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Bandits invade Kebbi, Sokoto, sack 7 villages

September 20, 2023 Omajemite Don

Bandits Invade Kebbi and Sokoto, Forcing Seven Villages to Evacuate.   In a distressing turn of events, bandits have launched attacks on seven villages, displacing residents in the border regions…

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Butcher’s Murder: APC Governor Vows to Deal Decisively with Blasphemers

June 26, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has made a strong commitment to take firm action against individuals who engage in acts of ‘blasphemy’ against the revered Islamic Prophet, Muhammad…

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Bandits kill 37 in Northern communities for not paying levy

June 5, 2023 Omajemite Don

Bandits have reportedly killed at least 37 individuals in various communities surrounding Tangaza, located in the Nigerian state of Sokoto. The bandits allegedly targeted these individuals for failing to pay…

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Sokoto Gov, Ahmad Aliyu revokes major appointments made by Ex-Gov Tambuwal, give reason

May 31, 2023 Media Partner

Sokoto Gov, Ahmad Aliyu Revokes Appointments Made By Ex-Gov Tambuwal   Ahmad Aliyu, the newly inaugurated governor of Sokoto, has suspended all appointments made by Aminu Tambuwal after March 19,…

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Tambuwal Makes Fresh Appointments Seven Days to Tenure Expiration

May 23, 2023 Media Partner

Tambuwal Makes Fresh Appointments Seven Days to Tenure Expiration Aminu Tambuwal, the departing governor of Sokoto State, has approved the appointment of Principal Officers for the state’s tertiary institutions. Additionally,…

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Sokoto Gov-elect Sets Up Committee To Probe Tambuwal, here’s Why

May 3, 2023 Media Partner

Sokoto Gov-elect Sets Up Committee To Probe Tambuwal   Ahmed Aliyu, the incoming governor of Sokoto, has established a Finance and Debt Verification Committee to investigate the administration of Aminu…

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Peter Obi To Accept The 2023 Election Outcome

April 22, 2023 Jake Clifford

Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Peter Obi and other politicians seeking redress in court to accept the…

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Alleged Defection: Court makes crucial decision in APC’s Suit Seeking Tambuwal’s Removal

April 18, 2023 Media Partner

Alleged Defection: Court Dismisses APC’s Suit Seeking Tambuwal’s Removal   In a recent development, a Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress…

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32-Year-Old Student Unseats 4th Term Rep Member

April 16, 2023 Jake Clifford

32-Year-Old Student Unseats 4th Term Rep Member   A 32-year-old student unionist, Bashir Usman Gorau, has defeated , Musa S Adar, incumbent member representing Gada-Goronyo federal constituency of the House…

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Governorship election: Tambuwal loses Sokoto State to APC

March 20, 2023 Jake Clifford

Governorship election: Tambuwal loses Sokoto State to APC   Governorship candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, in the just-concluded Saturday’s governorship election in Sokoto State,…

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Sokoto Deputy Governor Breaks Silence on Alleged Decamp

February 9, 2023 Media Partner

Sokoto deputy governor, Manir Dan’Iya denies purported resignation from PDP Manir Dan’Iya, who is the deputy governor of Sokoto State, has Debunked down rumors that he is leaving the Peoples…

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BREAKING: Sokoto Deputy Governor Dumps PDP

February 9, 2023 Jake Clifford

Sokoto Deputy Governor has resigned from PDP   The Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan Iya has handed in his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, leadership.…

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JUST IN: Strong Ally of a prominent Northern Gov. Dies in Atiku Rally (Photo)

February 1, 2023 Media Partner

Aishat Maina, Governor’s aide dies after stampede at Atiku’s rally Aishat Maina, the governor of Sokoto State’s special adviser on female education, has passed away. Minutes after attending the People’s…

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Over 2300 APC Members Dump Tinubu, Defect To PDP In Northern State

November 19, 2022 Jake Clifford

Over 2300 APC Members Dump Tinubu, Defect To PDP In Northern State     Punchnewsng reports that the new PDP members are from Mainiyo area of Sokoto North Local Government…

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