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Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has barred all traditional rulers in the state from conferring traditional titles without government clearance. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Malam Zailani Bappa,…

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has begun training for a newly-established security outfit, Community Protection Guard (CPG) to tackle banditry and kidnaping in parts of the state. The announcement was contained in a statement by…

The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has said that his administration relied on an extanct legislation to direct residents to acquire weapons to defend themselves. This is contained in a statement issued by Jamilu Magaji, the…

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the appointment of additional 169 top government officials and aides, in a bid to promote unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. This is contained in a nine-page…

The Governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle has raised alarm over the sudden resurgence of banditry, kidnapping and activities of informants in the state. Matawalle, in a statement issued by Malam Zailani Bappa, his Special Adviser on…

Governor Bello Matawalle on Friday urged traditional rulers to collaborate with government and security agencies to tackle banditry and other criminal elements in Zamfara. He made the call while receiving District Heads from the 19…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara for appointing Senator Hassan Nasiha as his new deputy. This is contained in a statement by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Mr Yusuf Idris in Gusau…

The Zamfara chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) says Gov. Bello Matawalle, would not resign his position as the state governor, as demanded by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PDP had urged the governor to resign following his…

National Chairmanship aspirant, All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff says measures being put in place by Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara to end banditry in the state are yielding positive fruits. Modu-Sheriff,…

Federal High Court sitting in Gusau, Zamfara, on Monday struck out the suit filed against Gov Bello Matawalle and four others for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in June 2021. Justice Aminu Bappah Aliyu while ruling on…

The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has lifted the ban on mobile telecommunication network in the state. Matawalle made the announcement at the state congress of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gusau on Saturday.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, sought a court order, joining the three Zamfara senators and 27 other lawmakers who defected from the party to All Progressives Congress (APC) in a suit against Governor Bello Matawalle. The…

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, on Friday in Gusau, cautioned journalists against reeling out unverified information on the security situation in the state. The governor specifically cautioned journalists, especially social media…

No fewer than 100 students have been kidnapped by bandits that stormed Government Day Secondary School, Kaya, in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Governor Bello Matawalle hails from Maradun. Witnesses said that the…

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara says dialogue and reconciliation remain the most plausible solutions to banditry and other security challenges. Matawalle said on Thursday in Abuja that dialogue and reconciliation of bandits had…

The Governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle, says he will not rest on his oars until peace is restored to all parts of the state. This is contained in a statement by Yusuf Idris, Director-General, Media, Public Enlightenment and…

The Governor of Zamfara, Bello Matawalle, says he will not tolerate any disrespectful attitude from his deputy, Mahdi Aliyu. Matawalle stated this while reacting to the controversy generated when Aliyu held a political rally to re-affirm…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dragged Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle before a Federal High Court in Abuja. PDP, under whose platform Matawalle was elected, is praying the court to declare his defection to the ruling All…

National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle's defection to the party is the best way to ensure good governance in the state. Tinubu stated this Thursday through a…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is optimistic of victory in 2023, in spite of the defection of some governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP National Chairman, Mr Uche Secondus stated this while…

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the president, the ruling party is becoming more…

Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Matawalle announced his defection to APC in Gusau on Tuesday at a special grand rally to receive him to…

Former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul'aziz Yari says All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the state are hoping that Governor Bello Matawalle's defection will be beneficial to the party. Recall that presidential aide, Bashir…

No fewer than 18 All Progressives Congress (APC) governors are expected to receive Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Tuesday. The Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee of the organising ceremony and Zamfara Commissioner for Information,…

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has said that his administration will deal decisively with bandits and their sponsors terrorising the state. Matawalle made his position known in a statewide broadcast he made in Gusau on Saturday…

The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has approved the reinstatement of three commissioners and three board chairmen of state agencies. Recall that on June 1, Matawalle sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji…

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Alhaji Bala Bello and all 23 commissioners with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser Public…

The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has appealed to judges in the state not to take it lightly with bandits being prosecuted in their courts. Matawalle said that the judges must show patriotism by not showing leniency in…

Three All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Monday visited Zamfara to inaugurate some projects. The visit came amidst reports that Gov. Bello Matawalle was set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC. The…

Former Zamfara governor Abdul’aziz Yari has cautioned the State Government against politicising security challenges in the state. Yari said this when he spoke with newsmen on Monday in Talata Mafara, headquarters of Talata Mafara Local…