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APC primaries: Shinkafi's condemns INEC unlawful publication of candidate.

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Attahiru Ahmed Gusau  The All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for Zamfara North Senatorial District, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) publication of the name of Senator Sahabi Alhaji Ya'u as the party's candidate for Zamfara North. In a statement issued on saturday in Gusau, chieftain of APC and senatorial aspirant Dr Sani Shinkafi strongly said  the Federal High Court Gusau, Zamfara State judgement on 31st August 2026, has nullified the primary election held on 19th May and ordered the party to conduct a fresh primary election within 14 days the judgement was delivered. The statement reads in parts:The court also ordered INEC to accept the outcome of the fresh primary election. The commission was duly served the certified true copy of the court order for compliance. "It is inappropriate, unfair, unjust, justice juxtaposed and an assault on the nation's emerging democracy for INEC to flagrantly violate a cle...

2027: Reps Zanna distributes 100 vehicles,empowers APC members, constituents in Zamfara

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From Ahmed Attahir  A member Federal House of Representatives in Zamfara State Hon.Abdulmalik Zubairu Bungudu has distributed 100 vehicles to his constituents to boost APC ahead of 2027 elections in the state.  Hon. Zubairu Bungudu representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, also distributed sewing machines,computers, transformers, motorcycles and generators as part of empowerment to his constituents.  The formal distribution was held on Thursday in Bungudu town  witnessed  by Governor Dauda Lawal and Senator Abdulaziz Yari in the state.  In his remarks,Reps Abdulmalik Bungudu disclosed that vehicles were distributed to constituents with the  aimed at boosting the APC supporters ahead of 2027 elections.  "Other items distributed is part of empowerment to assist ,women, youths and vulnerable households to become self-reliance". He stated.  In their seperate remarks, Governor Dauda Lawal and Senator Abdulaziz Yari lauded th...

Zamfara APC mourns Emir of Zurmi's death HRH Bello Suleiman.

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From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressives Congress (APC) Zamfara State has mourned the death of Emir of Zurmi Alhaji Muhammad Bello Suleiman in the state.  The Emir who was the district heads of Mayasa and Bunun kanwa respectively from 1950s rosed to the Emir of Zurmi before his death which occurred on Monday, August 31, 2026 in the state.  In a statement issued on Tuesday night by APC Publicity secretary Ibrahim Mohammad Birnin Magaji said the state lost astute traditional ruler who served with dignity and decorum. The statement reads in parts: "The All Progressives Congress, APC Zamfara State said the death of the Emir of Zurmi, Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi Alhaji Muhammad Bello Sulaiman has robbed the State of an honest, patient, sincere, trustworthy and astute traditional ruler who served with dignity and decorum. "Chairman of the Party Honorable Kabiru Moyi Birnin Magaji made the disclosure while reacting to the death of the Emir which occurred on Monday, August 31, 2026....

We're committed to lift education at all levels- Zamfara Commissioner

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From Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara State Ministry of Education Committee set up for the Enforcement of Minimum Standards and Regulatory Compliance in Private Schools has submitted reports,as commissioner said government was determined to lift the standard of education at all levels in the state.  Speaking during the submission of the report to commissioner for Education held at the Ministry today, Chairperson of the Committee Hajiya Kulu Na’ala said 242 out of 508 private schools operating in the state were screened and recovered N23m as tax and levies.  "out of the 508 schools captured, only 242 were screened and recovered 23 million as tax and levies in the state.  "Our mandate of the committee was to ensure private schools meet the minimum conditions for safety, lawful and quality operational standards.  According to her, out of the 242 schools screened, only 123 are rated good, while 119 schools are rated either fair or poor in operational standard. She said, p...

2027: Massive votes awaits APC- Zamfara stakeholders.

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From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressive Congress (APC ) stakeholders in Zamfara State has assured of party victory in 2027 general elections, saying aggressive massive votes awaited Tinubu, Governor Dauda Lawal in the state.  Stakeholders and teeming supporters gave the assurance on Tuesday at a mammoth gathering held at Taula Arena in Gusau ,the state capital.  Speaking during the event, in their seperate remarks, the Commissioner Ministry for Local Government Alhaji Ahmad Garba Yandi,Gusau local government council chairman, former council chairman Ahmed Bagu,and APC chairman Engineer Babangida reiterated their commitment to the success of Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal in 2027 general elections.  "The appointment of Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar as Director-General APC presidential campaign council, is our collective responsibility for a successful journey. "We will mobilize votes to APC, aggressive and massive votes await President Tinubu and Governor Dauda's r...