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Nigerian Army commence trial of former GOC over alleged N400m fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2019 0

The Nigerian Army has commenced the trial of the former General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, Sokoto State, Major Gen Hakeem Otiki, over the alleged diversion of the sum of N400 million by some soldiers in the division. The trial which commenced on Tuesday, at the General Court Marshal,

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FDI remains a crucial between large and small enterprises, says Adebayo

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2019 0

Joy Obakeye The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, hopes to attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) into the country by stimulating business linkages between large and small enterprises. This is according to its minister, Mr Adeniyi Adebayo, who explained that a combination of advisory (policy oriented) and technical assistance (action oriented) services in the

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Proscribed IMN member urges Court to vacate its order

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2019 0

Andrew Orolua – Abuja The Federal government last week’s Friday obtained an order of the Federal High Court Abuja proscribing the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), as a terrorist organization. The proscription followed an application brought by the federal government through the Solicitor General of the Federation, Dayo Apata. The order issued by Justice

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Excitement as Jonathan, others lead PDP rally for Atiku in Sokoto

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2018 0

The flag-off of the Presidential campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North West zone in the caliphate city of Sokoto on Monday was an exciting moment as political heavyweights of the party led by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan took turn to tell the mammoth crowd at the historic event the need […]

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Tambuwal is Sokoto PDP guber candidate, says INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2018 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the first runner up in the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Sokoto State as the party’s candidate in 2019 governorship election. Confirming Tambuwal’s nomination, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, INEC, Mr Festus

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Zakkat commission disburses N8m monthly medical assistance in Sokoto

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2018 0

The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission on Sunday disbursed N8 million state government monthly medical assistance to the needy through various hospitals and pharmaceutical shops in the state. Malam Lawal Maidoki, the Chairman of the commission, while disbursing the money, said the assistance was to support the needy who could not afford cost of […]

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NASS needs more funding – Tambuwal at NILDS Convocation

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2018 0

Amid criticisms and call for slashing of its funds, the governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has called for more funding for the National Assembly to enable it perform its duties. Tambuwal disclosed this on Monday while delivering a lecture at the Second Convocation and Awards Ceremony of the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic […]

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Police confirm one dead during attack on Tambuwal’s motorcade

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2018 0

The Police Command in Sokoto State has confirmed the death of one person as a result of stray bullets fired when hoodlums allegedly attacked Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s motorcade in Sokoto on Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Cordelia Nwawe, told newsmen that one other person who was injured during the incident had been hospitalised. […]

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Civil Servant gets N50,000 bail over cruelty to son

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2018 0

A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday granted bail of N50, 000 to a civil servant, Kasimu Sidi, on trial for allegedly being cruel to his son. Sidi, who resides at Tundun Wada area of Sokoto, pleaded not guilty to a one-count charge of cruelty to children levelled against him. Chief Magistrate Abubakar Adamu granted […]

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FG approves N5bn for roads construction in Sokoto

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2018 0

The Federal Government has approved five billion for the award of contract for the construction of Kagigi, Jaro, Goraye, and Takwaco road in Sokoto state. The approval was made on Wednesday by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. Minister of State, Power, Works and Housing, […]

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I’ll accept outcome of PDP presidential primary – Gov Tambuwal

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2018 0

Sokoto State governor and PDP presidential aspirant, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, said on Tuesday that he would accept the outcome of the party’s presidential primary scheduled for between Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 in Port Harcourt. Tambuwal stated this in Birnin Kebbi when he met stakeholders of the party as part of his familiarisation visit ahead […]

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Sokoto Govt confirms 9 deaths from suspected gastroenteritis outbreak

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2018 0

The Sokoto State Government has confirmed nine deaths due to what an official suspected to be cases of gastroenteritis in seven Local Government Areas of the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mr Mustapha Ali, on Friday in Sokoto, listed six of the affected LGAs as: Illela, Sabon-Birni, Gada, Goronyo, Isa and Tureta. The […]

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Flood disaster: Lawmaker supports Sokoto victims with N1m

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2018 0

Member representing Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency, Alhaji Abdussamad Dasuki, on Sunday donated N1 million to victims of the flood disaster in Kebbe Local Government area of Sokoto State, which occurred on Friday. The incident had left many homeless, destroyed farms, animals and other valuables. Dasuki, who was represented by Alhaji Attahiru Dan-Madi commiserated with

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Saraki, Tambuwal, others left APC over automatic ticket, says Tinubu

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2018 0

…Don’t blame Senate President for your failure, Saraki allies tell APC The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has accused Senate President , Dr. Bukola Saraki and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, of defecting from the APC because the party refused to give them the […]

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Gov Tambuwal loses 252 aides over defection to PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2018 0

…No, they were sacked – Gov’s spokesman In what appears like a political earthquake, 252 Special advisers and Special assistants appointed by Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal have resigned their appointments and returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) instead of working under a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government. Alhaji Ibrahim Haske, a

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‘Sokoto State workers to get Aug. salary before Eid-el-Kabir’

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2018 0

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has directed the state Ministry of Finance to immediately commence the payment August salaries to workers in the including those in the Local Governments. The Director General of Media and Public Affairs in the state, Mr Abubakar Shekara, disclosed this in a statement made available to the Newsmen in […]

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2019: Bafarawa pledges allegiance to PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2018 0

Former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has said he will remain in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) even if he fails to emerge the flag bearer of the party in 2019 presidential elections. Bafarawa who is seeking to become Nigeria’s President under the PDP disclosed this during an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja. […]

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Exclusive: What PDP offered Saraki, Dogara, Tambuwal, Ortom, others to defeat Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2018 0

A leading member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed to Daily Times of Nigeria the offers his party has made to Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal. Other top government functioneris and party stalwalts from across devides that were made offers […]

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NCAA begins probe of security breach in Sokoto

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2018 0

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has begun a full scale investigation into the wanton security breach that occurred on Friday, at the Sultan Abubakar Sadiq lll Airport, Sokoto. The General Manager, NCAA, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, in a statement made available on Tuesday, said the commencement of the investigation is in receipt of reports of […]

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Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom, others: Defection won’t affect Buhari’s re-election – APC

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2018 0

…APC lifts suspension on Sen Sani as Akpabio joins party Wednesday …NNPC denies funding alleged impeachment plot against Saraki …Hold FG, APC responsible if Nigeria democracy derails, says PDP The Acting National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Yekini Nabena, has disclosed that the defection of the Senate President, Bukola