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Teenage pregnancy remains a serious public health challenge in Nigeria, with northern states such as Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna recording the highest rates. The post Teenage pregnancy highest in northern Nigeria — Report appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Nigerian army killed 45 armed men who had attacked Alhazava village on March 5, attempting to steal cattle, following clashes with the armed groups from Zamfara state.
A total of 650 local government workers have been recalled by the Zamfara State Government, after a verification exercise across the state. The post 650 Zamfara LG workers recalled after verification…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has distributed fertilizer, inputs, and other farm equipment to support dry-season farming initiatives across the state.
TMDK has distributed 17,000 bags of food relief across Zamfara state to assist residents during the Ramadan period.
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has abolished cash-based revenue collection, directing all government agencies to adopt digital payment systems to enhance transparency and accountability.
Governor Lawal has distributed fertilisers and other farm inputs to farmers in Zamfara State to support agricultural activities during the dry season.
An IED explosion rocked the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara, damaging a trailer but causing no casualties. Security forces are clearing the area. Read More: https://punchng.com/ied-explosion-rocks-zamfara-highway-trailer-damaged/
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is overseeing significant infrastructure projects, including stadium remodelling and N125 billion in road construction, while also bolstering security efforts by donating Armoured Personnel Carriers and drones to combat banditry.
Honourable Aminu Sani Jaji, a member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, has rejected the results of the recently concluded APC Wards and Local Government congresses in Zamfara State, citing widespread irregularities. The post Zamfara lawmaker rejects APC Ward, LG congress results appeared first on Vanguard News.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted ward and Local Government congresses across the 147 political wards and 14 Local Government Areas of Zamfara State in a peaceful and orderly manner. The post Congresses: Zamfara APC ward, LGA executives emerge by consensus appeared first on Vanguard News.
At least 38 people were killed in a pre-dawn attack by armed men on Dutse Dan Ajiya village in Nigeria's Zamfara State. Local authorities reported the remote village, with limited access, was besieged by 'bandits' who opened fire indiscriminately. This incident highlights the ongoing violence in the region despite military deployments.
The Zamfara State Government has committed to continuing donor-funded programs beyond their initial funding period, as stated by the Secretary to the State Government.
The governor of Zamfara state has accused the federal government of political bias in the distribution of palliative funds, claiming the state has received no federal intervention beyond statutory allocations since 2023.
From Borno to Kebbi and Zamfara, a wave of attacks since the start of Ramadan has left dozens dead, displaced thousands and raised fresh fears about insurgent resurgence. The post Ramadan Siege: Rising terror attacks in Islamic holy month shake Northern Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
TMDK Group, through its coordinated community outreach initiative, distributed 7,000 bags of rice and 10,000 bags of maize flour to residents within the Talata Mafara LGA in Zamfara State. The post Giving Back Where It Matters: TMDK distributes 17,000 bags of food relief across Zamfara for Ramadan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered the abolition of cash revenue collection in Zamfara State to block leakages. The post Governor Lawal abolishes cash revenue system to improve IGR appeared first on…
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the recruitment of 3,050 teachers in the state. The post Commissioner: Zamfara to recruit 3,050 teachers appeared first on Vanguard News.
TMDK Group’s Ramadan food distribution provides 17,000 bags of rice and Semovita to vulnerable households across Zamfara State to ease fasting burdens. Read More: https://punchng.com/ramadan-firm-distributes-17000-food-bags-to-zamfara-communities/
A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that the emergency security meeting was convened due to alarming recent security developments, specifically credible reports of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) being placed along certain highways. The post Lawal convenes emergency security meeting, sympathisers with Zamfara communities attacked by bandits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has distributed fertilizers, farm inputs, and equipment to support dry-season farming across the state.
The Gusau International Airport in Zamfara State has prospects for economic opportunities and would serve as a hub for real-time aviation training. The post NCAT visits Gusau Airport, seeks training partnership appeared first on Vanguard News.
Zamfara state government has launched the Internally Displaced Persons policy and State Action Plan (SAP) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The post Zamfara partners UNDP on durable solutions for IDPs appeared first on Vanguard News.
The African Union condemns the heinous Zamfara killings of over 50 civilians and demands the immediate, unconditional release of abducted women and children.
A member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, Aminu Sani Jaji, has distributed over 52,000 bags of assorted grains as Ramadan palliatives to supporters, orphans, and vulnerable persons across Zamfara State. The post Ramadan Welfare: Lawmaker Jaji distributes 52,000 bags of grains appeared first on Vanguard News.
The number of abducted victims has not been determined The post Nigeria: Gunmen killed at least 50 people, kidnapped women and children appeared first on ProtoThema English.
The Zamfara State government is seeking collaboration to tackle the crisis of out-of-school children, with approximately 455,947 children out of school as of 2025.
Governor Lawal has commissioned four significant developmental projects in the Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, stating that the state is on track for sustainable development.
Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a former governor of Zamfara State and Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Abdulaziz Yari, has launched a new political movement aimed at consolidating nationwide support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. The post 2027: Yari floats new political movement for Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have pledged to collaborate in Zamfara State to combat drunk driving.
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal is reportedly weighing a defection to the ruling APC, with his decision dependent on an Appeal Court verdict concerning the PDP crisis.
The Zamfara State Government, under Governor Dauda Lawal, has approved the construction of a 95-kilometer road project in the Tsafe Local Government Area, marking it as the state's longest road.
The Zamfara state government in Nigeria has abolished cash collection of revenue, aiming to enhance digital systems and reduce leakage.
An explosives scare on the Gusau-Tsafe-Funtua road in Zamfara, Nigeria, left hundreds of motorists stranded due to rumors of improvised explosive devices, though police later secured the area.
The Zamfara State Government has approved the reinstatement of 650 verified staff across its Local Government Areas, with immediate effect on salary payments. The post Zamfara Govt reinstates 650 verified local Govt staff appeared first on Vanguard News.
Governor Dauda Lawal has donated cars to 40 Juma’at mosque imams in Zamfara as part of the state government’s support for them to diligently discharge their religious duties. The post Ramadan: Lawal donates cars to 40 imams in Zamfara appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command has transferred illicit drugs valued at N99.9 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Sokoto.
At least 50 people were killed and several women and children abducted after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state, a state lawmaker told Reuters on Friday.
The wife of the Zamfara State Governor, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has flagged off the distribution of Ramadan welfare packages to orphans and vulnerable persons across the state. The post Zamfara First Lady flags off Ramadan welfare for vulnerable appeared first on Vanguard News.
The governor of Zamfara State has donated cars to 40 Imams and is funding the construction of mosques and houses for them, citing the importance of their mobility.
The Defence Minister has praised Governor Lawal for supplying armoured vehicles and drones to troops in Zamfara, Nigeria, to enhance security operations.