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APC to Tambuwal: You, your fellow leaders are the problem with the opposition

Promise Eze 8 September 2025 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Aminu Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto, and other opposition figures of being the real reason their parties remain weak and divided. Felix Morka, APC national publicity secretary, said in a statement on Sunday that President Bola Tinubu and

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N189bn Alleged Fraud: EFCC grills fmr Sokoto Gov, Tambuwal

Tom Okpe 12 August 2025 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, held and interrogated former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion, one hundred and eighty nine. Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. and was taken in […]

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Tambuwal Confirmed Himself, Stomach Directed Politician Without Concience – APC

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By Tom Okpe The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has said former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal only confirmed himself as stomach Directed Politician Without Concience. The former Speaker, House of Representatives had said at a People’s Democratic Party, PDP, stakeholders’ North West Zonal meeting expressed disappointment over the

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Tambuwal urges Nigerians to believe in country’s prosperity

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Sen. Aminu Tambuwal (PDP-Sokoto) has called on Nigerians to foster a belief in their country and themselves as patriotic citizens capable of driving the necessary changes for national prosperity. Tambuwal, the immediate past Governor of the state made the assertion while addressing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members at the inauguration of a food distribution […]

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PDP honours current Governors, Fayose, Mimiko, Dickson, Dankwambo

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2023 0

…as Forum welcomes new party’s Governors-Elect, honours past Governors’ Forum Chairmen By Tunde Opalana The PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, is organising welcome/reception of PDP Governors-Elect and send forth of Past PDP-GF Chairmen tomorrow. A statement Tuesday by Hon. Cyril Maduabum, Director-General, PDP

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Atiku will win 2023 election, reopen Nigeria’s borders – Tambuwal

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2023 0

Governor Aminu Tambuwal said Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar will win the 2023 election. Tambuwal announced that Atiku would reopen Nigeria’s borders shut by the Buhari administration. The Sokoto helmsman is the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council (PCC). He spoke on Saturday at the party’s campaign rally in Illela

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PDP has not suspended Its Presidential Campaign – Tambuwal

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2022 0

By Tunde Opalana The Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization (PCO), Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has debunked rumors making rounds that the organization has set aside its drive for votes kick-started last week. Governor Tambuwal told newsmen in Lagos Thursday afternoon that contrary to what is being […]

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BREAKING: Tambuwal steps down

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2022 0

Tambuwal has just announced his withdrawal from the primary. READ ALSO: Insecurity: You’ll hear from us – Gunmen threaten Obi Cubana over Abba Kyari Details shortly..

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Tambuwal warns Buhari against abdicating constitutional responsibilities

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2021 0

The governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, on Thursday, appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari not to abdicate his constitutional responsibility as the Commader-in-Chief of the Federation in the fight against insecurity in the country. The Governor said this in reaction to a statement credited to the Presidency which blamed state Governors for security lapses in […]

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Why PDP considers Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal as possible presidential Candidates

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2021 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State are the main contenders for the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential ticket in 2023. According to a report in the Daily Independent, a former senator and member of the party’s Board of Trustees, it would be difficult for a […]

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Mainasara, Maikudi make Tambuwal Commissioner’s list

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2020 0

 Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of sokoto has nominated Mohammed Mainasara Ahmad and Abubakar Maikudi Ahmad as commissioners in the state cabinet. READ ALSO: 2023 Presidency: Tambuwal consults Obasanjo, Mark and Danjuma Consequently, the governor has forwarded the names of the duo to the Sokoto State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. A statement

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Commissioner for Lands, Housing dies in Sokoto

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2020 0

Sokoto – Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Sunday announced the death of his Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Alhaji Surajo Marafa-Gatawa. A statement by Tambuwal’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Relations, Malam Muhammad Bello, said late Mafara-Gatawa passed away on Sunday (today) after a brief illness. Bello said the late commissioner, born […]

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Masari condoles with Gov. Tambuwal over death of father

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2020 0

Katsina – Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State, has expressed sadness over the death Sheikh Haruna Tambuwal, the father of Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Masari expressed his condolences through the Director General on Media, Mr Abdu Labaran, in a statement on Friday in Katsina. He observed that every death is a painful loss, […]

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Gov Tambuwal‘s uncle dies

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2020 0

The uncle of Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal, Shiekh Haruna Waziri Usman, has died at the age of 96. According to a statement by Muhammad Bello, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor Sheikh Haruna died in his hometown of Tambuwal at the age of 96 on Thursday. The statement reads, “Governor […]

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Tambuwal bars suspected Covid-19 patient, family from entry into Sokoto

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2020 0

Govrnor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has barred a suspected coronavirus patient and his family from entering the state in compliance to the guidelines of the closure of the state borders and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. A statement by Mr Muhammad Bello, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Relations, revealed that the […]

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Tambuwal, Sultan, 250 stakeholders meet over COVID-19

Ihesiulo Grace 24 March 2020 0

Sokoto – Gov. Aminu Tambuwal and the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar on Tuesday met behind closed door for over four hours on ways to prevent the deadly Coronavirus from spreading to Sokoto State. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting was also attended by religious leaders and other stakeholders. NAN gathered […]

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Tambuwal lauds Okowa as he inaugurates projects in Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2020 0

The Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state for enhancing the socio-economic life of citizens of the state through his sustained commitment to promoting good governance in the state. Gov. Tambuwal was speaking in Asaba while inaugurating the Mariam Babangida dual carriageway which was constructed by the state […]

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Tambuwal tasks journalists on objective reportage

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2020 0

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has urged journalists to be objective in their reportage and uphold the ethics of the profession. Gov. Tambuwal gave the charge at a civic reception organised in honour of the Head of Hausa Service of the Voice of America (VOA), Aliyu Mustapha Sokoto, on Wednesday in Sokoto. He stressed […]

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Ganduje, Tambuwal, Ortom, 3 others know fate today

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2020 0

As S’Court delivers rulings on appeals .Tension in Ortom, Jime’s camp in Makurdi Supreme Court on Monday adjourned abruptly the hearings of 13 appeals bordering on the elections of six states Governors till today as one of the justices on the seven man panel suddenly took ill. The seven man panel led by Justice Ibrahim […]

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Tambuwal calls on Northern govs to organize festivals to sustain cultural heritage

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2020 0

Sokoto – Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has called on his colleagues in northern part of Nigeria to give premium to organising and hosting of cultural festivals, to sustain the cultural heritage of the region. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Special Adviser Media and Publicity to the Governor, […]