…after the APC published the membership list of its Presidential Campaign Council. Former Zamfara State Governor and serving senator, Abdulaziz Yari, was named as Director-General of the council, which will oversee the party's campaign machinery ahead of the 2027 polls.No statement had been issued by the presidency or t…

…Muhammad, 25, alias “Alti”, from Adamawa State; Usman Tukur, 27, alias “Mallam”, from Zamfara State; and Hassan Alhaji Salisu, 23, alias “Tagwaye”, from Doka Village, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The suspects allegedly confessed during interrogation to being members of an armed bandit gang operating ar…

…planted by bandits along the Gurusu-Gwashi road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, August 26, 2026 when the IED exploded, k!lling the victims instantly. Security analyst Bakatsine, who confirmed the incident identified one of the victims as Mujahid Sani. Grap…

…of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose also questioned the inclusion of former Zamfara State governor Bello Matawalle, who he alleged had faced corruption allegations in the past. He argued that cases involving political figures could be affected when those individuals remain influential within the ruling party.…

…Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda as vice chairmen. Former Zamfara State Governor and Senator, Abdul'aziz Yari, was named Director-General, while Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma was designated secretary. Asked whether the list was therefore open to review, Dare avoided the term "review", descr…

…and other items during a night operation in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The acting spokesman for the operation, Yusuf Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Mohammed said the operation was conducted in the early hours of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as part of efforts to prevent crimi…

…North West InfluenceNOVA argued that Matawalle's years of grassroots engagement in Zamfara State and across the North West geopolitical zone have built him a broad base of supporters that the APC can draw on during the campaign season.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Thi…

…Vice Chairman I and APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, as Vice Chairman II. Former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari was named Director-General of the council, while Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma was appointed Secretary. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun was named Director of Fundraising, while Adedeji was…

…says Tinubu’s fresh mandate is settled Former Zamfara State governor and Director General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Organization, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, has said, going by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance in the last three years, he would earn a fresh mandate in 2027.Conte…

…Shehu Bagewaye to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State. The interception, which took place on August 23, 2026, followed credible intelligence that the canoes had been procured from Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State and were being transported to Zamfara. In a statement…

…troops killed several bandits, including Ado Alero’s son, during a major operation in Zamfara State Military spokesperson confirmed significant casualties among bandits during the operation on Saturday, April 4, 2026 The Nigerian Armed Forces Facebook page, however, claimed at least 65 terrorists were neutralised in th…

…security architecture of the campaign management.” The ministry added that the former Zamfara State governor’s appointment reflects “Tinubu’s recognition of his outstanding record in public service, security management, and political mobilisation.” FILE: President Bola Tinubu It also noted that as Minister of State for…

…Vice Chairman I and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda as Vice Chairman II. Former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari was named Director-General, while Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma was named Secretary. The council’s published list names Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun as Director of Fundraising and Zacch Ad…

…announced the composition of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and named former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, as its Director-General. Asked whether he would have wanted to be part of the council, Wike recalled previous campaign DGs who lost their states while campaigning for their presidential ca…

…Council of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. A former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, will serve as the council’s Director-General, while Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State was named Secretary. This is contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Saturday morni…

…undermine confidence in democratic institutions,” he said. Speaking, former Governor of Zamfara State, AbdulAziz Yari, warned politicians against using insecurity as a tool to win the hearts of citizens. Yari said the fight against insecurity was a collective national responsibility that went beyond government and secu…

The Gubernatorial candidate of the Accord Party in Zamfara State, Rtd AIG Musa Yusuf Garba, has described the victory of Governor Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke of Osun State and the party as a renewed vote of confidence by the people of Osun. Addressing newsmen on Monday evening in Gusau, Rtd AIG Musa Yusuf Garba lauded the…

Former Zamfara State deputy governor, Mahdi Aliyu Gusau, has rejected the emergence of Bilyaminu Shinkafi as the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in the state. Gusau, through his campaign organisation, alleged that Shinkafi's name was uploaded on the Independent Nat…

…them in modern schools. According to him, the children were intercepted in Gusau, Zamfara State, while being transported to Edo State. He said five suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, while another suspect remained at large. Iya Kaura appealed to the Kebbi State Government to provide suitable f…

…by terrorists while travelling through Magazu Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Nigerian Army said the rescue operation was conducted at about 8:15 a.m. on August 8, 2026, following credible intelligence on the abduction. According to the Army, the troops swiftly mobilised to the area and mad…

…the elder brother of the abducted Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nura Abdullahi, has died from gunshot injuries he sustained during the bandit attack on the chairman's residence.The attack, which occurred on July 25 in Bungudu town, saw armed bandits abduct the local government chairman alo…

…a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The troops also rescued nine abducted civilians during a pursuit of the fleeing attackers. The Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nige…

…technology, banking and the economy.Governor Dauda Lawal has announced plans to revive Zamfara State's textile industry, cotton ginneries and oil mills as part of a broader strategy to generate thousands of jobs and stimulate economic growth.The governor disclosed this after accompanying Vice President Kashim Shettima…

The North-West National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has commended the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, Zamfara State, for its exceptional role in saving the life of a patient. The post Life-saving intervention: Technology incubation centre commends FMC Gusau appeared first on Tribune Online.

Zamfara State government yesterday presented the newly-approved education curricula to some selected schools in three local governments of the state. The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, presented the newly approved curricula during an official inspection tour of Shin…