Former Zamfara Deputy Governor Loses Wife
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has paid a condolence visit to a former Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Senator...
Zamfara State
Zamfara State, the “Home of Agricultural Products” (formerly “Farming is our Pride”), is a state rich in gold and vast arable land. It is currently undergoing a period of intense digital transformation and security stabilization. Naija News provides real-time updates on Zamfara’s mining reforms, new infrastructure, and community safety.
Quick Facts & Profile
| Category | Details |
| Current Governor | Dauda Lawal (PDP) |
| Capital | Gusau |
| Founded | October 1, 1996 |
| Slogan | Home of Agricultural Products |
| Geopolitical Zone | North West |
| Area | 39,762 km² |
| Population | ~5.8 Million+ (Estimated) |
| ISO Code | NG-ZA |
Geography and Borders
Zamfara is located in the North-West. It shares an international border with the Republic of Niger to the north. Domestically, it borders Katsina to the east, Kaduna to the south, and Niger, Kebbi, and Sokoto to the west.
Governance: From 1996 to Date
Created by General Sani Abacha, Zamfara has a history of pioneering political shifts:
- Jibril Yakubu (1996–1999): The pioneer Military Administrator.
- Ahmad Sani Yerima (1999–2007): Famous for being the first to introduce Sharia law in the Fourth Republic.
- Abdul’aziz Yari (2011–2019): Former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
- Bello Matawalle (2019–2023): His tenure saw significant security and political realignments.
- Dauda Lawal (2023–Present): Currently executing a “Six-Point Agenda” with a heavy focus on security, digital transformation, and the 2026 “Project Commissioning” drive.
Education and Landmarks
The state is home to the Federal University, Gusau and the Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara. Key landmarks include the Kwatarkwashi Rock and the Bakolori Dam.
VIDEO: Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Sani Yellow Eliminated In Zamfara
A notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Sani Yellow, has been killed in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, although conflicting accounts have...
What I Did When My Own Brothers Were Kidnapped – Gov. Lawal
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has insisted that his administration would not negotiate with or pay ransom to bandits. Naija...
Troops Repel Zamfara, Katsina Attacks, Kill Terrorist Commander
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have repelled coordinated terrorist attacks in Zamfara and Katsina states. Naija...
No Negotiation With Bandits – Governor Lawal Declares
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has declared that his administration will not negotiate with bandits. He also urged the bandits...
50 Abducted Zamfara Elders Regain Freedom After Alleged ₦35 Million Ransom
Fifty community elders abducted by bandits in Zamfara State have regained their freedom after an alleged ransom payment of about ₦35 million....
Military Bombs Bandits’ Enclave On Niger-Kaduna-Zamfara Border
The Nigerian military has carried out a precision air strike on a major bandits’ enclave at Dogon Dawa, along the Niger-Kaduna-Zamfara border....
AA Condemns Attack On Presidential Candidate Omoaje
The Zamfara State chapter of the Action Alliance (AA) has condemned the attack on its 2027 presidential candidate, Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, describing...
Zamfara NDC Dismisses Deregistration Report, Urges Calm
The Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zamfara State, Surajo Garba Maikatako, has described the party’s reported deregistration as a...
Four Bandits Killed As Security Operatives Foil Zamfara Attacks
Joint security operatives, supported by local community members, have repelled coordinated attacks by bandits in parts of Zamfara State, killing four suspected...
VIDEO: Police Hail As ‘Armed Gunmen’ Pass Checkpoint Unchallenged
A video circulating online has sparked fresh concerns over security operations in the North-West after it allegedly captured armed gunmen passing through...
Reactions Trail Abduction Of 50 Zamfara Elders After Meeting With Bandits
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the abduction of 50 elderly residents of Magamin Diddi village in Maradun Local Government Area of...
Soldiers Killed As Troops Rescue Abductees, Eliminate Four Terrorists
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued abducted victims, killed four suspected terrorists and recovered weapons,...
Three Policemen Killed In Zamfara IED Explosion
Three police officers have been killed after an improvised explosive device exploded during a clearance operation along the Anka–Bagega Road in Anka...
Zamfara: Governor Lawal Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints Three Officials
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving three commissioners as part of efforts to strengthen...
DSS Intercepts Arms Allegedly Meant For Delivery To Notorious Bandit Leader In Zamfara
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected arms courier in Kano State for allegedly transporting weapons meant...
Zamfara IED Blast Kills 10, Injures Seven
No fewer than 10 people have been confirmed dead while seven others sustained injuries following an improvised explosive device blast along the...
Bandits Abduct 50 In Zamfara During Peace Talks
No fewer than 50 elderly residents of Magamin Diddi village in Magami/Faru ward of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have...
Bandits Kill Zamfara Councillor, LG Director
A councillor representing Jangebe Ward in Zamfara State, Habibu Jangebe, and the Director of Planning of Talata-Mafara Local Government, Jamilu Sani, have...
Troops Rescue 31 Kidnap Victims In Zamfara, Katsina Operations
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 31 kidnap victims and destroyed several terrorist camps during coordinated operations across Zamfara and Katsina...
