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Four Abducted Students Of Zamfara College Released

Apr 15, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Four female students were released by their abductors on Thursday at a location close to Tsafe in Zamfara He said no ransom was paid for their release EDITOR’S PICK Rejection Of UTAS Will Prolong Strike Action – ASUU Osun 2022: Oyetola, Adeleke Makes INEC 15-man Final List PDP Primaries: Atiku Part Of Our Consensus Arrangement … Read more

BREAKING: Kidnappers Invade Zamfara College, Abduct Four Female Students

Apr 13, 2022.Apr 13, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Bandits attack Zamfara College, Abduct female students Kidnappers demand undisclosed ransom EDITOR’S PICK Yemi Osinbajo To Host APC Senators To Iftar Dinner [JUST IN] 2023: Osinbajo Meets APC Senators Tuesday BREAKING: APC National Chairman, Adamu, Deputy Resign From Senate EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than four students of the College of Science and … Read more

Senator Hassan Confirmed As Zamfara Deputy Governor

Feb 23, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

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

13 Abducted Yauri Schoolgirls ‘Married Off’ To Bandits

Feb 21, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

It was gathered that between 11 and 14 of the students are still being held by Gide… …at least 10 schools abductions were recorded last year… EKO HOT BLOG reports that eight months after the abduction of 80 students from the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, in Kebbi State, more than 10 of them are … Read more

Zamfara CJ Sets Up Panel To Probe Deputy Governor

Feb 15, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The assignment of the panel includes investigating the allegations of gross misconduct, financial fraud, abuse of office, and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, has inaugurated a seven-member panel to investigate the allegations against the Deputy Governor of the state, Mahdi Gusau, by the State House of … Read more

Eighteen Zamfara Lawmakers Vote For Impeachment Of Deputy Gov

Feb 11, 2022.Feb 11, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Shortly after voting, Zamfara Speaker passed a resolution of the House requesting the state Chief Judge to immediately constitute a panel… EKO HOT BLOG reports that eighteen out of the 22 members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly yesterday voted for the impeachment of the state deputy governor, Mahdi Aliyu Muhammad Gusau. The Director-General … Read more

Gunmen Kill 20, Abduct 50 In Zamfara Villages

Feb 6, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

…the bandits abducted about 50 people, mostly women and children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that about 20 persons have been killed in Bungudu and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara State by gunmen. A source, who craved anonymity, said that the attackers stormed a village, Yar Katsina, in Bungudu Local Government Area and killed about … Read more

Women, Children Killed As Bandits Abduct Zamfara Residents

Feb 6, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Women and children have been killed as bandits abducted Zamfara residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed at least 20 people in Bungudu and Tsafe Local Government Areas of Zamfara state. Residents said the armed men invaded Yar Katsina village in Bungudu local government area and killed at least … Read more

Why Zamfara Banditry Won’t End Soon – Matawalle

Jan 18, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Matawalle has explained why Zamfara banditry won’t end soon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has revealed banditry will not end soon in his state. The governor said this Monday while responding to questions from State House reporters after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read … Read more

UN Condemns Zamfara Killings, Charges FG To Find Perpetrators

Jan 11, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

…scores of locals were killed in recent attacks by bandits on two local government areas of Zamfara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the recent attacks that claimed the lives of scores of residents in Zamfara State. In a statement on Monday by his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, he condoled … Read more

Insecurity: Police Rescue 21 Pupils Kidnapped In Zamfara

Jan 2, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Insecurity: Police Rescue 21 Pupils Kidnapped In Zamfara The Zamfara state police command is calling on the general public, especially drivers and passengers, to desist from the night journey EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Command in Zamfara state on Friday said it has rescued 21 Islamiyya school children kidnapped by bandits along the … Read more

‘We Will Shutdown Nigeria If Fuel Price Increase – NLC Tells FG

Jan 2, 2022.Jan 2, 2022. by Damilare Abass

‘We will shut down Nigeria if Fuel price increase’, NLC warns the Federal government in New Year message EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, said that it will shut down the nation if there is any further increase in the pump price of fuel. it insists that workers and masses … Read more

Police Rescue 21 Kidnapped Schoolchildren In Zamfara

Jan 1, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

As part of efforts to release the other two victims in captivity, the Commissioner of Police sent a reinforcement of police operatives… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police have rescued 21 schoolchildren kidnapped on December 31 by bandits at Kucheri Village, along Gusau-Funtua Road in Zamfara State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the … Read more

BREAKING: Notorious Bandit, Others Bombed To Death

Jan 1, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

A notorious bandit has been bombed to death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notorious bandit operating in Birnin Magaji area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Auta, has been bombed to death in an air strike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Many of his gang members were also eliminated during the operation around his camp … Read more

Wife, Daughters Of Lecturer Abducted In Fresh Zamfara Attack

Jan 1, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

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

Governor Matawalle Approves Redeployment of 16 Permanent Secretaries

Dec 31, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Governor Matawalle, Governor Bello Matawalle

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

Controversy Trails Disruption Of Zamfara PDP Congress

Dec 30, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Controversy has trailed disruption of Zamfara PDP congress. EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversy has trailed the disruption of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congress in Zamfara State by suspected thugs. On Monday, suspected thugs disrupted the congress, damaging canopies and other items at the venue of the event in the Samaru area of Gusau. … Read more

Gunshots As Thugs Disrupt Zamfara PDP Congress

Dec 28, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Thugs have disrupted Zamfara PDP congress.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a few hours to the commencement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Congress in Zamfara State; some political thugs attacked the venue of the exercise with several gunshots.

The programme initially slated for the Zaitun Oil Mill, behind State Pilgrim Board, has been moved to the Command Guest House in Gusau, the state capital.

It was gathered that the thugs invaded the venue in the early hours of yesterday and destroyed the voting materials, nomination forms, two vehicles belonging to party members, chairs and set canopies ablaze.

The Personal Secretary to Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Umar Aminu told The Nation that the party will not be intimidated by the incident, noting that the congress will still go ahead as scheduled.

He said the hoodlums are unknown but assured security agencies will investigate the matter.

It is not certain which political party is responsible for the attack on the PDP facility in the Northwestern state.

Despite the attack, the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mahdi Aliyu Gusau and the Caretaker Chairman of the party, Ambassador Bala Mande has arrived at the venue of the congress.

The congress has drawn 1,089 delegates and was meant to produce key PDP officials that will pilot the affairs of the party.

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I Have No Reason to Dump PDP for APC – Zamfara Lawmaker

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Thugs have disrupted Zamfara PDP congress.