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Bello Matawalle

Dangote, Rabiu, Buhari’s aides, others receive Niger Republic’s highest civilian awards

Ismaila Chafe Aug 4, 2022 0

Niger Republic honoured six Nigerians with national honours on Wednesday as part of activities to mark the country’s Independence Day on Aug. 3. They are two presidential aides, two businessmen and two state governors. Those honoured…

Politics

2023: APC will sweep polls with landslide – Matawalle

Shuaib Sadiq Jun 26, 2022 0

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Saturday assured that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would sweep the 2023 general election with a landslide. Matawalle spoke while receiving Dr Betta Edu, the APC National Women Leader in Maradun,…

Insecurity

‘I’ll No Longer Grant Amnesty To Bandits’ – Matawalle

Paul Mbagwu Sep 11, 2021 0

Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle, says that the state government is no longer interested in holding a dialogue with bandits since they have rejected to embrace of peace extended to them. He, however, said security forces would flush…

Features

JUST IN: Matawalle Calls For State Of Emergency In Northern Nigeria

John Ogunsemore Aug 25, 2021 0

The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has called for a state of emergency in Northern Nigeria over worsening insecurity in the region. Matawalle, who is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), made the called on…

Insecurity

Insecurity: Northern Govs Will Back Buhari’s Efforts – Matawalle

Paul Mbagwu Jul 24, 2021 0

Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara state, has said that the northern governors have pledged to support President Muhammadu Buhari to put an end to insecurity in the north and return the region’s lost glory. He said President Muhammadu…

Government

Zamfara Governor Signs N142.7bn 2021 Budget Into Law

Abubakar Ahmed Dec 26, 2020 0

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has signed the state’s 2021 budget of more than N142.7 billion into law, pledging to ensure accountability, and prove to the world that his administration was transparent. Matawalle assented to…

News

Zamfara gov blasts APC over accusation of sponsoring bandits

John Ogunsemore Dec 21, 2020 0

The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) insulted him with the insinuation that he was sponsoring armed bandits. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain stated this in a series…

Government

Gov. Matawalle Leads Campaign Against Rape, GBV

Ishaq Zaki Dec 1, 2020 0

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Tuesday led a walk against rape and other acts of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was part of the 16 days of activitism…

Education

Togolese University Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree on Gov. Matawalle

Abubakar Ahmed Oct 31, 2020 0

The University of Science, Administration and Commerce, Lomé, Republic of Togo, on Saturday conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree in ‘Leadership and Administration’ on Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara. The Director-General of Media,…

Government

Insecurity: “Foreigners buying gold with arms from illegal miners” – Zamfara…

John Ogunsemore Aug 26, 2020 0

The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has revealed how illegal mining is fuelling insecurity in the state. He said that foreigners were coming into the state to buy gold and other minerals from local illegal miners and paying…

Government

Gov. Matawalle Appoints New Emir of Kaura Namoda

Abubakar Ahmed May 26, 2020 0

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has presented a letter of appointment to the newly appointed Emir of Kaura-Namoda, Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Jamilu Iliyasu, Press Secretary to the governor…

Government

Gov. Matawalle Warns Against Incitement After Supreme Court Verdict

Abubakar Ahmed Mar 27, 2020 0

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has warned his supporters against any form of intimidation of anyone, following his validation as the substantive governor of the state by the Supreme Court in Abuja on Friday. The governor who…

Government

Gov. Matawalle Lauds Buhari over Federal Commissioner Appointment

Abubakar Ahmed Feb 29, 2020 0

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing the state Commissioner of Science and Technology, Alhaji Bilyaminu Shinkafi as a Federal Commissioner in the National Assembly Service Commission.…

Government

Gov. Matawalle Appoints fmr DIG as Security Adviser

Abubakar Ahmed Feb 25, 2020 0

A retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Mamman Tsafe has been appointed as the Honorary Special Adviser on Security Matters to governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara. This was contained in a statement signed by Jamilu…

Politics

PDP Governor Terrorising Us – Zamfara APC Appeals To Presidency

John Ogunsemore Jan 23, 2020 0

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to the Presidency to save its members from alleged harassment by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led administration in the state. According to the party,…

News

Zamfara governor’s convoy involved in accident, two die

Abubakar Ahmed Aug 30, 2019 0

An accident involving the convoy of Zamfara state Governor, Alhaji Bello Matawalle has claimed the lives of two police personnel attached to the governor. Yusuf Idris, the Director-General on Press Affairs to the governor, confirmed the…

Government

Why Nigeria needs to adopt Ruga – Zamfara governor, Matawalle

Samuel Oduoye Aug 24, 2019 0

Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, has said Ruga settlements in states will end the spate of banditry in Nigeria. Matawalle said this during an interview on The Osasu Show, noting that the initiative will make herdsmen remain at one…

Politics

Zamfara Governor, Matawalle Bags Chieftaincy Title In Buhari’s Home Town

Abubakar Ahmed Aug 16, 2019 0

Alhaji Umar Farouk, Emir of Daura in Katsina state, has conferred the title of `Barden Hausa’ on governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, a government press statement has said. The statement was issued by Yusuf Idris, the governor’s…

Crime

Korea grateful to Zamfara governor for rescuing kidnapped Korean doctor

Abubakar Ahmed Aug 12, 2019 0

The Korean Government has commended Governor Bello Mtawalle of Zamfara for rescuing its national medical doctor from kidnappers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Korean doctor, Dr Jeng Sunail, was kidnapped at the Tsafe…

Crime

Governor sacks Zamfara emir, district head for supporting bandits

Samuel Oduoye Aug 10, 2019 0

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state has dethroned Abubakar Cika, the emir of Maru over his connivance with bandits. Mahdi Gusau, the deputy governor, who announced this in a statement, added that Lawal Ahmad, district head of…

Aviation

Gusau Airport project takes off this month – Matawalle

Abubakar Ahmed Aug 5, 2019 0

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has said that construction work on the Gusau Airport project would commence this month. Matawalle disclosed this on Sunday in Gusau when he received the contractors and consultants that would handle…

Security

Senator Marafa leads special prayers for peace in Zamfara

Ibrahim G Ahmad Jul 28, 2019 0

A group of All Progressive Congress (APC) members, tagged G8, on Sunday expressed support to current efforts by the administration of Gov. Bello Matawalle to restore peace in the state. The group which also held special prayers in Gusau…

Government

Zamfara to sponsor 200 indigenes to study medicine, other science courses

Abubakar Ahmed Jul 27, 2019 0

Governor Bello Matawalle has ordered the screening of qualified candidates from Zamfara to select 200 indigenes to be sponsored by the state government to study in and outside Nigeria. In a release, Alhaji Yusuf Idris, the…

Government

Despite NFIU warnings, Zamfara government withholds allocation of local government councils

Samuel Oduoye Jul 9, 2019 0

The Zamfara State government, under the leadership of governor Bello Matawalle, is now at loggerheads with chairmen of the 14 local government councils in the state over the non-release of federal allocations to the local governments for…

Education

Zamfara partners NYSC to implement free education policy

Kadiri Abdulrahman Jul 8, 2019 0

Zamfara Government has sought the support of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme for the success of its free education policy. The State Governor, Bello Matawalle, made the request when he hosted the Director-General of NYSC,…

Government

Ex-Zamfara governor, Yari loots over N250 billion – Report

Abubakar Ahmed Jun 25, 2019 0

A Transition Committee set up by Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has alleged that the immediate past governor of the state , Abdulaziz Yari, had misappropriated the sum of N251, 951,849,482.50. This was revealed to journalists on Monday…

Politics

Zamfara APC leader pledges to support governor Matawalle of PDP

Abubakar Ahmed Jun 12, 2019 0

All Progressives Party (APC) leader in Zamfara, Alh. Ahmed Sani has promised to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led administration in the state. Sen. Ahmed Sani, who is the immediate past senator representing Zamfara West,…

Politics

Former Finance Minister appointed Special Adviser in Zamfara

Abubakar Ahmed Jun 1, 2019 0

Bashir Yuguda, the former Minister of Finance under President Goodluck Jonathan administration has been appointed Honorary Special Adviser to the new governor of Zamfara, Alhaji Bello Matawalle. Yuguda, also a former Ambassador, was…