Cashless policy: Gov. Matawalle empowers 300 PoS operators with N70m
March 9, 2023 The Zamfara government has disbursed N70 million to empower 300 Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators to fast track implementation of the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Naira swap: Why we approached the Supreme Court–Matawalle
Feb. 9, 2023 Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara said he and his colleagues took the Federal Government to the Supreme Court over the new naira swap policy to save the…
Five sisters abducted by terrorists regain freedom after 7 months
Gov. Bello Matawalle on Monday received five sisters, all daughters of a former Accountant-General of Zamfara, abducted and held for seven months by terrorists. They were presented to Gov. Matawalle…
FG commends Zamfara govt. for prioritising poor, vulnerable
October 24, 2022 The Federal Government has commended the Zamfara State Government for prioritising the poor and vulnerable in its development agenda. The state also got commendation for its implementation…
Banditry: Zamfara Govt announces lockdown in 9 communities, closes markets
By Shuaib Sadiq The Zamfara Government, on Friday announced a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi Local Government Areas (LGAs) following the resurgence of bandit attacks on communities. The…
Niger Republic honours Matawalle, Bagudu, Badaru, others with National award
August 4, 2022 Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has been conferred with a national award on security by the President Mohammed Bazoum of Niger Republic. Bazoum, who presented the award…
Bandits, cultists, others to face death sentence as Gov. Matawalle signs anti-banditry, other related offences bill into law
June 29, 2022 Gov. Bello Matawalle on Tuesday signed the anti-banditry and other related offences bill into law. The law which comes into force with immediate effect, has death penalty…
After removal of Gusau, Zamfara Assembly confirms Senator Nasih as Deputy Governor
February 23, 2022 The Zamfara House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Senator Hassan Nasih, as the state new deputy governor, following his nomination by Gov. Bello Matawalle. Matawalle…
Zamfara attack: North east govs commiserate with Matawalle, donate N20m to support victims of banditry
Feb. 1, 2022 The North East Governors Forum on Monday donated N20 million to victims of banditry in Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas of Zamfara. Gov. Babagana Zulum of…
MURIC condemns Zamfara killings, sends condolence to Gov. Matawalle
Jan. 10, 2021 The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) on Monday condemned the killings by suspected terrorists in Zamfara, while sending a condolence message to Gov. Bello Matawalle. The group’s Director,…