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  1. Grim Eid in Zamfara: NSCDC Accused of Fatally Shooting Woman During Prayer Gathering

    Nigeria Grim Eid in Zamfara: NSCDC Accused of Fatally Shooting Woman During Prayer Gathering

    A state of chaos gripped Gusau, Zamfara State's capital, on Wednesday, following reports of a tragic shooting incident involving personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Amidst the peaceful observance of Eid prayers by Muslim faithful, the NSCDC officers purportedly...
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    Metro Soyinka: Shut down Nigeria if abduction of school children persists – New Telegraph

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    Cattle rustlers kill 23 in northern Nigeria: official – Nigeria News

    Kano, Nigeria, Cattle thieves have killed 23 people in northern Nigeria’s Zamfara state which has been battling cattle rustling and kidnapping in recent months, a … Read more via Nigeria News – https://ift.tt/2HlHdsy Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    15 Die In Fresh Zamfara Attack – Police – Channels Television

    Fifteen people were killed on Saturday after gunmen invaded Zakuna village in Anka Local Government area of Zamfara State. Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Police Command, DSP Muhammad Shehu, told Channels Television that at least 15 people were confirmed dead. “On receiving the …...
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    Troops of OPWS kill 35 herdsmen, others in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba – The Sun News

    Troops of the newly launched Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) operating in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba and Zamfara states managed to kill 35 herdsmen over the weekend, even as a large number of them escaped with gun shot wounds. Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. John … Read more...
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    Commissioner emerges APC Chairman in Zamfara – Premium Times Nigeria

    The Commissioner of Health in Zamfara state, Lawali Liman, on Saturday emerged the new chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state at the party’s state congress. The national chairman of the party’s state congress, Umar Dambo........... Read more via Premium Times...
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    FG destroys 5,870 recovered illegal arms in Zamfara – Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog

    The Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons in Gusau on Monday destroyed 5,870 illegal arms and ammunition recovered ................. Read more via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – https://ift.tt/2wHbW3i Get More Nigeria Metro News
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    Police Arrest, Parade 56 Fulani Bandits, Recover Over 70 AK47 Rifles, Machine Guns – P.M Express

    Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested and paraded 56 Fulani bandits allegedly responsible for killings and kidnappings in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State and Zamfara State. The suspects were paraded along with weapons, charms, cars and other stolen items including gold wrist watches...
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    Buhari, Osibanjo to inaugurate 109 projects in Zamfara – Vanguard News

    President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, governors and Ministers are to inaugurate multi-billion naira projects in Zamfara state as part of the 7th Anniversary of Governor Abdul’aziz Yari ‘s administration. President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Alhaji...
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    The Mace thieves and their hidden drummers – The Sun News

    I was still trying to figure out what happened in Zamfara State when Mace thieves decided to invade not just the Senate, but our public space. Without wearing balaclava or any form of disguise, they walked down the aisle of the Senate confidently and grabbed the … Read more via The Sun...
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    Metro Governor Yari Finally Reacts To Zamfara Massacre - Newtelegraph

    Governor Abdulaziz Yari has alleged that his administration gave security agencies 24-hour head-start to alert them on the impending invasion of communities in Zamfara by bandits that resulted in the death of 39 persons in Zurmi local government area of the state on Wednesday night. Speaking...
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    Politics How Yerima Siphoned N464m Meant For Dam — ICPC

    The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) yesterday said it had tendered 25 exhibits and called six witnesses against a former Governor of Zamfara State, Ahmed Sani Yerima, who is standing trial for allegedly mismanaging N464,820,189.24out of N1billion loan...
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    Metro Zamfara: Religious Fanatics Burn 8 to Death Over Blasphemy [GRAPHIC PHOTOS]

    Violence erupted in Talata-Mafara community in Zamfara state on Monday as no fewer than eight persons were killed over alleged blasphemy by a student of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara. It was learnt that the student was alleged to have made a blasphemous statement against Islam and...
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    Politics Nigerian Governors Meet Behind Closed-door In Abuja

    The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) met behind closed-doors last night at the Old Banquet of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting was after the Fedeal Executive Council meeting yesterday The meeting, which started at 8.00pm til late night It was presided over by the...
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    Politics Zamfara Lawmakers List 6 Reasons Why Gov. Yari Must Be Impeached

    The Zamfara State House of Assembly on Wednesday, listed six impeachable offences committed by Gov. Abdulaziz Yari, citing them as reasons lawmakers are pushing for his impeachment. A statement issued in Gusau by the Chairman of the Assembly’s Committee on Information, Mannir Gidan-Jaja...
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    Politics Impeachment Plot: Zamfara Lawmakers Flee From DSS’ Arrest, Issue Statement from Hiding

    20 members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly who yesterday fled to Kaduna to avoid DSS arrest have issued a statement calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in what they described as abuse of office by Governor Yari. The speaker of the house, Alhaji Sanusi Garba Rikiji, his...
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