Zamfara
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Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have rescued five women and two babies in Zamfara after spending two months in captivity.
13 Mar
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have rescued 10 kidnapped victims in Tsafe town, Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State. Spokesperson for Hadarin Daji in Zamfara, Lieutenant Suleiman Omale, said in a statement on Wednesday, said the OPHD team had responded to a distress call on the night of March 12, 2024.…
7 Mar
Air strikes conducted by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji on terrorists’ enclaves in Safana Local Government of Katsina State have yielded the requisite outcome.
6 Mar
Ten people have been arrested in Zamfara in connection with the gruesome murder of an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abubakar Hassan Mada. Mada was reportedly murdered in Mada town, Gusau Local Government Area, on Tuesday. A statement made available to The Guardian on Wednesday by Sulaiman Bala Idris, the spokesperson for Governor Dauda Lawal, noted that…
6 Mar
In a successful raid operation conducted into identified IPOB/ESN camps on Tuesday, combined Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy troops have neutralized five armed fighters in a firefight that ensued at Ejemekuru in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
27 Feb
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) have given a nod to Zamfara State government’s decision to build vehicle transit parks as component of the ongoing Urban Renewal Project. “I have directed the construction of trailer parks at two entrances to Gusau: one on the Funtua-Gusau road and…
25 Feb
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has described the standard of education in the state as appalling, explaining the recent decision of his administration to declare a state of emergency in the sector. “The level of education in Zamfara is far below the acceptable standard and we are determined to address this issue by allocating additional…
23 Feb
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Friday visited communities attacked by bandits, renewing his administration’s commitment towards ending insecurity in the state. Bandits last week attacked Nassarawan Zurmi in Zurmi and Nasarawan Godel in Birnin Magaji Local Government Areas. A statement on Friday by the Governor’s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said that the visit was…
15 Feb
Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has commended Jeje Riders Nigeria, a super bikers club, for donating a water project to Dadin Kowa Saminaka community in Gusau local government area of the state recently. The governor’s commendation was contained in a press statement yesterday by the media officer of Jeje Riders Nigeria, Muktar Makarfi. The…
10 Feb
The Zamfara State government has begun delivering on its promise to retirees, initiating the payment of a staggering N13.4 billion in outstanding gratuities. This significant move aims to alleviate the financial burdens faced by former civil servants who have long awaited their rightful due. Governor Dauda Lawal established a dedicated committee to meticulously verify and…
7 Feb
The Emir of Anka and Chairman Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Attahiru Muhammad Ahmad, has conferred the title of 'Gamjin Zamfara' on Governor Dauda Lawal. A statement on Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the Emir issued the letter of notification for the recognition when the Governor visited Anka, in continuation…
6 Feb
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State launched a multifaceted development project in Bukkuyum on Tuesday, aiming to improve infrastructure, healthcare access, and boost the local agricultural sector. This initiative marks a significant step towards delivering essential services and empowering the community. The project features the construction of a 19.2km road connecting Mallamawa, Zarummai, Bukkuyum, and…