The Appeal Court sitting in Sokoto on Friday upheld the election of Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as duly elected. The four-man panel in a unanimous decision upheld Tambuwal’s election after dismissing the Appeal filed by the Appellant and governorship candidate of the All Progressives
B For Nigeria to prosper, we need to restore THE culture of decency, intergrity and prudence in public service. Leadership by election or appointment should be an opportunity to serve the people and Nigeria, not to loot public fund or abuse public office. Such mindless looting and reckless spending of our common treasury, as we […]
Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Monday, met with the President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, where the two leaders discussed issues of cooperation and mutual benefit to their citizens. The meeting took place at the Presidential Palace in Niamey, the Niger Capital. A statement issued by Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said the two […]
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has hosted youth corps members serving in Sokoto State to a sallah feast with a call on them to always strive to build the Nigeria of their dream. Speaking at the event attended by hundreds of corps members in Sokoto Government House, Tambuwal commended them for their sacrifice and dedication to […]
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said state government will conduct proficiency tests for all teachers working in public schools in Sokoto State. The Governor spoke when he held a meeting with the chairman of the state committee on emergency in education, Professor Risqua Arabu Shehu. The committee is expected to present report to the government on […]
Christian faithfuls have commended the peaceful coexistence between adherents of Islam and Christian religion residing in Sokoto, and urged the government to consolidate on the achievements so far recorded. Members of the Sokoto State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) stated this when they paid a visit to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as […]
Sokoto Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to double efforts at bridging gaps in the country, saying what unites the people is more important than things that divide them. Speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State when he joined two other Muslim northern governors to take part in festivities to commemorate this year’s Christmas, Tambuwal said […]
Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to put aside all differences and collaborate with each other to build a united and peaceful nation where everybody would feel free and safe. In a message to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Maulud issued in Sokoto Sunday by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, the Governor further enjoined […]
The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Sunday urged Muslims to imbibe the injunctions of Prophet Muhammad which teaches humility, gratitude and charity toward one another. Saraki gave the advice in a message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, to mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad). […]
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has tasked African lawyers to ensure people of the continent are brought together in order to ensure integration, unity and rapid development. Speaking when he received members of the African Bar Association who are in Sokoto for their executive committee meeting, Tambuwal said one of the best ways for the […]
The dignity and respect hitherto enjoyed by the Nigerian Army but eroded due to negligence in the recent past has been restored by the administration of Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Yusuf Tukur Buratai, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said. Speaking in Sokoto on Sunday […]
Against the backdrop of concerns in some quarters of outbreak of famine in Nigeria next year, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has urged the Federal Government to immediately stop the export of food items to neighbouring countries, especially through the land border.Speaking in Isa LGA of the state at the flag off of […]