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Sokoto approves 250 solar-powered water schemes in rural areas

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2018 0

Sokoto state government has awarded contract for the construction of 250 solar powered water schemes to be sited in rural areas across the 23 local government areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued to reporters in Sokoto by Malam Imam Imam, the spokesman of Governor Aminu

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Tambuwal appoints perm sec, DGs

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the appointment of Malam Hassan Muhammad Maccido as a Permanent Secretary in the Sokoto State civil service. The officer was born on 4th April, 1961 in Sokoto North Local Government Area. He joined the service of Sokoto State as Information Officer on GL08 in September 1989 under Ministry of […]

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Do more to halt illegal migration, Tambuwal urges Immigration CG

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to do more to halt illegal migration of young and able-bodied Nigerians who undertake dangerous trips across the Sahara and Mediterranean Sea in bids to make it to Europe. The Governor also urged the service to increase vigilance around border areas to check influx […]

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Talking about 2019 elections in 2017 is not helpful to Nigeria -Tambuwal

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2017 0

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, is the governor of Sokoto State. He recently spoke with reporters in Sokoto on challenges of governance and the increasing attention from Nigerians on the 2019 general election. The Daily Times of Nigeria reports What is your plan for 2019? Are you seeking re-election or […]

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Tambuwal hails Dogara, NASS on passage of North East Development Commission Bill

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has commended Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara for sponsoring the North East Development Commission Bill. Speaking at a two-day Legislative Summit for Economic Recovery and Sustainable Development organised by the House of Representatives’ Adhoc Tactical Committee on Economic Recession in Abuja

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PDP chairmanship: Bafarawa affirms support for Daniel

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2017 0

Former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa has assured Otunba Gbenga DanieI of his support in the bid for the national chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Receiving Otunba Daniel at his Sokoto residence, Bafarawa expressed his delight at the interest of Otunba Daniel to lead the PDP back to victory in 2019, […]

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Agriculture: Groundnut farmers face tough times in Sokoto

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

Groundnut farmers in Sokoto State, North West Nigeria, have only recently harvested their crops, but they say they are currently facing challenges. They said some of the challenges facing them include foreign exchange, poor purchasing power of consumers, among others. “Groundnut farmers in Sokoto are in a trying period because, absence of support and the […]

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Sokoto, German firm partner on solar power project

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

The Sokoto state government said it is connecting a number of rural households with solar power to deepen energy usage and enhance rural electrification in the state. Already, a pilot scheme has started in Kurdula, a rural settlement of Balle town in Gudu local government area of the state. Speaking to reporters in Sokoto on […]

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Sokoto bye-election: Wamakko, candidates express satisfaction, laud INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

Former Sokoto State governor, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC- Sokoto), Abdullahi Kalambaina (APC candidate) and Aminu Kware, (PDP candidate) for the Sokoto bye-election for the House of Representatives have expressed satisfaction with Saturday’s voting process. They spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during and after the bye-election to replace

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Wamakko charges politicians, wealthy Nigerians on citizens’ employment

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

Former Sokoto State governor and member of the National Assembly, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC- Sokoto), has urged politicians and wealthy Nigerians to focus on the welfare, security, comfort of the citizens and assist by providing jobs. The lawmaker made the plea in a statement in Sokoto on Monday, by his Special Assistant on Media and […]

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Sokoto approves over N1.5b for rural roads

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2017 0

Sokoto State Executive Council has approved the sum of over N1.5 billion for construction, rehabilitation and expansion of a number of rural roads across the state. A statement issued Sunday in Sokoto by Malam Imam Imam, the spokesman to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, said when completed, the roads will open up rural areas and ease […]

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Tambuwal hosts NDA’s best student, urges support for military

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2017 0

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged Nigerians to show unconditional support to the military, saying their sacrifices and dedication to duty has helped in preserving the territorial integrity of the nation. A statement issued in Sokoto Sunday by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said the Governor spoke when he hosted young officers […]

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ACOMORAN Challenges FG on youths employment, growth of economy

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2017 0

The recently concluded 15th Annual National Conference on Transport, held in Sokoto, , may have revealed the potentials of commercial cycle and tricycle riding and a possible avenue, capable of pulling Nigeria out of its economic predicament. Daily Times can recall that on assumption of office President Mohammedu Buhari, has declared state of emergency in […]

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Sokoto Guber: Court to Determine Tambuwal's Fate May 26

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

  A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, reserved ruling till May 26, 2015 on the suit challenging the emergence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State. Alhaji Tambuwal, who contested the April 11, governorship election, […]

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Wamakko Disburses N130m Grant To Artisans

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2015 0

  Gov. Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State on Friday disbursed N130 million as grant to 1,329 dyers, tanners, leather processors and workers, NAN reports. The governor said in Sokoto that the gesture was aimed at making the beneficiaries self-reliant and productive. “It is also aimed at providing more employment opportunities, curb poverty and youths’