The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has alleged that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, was fully involved in banditry activities when he was the State Governor. Governor Dauda Lawal further alleged that while he was a governor, Matawalle kept some bandits in the Zamfara State government house. Lawal stated…
Sixteen members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have been suspended for allegedly threatening to impeach the Speaker of the House, Bilyaminu Moriki. There was tension at the complex of the Zamfara State House of Assembly last Thursday as 18 out of the 24 lawmakers moved to impeach the Speaker. Heavily armed…
Bandits Cut Off Fuel Supply To Zamfara State. Truetells Nigeria reports that fuel supply to Dansadau town and other neighbouring communities have been cut off by armed bandits who intercepted and set ablaze an oil tanker along Gusau-Dansadau road. The fuel tanker was said to be among dozens of other vehicles…
Four National Assembly members representing various constituencies in Zamfara State have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, all from the House of Representatives blamed the crisis in the PDP for their defection to the APC. The House of Rep members are Bello Hassan Shinkafi, Ahmed Bakura, Ahmed Shehu,…
Atiku Abubakar has been Suspended In Zamfara State. Truetells Nigeria reports that Emir of Zurmi, Atiku Abubakar has been suspended by Governor Bello Matawalle over alleged complicity in banditry. The suspension came after a bandit attack in Zurmi local government area of the state on Friday June 11, claimed the lives of at least 61…
Bandits Kill 53 In Zamfara As State Cancels Democracy Day Activities. Truetells Nigeria reports that At least 53 persons were killed in an attack by bandits on some villagers in Zamfara State leading to the cancellation of activities lined up for the Democracy Day celebration in the state. Scores of motorcycle-riding gunmen called bandits earlier…
EFCC has arrested Zamfara State former Governor. Truetells Nigeria reports that the former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, on Tuesday was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, over alleged illegal financial dealings. This online news platform gathered that Yari was detained by the anti-graft agency at its Sokoto…
Judicial Council has recommended the appointment of 26 Judges. Truetells Nigeria reports that the National Judicial Council has recommended the appointment of 26 judges after a meeting it had on March 17 and 18 under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Ibrahim Muhammad. ALSO: US President Biden Disgraced (Video) This…
Nigeria Is On Verge Of Collapse As More Than Seven States Has Reportedly Shut Down Schools Over Raging Kidnap Attacks. Truetells Nigeria reports that seven northern states have shut down schools over raging kidnap attacks by bandits in the past few months. According to experts, the development may worsen the number of out of school…
Zamfara State’s commissioner for education, Alhaji Jamilu Aliyu Zannah has reportedly resigned after being in office for one month. Zannah announced his resignation shortly after arriving Gusau from India where he received medical treatment. The Commissioner who was the campaign coordinator of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle, said he is resigning over Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle’s cold feet…
