Bello Matawalle

Bello Matawalle, Zamfara State Governor has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in response to allegations that he kept billions of naira in his Abuja residence. Matawalle described the allegations as false…

The Niger Republic has honoured six Nigerians with national honours on Wednesday, August 3, as part of activities to mark the country’s Independence Day on Aug. 3. They are two presidential aides, two businessmen, and two state…

Aliyu Marafa, the Emir of Birnin 'Yandoto of Tsafe Local Government Area, has been placed on administrative leave by the Zamfara State Government for bestowing a chieftaincy title upon a "notorious bandit leader." Kabiru Sardauna,…

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has expressed his concern over security challenges faced in the country, adding that there should be extension of the retirement age of personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has bemoaned that it was distressing to hear someone who was present for the state's appalling security condition criticize the additional steps taken by Governor Bello Mohammed…

In order to defend themselves against terrorists who have been attacking state residents for the past few years, Zamfara State Government has instructed its citizens to "grab firearms." This was said in a statement made by Ibrahim…

Zamfara Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 73 students from Kaya Junior Secondary School in Maradun Local Government Area of the state. MDB earlier reported that dozens of students were abducted by bandits, who attacked the…

Bashir Ahmad, personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on new media, has hinted at the defection of Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara state, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC). He…

Zamfara State Government has on Friday said a Nigerian soldier and his girlfriend were recently caught supplying ammunition and military uniforms to armed bandits in the state. Governor of the state, Bello Matawalle, represented by his…

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday declared Zamfara a ‘no-fly zone’, following the recent abduction of schoolgirls in the state. The president also approved a ban on mining activities by non-state actors, saying they are steps…

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has ordered the immediate closure of all boarding schools in the state. More than 300 students were abducted from Government Girls Secondary School in Jangebe in the early hours of Friday.…

Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle, has said not all bandits who terrorise parts of the state and other neighbouring states are criminals. Speaking after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…

Zamfara state Governor, Bello Matawalle has facilitated the rescue of 11 victims of kidnap without ransom. The victims, eight males and three females, were from Bauchi, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara respectively. The victims expressed…

Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has appointed an Islamic cleric who was recently freed from a death sentence in Saudi Arabia as one of his senior special assistants. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Zailani Bappa,…