Sokoto State News

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 of Sokoto and Kebbi states. The…
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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 bin Abdullah (PBUH). In a statement released…
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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 levies that had been imposed on…
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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, 2023. In a similar…
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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, the…
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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 Tambuwal, the outgoing…
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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 outcomes of the 2023 elections in good faith.…
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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 (APC) seeking the removal of Gov. Aminu…
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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 of Representatives.…
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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, has…
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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 Democratic Party. Aminu Abubakar,…
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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. READ ALSO: We'll shock you, you can't…
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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 Democratic Party (PDP)…
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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 Area (LGA). Umar received the new…
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