EFCC releases response to Governor Bello Matawalle following his accusations. The Zamfara State governor claimed a bribe had been demanded of him by the Chairman of the commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa. The EFCC has criticized the governor’s allegations, stating that he lacks evidence to support his claims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial … Read more
Gov Matawalle approves redeployment of 16 permanent secretaries EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has approved the deployment of sixteen permanent secretaries. A press statement signed and issued to newsmen in Gusau, by the state Head of Service, Kabiru Mohammed Gayeri, Dr. Habibu Yalwa has been moved from the … Read more
PDP has asked court to sack 3 Senators and 27 other lawmakers for unlawful defection. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition 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. … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has received Governor Matawalle in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has welcome his counterpart from Zamfara State, Governor Bello Matawalle, into the state. This was made known via a Facebook post by Governor Sanwo-Olu on Monday. The post read, “I received my colleague and friend, the Governor … Read more
Governor Matawalle has banned filling stations and markets in Zamfara State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, as part of efforts to curtail the insecurity bewildering the state, has announced a ban on filling stations, weekly markets across the state. Governor Matawalle made the declaration after receiving 18 kidnapped students of … Read more
A former Nigerian minister is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Minister of Agriculture, Malami Buwai, is dead. It was gathered that the former minister was pronounced dead on Monday in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital following a protracted illness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Buwai served as Minister of Agriculture under the … Read more
The National caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mala Buni, has declared Governor Matawalle leader of the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, has declared the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, the leader of the … Read more
Governor Matawalle has sacked his Chief of Staff, SSG, and commissioners. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bala Bello Maru, the Chief of Staff, Colonel Bala Mande (rtd), and all 23 commissioners with immediate effect. Governor Matawalle made this … Read more