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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Minister of Power Orders Replacement of Old Equipment to Combat the Constant Collapse of the National Grid
Minister of Power orders replacement of old equipment to combat the constant collapse of the national grid FG announces free caesarean section for vulnerable and poor women Tinubu asks that…
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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,…
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Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa; Obasanjo calling for coup – APC campaign raises alarm | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa Obasanjo calling for coup – APC campaign raises alarm Atiku wins in Sokoto Obi-Datti PCC condemns politically motivated attacks in Lagos Atiku…
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Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student; CAN denies receiving N2bn from Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Lagos orders closure of Chrisland School following death of student CBN should announce use of old, new naira – Tinubu Kano LP guber candidate joins APC CAN denies receiving N2bn…
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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
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 Take APC’s money…
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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 presidentNigerians moved from frying pan to fire under APC – Obasanjo lamentsEl-Rufai pardons 11 convictsFulfill 2015 promise, rescue remaining Chibok girls – Parents write BuhariThugs…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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#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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Sokoto governor Tambuwal creates social media unit in his government
Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal has approved the creation of social media unit to be domiciled in the governor's office. According to a statement by the governor's spokesman, Imam…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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@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…
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@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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy