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News Nigeria Zamfara: RUGA Implementation will end banditry in Zamfara, Says Senator

Published on: Wednesday 17 July 2019
RUGA Implementation will end banditry in Zamfara, Says Senator
News source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/07/ruga-implementation-will-end-banditry-in-zamfara-says-senator/

saying it would help address the problems of banditry in Zamfara State. Herdsmen along with their cows wait for buyers at Kara Cattle Market in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 10, 2019. – Kara cattle market ...

News Nigeria Zamfara: Kidnapped Zamfara director of budget released

Published on: Wednesday 17 July 2019
Kidnapped Zamfara director of budget released
News source: https://punchng.com/kidnapped-zamfara-director-of-budget-released/

The finance commissioner for Zamfara state, who was kidnapped by ... Kidnapping attacks have surged in the northwest of Nigeria, the home region of President Muhammadu Buhari. ...

News Nigeria Zamfara: Two kidnapped Zamfara government officials released

Published on: Wednesday 17 July 2019
Two kidnapped Zamfara government officials released
News source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/07/two-kidnapped-zamfara-government-officials-released/

The finance minister for Nigeria’s Zamfara state, who was kidnapped by gunmen in an ambush that killed his deputy, has been released along with one of his aides, a regional spokesman said Wednesday. ...

News Nigeria Zamfara: Zamfara leaders join Buhari for prayers in Makkah

Published on: Sunday 19 May 2019
Zamfara leaders join Buhari for prayers in Makkah
News source: https://guardian.ng/news/zamfara-leaders-join-buhari-for-prayers-in-makkah/

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday has Iftar dinner (a fast-breaking meal) in Makkah, as part of a daily ritual during Ramadan, in company of Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State and Emir of Maradun, Alhaji Garba Tambari. During the event, President Buhari expressed sadness over the loss of lives and destruction of property in the state […]

News Nigeria Zamfara: Zamfara: Nollywood stars blow hot over killings in Nigeria, vow to drag sponsors to UN

Published on: Wednesday 08 May 2019
News source: https://dailypost.ng/2019/05/08/zamafra-nollywood-stars-blow-hot-killings-nigeria-vow-drag-sponsors-un/

Nollywood actors on Wednesday alleged that the killings in some part of the North, precisely Zamfara State were politically-motivated. The group, under the umbrella of Concerned Actors and ...

News Nigeria Zamfara: Nigeria: Protest Hits Zamfara Over Insecurity As Emir Warns of Food Crisis

Published on: Tuesday 07 May 2019
News source: https://allafrica.com/stories/201905070776.html

Katsina, Port Harcourt and Abuja — A coalition of Northern Nigerian Youth Associations under the umbrella of Arewa Youths Federation (AYF) held a protest in Zamfara State yesterday, urging ...

News Nigeria Zamfara: Nigeria violence: Widespread attacks by armed gangs

Published on: Thursday 09 May 2019
News source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/nigeria-violence-widespread-attacks-armed-gangs-190510102308712.html

There is a growing concern in northern Nigeria where violence has increased significantly ... Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris, who went on patrol in Zamfara State with Nigerian security forces, has more.

News Nigeria Zamfara: We're ready to campaign beyond the shores of Nigeria - Ejike Asiegbu, others bemoan Zamfara killings

Published on: Tuesday 07 May 2019
News source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/were-ready-to-campaign-beyond-the-shores-of-nigeria-ejike-asiegbu-others-bemoan-zamfara-killings/ar-AAB5e5i

- The actor who led other Nollywood celebrities said the senseless killings in parts of north west Nigeria, precisely Zamfara state by political actors and their cohorts must stop -Asiegbu alleged ...