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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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Zamfara State Council,has mourned the death of Comrade Emmanuel Ogbuaja, General Secretary of the NLC, described it as a painful demise,saying NLC lost a committed leader. In a statement issued on saturday evening signed by Comrade Sani Haliruand Comrade Ahmed Abubakar Zamfara state chairman and acting secretary respectively in the state.  The statement reads in parts:"NLC Zamfara State express its deepest condolences to the National Leadership, the entire NLC family, and the immediate family of over this painful demise. "Comrade Emmanuel Ogbuaja was a committed labour leader who dedicated his life to the promotion and protection of workers’ rights and the advancement of the labour movement. "His death is a great loss to the NLC, the Nigerian working class, and the nation at large. We pray that Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest and gives his family, colleagues, and the entire labour movement the strength to bear this irreparable...

From  Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara State acting President,Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ZACCIMA) ,Alhaji Abubakar Chika Galadima, has assured all eligible members that the loan promised by Governor Lawal was still in place. Chika Galadima gave the assurance at a press briefing in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. "Eligible members are that the loan promised by Governor Lawal was still in place, the new leadership of the chamber would do everything within its mandate to ensure that the funds reached qualified beneficiaries". He assured.  He explained that the loan was not intended to be handed over directly to the Chamber of Commerce or the Commissioner for Commerce, but was being managed through the bank. According to him, the responsibility of the chamber is to screen applicants and ensure that beneficiaries have the capacity to repay the loans, while the bank would make direct disbursements to successful applicants. He further assured members that...

Alhaji Labaran Lalan, Gusau, Zamfara State.  By Editor  All Progressive Congress (APC) stakeholder and businessman in Zamfara State, Alhaji Labaran Lalan has reaffirmed that the appointment of Senator Abdulaziz Yari as DG APC 2027 presidential campaign was based on merit,saying APC victory a done deal.  Speaking with newsmen in Gusau, Labaran Lalan disclosed hearing the announcement on the formation of the 2027 Tinubu/Shettima Re-election Campaign Council with Senator Abdul Aziz Abubakar Yari, (Marafan Sokoto), as leader,know that 2027 APC victory is a done deal.   "The leadership of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside the Presidency, have done the right choice,Senator Yari’s political journey is an inspiring story from the grassroots,local and to the national level. Lalan described Yari as pillar of political strength from the grassroots, his appointment as DG APC presidential campaign clearly demonstrates his unwavering commitment ...

From. Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara State Supporters and members of Matawalle Political Movement (MPM) Honourable Minister of State for Defence Bello Mohammad Matawalle MON,has lauded the inclusion of prominent sons of Zamfara into 2027 Tinubu presidential campaign council. In a statement issued on saturday evening by the publicity secretary Matawalle Political Movement (MPM) Yusuf Idris said Zamfara sons were upto the task,APC victory for sure, God willing.  The statement reads in part:"The Matawalle Political Movement also expresses its deep gratitude to God for guiding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the right direction to appoint the five prominent sons of the State into the Campaign Council.  "They include the topmost position of Director General of the Campaign Council appropriately given to Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, Deputy Director on Security and Intelligence 1 to the Hon Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle as well as current governor Da...

Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar Shattima Mafara, Marafan Sokoto.  From Ahmed Attahir  The All Progressives Congress APC chieftain and Zamfara senatorial aspirant Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi PhD. has described the appointment of Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar as Director General for the APC Presidential Campaign Council as laudable saying Senator Abdulaziz Yari will deliver a historic victory.  In a statement issued on saturday in Gusau, Dr sani Abdullahi Shinkafi highlighted many of Senator Abdulaziz Yari political achievements from the grass roots.  "This Council comprises eminent personalities of proven integrity, with Senator Abdul Aziz Abubakar Yari, (Marafan Sokoto), at the helm as its leader. "In view of this landmark development, as a committed party stakeholder and a proud Nigerian, it is imperative that I express my profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for this highly strategic decision. "I commend Mr. President for app...

From Ahmed Attahir  The Zamfara State government through Ministry of Humanitarian and Relief Matters has spend over N7.3billion on support and assistance, saying Zamfara state harbours over 290,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state.  This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Commissioner Ministry of Humanitarian and Relief Matters Hon. Salisu Musa Tsafe during the Commemoration of 2026 world Humanitarian Day in the state.  The commissioner who was represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary Hajiya Ummulkhairi Abubakar sympathise with the communities affected by natural and man made crises and disasters in the state.  "The World Humanitarian Day is dedicated worldwide to appreciate the dedication, commitments and sacrifices made by Humanitarian Actors across the globe. "The Humanitarian workers risk their lives to access vulnerable groups and communities who are affected by crises and disasters.   She revealed that many Humanitarian workers h...

From Ahmed Attahir  The Federal High Court in Gusau, has fixed the 31st of August 2026 for the judgement in a case filed by Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi against APC, INEC, and Senator Sahabi Ya’u over Zamfara APC primaries. During its sitting on Friday in Gusau, the court has adopted final written addresses submitted by both plaintiff and Defendants. The Presiding Judge, Justice Hassan Dikko, after adopting all the final written addresses has fixed 31st August 2026, for judgement in the state.  It could be recalled that APC senatorial aspirant Dr sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has went to court challenging the legality of primaries election conducted at Zamfara north. The aggrieved aspirant Dr sani Shinkafi filed case against APC, INEC and senator Sahabi Ya’u who was declared winner during the alleged purported APC primaries election in the North Senatorial District of the state. 

From. Ahmed Attahir  The Federal High Court, Gusau, has again fixed the 5th of August 2026 for the adoption of final written addresses in a case filed against APC, INEC, and Senator Sahabi Ya’u over Zamfara north APC primaries. The adjournment was to allow Dr sani Abdullahi Shinkafi's to reply one of the respondent counter affidavit against the originating summon filed in the court.  When the case came up on Tuesday, for adoption of final written addresses, counsel representing the plaintiff, Barrister Bello Galadi, prayed the court to grant them to reply counter affidavit. According to plaintiff counsel, One of the three respondents filed and served them with counter affidavit against originating summons. "Statutory we are entitled to three days to reply ,so we informed the court and the matter was adjourned to 5th August 2026 for adoption of the final written addresses." He stated. The case was filed by a senatorial aspirant, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, who alleged irre...

From Ahmed Attahir  In Zamfara State, Farmers at the Bakalori Irrigation Scheme has cried over ravaging birds,saying over 250 hectares of farmland were destroyed by Quelea birds in the area.  According to the Chairman Bakalori Water Users Association, Malam Yakubu Yahaya,the invasion of birds has threatened food security in the state and country atlarge.  "Farmers had exhausted all available techniques to curtail the situation, but the birds have continued to ravage the farmlands.  "We call on governments at all levels to urgently come to our rescue over the ravaging birds that destroying our farmlands,this is a threat to food security, the birds had so far damaged over 250 hectares of farmland. He lamented that, the ugly incident has become an annual disaster, but the current situation requires immediate attention with emergency response from government to save the remaining hectares. "About 1,500 farmers were affected by the disaster,this is as a major setback to t...

From Ahmed Attahir   A Member Federal House of Representatives,Hon.Dr Aminu Sani Jaji has described the re-emergence of Vice president Kashim Shettima running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as clear roadmap victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC )come 2027. In a statement issued on saturday, Hon Sani Jaji representing Kaura Namoda Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State said Kashim Shattima re-nomination is a milestone to the Victory of the APC in the 2027 general elections. The statement reads in parts:"Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji joined eminent Nigerians and APC stalwarts in congratulating Vice president Kashim Shettima GCON and entire APC family. "VP Kashim Shettima re-nomination as the running mate to President Asiwaju in 2027 is a clear roadmap victory of the party at all levels. "Rt Hon Aminu Sani Jaji expressed confidence that this re-nomination of His Excellency Kashim Shettima is no doubt stands as the wisest decision at the moment. "Presi...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State chapter of Progressive Women and Youth Development (PWYD) has taken its nutrition awareness campaign to the Antenatal Care (ANC) Unit of Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi. The aimed was to educate pregnant and nursing mothers on the nutritional value of locally available foods and promoting healthier dietary practices to improve maternal and child health outcomes. The campaign which was organised by the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Mrs Hassana Samuel stated that the initiative focused on affordable and nutritious local food options that could support healthy pregnancies and child development. The organisation displayed a variety of local foods, including soya beans, millet, watermelon, sweet potatoes, groundnuts, fish and other nutrition items. Mrs. Samuel explained that the initiative was designed to address malnutrition among women, particularly pregnant mothers, through improved knowledge of balanced di...

From ; Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Director General of the Kebbi Investment Promotion Agency (KIPA), Dr. Muhammad Kabir Kamba, has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives and reforms introduced by the State government to positioning Kebbi State as a leading investment destination and gateway to the West African market. Dr. Kamba made the presentation during the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organised by the Ministry of Information and Culture for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to showcase achievements recorded over the past three years under the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. According to the Director General, the achievements recorded by KIPA are anchored on the Governor’s commitment to transparency, accountability, quality service delivery, and the creation of an investor-friendly environment through far-reaching policy and institutional reforms implemented in collaboration with relevant MDAs and development partners. He disclosed that the adminis...

From Ahmed Attahir  A Federal High Court Gusau,has began sitting on All Progressives Congress (APC) on alleged primaries election irregularities case, filled by aggrieved Zamfara North senatorial aspirant Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi in the state.  When the case came up for mentioning on Tuesday, the proceedings could not advance beyond mention due to the absence of INEC and APC as defendants. The Presiding Judge, Justice Hassan Dikko adjourned the case to June 25, 2026, for further mentioning. Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi filled case against Independent National Electoral Commission( INEC), APC, and Sahabi Yau Kaura on alleged irregularities during APC National Assembly primaries in Zamfara north. The case challenged the outcome of APC national Assembly primary election that produced Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura as Senatorial Candidate for Zamfara North. Speaking to journalists after the court session, counsel to the plaintiff Barrister Bello Galadi said they were in court seeking J...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits during ongoing intelligence-led operations targeting criminal networks operating within the Soda Forest axis and adjoining border communities in Bagudo Local Government Area. In a press statement made available to Journalists by the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) of Kebbi State Command, Bashir Usman stated that following intensified security operations aimed at dismantling banditry networks and disrupting the logistics and support structures sustaining criminal activities in the area. Acting on credible intelligence, Mobile Police operatives along the Illo–Lolo Road intercepted three suspects travelling on a Haojue motorcycle from the Soda Forest area towards border communities. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were allegedly on a mission to procure food supplies for criminal elements operating within forest hideouts. The suspects, identified as Muhamm...

From : Ayodele Ajoge, Birnin-Kebbi  The Executive Governor of Kebbi State Comrade Nasiru Idris has approved the extension of the mandatory retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in the State Civil Service. Under the new policy, the retirement age for these professionals has been increased from 60 to 65 years, while the length of service has been extended from 35 to 40 years, whichever comes first. The landmark decision was reached during the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. This was disclosed to journalists by the Honourable Commissioner for Establishment, Pension and Training, Hon. Auwal  Manu Dogondaji. According to him, the Council observed that the previous public service retirement policy, which mandated retirement at age 60, had led to the premature loss of highly skilled specialists, surgeons and consultants who are often at the peak of their clinical experience between the ages of 55 and 65. “By extendin...