Sokoto State

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Minister of Power Orders Replacement of Old Equipment to Combat the Constant Collapse of the National Grid

November 8, 2024

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Minister of Power Orders Replacement of Old Equipment to Combat the Constant Collapse of the National Grid

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Minister of Power orders replacement of old equipment to combat the constant collapse of the national grid The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has instructed that all aged equipment be replaced to stop the constant... Read More

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Six States petition Supreme Court to cancel Presidential and National Assembly Elections

Six member states of the Federation have petitioned the Supreme Court to invalidate the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 25, 2023. Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, and Sokoto are the six states who filed the lawsuit through their Attorneys General. The lawsuit was brought according to sections 6 (6)14(3)153(2) and 252... Read More

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February 28, 2023

Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa; Obasanjo calling for coup – APC campaign raises alarm | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been named the winner of the Bauchi state presidential election. Abubakar received 426,607 votes, defeating All Progressives Congress (APC)... Read More

February 13, 2023

Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student; CAN denies receiving N2bn from Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student A student’s death has resulted in the closure of Chrisland School by the Lagos government. On February 9, Whitney Adeniran, a student of Chrisland’s Opebi Ikeja... Read More

February 10, 2023

Tinubu is my candidate, vote him – Buhari tells Nigerians; PDP has brought us shame, should not retain power – Ayu slips up at PDP Kano rally | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Tinubu is my candidate, vote him – Buhari tells Nigerians President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday declared the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu as his candidate in the February 25th election. To this end,... Read More

January 2, 2023

Obasanjo endorses Peter Obi for president; Nigerians moved from frying pan to fire under APC – Obasanjo laments | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obasanjo endorses Peter Obi for president Nigerians moved from frying pan to fire under APC – Obasanjo laments El-Rufai pardons 11 convicts Fulfill 2015 promise, rescue remaining Chibok girls – Parents write Buhari Thugs attack Tambuwal’s convoy in Sokoto Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories... Read More

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Opinion: Some good news about education from the North

By Chinedu E. Okonkwo A silent revolution is taking place in the Seat of the Caliphate, Sokoto State. If it fully crystallises, not only the state but the entire country and beyond will be greatly and positively impacted. The revolution is the wind of change sweeping through the education sector of the state, being carefully engineered... Read More

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November 4, 2016

Buhari to pay one-day working visit to Sokoto on Saturday

President Muhammadu Buhari will be paying a one-day working visit to Sokoto State on Saturday November 5, 2016. Spokesman of Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Imam Imam on Friday said the President will inaugurate some projects during his visit. The President will also witness the 3000-horses Durban organised as part of the 10th Year Anniversay of the Sultan... Read More

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September 4, 2016

Police arrests 14 suspected criminals in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command on Sunday said it has arrested 14 suspects, after its officers raided a suspected criminal hideout in the state. This was disclosed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, El-Mustapha Sani in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said the raid was conducted on Friday due... Read More

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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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August 30, 2016

Opinion: Reflection of Delta at 25 and governor Ifeanyi Okowa goofed in his moment of glory

By Fejiro Oliver The celebration of Delta at 25 may have come and gone but the memories will ever remain. The ugly memories which outclassed the event will never be washed away in a hurry. The sad memories that revealed itself that Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is running an Anioma agenda will secretly be... Read More

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August 23, 2016

Religious tolerance: John Kerry throws in some good words for the Sultan of Sokoto

The U.S. Secretary of State on Tuesday praised the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar for promoting religious tolerance in the country. Kerry who is currently on a two-day visit to the country spoke during a courtesy visit on the Sultan at his palace. He said the United States will corroborate the efforts of the... Read More

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August 22, 2016

Pastor’s wife, 3 others clubbed to death in Sokoto

Four people were clubbed to death with a pestle in Sokoto state by a 43-year-old man, Taiwo Adio. According to The Punch the victims are Yemisi, Adio’s wife, Rachael Adewole, 42, Benice Adewole, 10, and Esther Badelu, 14. Adio killed the trio on Saturday night. Until her death, Rachael, was the wife of Pastor Jacob Adewole, of... Read More

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Sokoto State uncovers 12,915 ghost workers on its payroll

The Sokoto State Government on Thursday announced the discovery of 12,915 ‘ghost workers,’ on the payrolls of the 23 local government areas of the state. This was disclosed by Alhaji Mannir Dan-Iya, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, at a media briefing in Sokoto. ”The ministry, through the monitoring department and other stakeholders have... Read More

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Sokoto state to provide 1,000 hectares of land for herdsmen

The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, on Tuesday, announced that the state will provide about 1,000 hectares of land for herdsmen to use as a grazing reserve. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Imam Imam, Tambuwal said this at the launching a National Retreat on Livestock and Dairy Development organised by the... Read More

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Yakubu Dogara

Opinion: Dogara and his terrorists are coming with Sharia Law

By Bayo Oluwasanmi If the Senators or House Reps were not sponsoring the world’s most bizarre bills, they’ll be stirring up the hornet’s net to further divide and polarized the already balkanized nation. The Sharia bill introduced in the House of Representatives will increase the powers and jurisdiction of Sharia law in Nigeria. The bill... Read More

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December 14, 2015

Lodging in a Sokoto hotel is no longer business as usual – Here’s why

To guarantee optimum security, the Sokoto state government has announced that all hotels in the state will no longer accommodate guests without a valid identification card. This directive from the state government is expected to take effect from January 2016. Governor of the state, Aminu Tambuwal issued a statement to this effect on Monday at the inauguration... Read More

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October 28, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: Senate drops petition against nominee, Aisha Abubakar

The Senate has withdrawn the petition against ministerial nominee from Sokoto state, Aisha Abubakar. The withdrawal of the petition was done at the resumed sitting on Wednesday after Senate President, Bukola Saraki read a letter from Senators representing Sokoto state. The letter was read after Senator Kabiru Gaya of Kano South raised a point of order,... Read More

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August 18, 2015

The 21st century hits Sokoto, identification needed to book hotels

Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal, has given a new directive that from 2016, any guest wanting to lodge in any hotel within the state will be required to present a valid ID, Naij reports. The report says Tambuwal revealed this on Tuesday while receiving some of his classmates from secondary school who visited him... Read More

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August 12, 2015

Gbajabiamila responds to Tambuwal for backing Dogara

The House of Reps majority leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, has responded to Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s position in the recent leadership tussle He said, “Alhaji Tambuwal has spoken. For me I have moved on and I can only wish him the best in his future undertakings. I guess Alhaji Tambuwal has finally spoken.” Tambuwal had spoken about... Read More

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Tambuwal pledges support to the Nigerian Army

The Sokoto state government has said it will assist the Nigerian Army by providing critical infrastructures and assisting officers in every way possible to enable them carry out their constitutional mandate. Governor Aminu Tambuwal stated this on Saturday when he visited the army’s Brigade Command‎ in Sokoto. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on... Read More

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Parents in Sokoto might soon be facing charges if they don’t put their kids in school

Failing to put one’s children in school will be a crime in Sokoto state if a bill proposed by the government becomes law. Governor Aminu Tambuwal said in a statement on Monday that the purpose of the bill is to boost school enrollment and provide quality education to every child. As part of measures to... Read More

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Tambuwal orders investigation into death of man in NSCDC custody

Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal has directed the State Human Rights Agency to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of 38 year old Jamilu Abdullahi. The deceased was reported to have died while in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Sokoto State Command. In a statement issued... Read More

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Don’t worry, Buhari will deliver – Wamakko assures Nigerians

by Ranti Joseph Governor of Sokoto state, Aliyu Wamakko has assured Nigerians that the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari will not fail the nation. “The APC-led Federal Government under Buhari will strive to meet the expectations and yearnings of Nigerians, irrespective of religious, ethnic or cultural differences,” he said. Wamakko spoke on Monday in Sokoto when the... Read More

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This is what Shagari was doing when people were reporting his death

by Kolapo Olapoju Former President Shehu Shagari, who recently celebrated his 90th, was apparently on his farm on Sunday, March 22, when the media was rife with reports that he was dead. According to a report by TheCable, Shagari was in his farm in his village of Shagari, in Sokoto state. TheCable quoted sources from... Read More

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February 17, 2015

No shaking: Tambuwal assures of free and fair elections next month

by Ranti Joseph The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal on Monday has assured that the forthcoming general elections would be peaceful, free and fair. He said this in Sokoto at a town hall meeting organized by the Justice Development and Peace Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. “The elections will be... Read More

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December 23, 2014

Take down your campaign banners, Sokoto state warns politicians

by Panshak Ibrahim Politicians and political parties in Sokoto state have every reason to be worried… A task force in the state has given political parties an ultimatum of 1-week to remove their posters from public buildings in the state. According to the Sokoto State Task Force on Beautification and Removal of Illegal Structures,... Read More

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November 18, 2014

@SpeakerTambuwal reportedly dumps presidential bid for #Sokoto governorship

by James Sambo Aminu Tambuwal, the speaker of the House of Representatives, has apparently dumped his presidential aspiration in favour of the Sokoto state governorship ticket. It is believed that the embattled speaker of the lower chamber of the House of Assembly, will soon declare his intention to join the Sokoto State governorship race on... Read More

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November 5, 2014

@adekoyabee: This is why we must applaud @PoliceNG for withdrawing @SpeakerTambuwal’s security

by Adekoya Boladale The news on the defection of the outgoing speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC) has become a matter of national disciurse in the past few days, with analysts and commentators jumping in to share a piece of... Read More

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