Zamfara group demands governor’s resignation over insecurity
A civic group in Northwest Nigeria has demanded the resignation of Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, accusing him of failing to fulfill his campaign promises. The group, known as the Coalition for Good Governance and Accountability in the North-West (COGGAN), expressed frustration over the government’s poor handling of insecurity and the education sector. In a […]
Zamfara is Bleeding: Northern group blasts state govt, demands National Assembly intervention
A group called the Coalition for Safer North-West Communities (CSNC) has asked the National Assembly to step in and check what is happening in Zamfara State. They are especially calling on lawmakers from the state to take action and help bring back peace. The group said the continued killings, kidnappings, and bandit attacks in Zamfara […]
I am not dumping PDP for APC – Zamfara Gov, Lawal counters reports
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has made it clear that he is not planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). He responded to recent rumours on his verified Facebook and X (Twitter) pages. In his post, Governor Lawal said he is still a loyal member of […]
Insecurity: Zamfara Gov bans all political activities, rallies
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has announced a ban on all political activities and rallies in the state. The decision follows a recent security crisis in Maru Local Government Area. A statement from Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Broadcast, Media, and Public Affairs, confirmed the ban. It was shared with journalists […]
Zamfara Gov approves employment of 2,000 teachers
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has announced the recruitment of 2,000 teachers to boost the state’s education system. This announcement was made during an Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Gusau. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the recruitment is part of Governor Lawal’s campaign promises. […]
Matawalle Challenges Banditry Accusations, Calls for Evidence
Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence and former governor of Zamfara state, has strongly denied accusations of supporting banditry. In a recent interview on Channels Television, he challenged his accusers, including Governor Dauda Lawal, to present any evidence backing their claims. Matawalle emphasized that his approach to negotiating with bandits was not unique, […]
Matawalle Swears on Quran, Denies Ties to Bandits as Shinkafi Responds to Lawal’s Accusations
The political climate in Zamfara State, Nigeria, has intensified as two key political figures, former Governor Bello Matawalle and current Governor Dauda Lawal, trade accusations surrounding the sensitive issue of banditry in the region. In a dramatic move, Bello Matawalle, who now serves as Minister of State for Defence, publicly swore on the Quran, declaring […]
Zamfara Governor Confident Bandit Leader Bello Turji Will Be Eliminated Soon
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is confident that the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, will soon be caught or killed. Speaking on a TV show, Politics Today, he said the government and security forces are working together to stop Turji’s violent attacks in the region. The governor explained that the partnership between the state […]