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BREAKING: Governor Tambuwal shocks no one, rejoins PDP
Sokoto Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has formally announced his return to the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He made the announcement on Wednesday while addressing a gathering in the state capital.…
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The Big 5: Senate approves payment of N348b as oil subsidy claims; Saraki, Ortom meet with PDP leaders in Ilorin and ther stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Senate on Wednesday approved the payment of over N348 billion as outstanding oil subsidy claims to 74 petroleum marketers. The…
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The Late 5: Court orders NASS to commence impeachment process against Buhari, House of Reps mandates committee to review employment age for MDAs and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: A Federal High Court in Osogbo on Wednesday, granted an order of mandamus to compel the National Assembly to begin impeachment…
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The Late 5: Saraki, Tambuwal calls for sack of security chiefs, Don says higher degrees has had no impact on national growth and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki says drastic action has to be taken to end the killings in the country and protect Nigerians,…
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Tambuwal meets Wike, Okowa, Ibori in Delta
The Governor of Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwal on Wednesday, met with the Governor of Delta, Ifeanyi Okowa, The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike and former Delta Governor, James Ibori at Asaba.…
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We should not be discussing 2019 yet – Tambuwal
The Governor of Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwal has described discussions on the 2019 elections as a "distraction and unhelpful" to elective office holders. Tambuwal made the remark in Sokoto on Thursday…
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Sokoto Govt sends 239 lab scientists back to school
The Sokoto State Government said that it sent no fewer than 239 medical laboratory scientists back to school to upgrade their knowledge and to prepare them for professional licensing. The…
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North will accept restructuring if … – Tambuwal
Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal has said the north will accept restructuring if all states get proportionate share of resources. Tambuwal said this at a conference in Kaduna on Tuesday.…
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President Buhari meets with 3 Northern governors
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, met with three Northern governors in closed-door at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The three governors are: Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and, Abubakar Badaru…
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Yahaya Bello remains a disgrace to governance | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Aside from being the youngest governor currently in the country, Yahaya Bello of Kogi has really nothing else going for him. Bello became governor due to the untimely demise of…
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[The Injustice Blog] For Tambuwal, there is a reward for corruption
At a time the APC-led federal government is firing on all cylinders in a bid to rid the country of corruption through its "anti-graft war", the APC government in Sokoto…
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Sokoto govt builds 50 new schools
The Sokoto State Government has built 50 new secondary schools according to the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Jabbi Kilgori. Highlights: It was based on demands by their…
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Sultan opens up on the N700m Abuja house
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar, in an interview with Vanguard, has finally reacted to the Abuja house which was reported to have been bought for him by the Sokoto…
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What makes the poor Nigerian get poorer
by Tosin Adesina The under development in Nigeria is not propelled by ethnic sentiment but a class war between the haves and the have not. The haves, irrespective of their…
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Forget about restructuring, Boko Haram, Nigerian governors are the problem
by Tosin Adesina Recently, there have been unending agitations for Nigeria's restructuring across all ethnic divides in the country. For the Northerners that believe in restructuring, Waziri of Adamawa Atiku…
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Solve famine, provide healthcare and every other thing Tambuwal could have done with N700m
by Tosin Adesina Governor Aminu Tambuwal has decided to spend the sum of seven hundred million Naira to purchase a new palace for the Sultan in Abuja. But there are…
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Tambuwaste is building a N700m mansion for the Sultan in Abuja?
by Tosin Adesina When you think you've seen it all in Nigeria, you, you are brought back to reality with a shocker. The Sokoto government just spent the sum of seven…
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Sokoto Govt exposes 706 ghost students
A committee set up by the Sokoto State Government to verify the actual number of students entitled to its scholarship says it has uncovered 706 “ghost” students. Its Chairman, Shehu…
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Nyesom Wike replaces Ambode as the worst Nigerian governor | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has displaced his Lagos counterpart, Akinwunmi Ambode as the worst Nigerian governor in the weekly YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors. Wike who was ranked 34th last week achieved this…
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Ishaku is Nigeria’s worst governor, as Tambuwal takes top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for governors
Taraba governor, Darius Ishaku is the worst Nigerian governor in the weekly YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for governors. Ishaku who was previously ranked in the 18th position fell off the pecking…
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Court affirms Tambuwal’s election as Sokoto governor
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reportedly upheld the election of Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State. Presided by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, the court dismissed the application by…
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All Nigerians can stay in any part of the country – Tambuwal
Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal has asked Igbos in the state to stay and not entertain fear. Tambuwal spoke on Friday while hosting community members at an iftar session in…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today 1. How I rejected Jonathan’s re-election bid in the presence of Adeboye, Oyedepo – Obasanjo Former president…
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“You this Hausa boy!” | How Patience Jonathan accused me of plotting against her husband – Tambuwal
by Azeez Adeniyi Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has said former First Lady, Patience Jonathan accused him of plotting to remove her husband from power in 2012. Tambuwal, a former…
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Pius Adesanmi: The Sharia that I love
by Pius Adesanmi Proponents and lovers of sharia law in the Sharia Republics within Nigeria have a siege mentality. There is this sense that the rest of Nigeria is against…
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We have absolute confidence in Buhari’s ability – Tambuwal
by Dolapo Adelana Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal has said the return of President Muhammadu from a 50-day medical vacation abroad has re-energized the nation and has renewed the confidence Nigerians…
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Osinbajo to visit Sokoto on Thursday
by Dolapo Adelana Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will pay an official visit to Sokoto on Thursday. The Special Adviser Media and Public Affairs to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Imam Imam…
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Army council approves 8 division in Sokoto
The Nigerian Army Council has approved the establishment of the 8th Army Division in Sokoto. Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai made the disclosure on Sunday in Sokoto when he…
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Buhari, Dogara, Tambuwal hold secret meeting in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday held a secret meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal at the Presidential Villa. Both arrived…
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Dele Momodu: Unveiling President Buhari’s mindset
Fellow Nigerians, I doubt if there is anyone who does not see and feel President Muhammadu Buhari is a complex character. As a matter of fact, that is the veritable…
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