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The Legacy Weekly, Gusau (2025)

11/09/2025

LILO COMMUNITY COMMENDS BRAVERY OF 5 SOLDIERS THAT PAY SUPREME PRICE RECENTLY.
people in Lilo village of Gusau Local Government Area have commended the bravery exhibited by 5 soldiers who died while es**rting traders from the village to the Gusau weekly market last Monday.
Speaking to journalists at the NUJ Press Center Gusau yesterday, spokesperson of the villagers, Muhammad Muhammad said last Monday bandits had ambushed Lilo traders going to the Gusau weekly market under the es**rt of soldiers.
According to him, following heavy exchange of fire,10 villagers and 5 soldiers were killed. Other traders have escaped the attack with bullet wounds and the rest survived unhurt.
He further said several bandits had been killed and the rest ran away to escape the superior gun power from soldiers
While commending government for its effort of providing security in Zamfara state, Muhammad hoped it would be sustained.
Efforts for more details from the Army Public Relations Officer, Captain David Adewusi have proved abortive

10/09/2025

PRICES OF FARM PRODUCE AND OTHER ITEMS AT MADA WEEKLY MARKET, GUSAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ZAMFARA STATE, TUESDAY 09TH SEPTEMBER,2025/016TH RABIUL AUWAL 1447AH
Guinea corn (red) >₦35,000 ₦36,000
Guinea corn (white) >₦22,000 - ₦24,000
Beans (white) >₦83,000 -85,000
Maize (new)₦40,000 (old) ₦45,000
Millet (new)₦35,000 (old)₦40,000
Paddy rice (new)₦35,000 (old)₦40,000
Parboiled rice ₦123,000
Garri ₦40,000
Pepper >₦81,500
Palm oil (Jerry can) >₦62,000
Ground nut oil (Jerry can) >₦74,500
Red beans ₦90,000

10/09/2025

CORRUPTION IMPEDES NATIONAL GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT --ICPC, Information Commissioners
Corruption has been identified as a defining challenge for Nigeria, impeding national growth and development.
This was contained in a communique issued at the end of a round table engagement involving Commissioners for Information from 36 states of the federation and the ICPC officials on agenda setting for strategic integration of Commissioners for Information in the fight against corruption held at Rockview Hotel Royale, Abuja
According to the communique jointly signed by Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu SAN, Chairman ICPC and Professor Usman Tar, Commissioner for Information, Borno State, corruption is more devastating at state and local government levels leading to leakages of public funds.
The communique emphasized that fight against corruption should be a cooperative enterprise explaining that it should not be left to government institutions alone; civil society, the media and citizens must join.
Participants of the round table engagement pointed out that; information is a weapon and shield in the fight against corruption adding that with strategic communication the menace could be reduced to the barest minimum.
They stressed the need for synergy between ICPC and states Commissioners for Information to carry out anti-corruption messages to states and local governments using states media houses.
The participants also agreed that; members of the general public should be sensitized and mobilized to demand for accountability and participation in decision making process and report corruption cases to the appropriate authorities.
Zamfara State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Mahmoud Muhammad Dantawasa was among participants of the round table engagement.

08/09/2025

PRICES OF FARM PRODUCE AND OTHER ITEMS AT TSAFE WEEKLY MARKET, ZAMFARA STATE, SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER,2025/14TH RABI'UL AWWAAL,1447AH.
Guinea corn (red) >₦30,000-₦33,000
Guinea corn (white) ₦25,000-₦28,000
Millet >₦24,000-29,000
Paddy rice ₦24,000
Parboiled rice ₦100,000
Soya bean >₦60,000-₦62,000
Beans ( white) >₦85,000
Garri >₦39,000
Maize >₦45,000-₦47,000
Pepper >₦79,000
Ground nut oil ( Jerry can)>₦73,000
Palm oil (Jerry can) >₦60,000

08/09/2025

NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, MONDAY 08TH SEPTEMBER, 2025/15TH RABI'U AWWAL, 1447H.

Atiku decries Borno Boko Haram killing, says ‘we must rise to confront menace’
Tribune Newspaper

EXPLAINER: Is Goodluck Jonathan constitutionally eligible to become Nigeria’s President again?
Tribune Newspaper

Tinubu, wife empower Benue women with relief aid, cash grants.
The Sun Newspaper

Insecurity: Kaduna govt reopens 162 schools, 222 health centres.
Tribune Newspaper

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles to commence first training in Bloemfontein.
The Sun Newspaper

2027: I got approval from Peter Obi before joining ADC — Rhodes-Vivour.
Tribune Newspaper

NASS declares support for NG-CARES programme.
The Sun Newspaper

‘420,000 Nigerian children at risk of malnutrition this year’.
Daily Trust

FG disburses N192bn to strengthen primary healthcare.
The Sun Newspaper

Troops consolidate gains in ongoing operations in Kogi.
Tribune Newspaper

Why Baro Port is still idle 6yrs after commissioning – Reps panel.
Daily Trust

Natasha to resume Senate after London trip – Lawyer.
Punch Newspaper

PVC: Explain extraordinary registration in Southwest, ADC tells INEC.
Daily Trust

Dangote vs NUPENG: Union insists on strike, meets FG, others today.
Punch Newspaper

Immigration increases Passport Fees.
Daily Trust

40% of healthcare costs go to power, private hospitals lament.
Punch Newspaper

Fuel scarcity looms as tanker drivers begin strike today.
Daily Trust

Breaking: Kwara APC chairman’s wife, daughter kidnapped.
Vanguard Newspaper

Imo communities vow to tackle female ge***al mutilation.
Punch Newspaper

Tinubu, Fawehinmi are my leaders, not El-Rufai — Gov Sani.
Vanguard Newspaper

No consensus to unseat Tinubu in 2027, Lagos APC replies Tambuwal.
Punch Newspaper

Food: FG tackles N3.5trn annual post-harvest losses with systems programme.
Vanguard Newspaper

Not one Naira paid to bandits, Kaduna gov counters El-Rufai’s claim.
Punch Newspaper

First Lady donates 10 TB diagnostic machines, ₦1bn to FCTA.
Vanguard Newspaper

Schools resume amid biting economy.
Daily Trust

Out-of-school children: North must take responsibility.
Vanguard Newspaper

Compiled by Jamilu Isah Gusau

07/09/2025

NIPR APPOINTS DAKINGARI MEMBER PLANNING COMMITTEE, NIGERIA PUBLIC RELATIONS WEEK.
The National Council of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations has appointed the Managing Director, Zamfara State Media Corporation, Alhaji Bello Abdullahi Gusau, Bunun Jangebe as member Planning Committee for the forthcoming Nigeria Public Relations Week.
This was contained in an appointment letter signed by Chief Uzoma Onyegbadue,fnipr, Registrar and Secretary to Council NIPR.
According to the appointment letter, the event will hold in Kaduna in April next year.
Equally, the National Council of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations has appointed the Managing Director, Zamfara State Media Corporation, Alhaji Bello Abdullahi Gusau Bunun Jangebe as member, Chapter Support and Development Committee of the institute
This was contained in an appointment letter signed by Chief Uzoma Onyegbadue fnipr, Registrar and Secretary to Council NIPR.
The institute congratulated the appointee and urged him to remain dedicated.

05/09/2025

ZAMFARA MEDIA INDUSTRY LOSES ICON

The death has occurred of a seasoned journalist, Alhaji Sale SP Kurya. He died of prolonged illness today.
Aged 65, Alhaji Sale SP Kurya is survived by 2 wives and 17 children.
Funeral prayer of the deceased was led by
Sheikh Hussaini Kyambrawa at the Rijiyar Gabas Housing Estate Mosque Gusau and attended by many important personalities that include Chairman Zamfara State Board of Media Corporation Alhaji Aliyu Adamu Danmadamin Tsafe, Permanent secretaries Dr Habib Yelwa, Nasiru Galadima Kaura, former Principal College of Health Sciences and Technology Tsafe and elder brother to the deceased Mal Umar S Pawa Kurya,
Others were: Director General Media and Communications, Government House Gusau, Mal Nuhu Salihu Anka and the Secretary State Council of Ulamah Mal Yakibu Yahaya Talata Mafara.

The rest were: former State NLC Chairman Comrade Abdullahi Umar Modomawa, RATTAWU National Vice president Comrade Babangida Umar Zurmi, Coodinator Zamfara AM Radio Engineer Sani Aliyu Gusau, former Managing Director Zamfara Radio and Television Service, Mal Rufa'i Muhammad Anka, Alhaji Hassan Ajiyan Kurya, Alhaji Muhammad Tanko Halil Gusau, Islamic Scholars, politicians, Civil Servants Journalists and business men among others.
Until his death, Alhaji Sale Kurya was an announcer with Rima Radio Sokoto, General Manager Zamfara FM Radio and General Manager Gamji Radio Gusau. May his soul rest in perfect peace, Ameeen

05/09/2025

NATIONAL FLOOD EARLY WARNING CENTRE PREDICTS FLOODING IN ZAMFARA.
The National Flood Early Warning Centre has predicted heavy rains that could lead to flooding in Zamfara State between 4th and 8th September, this year.
According to a press statement issued by the Director, Erosion and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Abdullahi Bokani areas to be affected are: Anka, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Maradun Shinkafi and Bukuyum Local Government Areas
Other states to be affected by the flooding within the period are:Ebonyi,Cross River,Kano,Taraba,Abia,Yobe, Plateau,Borno,Imo,Niger and Sokoto.
The statement advised relevant stakeholders to take necessary action to mitigate effect of the predicted flooding.

04/09/2025

ZAMFARA GOVT. DECLARES TOMORROW PUBLIC HOLIDAY.
Zamfara State Government has declared tomorrow Friday 5th September,2025 equivalent to 12th Rabi'ul Auwal 14447AH public holiday.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Mallam Abubakar Muhammad Tsafe, Director Home Affairs on behalf of Commissioner for International Security and Home Affairs.
The declaration which is inline with approval of the federal government is to enable workers celebrate this year's Ed-el-maulud.
The statement indicates that; Governor of the state, Dr. Dauda Lawal has wished all Muslims a happy and joyful Ed-el-maulud and called on them to intensify prayers for a divine intervention against insecurity in the state and the country in general.

03/09/2025

PRICES OF FARM PRODUCE AND OTHER ITEMS AT MADA WEEKLY MARKET, GUSAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ZAMFARA STATE, TUESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER,2025/9TH RABI'UL AWWAL 1447AH
Guinea corn (red) >₦38,000- ₦42,000
Guinea corn (white) >₦29,000 - ₦42,000
Beans (white) >₦80,000 - #83,000
Maize >₦40,000- ₦45,000
Millet > #38,000- ₦45,000
Paddy rice ₦25,000 - ₦35,000
Parboiled rice ₦123,000
Garri ₦41,000
Pepper >₦79,500
Palm oil (Jerry can) >₦62,000
Ground nut oil (Jerry can) >₦74,500
Red beans ₦81,000 ₦81,500

02/09/2025

PRICES OF FARM PRODUCE AND OTHER ITEMS AT TSAFE WEEKLY MARKET, ZAMFARA STATE, SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST,2025/7TH RABI'UL AWWAAL 1447AH.
Guinea corn (red)>₦33,000
Guinea corn (white) >₦31,000
Millet >₦45,000
Maize >₦45,000
Garri >₦39,000
Paddy rice >₦32,000
Parboiled rice >₦120,000
Beans (white) >₦80,000
Soya bean >₦65,000
Pepper >₦81,000
Palm oil (Jerry can) >₦63,000
Ground nut oil (Jerry can) >₦75,000

01/09/2025

NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER, 2025/8TH RABI'UL AWWAL, 1447H.*

Dangote Group mourns Phyna’s sister, says India treatment was arranged before her death.
Vanguard Newspaper

How Osinbajo clashed with DSS over Sowore’s detention.
Vanguard Newspaper

Reject Rivers Local Government election results’, Atiku tells opposition parties.
Vanguard Newspaper

Petrol consumption down 28%; pump hands idle at stations.
Vanguard Newspaper

Thugs storm ADC inauguration, El-Rufai warns of anarchy.
Vanguard Newspaper

National convention: PDP set to begin sale of nomination, expression of interest forms.
Tribune Newspaper

Anambra gov poll: INEC opens media accreditation for journalists.
Punch Newspaper

NDLEA arrests grandpa, intercepts drugs hidden in petrol tankers.
Punch Newspaper

Niger mob burnt woman to death before reinforcement – Police.
Punch Newspaper

Yoruba, Northern Groups Fault ADC, PDP Allegations Against INEC.
Leadership Newspaper

No Sabotage In Abuja-Kaduna Train Accident, Says Minister.
Leadership Newspaper

Kogi SDP Chair Declares Ajaka Faction Stakeholders Meeting Illegal.
Leadership Newspaper

Bauchi LP Pledges Loyalty To Nenadi Usman, Obi.
Leadership Newspaper

Police Arrest 7 Robbery Suspects In Katsina.
Leadership Newspaper

2027: Bauchi South Constituents Urge Buba To Join Governorship Race.
Leadership Newspaper

Adamawa: Drug abuse, land disputes, others fuel insecurity in Mubi.
Daily Trust

Katsina Emir loses daughter.
Daily Trust

Compiled by Jamilu Isah Gusau

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