Zamfara APC cautions the state Assembly to resend it decision or face court action.

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has called for the immediate rescinding of the purported declaration as vacant, the seat of the Minority Leader and member representing Talata Mafara South Constituency, Hon Aliyu Ango Kagara as vacant by the state House of Assembly.

under the leadership of Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki.

A statement by the APC Publicity Secretary in Zamfara State, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau says the action deemed as

an embarrassment emanating from ignorance, abuse of office, and a move to weed out the APC from the state assembly. 

According to the statement, the House at Tuesday's sitting, 28th January ignorantly declared the seat of the APC member vacant just for political reasons to silence the opposition in the house and condemned it in totality. 

It says the same Bilyaminu's House leadership suspended nine other members from the House on 8th January last year, 2024 illegally without recourse to the constitutional provision or House standing rules and all the salaries and allowances of the affected Honourable members were withheld just for voicing out their constituents security challenges before the house which became a crime against the house leadership.

"It is sad to note that, the law makers, majority of who are from the PDP have been fighting and terrorizing even their own members who refuse to dance to their tunes especially as rubber stamps face suspension and other threats but keep silent having come from the same party will expect the APC to be quiet when harassed.

The members who expect Kagara's seat to be declared vacant are either ignorant of or adamant to the fact that Hon Aliyu Ango Kagara was inaugurated as a member representing Talata Mafara South on 8th June, 2023 as a member of the 7th Assembly of Zamfara State making the legislative year's span from June to June for four years, and 2023 has ended"

"We are now in the second legislative year from June 2024 to June 2025 now six moths old with the house currently on recess since September last year, due to ongoing house renovation which even trapped the 2025 Appropriation bill presentation compelling it into a matter of public importance and reopened the house to allow the governor present the budget proposal before it"

"Because of their selfish interests, they deliberately forgot that in the second legislative year, the house only sat for 2 months because in the first four months, they were on renovation recess while the remaining six months, are yet to come and for which they don't have the knowledge of seeing  but they blindly went ahead and declared vacant a ranking house member's seat who was elected into the House for the fourth time. 

According to him, before  declaring or removing any member, it requires constitutional interpretation and certain processes that must be followed and not an arbitrary announcement by members of the house.

"The state assembly also needs to explain to the electorate how many times they sat to take effective decisions in the House of Assembly which has been moving from one place to another and only come together on a short notice to meet in secretive manners and take the bidding of their master who has since turned them into  rubber stamps that are only convenient to some PDP members"

The statement maintains that, any member found in violation of the House rules must be given fair hearing preceding on any action and not the blind folded action of those members who think their uniformed act will hold water.

It says the APC while calling on the National Assembly to call the Zamfara State House of Assembly to order, cautioned the state legislature over the matter that may lead to taking them to court with claims of damages, order for apologies etc clamped on them.

Kaduna Peace Commission Kicks Off 2025 Interfaith Harmony Campaign with Nigerian UN Award Winner

Ahead of the United Nations International Interfaith Week and Harmony, slated for February 1st-7th, 2025, Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, the recipient of the 2022 United Nations World International Interfaith Week and Harmony Award, led a delegation of Muslim and Christian leaders, along with traditional titleholders, to the Kaduna State Peace Commission.

The purpose of the visit was to commend the Commission for its significant efforts in promoting peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance throughout the state.

On Monday, January 27th, 2025, Pastor Buru, accompanied by the delegation of Muslim and Christian scholars, visited the Kaduna State House (General Hassan House). During their visit, he expressed appreciation for the Peace Commission’s outstanding work in fostering peace and stability in the region.

Dr. Buru praised both the Kaduna State government and the Peace Commission for their dedication to strengthening unity and promoting peace within the state. He emphasized the importance of the visit to thank the Commission for its continued efforts to maintain peace. He specifically highlighted the Commission’s 2024 report, which showed zero conflicts across the state—an impressive achievement.

Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru also mentioned that they came to the Peace Commission to launch the 2025 International Interfaith Week and Harmony campaign, with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of promoting interreligious tolerance and fostering better understanding among different faith-based organizations in the state.

He further explained, "The World Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform—one week each year—where interfaith groups and other goodwill organizations can showcase their powerful movements. The thousands of events organized by these groups often go unnoticed, not only by the public but also by the groups themselves. This week will allow these groups to become aware of each other, strengthening the movement by building ties and avoiding duplicated efforts."

In his remarks, the former Chief Imam of Uduwa and current Morshid of Kaduna State Jama'atul Nasrul Islam, Imam Iliyasu Hussani, commended the Peace Commission for its key role in promoting interreligious tolerance and preventing conflicts among various communities in the state.

He added, "The World Interfaith Harmony Week extends the Two Commandments by adding ‘Love of the Good, and Love of the Neighbour.’ This formula includes all people of goodwill—those of other faiths and those with no faith."

Imam Hussani acknowledged the Peace Commission’s consistent efforts in mediating peace and facilitating dialogue. He also urged all stakeholders involved in peacebuilding to work together with the Commission to further promote unity and peace in the state. He called on both Muslim and Christian communities to continue praying for the ongoing peace and stability in Kaduna.

Responding, the Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Peace Commission, Hajiya Khadija Hawaja Gambo, expressed delight over the visit of the Christian and Muslim religious leaders and traditional titleholders.

She emphasized that the Commission is doing its utmost to promote peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance across all 23 local governments of the state. She added that the Commission is partnering with civil society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and corporate organizations to promote unity in the state.

She further stated that the Commission is committed to ending all forms of violence that cause instability in the state. Hajiya Gambo thanked the visitors and together, they officially launched the 2025 International Interfaith Week and Harmony campaign at the Peace Commission.

It is worth recalling that the World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed at the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2010, by H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan. Just under a month later, on October 20, 2010, it was unanimously adopted by the UN, and henceforth, the first week of February will be observed as World Interfaith Harmony Week.

Meanwhile, the Network of Peace Journalists (NPJ) also wishes everyone a Happy International Interfaith Week and Harmony Campaign 2025.

Senator A A Yari Political Organisation lauds President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of its Chairman as Board Chairman of ABU Teaching Hospital.

The Senator A  A Yari Political Organisation has described the appointment of its Head, Honourable Lawal M Liman (Gabɗon Ƙaura) as Board Chairman, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, Zaria, Kaduna State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a democratic honour to a true Party Man who possess all what it takes to deliver.

According to the Organisation, the appointment has come at the right time when the services of men of higher calibre, integrity, wisdom, sincerity, honesty, diligence, intelligence and capacity like that of its Head is needed to further help in the implementation of the Present Administration Policies in order to secure the future of the country in all ramifications.

In a statement by the Chairman Publicity Committee, Senator A A Yari Political Organization. Ibrahim Muhammad 

(Danmadamin Birnin Magaji) explains that, Hon. Lawal M Liman Gabɗon Ƙaura as head of Senator A A Yari Political Organisation has demonstrated a high sense of responsibility that saw its growth without jeopardising the relevant peaceful political atmosphere prevailing in the All Progressives Congress, APC in Zamfara State and Nigeria.

It says his appointment as Board Chairman of the Prestigious Health Care Delivery Institution in the Country was a source of pride to all the true democrats who have penchant for excellence.

"A holder of Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Business Administration, Masters Degree in Business Administration, Higher National Diploma in Business Administration and an Associate Member of Institute of Pension (ACIP), Hon. Lawal M Liman Gabɗon Ƙaura had worked with the defunct Afribank Nigeria Ltd, WRAPA Abuja and Sahabi Liman Ƙaura Ginnery, Gusau, Zamfara State before becoming the Executive Chairman, Ƙaura Namoda Local Government Council, Zamfara State between 2012 and 2015"

Similarly, he served as Commissioner in the Ministries of Rural Development and Health in Zamfara State from 2015 to 2018 when he became the Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC Zamfara State from 2018 to 2021 respectively.

In all the places he served, the new ABU Teaching Hospital Board Chairman had exhibited the spirit of teamwork, resilience, patience and expertise that culminated into many successes.

While applauding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR over the well deserved appointment, the Organisation hope and prays for the appointee to have a hitch -free, successful tenure in office.

It could be recalled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR in a Statement by his Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga on 23/01/2025 named 45 Board Chairpersons and CEOs of Federal Government Agencies, with Hon. Lawal M Liman Gabɗon Ƙaura as Chairman of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika Zaria, Kaduna State.

Zamfara NUJ Correspondent's Chapel lauds Tinubu over Liman's appointment

The Correspondents'  Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Zamfara State Council has congratulated Alhaji Lawal M. Liman on his recent appointment as Chairman of Ahmadu Bello University, Teaching Hospital, Shika Zaria,  Kaduna State by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu.

In a statement by the Chapel's Chairman 

Ishaq Zaki Tambuwal says Alhaji Lawal M. Liman is the Chairman of Senator Abdulaziz Yari's Political Organization and Former  Chairman of the  All Progressives Congress ( APC), Zamfara State.

Ishaq Zaki Tambuwal described Liman's appointment as a welcomed development,  Considering his knowledge and versatility in health sector, he even served as  Commissioner of Health in Zamfara State under Senator Abdul Aziz  Abubakar Yari's administration.

On behalf of the Leadership and all members of the Chapel, we congratulate Hon. Lawal M.  Liman, his family and the State APC Chapter on this well-deserved appointment.

"We pray for the success of the appointee to deliver the confidence reposed on him by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu.

Sheikh Gwalli urges association of Zamfara indigenes in Kaduna to initiate more ways of supporting members.

The Association Zamfara State indigenes residing in Kaduna has been urged not to relent in initiating more ways of supporting their members perticulerly the most needy.

An Islamic Scholar based in Kaduna State, Sheikh Usman Mohammed Maimota Gwalli made the call while speaking with newsmen in Kaduna.

Sheikh Usman Maimota Gwalli who is the indigene of Gumi Local government area of Zamfara State, said the call had became necessary with a view to draw the attention of other wealthy individuals from the state to be supporting the association for it overall development.

The Islamic Scholar emphasized the need for the leadership of the Association to always consider the welfare of their members and  development of Zamfara state as top priority during their meetings.

Sheikh Usman Mohammed Maimota Gwalli commended the leadership of the association for their role in bringing development and unity among it members.

He applauded the association for supporting their members with small scale businesses recently with Cash to boost their business

The parents of Zamfara State students, studying at Cyprus University enters mediation with the state government and the university to ensure studies of their children continues.

The parent's Association of Zamfara State abandoned 88 students, studying at Cyprus International University has

entered into mediation and consultation between the University and Zamfara State government to resolve all the bottlenecks that prevented the continuation of their children education in the university.

The Chairman of the parents Association, Ambassador Ibrahim Tudu announced this at a news briefing in Gusau, the Zamfara State Capital.

Ambassador Tudu explained that, the intervention would help the students to

continue, finish thier studies and come back home.  

He called on all concern persons to desist from further unsubstantiated remarks and politicization of the students issues since they had meet with the state Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal on the issue.

Ambassador Ibrahim Tudu pointed out that, the purpose of the mews briefing was to send a direct message of commendation to Zamfara State Governor Dr. Dauda Lawal for listening to them as the parents and guardians of the children.

"Gentlemen of the Press, we are here once again on the issue of the 88

Zamfara State Sponsored Students at Cyprus International University, Nicosia that have been facing challenges and their situation has generated a lot of

Concern from parents, groups and the general public"

According to him, during their meeting with the Governor, they discuss all issues raised with a view to remedy them.

He also expressed gratitude to Zamfara State Ulama Consultative Council led by Sheik Ahmad Umar Kanoma for their timely intervention based on their request by successfully facilitating the meeting with the state Government.

The Chairman of the association further acknowledge the role played by other individuals and personalities that showed concern on the plight of the children.

Insecurity: Zamfara govt commends Airforce, Commiserates with Civilian casualties.

Governor Dauda Lawal has commended the Nigerian military's efforts in the renewed onslaught against bandits in Zamfara State.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in a successful airstrike over the weekend, decisively targeted bandits attacking villages in Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Areas.

In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Zamfara State Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, expressed deep condolences to the families of civilian casualties affected by the airstrike at Tungar Kara in Zurmi local government.

The statement clarified that, the civilian casualties were members of the local vigilante who were mistakenly identified as the bandits fleeing from Gidan Makera in the Boko district of Zurmi Local government.

“We have received multiple positive reports of precision strikes carried out by the Air Component of Operation Fansar Yamma over the weekend in troubled Maradun and Zurmi local government areas.

According to the statement, the intervention by the military has significantly degraded the operational capacity of the bandits and has shown the commitment of the Nigeria Air Force to carrying out its constitutional mandate of protecting civilians and safeguarding the lives and property of the people.

It assured all the people of the State that the Government of Zamfara State remains steadfast in its resolve to sustain the gains made in the fight against banditry and related criminalities.

The statement maintains that, the recent success indicates that the collaborative efforts between the state and federal security agencies yield positive results.

“In light of these achievements, the state government reaffirms its commitment to providing all necessary support to the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies to sustain their operations and bring lasting peace to the state. 

"We will continue to offer support to enhance intelligence sharing, provide logistics, and strengthen community engagement, all in the spirit of a comprehensive approach to security and achieving the ultimate goal of restoring normalcy across all parts of the state.

“Regrettably, some members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and local vigilantes were also affected during the operation in Tungar Kara, resulting in the loss of lives. We pray to Almighty Allah to grant them Jannah.

“The state government extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen JTF personnel and assures them that the sacrifices of the deceased will not go in vain. The government will provide necessary support and assistance to the bereaved families.

The state government calls on people to be vigilant, report all suspicious activities, and cooperate fully with security personnel. Through collective effort and unity of purpose, the fight against banditry can be won, bringing enduring peace and stability to Zamfara State.”

Zamfara APC mourns the death of innocent people over Airstrike mishap, applauds ongoing fight against bandits.

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC under the Chairmanship of Tukur Umar Danfulani has extend heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the state especially the people of Tungar Kara under kakindawa village of Gidan Goga District area of Maradun local government area over the unfortunate accidental airstrike on Saturday that led to the death of innocent people including some personnnel of the state's Community Protection Guard and Vigilantes.

The APC Publicity Secretary in Zamfara State  Yusuf Idris Gusau stated this in a statement says "As we mourn the gallant sacrifice of our citizens who paid the supreme price while chasing bandits who have made life unbearable to the people, we pray Allah to accept their martyrdom and accommodate them in Jannaatu Firdausi and give their bereaved families, the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.

The Party also commends the ongoing onslaught against the bandits in the state that saw the elimination of many criminals in the state.

According to the statement, the just recent operations carried out by the troops of operation Fasan Yamma led to the killing of over 25 terrorists at their hideouts under the control of notorious bandits kingpin Bello Turji in Fakai where all the enclaves were dismantled and the bandit kingpin is now believed to be on run and hiding.

It says the change of operation is quite impressive as the troops of Fasan Yamma are taking the fights now to the bandits' hideouts making them abandon such hideouts.

This operational strategy should be sustained and supported by all peace loving citizens across the country to ginger the frontline personnel, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle under whose supervision the onslaught is being coordinated and carried out. 

The party also commends the show of concern by President Bola Ahmed with a view to end banditry in the state and the northwest region through the Minister by ensuring that no stone is left unturned in the fight 

We also wish to call on the authorities concerned to thoroughly investigate the unfortunate accidental airstrike with a view of preventing a recurrence.

Governor Lawal meets Livestock Development Minister, says Zamfara ready for ranching.

Governor Dauda Lawal has assured the Ministry of Livestock Development that Zamfara state has available spaces and is ready for ranching.

In a statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, says the governor Stated this when he visited the Headquarters of the Livestock Ministry on a courtesy visit to the Minister, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha in Abuja.

Governor Lawal revealed that, Zamfara, being an agrarian state can played a significant role in the mandate of the Ministry of Livestock Development.

He expressed his administration’s willingness to collaborate with the Ministry in exploring Zamfara State's full potential.

“Honourable Minister, as you know, Zamfara is an agrarian society. That is why our motto is, ‘Farming is our pride.’

“We are here today to congratulate you on the establishment of this new ministry, which I believe is timely. Additionally, we aim to foster a strong collaboration between our state and the ministry.

“In Zamfara, several earth dams across the state need rehabilitation to provide for animals, and there may also be opportunities to accommodate any expanded initiatives.

“We invite the Honorable Minister and his team to visit Zamfara to assess the situation on the ground.”

Responding, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, thanked Governor Lawal for visiting the ministry, stressing that, Since the ministry was established, it received a visit from an executive governor who feels the need to hear what they have to offer.

Alhaji Idi Maiha assured the Ministry readiness to collaborate with Zamfara State government to transform and address it concerns in the livestock sector in the state.

According to him, the livestock sector has long operated informally and will modernize the sector through various strategic programs.

“Your Excellency, Zamfara State will be the pilot state to showcase the agenda of the new ministry. With this collaboration, we will turn the Gidan jaji in Zamfara into a mini agricultural hub.” He said.

The Livestock Ministry was created in July 2024 to reform Nigeria’s livestock industry, create a safe environment, encourage local and foreign investment, and enhance food security.

Zamfara State Govt to partner with the Federal Medical Center Gusau to enhance healthcare delivery

Zamfara State Ministry of health is to partner with the Federal Medical Center Gusau on key areas, including expanding access to quality healthcare, strengthening the medical workforce, and improving access to essential medical equipment.

The Information Officer of the Ministry, Sulaiman Isah made this known in a statement says the Health Commissioner Dr Nafisa Maradun announced this when she visited the Director Medical Centre Gusau in his office.

According to the statement, the visit underscored the state government's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery. 

Dr Maradun reaffirmed the state government commitment to explore more ways to improve healthcare access for residents

In a remark, the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Center Gusau, Bello A. Mohammed, welcomed the partnership, emphasizing the importance of a unified approach to address the unique healthcare needs of the Zamfara State population.