Tag: Governor Bello Matawalle
Two ex-governors, 15 emirs sponsoring kidnappings, banditry in Zamfara – Report
A security report by retired Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, has indicted two former governors and 15 emirs in Zamfara state.
At least...
Gov. Matawalle: Seizing the initiative in the face of cluelessness
By Deyemi Saka
Zamfara State has been in the news for the past 6-8 years as being the hotbed of banditry in the country, it...
5 killed, over 50 abducted in Zamfara community
At least, five persons have been killed while over fifty have been kidnapped by armed bandits in Gora Namaye village in Maradun Local Government...
Zamfara lawmaker killed after welcoming Gov Matawalle to APC
Hours after welcoming Governor Bello Matawalle to APC on Tuesday, Zamfara lawmaker, Muhammad Ahmad was murdered by gunmen on his way back from the...
Gov Matawalle formally defects to APC, becomes party leader
Governor Bello Matawalle has formally announced his defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara State.
Speaking at a rally on Tuesday in Gusau,...
Gov. Matawalle dumps PDP for APC
Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC).
Governor Matawalle's defection to...
Governor Matawalle of Zamfara to join APC Tuesday
After months of speculations, it appears Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state will formally join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples...
Zamfara govt suspends third traditional ruler over banditry allegations
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the suspension of the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his alleged involvement in banditry.
The suspension...
Bello Muhammed Matawalle: A golden opportunity
By Deyemi Saka
Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, May 29 has been a day to celebrate our democracy in Nigeria, it is...
Kankara boys’ kidnapper, Daudawa killed
Notorious bandit leader Auwalun Daudawa, who led the abduction of over 300 students of Government Science Secondary School Kankara, Katsina state, has been killed.
Daudawa...
