Hassan was nominated hours after Mahdi Gusau’s impeachment on Wednesday Senator Hassan is representing Zamfara Central Senatorial district on the floor of the Senate EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State House of Assembly has confirmed Senator Muhammad Hassan Nasiha as the deputy governor of the northwestern state. His confirmation followed a screening by … Read more
The PDP believes the people of Zamfara are solidly behind Deputy Governor Gusau EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned against the move by the Zamfara State House of Assembly to impeach the deputy governor of the state, Mahdi Gusau. In a statement on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, … Read more
Those abducted were identified as the ASUU chairman’s younger brother, niece, nephew, and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that abductors of the family members of the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State have demanded a ransom of ₦70 million to release their victims. This … Read more
Shehu said when roads are closed for presidential movements consideration is also given to the safety of other road users… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency on Sunday further clarified why President Muhammadu Buhari canceled his trip to Zamfara State, last Thursday. A statement by spokesman, Garba Shehu, recalled that the President, in a … Read more
Shehu Sani Taunts Buhari Over Postponement Of Zamfara Trip EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu Sani, a former Senator, on Friday taunted President Muhammadu Buhari, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria for canceling his trip to Zamfara State due to bad weather. Buhari had announced on Thursday that he won’t be … Read more
…there was a serious gun battle between the bandits and the local vigilante groups. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Managing Director of the State Mass Transit, Alhaji Aminu Papa and members of his family were on Saturday night kidnapped by bandits at his residence at the Mareri area of Gusau, the State … Read more
Residents of the affected villages came out in celebration of the Nigerian Military victory… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Troops have destroyed many bandits’ camps in Gwashi, Bukkuyum Local Government Area, and some parts of Anka forest in Zamfara State and recovered many rustled castles. It was gathered that the bandits’ enclave in Gando … Read more
…a businessman was abducted recently and the bandits demanded ₦35 million. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Nahuche community in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Sunday staged a peaceful protest in Gusau, demanding authorities to as a matter of urgency address the insecurity in the community over incessant attacks by armed … Read more
The suspect, who hail from Danyade Kaya village in Maradi, Niger Republic, was arrested with her co-wife’s child whom she claimed she stole in retaliation… EKO HOT BLOG reports that police detectives in Zamfara state have arrested a Nigerien woman identified as Aisha Ibrahim, who allegedly tried to sell her co-wife’s two-year-old boy in Gusau, … Read more
At least, 58 people were reported killed last week when bandits raided some villages in Bukkuyum and Anka Local Government Areas… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Lagos State and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has donated the sum of ₦50 million to families of victims of the … Read more
Some unofficial estimates put the death toll at about 200 EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday reacted to the latest bandits killings recorded in Zamfara State. He described the action of the bandits as an “act of desperation.” Government sources said at least 58 persons were killed in the attacks which … Read more
Gov Matawalle Decries Yellow Journalism Reportage Charge on Professionalism EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has Charged Journalists to do away with yellow Journalism, as he visited Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas to commiserate and assess damages done to the victims of recent banditry attacks in the areas. … Read more
…they argued that many members of the party had gone to court to challenge the outcome of congresses that held in the 34 states… EKO HOT BLOG reports that five aggrieved chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have approached the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for an injunction to stop the party from … Read more
…the bandits numbering about 300 were armed with dangerous weapons and rode on motorcycles to launch simultaneous attacks on the communities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have raided six communities in Zamfara State, killing an unspecified number of people including women and children and displacing many others. The communities are Rafin Gero, Laho, Wanu, … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be bandits, last Friday, kidnapped the wife and two daughters of the lecturer EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnappers of the wife and two daughters of a lecturer with the Federal College of Education, Technical (FCET) Gusau in Zamfara State, Abdurrazak Muazu, have demanded ₦50 million ransom. A family member who pleaded … Read more
Sources said it is part of the dialogue with Turji that led to the release of the kidnapped victims EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bello Turji, a notorious bandit in Zamfara State, on Monday, released 52 people who had been under captivity for a long time, sources familiar with the matter have said. “The freed … Read more
It is unclear if Muazu was at home when the invaders struck… EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen stormed Mareri area of Gusau, capital of Zamfara State, on Friday, and kidnapped the wife and two daughters of a lecturer at the Federal College of Education (Technical). They were also said to have carted away property … Read more
Kachalla Black is a known bandit who terrorises communities in Zurmi and Shinkafi axis of Zamfara State EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 20-year-old notorious bandit, named Sani Mati also known as Mai Yanmata. Mai Yanmata is known for terrorising three local government areas of … Read more
…the bandits operated for several hours within the villages without the intervention of security agents… EKO HOT BLOG reports that three persons were to have been killed on Sunday after gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded some communities under Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. An unspecified number of villagers, mostly women, were said … Read more
Members of the group comprise traditional rulers, religious leaders, senior citizens, and some political office holders… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of elder statesmen in Zamfara State has raised alarm over the alleged indiscriminate release of arrested bandits and their collaborators by the authorities in the state. They urged the law enforcement agencies … Read more