic...

Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa who joined NDC. By Ahmed Attahir  Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa who recently dumped ADC in Zamfara State, has now called on all supporters to join NDC his new wagoon,urged them to register with NDC In a statement issued by chairman Marafa support Group Alhaji Surajo Garba Maikatako said Senator Kabir Garba Marafa has ordered all his supporters and “well-meaning people of Zamfara State” to immediately dump the African Democratic Congress and register with the National Democratic Congress. He warned that the new Electoral Act would be weaponized by government to stop ADC from contesting the 2027 elections. "The directive was contained in a public message delivered Tuesday by Alhaji Surajo Garba Mai Katako, Chairman of the Senator Kabir Garba Marafa Supporters Group, who said he was instructed to convey it with all seriousness and urgency. “Senator Kabir Garba Marafa says to all his supporters and all well-meaning people of Zamfara State: go quickly and reg...