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September 2, 2016

Sokoto transfers students in foreign schools back to Nigeria

Sokoto State has started plans to transfer 39 of its students studying in various schools abroad back to the country. This was revealed by spokesperson of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Imam Imam on Friday who said the decision will save the state N500 million. “The transfer/relocation of the students was necessitated by the need to conserve... Read More
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November 8, 2015

These are the best and worst performing Nigerian governors in October

Governors of Kaduna and Sokoto, Nasir el-Rufai and Aminu Tambuwal, respectively, have been adjudged the best performing governors for the month of October. The evaluation was conducted by the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) The Governors of Kogi, Yobe, Ebonyi, Zamfara and Akwa Ibom, according to the monthly performance review, are Nigeria’s... Read More
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August 27, 2015

“I feel betrayed by Tambuwal” – Femi Gbajabiamila

Majority leader of the Federal House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says he feels betrayed by Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state. The former friends fell apart when Tambuwal backed Yakubu Dogara to emerge Speaker, ahead of Gbajabiamila. Gbajabiamila, says he is disappointed that Tambuwal used ‘proven competence’ to rationalise his decision to support Dogara. The... Read More
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August 13, 2015

Between Gbajabiamila, Dogara, Tambuwal and God

It was God’s will for Yakubu Dogara to emerge Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, believes this. Aminu Tambuwal, Governor of Sokoto, also believes this, albeit partially. Tambuwal insists that two things made it possible for Dogara to win the Speakership election; God and Dogara’s... Read More
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August 11, 2015

Why I supported Dogara over Gbajabiamila for Speaker – Tambuwal

Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has revealed the reasons behind his support of the emergence of Yakubu Dogara as Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. Tambuwal said he decided to support Dogara over his close ally, Femi Gbajabiamila, because of his leadership qualities and competence. The former Speaker said this on Monday, August 10,... Read More
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July 6, 2015

“Party supremacy must prevail” | Gbajabiamila insists as APC peace moves fail

On Sunday, July 5, Femi Gbajabiamila and his group met with a committee of three set up by the governors of the All Progressives Congress. The committee includes Adams Oshiomhole of Edo, Rochas Okorocha of Imo and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, who served as the chairman. The Gbajabiamila-led group reportedly refused to agree to a compromise when they... Read More
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June 11, 2015

NASS Elections: Why APC may possibly sanction Atiku, Tambuwal

It is believed that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress may possibly sanction former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over the part they played in the National Assembly elections of Monday, June 8. Punch Newspapers reports that sources within the APC said Atiku connived with Senator Bukola Saraki to undermine the will of the... Read More
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April 7, 2015

Femi Aribisala: How Jega defeated Jonathan for Buhari in the election

by Femi Aribisala The innovation of the Permanent Voters Cards is designed to permanently disenfranchise the South. If this is not redressed immediately, the North will always determine the winner in Nigerian elections. If you did not see my column last week, it was because I did not want to rain on anyone’s parade. I... Read More
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April 2, 2015

YNAIJA ENDORSEMENT: We endorse Abdalla Wali for Sokoto governor

The Sokoto state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party is currently at loggerheads over the primaries which made Senator Abdalla Wali the party’s governorship flagbearer. That the PDP is still involved in infighting over the eligibility of its flagbearer will make matters easy for the opposition who adopted the current speaker of the federal House of Assembly, Speaker... Read More
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March 18, 2015

Tambuwal is secured again as police escorts resume duties

by James Sambo The police escorts of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, have been restored by the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba. Two days ago, the Department of State Service had taken a similar step by restoring Tambuwal’s DSS operatives. The police escorts of Tambuwal have reportedly arrived his residence to... Read More
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March 13, 2015

Weed smokers war leads to closure of two schools – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju   1. Tambuwal is once again, secured After being deprived of his security aides, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, must be glad to have them back. On Thursday, he arrived at the National Assembly with the full complement of his Department of State Service details. The Speaker’s DSS details were... Read More
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March 4, 2015

Calls for interim government are a treasonable offence – Tambuwal

by James Sambo Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has urged politicians to accept the result of the forthcoming elections and “not oppose God and the will of the people”. He made the utterance on Tuesday, March 3, while speaking at a meeting with a coalition of civil society groups, Nigerian Civil Society... Read More
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March 4, 2015

House of Reps warns Pres. Jonathan against sacking Jega

by James Sambo The House of Representatives has advised the Federal Government to against initiating moves to remove the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega. The House also cautioned against tinkering the election ‘arrangements;, pointing out that changing the election plans either by further extending the dates or removing Jega would only lead... Read More
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February 17, 2015

Speaker Tambuwal says the Appropriation Bill will be passed speedily

by Ranti Joseph The Speaker, House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, in Abuja on Tuesday promised that the House would ensure the speedy passage to the 2015 Appropriation Bill. He made the statement in his remarks at the resumed sitting of the House after one month recess. “Let me remind us that the first crucial task... Read More
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January 14, 2015

2015: House of Reps to probe alleged hacking of INEC database

by James Sambo Following the allegation made by the Department of State Services (DSS), that the All Progressives Congress, (APC) had planned to hack into the database of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the House of Representatives has decided to investigate the claims. On Tuesday, January 13, during its first plenary session of the year,... Read More
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December 24, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari will run Boko Haram out of town, says Amaechi | Tambuwal gets running mate in Sokoto | PDP says they didn’t rig Obanikoro out | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Amaechi is sure Buhari will run Boko Haram out of town. Leadership PDP’s Nasko now has a running mate in Niger. Leadership APC’s Tambuwal​ too​. Premium Times   APC/PDP lawmakers are still on the matter... Read More
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December 18, 2014

David Mark is embarrassed to be linked with the tear-gas of Tambuwal

by James Sambo Senate President, David Mark, has described as embarrassing and horrible, the recent testimony of a Divisional Police Officer attached to the National Assembly, who named his security aides as being behind the throwing of teargas canisters at the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal On November 20, police and other... Read More
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December 17, 2014

Tambuwal’s security was tear-gassed by David Mark’s security aides

by James Sambo While the Senate probed the November 20 National Assembly invasion by the police, it was revealed by the Divisional Police Officer attached to the federal parliament, James Ndachaba, that police officers from the FCT command, were not responsible for the tear gas canister thrown at the Speaker of the House of Representatives,... Read More
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December 16, 2014

Tambuwal returns to NASS as court rules in his favour

by James Sambo Following a near month-long absence from carrying out his legislative duties, Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, today, makes his return to the National Assembly Complex. The police had invaded the National Assembly on November 20 with the intention of stopping Tambuwal from gaining access to the National Assembly’s... Read More
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December 16, 2014

7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju   1. The drama continued at a coroner’s inquest into a building collapse of a building at Synagogue Church of all Nations, in Lagos. Founder of the church, TB Joshua, yet again, failed to show up at the inquest because of his High court application to stay proceedings. Rafiq Arogunjo, of the Nigerian... Read More
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December 5, 2014

Sitting governors, expected candidates, dominate @APCNigeria primaries

by Godwin Akanfe The APC primaries across the country were dominated by landslide victories for leading candidates and sitting state governors. In Sokoto state, the speaker of the Federal House of Representatives Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, emerged winner with over 70% of the votes. Sitting Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has emerged winner of the... Read More
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November 26, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Melaye vows to outsmart Smart Adeyemi for senate | For Amaechi, it’s all about the oil wells | Senate stands firm against Emergency rule | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Senate stands firm against Emergency rule. Leadership Melaye vows to outsmart Smart Adeyemi for senate. Leadership Ladoja has some advice for fellow politicians. Punch For Amaechi, it’s all about the oil wells. Leadership PDP panel... Read More
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November 23, 2014

@APCNigeria warns against @SpeakerTambuwal arrest, say it is recipe for chaos

Godwin Akanfe The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that the reported plan allegedly hatched by the Presidency to arrest the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, could trigger a crisis that will be fatal for the nation’s democracy. The party said there is the need to jettison the plan. Speaking in... Read More
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November 21, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Dame Patience goes MIA on Dickson | Gowon & Buhari visit IBB | Presidency lashes out at Amaechi | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Dame Patience goes MIA on Gov. Dickson. YNaija There’s a plot to assassinate me, Omisore cries out. YNaija Presidency lashes out at Amaechi. Premium Times David Mark is miffed by police conduct. Nation APC believes... Read More
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