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Army reportedly eliminates notorious terrorist kingpin, Haliru Buzu, in Zamfara

Akanji Philip September 13, 2024 0 Comment

The Nigerian Army announced on Friday that its troops had successfully eliminated a notorious terrorist kingpin, Haliru Buzu, and several of his fighters in a deliberate and coordinated offensive on Thursday, September 12, 2024....

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JUST IN: Strange illness in Sokoto, Zamfara claims 7 lives

Akanji Philip April 22, 2024 0 Comment

A disease of unknown origin which recently broke out in Sokoto State has spread to Zamfara, with the number of deaths put at seven, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). ...

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Bandit kingpin killed as rival groups battle in Zamfara— Report

Akanji Philip April 9, 2024 0 Comment

A notorious bandit leader in the Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State popularly called Sani Dangote has been killed following a clash between two rival bandit groups. Voice Air Media learnt that...

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Zamfara projects N1.3bn to digitise state radio, tv

Akanji Philip December 25, 2023 0 Comment

The Zamfara Government has earmarked N1.3billion in the 2024 Appropriation Bill for the digitalisation of the state-owned radio and television stations and Legacy Newspapers Company. The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir...

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Terrorists reportedly kill two, abduct COE lecturer, three others in Zamfara

Akanji Philip November 6, 2023 0 Comment

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have once again attacked Maru town, the headquarters of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing two persons and abducting four, including a lecturer from the College of...

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Gov Lawal: Zamfara bankrupt when I took over

Akanji Philip July 13, 2023 0 Comment

Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said that the state he inherited was bankrupt when he took over power. Lawal, who stated this on Wednesday evening at an interactive session...

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Zamfara bankrupt, owing WAEC N1.6 billion – Gov. Dauda Lawal

Akanji Philip July 13, 2023 0 Comment

Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara said the state he inherited was bankrupt when he took over power. Lawal stated this on Wednesday evening at an interactive session with Zamfara professionals in...

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INEC: We are ready for Saturday’s re-run election in Zamfara

Akanji Philip April 14, 2023 0 Comment

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has distributed materials for Saturday’s re-run election in six local government areas of Zamfara. The Residents Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Saidu Ahmad made the...

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Just In: Zamfara men arrested for printing fake naira, dollar notes

Akanji Philip April 6, 2023 0 Comment

The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three persons in connection with fake currency worth N2 million. Parading the suspects, the Command’s Public...

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Just In: Police arrest female gun runner, kidnappers in Zamfara

Akanji Philip February 18, 2023 0 Comment

The Zamfara Police Command has arrested a suspected female gunrunner for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to bandits. The command had also recovered 325 live ammunition of AK 47 rifles from...