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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

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

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August 13, 2022

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Atiku’s men behind suit against PDP, Tambuwal –Wike; Nigeria’s Falconets beat France in group opener at FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku’s men behind suit against PDP, Tambuwal –Wike Buhari launches national crisis management doctrine Nigeria’s Falconets beat France in group opener at FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup U.S. extradites three Nigerians from UK due to alleged $5m Fraud Charges Tinubu, Peter Obi no match for Atiku — Dino Melaye Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the... Read More

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2023 Presidential Election, Alleged fraud, Atiku, Buahri, dino melaye, Falconets, Farance, fifa U-20 women's world cup, National crisis management doctrine, PDP, peter obi, Tambuwal, Tinubu, uk, wike

August 12, 2022

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“Thieves” steal N31m from Katsina State Government House; Wike sues Atiku, Tambuwal, demands recognition as candidate | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

“Thieves” steal N31m from Katsina State Government House Terrorists creating ‘parallel’ govt in Kaduna – El Rufai Wike sues Atiku, Tambuwal, demands recognition as candidate Malami, NGF on collision course over $418m deductions Impending strike: FG, resident doctors hold talks over demands Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top... Read More

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March 2, 2020

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Almajiri bans are not what Sokoto or any other state in Nigeria needs

If there is anything that seems consistent about Nigerian governments at the federal and state level; its the reality that they refuse to learn from the mistakes of other governments. We’ve seen this play out over and over in various scenarios where the government implements a policy that has clearly failed in other states or... Read More

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October 31, 2019

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: APC reacts as Supreme Court upholds Buhari’s victory

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to Supreme Court’s affirmation of President Buhari’s victory in the 2019 Presidential election. In a statement released by the spokesman of the party Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the APC hailed the Judiciary for standing firm in the face of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Yellow Fever... Read More

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March 27, 2019

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The Big 5: Agege inferno leaves two hospitalised; Buhari, APC chiefs endorse Lawan for senate president | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that you should be monitoring today: 28 political parties reject Tambuwal’s victory A coalition of 28 political parties in Sokoto on Tuesday has rejected the victory of Governor Aminu Tambuwal at the governorship election in the state. It should be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday... Read More

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August 20, 2018

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Tambuwal will dwarf Saraki, No third force | Five talking points from the Tinubu response to APC defections

The APC national leader, Bola Tinubu, has responded to the defections of Bukola Saraki and Sokoto state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, stating that both men have been motivated to leave the party following their lusts for the presidency. A long statement which reads partly as a campaign memo for re-electing Buhari, Tinubu acknowledges that the... Read More

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April 26, 2018

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In Sokoto, patients are being forced to take treatment under trees

Akin to the type of scene you see in a war zone, the picture shows sick women sleeping on the sand under a tree with drip hanged on the tree to pass some fluid to the body of the ailing women. A first look at the picture shows Somalia but a further check into the... Read More

healthcare, Sokoto, Tambuwal

August 27, 2017

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Opinion: Who will emerge the Lion King in Sokoto’s animal kingdom – Tambuwal?

by Usama Dandare The recent drama on the floor of the Sokoto State House of Assembly that led to the impeachment and subsequent replacement of the Deputy Majority Leader did not come as a surprise to many observers. It was simply a manifestation of a long choreographed drama that has been gradually crystallizing through... Read More

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June 12, 2017

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Opinion: The barrage of bile against Tambuwal

by Saifullahi Abubakar It is normal for a public figure, a successful one for that matter, to attract occasional sneer, derision or outright envy. But it is abnormal when such a thing is turned into an organised mob of muckrakers with a mandate to smear the target personality by every available spit they could... Read More

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November 11, 2016

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Gimba Kakanda: Exploring Tambuwal’s Sokoto State

by Gimba Kakanda It’s not unsound to conclude the heart of Nigeria was in Sokoto last week, as the state hosted our traditional and political leaders to a durbar in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Sultan of Sokoto, Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III. It was a celebration of grand and colourful culture, and a loud... Read More

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August 30, 2016

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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 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

Akwa Ibom, APC, Delta, Okowa, PDP, Sokoto State, Tambuwal

July 25, 2016

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Will Dogara suspend Jibrin from the House?

Following pressure from members of the House, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, may suspend former Appropriation Committee chairman, Abdulmumin Jibrin, the Nations reports. According to sources who spoke to the paper, members of the House had told Dogara to choose between them and Jibrin in light of the embarrassment brought on the... Read More

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July 11, 2016

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Nigerian governors are worried over the Abia state confusion

Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum and Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, has revealed that the governors in the nation are worried about the political and legal conundrum surrounding who the rightful governor of Abia state is. The governors are also reportedly working behind the scenes to ensure that there is no breakdown of law and... Read More

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June 7, 2016

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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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May 28, 2016

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Opinion: Governor Tambuwal setting revolutionary strides in Sokoto

By Imam Imam The present democratic experiment clocks one year on May 29, 2016 and all over the country, governments will roll out the drums to celebrate their achievements and make renewed commitments to the citizenry. In Sokoto, it has been 365 days since the election of Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as Governor of the state.... Read More

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March 28, 2016

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Aminu Tambuwal: Religious tolerance and the challenges of democratic governance in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION It gives me great pleasure to have the privilege of addressing this distinguished audience. I am immensely grateful to the Governing Council, Management and staff of this highly esteemed university for giving me a worthy platform to share my thoughts with you on this auspicious moment of Fountain University’s 4th & 5th Convocation Ceremony.... Read More

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March 22, 2016

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Parents get paid N5000 for sending girls to school – Sokoto govt

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with Sokoto government, is set to train 830 female teachers. The scheme, which is to provide enough role models for female students especially in rural communities in different parts of the state, is being executed under UNICEF’s Girls Education Project (GEP3). In a statement released by the... Read More

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December 29, 2015

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Petrol would soon be available | Someone is stealing baby Jesus from churches | Policeman shoots fellow cops | More stories

NUPENG assures Nigerians that petrol would soon be available. This Day Amaechi promises 250,000 jobs creation from railway. Leadership FG says National Theatre is not for sale. This Day MTN masts helped transmit Radio Biafra. Punch Tambuwal reassures teachers, says no plan to sack them. This Day Ribadu may soon move to APC. Leadership This... Read More

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fani-kayode, lai mohammed, National Theatre, NUENG, petrol, Tambuwal, tracklist

December 14, 2015

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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 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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August 2, 2015

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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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July 20, 2015

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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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July 3, 2015

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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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July 2, 2015

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Tambuwal: No more indiscriminate recruitment of foreign doctors

by Imam Imam Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has warned foreign doctors working in the state to regularise their registration with the appropriate Nigerian supervisory agencies or risk losing their jobs. This, the Governor said, becomes necessary so as to streamline the activities of all the foreign doctors and ensure they are qualified... Read More

Olusegun Adeniyi: The APC crisis and Buhari’s many headaches

by Olusegun Adeniyi What the APC leaders must realize is that politics is about managing conflicts and as the new ruling party, they should take the National Assembly upheavals as part of their learning curve. With just one month in the saddle and one crisis, party leaders are already planning to pull down the house... Read More

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June 12, 2015

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Saraki, Dogara still having issues, Gbajamibiamila steps down, More stories

EFCC defends self, says it doesn’t torture suspected fraudsters. Leadership APC says Saraki, Dogara can defend themselves before they are punished. YNaija Buhari tells governors to decongest prisons. Leadership Buhari tries to save APC over Senate dispute. Nation Forum defends Saraki, says he didn’t snub Buhari. Leaderhip Gbajabiamila won’t go t court on one condition.... Read More

APC, NASS, PDP, Tambuwal, tracklist

June 11, 2015

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Sylva walks free, Saraki emergence alters Buhari’s cabinet, Tinubu beefing Saraki, More stories

Dino Melaye says absent APC senators gave PDP upper hand. YNaija Tinubu refuses to shake Bukola Saraki. Vanguard Sylva fraud case dismissed by court. Leadership APC likely to sanction Atiku, Tambuwal over NASS election. YNaija Osun pensioners protest over unpaid pensions. Punch Marwa, supporters moves back to APC. Leadership Buhari cabinet list may be altered... Read More

Buhari, Chad, Dogara, Saraki, Tambuwal, tracklist

June 10, 2015

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: BBOG group hopeful, Saraki new senate president, Presidency ashamed, More stories

Fayose takes a swipe at Tinubu over Saraki’s victory. YNaija BBOG hopeful after military moves command to Maiduguri. Leadership Presidency ashamed of spiritual cleansing of Aso villa rumor. YNaija Amosun, Mimimah promises to end Boko Haram. Leadership Court acquits child bribe who murdered her husband. Leadership Saraki as Senate President, Dogara as speaker. ThisDay Bello... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Threatens Strike Over Alleged Diversion of Workers’ Insurance Funds

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

Atiku’s men behind suit against PDP, Tambuwal –Wike; Nigeria’s Falconets beat France in group opener at FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

“Thieves” steal N31m from Katsina State Government House; Wike sues Atiku, Tambuwal, demands recognition as candidate | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Almajiri bans are not what Sokoto or any other state in Nigeria needs

5 Things that Should Matter Today: APC reacts as Supreme Court upholds Buhari’s victory

The Big 5: Agege inferno leaves two hospitalised; Buhari, APC chiefs endorse Lawan for senate president | Other top stories

Tambuwal will dwarf Saraki, No third force | Five talking points from the Tinubu response to APC defections

In Sokoto, patients are being forced to take treatment under trees

Opinion: Who will emerge the Lion King in Sokoto’s animal kingdom – Tambuwal?

Opinion: The barrage of bile against Tambuwal

Gimba Kakanda: Exploring Tambuwal’s Sokoto State

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

Budget-Padding Tracker: Will Dogara suspend Jibrin from the House?

Nigerian governors are worried over the Abia state confusion

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

Opinion: Governor Tambuwal setting revolutionary strides in Sokoto

Aminu Tambuwal: Religious tolerance and the challenges of democratic governance in Nigeria

Parents get paid N5000 for sending girls to school – Sokoto govt

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Petrol would soon be available | Someone is stealing baby Jesus from churches | Policeman shoots fellow cops | More stories

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

Tambuwal pledges support to the Nigerian Army

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

Sokoto governor Tambuwal creates social media unit in his government

Tambuwal orders investigation into death of man in NSCDC custody

Tambuwal: No more indiscriminate recruitment of foreign doctors

Olusegun Adeniyi: The APC crisis and Buhari’s many headaches

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Saraki, Dogara still having issues, Gbajamibiamila steps down, More stories

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Sylva walks free, Saraki emergence alters Buhari’s cabinet, Tinubu beefing Saraki, More stories

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: BBOG group hopeful, Saraki new senate president, Presidency ashamed, More stories

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