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Gusau

June 30, 2022

Bandits demanded N20 million ransom to release kidnapped doctor: NMA

“They, however, reduced the amount to N5 million. We are still on it. The leadership of the NMA is working with relevant authorities to ensure the safe release of the victim.”

A composite of bandits and stethoscope used to illustrate the story
June 23, 2022

Fourteen people kidnapped by bandits rescued in Zamfara: Police

“Bandits invaded Nasarawar-Wanke and Rijiya villages in Gusau LGA and abducted them.”

Armed police men and Bandits
June 17, 2022

JAMB delivers medical equipment to selected tertiary health facilities

Mr Oloyede said JAMB paid $247,500 for a “door-to-door” port transportation of the equipment from the Project C.U.R.E distribution centre to the Nigerian port.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede
June 15, 2022

Zamfara govt to spend N1 billion on water project

The government said it considered the need to rehabilitate and enhance the capacity of the project following the water shortage in the state.

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle
May 26, 2022

Zamfara students to write WAEC, NECO exams: Deputy Governor

The deputy governor said arrangement for the payment of the examination fees and negotiations on how the students will write the 2022 WAEC was ongoing.

Hassan Nasiha
May 26, 2022

Bandits: Nigerian military overstretched, says Matawalle

“We understand that the military is overstretched due to the multiple security challenges facing the country as a result of which all the men in the service are currently engaged.”

Soldiers and bandits
May 25, 2022

Ex-Zamfara deputy governor withdraws from PDP primary

Three aspirants, Dauda Lawal-Dare, Abubakar Nakwada and Wadatau Madawaki will slug it out for the governorship ticket of the PDP during the primaries.

Zamfara deputy Governor, Mahdi Aliyu Gusau
May 12, 2022

Bandits: Civil Defence tells Zamfara schools to be alert

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Zamfara has alerted private school owners to be security-conscious and proactive, to avert breach of security.

May 7, 2022

North-West APC harps on unity ahead of 2023 elections

The party is appealing to officials of the zone to work for the overall success of the APC while remaining united.

APC Flag
April 13, 2022

Swearing by Quran only way to end banditry sponsored by powerful people: Gov Matawalle

Mr Matawalle noted that swearing by the Quran remained the only way to distance oneself from banditry and kidnapping.

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle