Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the recruitment of 2,000 additional teachers as part of his administration’s commitment to revitalising the education sector. The announcement was made during an Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Gusau. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the recruitment…

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, has restated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of the families of brave officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Governor who participated in the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration on Wednesday at the trade fair complex in Gusau, donated N20 million to the state’s…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday claimed there is no credible evidence to support reports that 16 civilians were killed during an airstrike targeting insurgents in Tungar Kara, Maradun Local Council of Zamfara State.

The Zamfara State Government has lauded the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its decisive airstrikes targeting bandits in Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Areas, even as it mourns the loss of civilians caught in the crossfire. Governor Dauda Lawal, through his spokesperson Sulaiman Bala Idris, issued a statement on Sunday expressing deep condolences to the families…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government on the launch of a ranching project aimed at modernising the livestock sector. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, in Abuja, the governor highlighted Zamfara’s potential as an agrarian state and its pivotal…

Zamfara State government has approved the payment of a 13th month salary to all its civil servants. The approval was communicated in a circular issued on the 28th of December 2024 by the Zamfara State Head of Service. The 13th month salary is the second of its kind in Zamfara state's history, with the first…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, alongside the Dangote Group, yesterday, won awards for their adherence to the mandate of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).

The executive governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, alongside the Dangote Group, on Wednesday, won awards for their exemplary adherence to the mandate of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). The awards celebrated individuals and organisations for their unwavering commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in line with the FCC objectives. Chairman of the FCC, Dr.…

A political advocacy group, Youth for Emancipation of Zamfara, has alleged that the ongoing criticisms and political battles targeted at the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, are fueled by fears of his potential political comeback in the 2027 general elections. The group’s President and security expert, Maj. Mohammed Gusau rtd, claimed…

Keystone Bank Limited, a leading financial service provider in Nigeria, on Friday hosted an exclusive dinner event to celebrate and appreciate its loyal customers for their unwavering support throughout the year 2024.The event took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. In her welcome remarks, chairman of Keystone Bank, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, expressed…

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has said some states may struggle to survive if the tax reform bills before the National Assembly are passed and signed into law. The new tax bills introduced by the current administration have faced criticisms and opposition from many including the 36 state governors. Also, the 19 governors in northern…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening judicial independence and ensuring the timely delivery of justice. Speaking at the opening of a capacity-building workshop for magistrates, registrars, and court clerks at the Zamfara State High Court complex in Gusau, the governor highlighted the critical role of the Judiciary in a…