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State of Nigeria
ZamfaraListen (Hausa: Jihar Zamfara; Fula: Leydi Zamfara; Adlam: 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤠𞤶𞤢𞤥𞤬𞤢𞤪𞤢) is a state in northwestern Nigeria. The capital of Zamfara
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administrators and governors of Zamfara State, Nigeria. Until 1996 the area was part of Sokoto State. States of Nigeria List of state governors of Nigeria Azu
List of governors of Zamfara State
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Conflict between gangs and the Nigerian government
the whole border, making it easy for smuggling across the border. In Zamfara state alone, there are (as of 2021) over 30,000 bandits and 100 camps. Ali
Nigerian_bandit_conflict
State of Nigeria
Niger to the north and west for 363Â km (226 miles), and the states of Zamfara to the east, and Kebbi to the south and west, partly across the Ka River
Sokoto_State
prevalence. Zamfara State was the first to legislate polygamy, which occurred on January 7, 2000. Gombe State has been the most recent state to provide
Polygamy_in_Nigeria
State. At least 50 people are killed in an attack by gunmen on the village of Tungan Dutse in Bukkuyum, Zamfara State. Islamic police in Kano State arrest
2026_in_Nigeria
1999 Nigerian Senate election in Zamfara State
Zamfara State was held on February 20, 1999, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Zamfara State. Lawali Shuaibu representing Zamfara North
1999 Nigerian Senate elections in Zamfara State
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Nigerian bandit leader
Nigeria, particularly Zamfara, Sokoto and Niger states. In 2022, a bandit gang led by Turji carried out a series of massacres in Zamfara, resulting in the
Bello_Turji
Nigerian politician (born 1968)
September 1968) is a Nigerian politician who was elected Governor of Zamfara State in the 26 April 2011 national election, running on the All Nigeria Peoples
Abdul'aziz_Abubakar_Yari
as Tiv, Jukun clash in Makurdi "Gunmen kill 26 in seven villages in Zamfara state, northwest Nigeria". February 5, 2019. "Miyetti Allah releases names
List_of_massacres_in_Nigeria
Local Government Area in Nigeria
the local government, the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the state governments and the federal government. The functions of local governments
Local government areas of Nigeria
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State. 13 January – At least 16 civilians are killed in an airstrike in Zamfara State. The military says it had accidentally hit the victims during an operation
2025_in_Nigeria
National organized crime challenge
State to go on an indefinite strike demanding safe release, and President Bola Tinubu has deployed a specialized rescue team to the region. Zamfara,
Kidnapping_in_Nigeria
2021 kidnapping of schoolgirls in Nigeria
Government Girls Science Secondary School, a boarding school in Jangebe, in Zamfara State, Nigeria. All hostages were released by the bandits on 2 March 2021
2021 Zamfara school kidnapping
2021_Zamfara_school_kidnapping
Overview of religion in Zamfara State, Nigeria
The largest Religion in Nigeria's Zamfara State is Islam. Sharia law is in effect throughout Zamfara, and no Roman Catholic diocese has its seat there
Religion_in_Zamfara_State
State of Nigeria
It is bordered to the west by Zamfara State, to the east by Kano and Jigawa states, and to the south by Kaduna State, while its northern border forms
Katsina_State
Hausa kingdom
Kingdom of Zamfara (Hausa: Masarautar Zamfara) was a Hausa kingdom in what is now northwestern Nigeria. Known for its fertile land, Zamfara became an important
Kingdom_of_Zamfara
Public university in Zamfara State, Nigeria
Zamfara State University is a public higher learning institution located in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, Nigeria. It was established in 2018. The university
Zamfara_State_University
Nigerian politician (born 1969)
state for defence since 2023. He previously served as the governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023. After briefly serving in the Abacha-era state house
Bello_Matawalle
Legislative arm of a state government in Nigeria
The Zamfara State House of Assembly is the legislative chamber of Zamfara State in Nigeria. The Zamfara State House of Assembly has 24 members, each representing
Zamfara State House of Assembly
Zamfara_State_House_of_Assembly
Nigerian politician and banker (born 1965)
September 1965) is a Nigerian banker and politician who is the governor of Zamfara state. He was elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Dauda_Lawal
2010 lead poisoning incidents in Nigeria
A series of lead poisonings in Zamfara State, Nigeria, led to the deaths of at least 163 people between March and June 2010, including 111 children. Nigerian
Zamfara State lead poisoning outbreak
Zamfara_State_lead_poisoning_outbreak
Election in Zamfara State, Nigeria
The 2003 Zamfara State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003. ANPP candidate Ahmad Sani Yerima won the election, defeating PDP Bala Mande
2003 Zamfara State gubernatorial election
2003_Zamfara_State_gubernatorial_election
This is a list of villages and settlements in Zamfara State, Nigeria organised by local government area (LGA) and district/ward. Below is a list of villages
List of villages in Zamfara State
List_of_villages_in_Zamfara_State
Execution in Islamicate jurisdictions
Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is also a legal method for execution in Zamfara State, Nigeria under Sharia. In Iran, beheading was last used in 2001 according
Decapitation_in_Islam
local government areas. Yobe state is made up of 6 federal constituencies which covers 17 local government areas. Zamfara state is made up of 7 federal constituencies
List of Nigerian federal constituencies
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Series of mass murders in Northwest Nigeria
From 4 to 6 January 2022, over 200 people were killed by bandits in Zamfara State, Nigeria in a series of massacres. This was the deadliest terrorist
2022_Zamfara_massacres
Bandits attack in Zamfara State
Mafara LGAs in Zamfara State, Nigeria, killing dozens of people, including the head of the village of 'Yargeda. Throughout Zamfara state, there have been
Bakura and Talata Mafara attacks
Bakura_and_Talata_Mafara_attacks
2023 Senate elections in Zamfara
elections in Zamfara State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Zamfara State, one from each of the state's three senatorial
2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Zamfara State
2023_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Zamfara_State
State of Nigeria
State and the Federal Capital Territory, to the north by Kebbi State and Zamfara State, and to the south by Kogi and Kwara states, while its western border
Niger_State
2019 Nigerian Senate election in Zamfara State
Senate election in Zamfara State was held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Zamfara State. Abdul'aziz Abubakar
2019 Nigerian Senate elections in Zamfara State
2019_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Zamfara_State
Bauchi State, Jigawa State, Kaduna State, Kano State, Katsina State, Kebbi State, Sokoto State, Taraba State, Gombe State, Yobe State, Zamfara State Holma
List of ethnic groups in Nigeria
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River of Nigeria
The Zamfara River is a river in the northern part of Nigeria. Originating in Zamfara State, it runs 250 kilometres (160Â mi) west into Kebbi State where
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(Akwa Ibom State): Nse Ekpenyong died on 23 April 2022. The by-election will be held on a to be determined date. Egor/Ikpoba-Okha (Edo State): Jude Ise-Idehen
List of members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, 2019–2023
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Villages in Nigeria
of villages in Sokoto State List of villages in Taraba State List of villages in Yobe State List of villages in Zamfara State "Postcodes Nigeria". postcodes
Lists_of_villages_in_Nigeria
Town in Zamfara State, Nigeria
Talata MafaraListen is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Talata Mafara, about 15Â km from the Bakolori
Talata_Mafara
The 2019 Zamfara State House of Assembly election was held on March 9, 2019, to elect members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly in Nigeria. All the
2019 Zamfara State House of Assembly election
2019_Zamfara_State_House_of_Assembly_election
report by BudgIT. Okeowo, Gabriel; Fatoba, Iyanuoluwa, eds. (2022-10-13). "State of States 2022 Edition" (PDF). Budgit.org. BudgIT. Retrieved 2023-03-07
List of Nigerian states by GDP
List_of_Nigerian_states_by_GDP
Town, formal Capital of Gobir State
Alkalawa (Hausa: Alƙalawa) was the capital of the Hausa city-state of Gobir, in what is now northern Nigeria. Alkalawa was originally a quarter for an
Alkalawa
2023 gubernatorial election in Zamfara State, Nigeria
2023 Zamfara State gubernatorial election was held on 18 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Zamfara State, concurrent with elections to the Zamfara State
2023 Zamfara State gubernatorial election
2023_Zamfara_State_gubernatorial_election
Nigerian politician and lawyer (born 1981)
is a Nigerian politician and lawyer, he served as deputy governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023. He was the Presidential Campaign Chairman 2023 election
Mahdi_Mohammed_Gusau
2003 Nigerian Senate election in Zamfara State
in Zamfara State was held on April 12, 2003, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Zamfara State. Lawali Shuaibu representing Zamfara North
2003 Nigerian Senate elections in Zamfara State
2003_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Zamfara_State
Radio 107.7 – Armed Forces Radio 88.1 – Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA) Radio, Umuahia 89.7 – Buzz FM, Aba 90.9 – Gregory FM (GUU) 91.3 –
List of radio stations in Nigeria
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Complete separation of the head from the body
exclusively applies to Muslims, beheading is also a legal punishment in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Cases of decapitation by suicidal hanging, suicide by train
Decapitation
Nigerian bandit leader
region, such as Niger and Nasarawa State. Dogo GiÉ—e was born and raised in the Maru Local government area of Zamfara State, Nigeria. He is married with children
Dogo_GiÉ—e
Nigerian bandit leader
rustling over several years. In July 2022, the Emir of Yandoto Daji in Zamfara State, Aliyu Marafa, controversially conferred Aleru with the title of “Sarkin
Ado_Aleru
36 states that each elect a governor to serve as chief executive of the state government. The sole federal district, the Federal Capital Territory, is
List of current state governors in Nigeria
List_of_current_state_governors_in_Nigeria
Hausa kingdom
move peacefully into the fertile Zamfara region, a process that began early in the 18th century. The rulers of Zamfara initially welcomed them as useful
Gobir
Group of volunteers security in northern Nigeria
disband by the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle. After continued violence by Yan Sakai and Yan Bindiga, the Zamfara state launched an offensive against
Yan_Sakai
Air warfare branch of Nigeria's military
the Kaduna-Zamfara state boundaries, an Alpha Jet piloted by Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo was shot down by "armed bandits" in Zamfara State. Flight Lieutenant
Nigerian_Air_Force
Nigerian writer
Hauwa Ali (pronunciation; died 1995) was a Nigerian writer known for her novels exploring the lives of Muslim women and raising questions about Islamic
Hauwa_Ali
State of Nigeria
bordered to the east and north by the states of Sokoto and Zamfara, and to the south by Niger State while its western border forms part of the national borders
Kebbi_State
Dam along Sokoto River
reservoir on the Sokoto River just upstream from Gusau, capital of Zamfara State in Nigeria. It supplies water to the city and neighboring communities
Gusau_Dam
Former Governor of sokoto State
Shinkafi is a ListenNigerian politician. He was elected governor of Zamfara State in 2007 on the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) slate. On May 29, 1999
Mahmud_Shinkafi
State, Ogun State, Ondo State, Osun State, Oyo State, Rivers State, Sokoto State, Taraba State, Yobe State and Zamfara State. Additionally, 2,187 communities
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Nigerian politician
Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State. Nwachukwu, John Owen (2024-05-25). "Zamfara constituents notify Reps of decision to recall
Aminu_Sani_Jaji
State km² 1 Niger State 76,363 2 Borno State 70,898 3 Taraba State 54,473 4 Kaduna State 46,053 5 Bauchi State 45,893 6 Yobe State 45,502 7 Zamfara State
List of Nigerian states by area
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2019 gubernatorial election in Zamfara State, Nigeria
The 2019 Zamfara State gubernatorial election occurred on 9 March 2019. APC's Mukhtar Shehu Idris polled 67.41% of the total popular votes, defeating
2019 Zamfara State gubernatorial election
2019_Zamfara_State_gubernatorial_election
Polytechnic school in Zamfara State, Nigeria
Abdu Gusau Polytechnic is a state government polytechnic located in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The polytechnic was established in 1992 after
Abdu_Gusau_Polytechnic
other kidney damage. 2010, Nigeria. A series of lead poisonings in Zamfara State led to the deaths of at least 163 people. 2014, Flint water crisis.
List of human-made mass poisoning incidents
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the dates of their creation. How Nigeria got to 36 States. Timeline of State creation in Nigeria. Archived 2024-05-31 at the Wayback Machine Old Naija
List of Nigerian states by date of statehood
List_of_Nigerian_states_by_date_of_statehood
Population by State and Sex. population.gov.ng Demographic Statistics Bulletin 2020 As of November 2025[update], Lagos, the state's largest city, has
List of Nigerian states by population
List_of_Nigerian_states_by_population
Nigerian sports administrator (born 1964)
federation and successor to Amaju Pinnick. Gusau served as chairman of Zamfara State Football Association and has served as member of CAF of Organising Committee
Ibrahim_Musa_Gusau
LGA and town in Zamfara State, Nigeria
Zurmi is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Zurmi at 12°46′00″N 6°47′10″E / 12.76667°N 6.78611°E
Zurmi
1999 gubernatorial election in Zamfara State, Nigeria
The 1999 Zamfara State gubernatorial election occurred on January 9, 1999. APP candidate Ahmad Sani Yerima won the election, defeating PDP candidate.
1999 Zamfara State gubernatorial election
1999_Zamfara_State_gubernatorial_election
new party with one member's current status unknown. Bakura/Maradun (Zamfara State): Ahmed Bakura Muhammad (then-APC) withdrew from the primary election
2023 Nigerian House of Representatives election
2023_Nigerian_House_of_Representatives_election
Nigerian football club
Dalhatu United Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in Gusau, Zamfara State. They play in the second level of professional football in Nigeria,
Dalhatu_United_F.C.
LGA and town in Zamfara State, Nigeria
Kaura Namoda, is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kaura-Namoda, home to the Federal Polytechnic,
Kaura_Namoda
Nigerian hydropower plant
The Zamfara Power Station is a hydro power plant located in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The 100 megawatt plant is situated on the Bunsuru River and was commissioned
Zamfara_Power_Station
significantly expanded in 2000 to include criminal law, beginning with Zamfara State and followed by eleven others. This expansion introduced punishments
Islam_in_Nigeria
Federal Medical Centre in Nigeria
is a federal government of Nigeria medical centre located in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The current Medical Director is Dr. Bello A. Mohammed (MBBS
Federal_Medical_Centre,_Gusau
Islamic law in Nigeria
states since 1999, when then-Zamfara State governor Ahmad Sani Yerima began the push for the institution of Sharia at the state level of government. A "declaration
Sharia_in_Nigeria
2022 mass killing in Zamfara, Nigeria
by bandits in the village of Ganar Kiyawa, in Bukkuyum, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Zamfara State has been a hotbed of over 100 different bandit groups for
Ganar_Kiyawa_massacre
Italian politician (born 1955)
Tony Chike Iwobi Listen (born 26 April 1955), better known as Toni Iwobi, is an Italian politician for Lega Nord who was elected to the Italian Senate
Toni_Iwobi
Nigerian politician (born 1960)
Nigerian politician who was Governor of Zamfara State from May 1999 to May 2007, and served as Senator for Zamfara West and Deputy Minority Leader in the
Ahmad_Sani_Yerima
Nigerian Senate election in Zamfara State was held on 21 April 2007, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Zamfara State. Hassan Muhammed Gusau
2007 Nigerian Senate elections in Zamfara State
2007_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Zamfara_State
Nigerian politician
Secretary to the Government of Zamfara State, and as Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission in charge of Zamfara and Anambra States from
Tijjani_Yahaya_Kaura
Capital city of Zamfara State, Nigeria
city in northwestern Nigeria. It is the capital of Zamfara State and also the name of the state's Local Government Area of Gusau, which has an area of
Gusau
College of education in Nigeria
The Zamfara State College Of Education is a state government higher education institution located in Maru, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The current provost
Zamfara State College Of Education
Zamfara_State_College_Of_Education
Topics referred to by the same term
square in Kathmandu, Nepal Maru, Nigeria, a Local Government Area in Zamfara State Maru-Aten, a palace or sun-temple in Armarna, Egypt Marusthal or Maru
Maru
LGA and town in Zamfara State, Nigeria
Bukkuyum (or Bukwium) is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Bukkuyum. It has an area of 3,214Â km2 and
Bukkuyum
LGA and town in Zamfara State, Nigeria
Anka is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Anka at 12°06′30″N 5°56′00″E / 12.10833°N 5.93333°E /
Anka,_Nigeria
Nigerian Hausa singer
2014. He was also among the Kannywood stars that received an award by Zamfara State government of Nigeria for their tremendous effort and contribution toward
Nazifi_Asnanic
2007 gubernatorial election in Zamfara State, Nigeria
The 2007 Zamfara State gubernatorial election occurred on April 14, 2007. ANPP candidate Mahmud Shinkafi won the election, defeating PDP Yahaya Abdulkarim
2007 Zamfara State gubernatorial election
2007_Zamfara_State_gubernatorial_election
2022 by-elections in Nigeria to fill legislative vacancies
Abdullahi, Maryam. "Ibrahim Na'iddah, Zamfara lawmaker, dies at 68". TheCable. Retrieved 1 February 2022. "Zamfara lawmaker killed after welcoming Governor
2022 Nigerian state legislative elections
2022_Nigerian_state_legislative_elections
2021 kidnapping event in northern Nigeria
Afaka, Igabi LGA, in Kaduna State and kidnapped 39 students just weeks after a similar attack in Jangebe, Zamfara State. The abducted comprised 23 females
Afaka_kidnapping
Nigerian politician (died 2021)
Nigerian politician who represented the Shinkafi constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly. He served as Chairman of the House Committee on Finance
Muhammad Ahmad (Nigerian politician)
Muhammad_Ahmad_(Nigerian_politician)
Islamic scholar
started on February when Ahmad Gumi attend a peace making mission in Zamfara State, Since that occasions, He has taken many preaching visits to Katsina
Ahmad_Abubakar_Gumi
education was expanded to reach every sub-region of Nigeria. The federal and state governments were previously the only bodies licensed to operate universities
List of universities in Nigeria
List_of_universities_in_Nigeria
LGA and town in Sokoto State, Nigeria
Area on the A1 highway in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The local government area (LGA) shares a border with Zamfara State in the south. It has an area of 1
Shagari,_Nigeria
Nigerian intelligence chief, and Federal Commissioner of Internal Affairs
Gashua, Yobe State while his mother was a Princess from Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State. Umaru Shinkafi was born in 1937 at Shinkafi, Zamfara State. He joined
Umaru_Shinkafi
Nigerian police chief
Abubakar was born in Gusau, a city of then Sokoto State, which is also the capital of today Zamfara State. The firstborn of a family of many, his father
Mohammed_Dikko_Abubakar
River in Nigeria
northern part of Nigeria. Originating in Zamfara State, it runs some 250 kilometres (160Â mi) west into Kebbi State where it joins with the Sokoto River about
Ka_River
of Education Yusuf Bala Usman College of Legal and General Studies Zamfara State College Of Education List of polytechnics in Nigeria "NCCE Abuja". www
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List_of_colleges_of_education_in_Nigeria
20th Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria)
Nasarawa State. EBERE EKOO 1 of Alesa, Alesa Eleme, Rivers State. Barden Borgu, Niger State. Kauran Gusau, Zamfara State. Nye Oha I of ELele, Rivers State. Osiminyi
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Kebbi State Kano State Lagos State Nasarawa State Ondo State Oyo State Plateau State Yobe State Zamfara State Heraldry portal Nigeria portal Nigerian heraldry
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LGA and town in Zamfara State, Nigeria
Shinkafi is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State of Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Shinkafi an area of about 674Â km2 (260Â mi2) and population
Shinkafi
Insurgency in Sub-Saharan Africa
states, first in Zamfara State in 1999. The implementation has been widely attributed as being due to the insistence of Zamfara State governor Ahmad Rufai
Boko_Haram_insurgency
Zamfara State was held on April 11, 2011, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Zamfara State. Kabir Garba Marafa representing Zamfara
2011 Nigerian Senate elections in Zamfara State
2011_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Zamfara_State
Nigerian football club
Zamfara United Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in the town of Gusau, Zamfara State. Before the 2008–09 season, there was a brief power
Zamfara_United_F.C.
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