5 h. ago Sokoto Government To Recruit 3,000 Workers Into Civil Service

Sokoto State government plans to recruit 3,000 workers into its civil service to tackle youth unemployment and reduce restiveness. Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced the inauguration of a recruitment committee tasked with overseeing the selection of qualified state indigenes for civil service. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja by the director-general of Media […]

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9 h. ago Lawmaker demands swift action on escalating insecurity in Yabo

Tribune Online Lawmaker demands swift action on escalating insecurity in Yabo-Shagari The member representing Yabo-Shagari federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Umar Yusuf Yabo, has called on both the Sokoto State government and the Federal Government to urgently address the worsening security situation threatening lives and livelihoods in his constituency. His appeal came in the wake of a series of deadly attacks by armed […] Lawmaker demands swift action on escalating insecurity in Yabo-Shagari Tribune Online

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41 h. ago 2027: Ajiyan Sokoto denies plans to contest governorship election

Tribune Online 2027: Ajiyan Sokoto denies plans to contest governorship election The traditional title holder of Ajiyan Sokoto, Alhaji Umar I. Ajiya, has denied the Ajiyan Sokoto governorship rumours circulating in some quarters that he is planning to contest the Sokoto governorship election in 2027. 2027: Ajiyan Sokoto denies plans to contest governorship election Tribune Online

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66 h. ago Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved a technical amendment to the 2025 budget, reallocating ₦38.81 billion from underutilised areas to critical sectors to drive stronger performance. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Abubakar Zayanna, who briefed journalists after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting, said the review was aimed at […] The post Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Wike will respond to Tambuwal’s criticism in due course – Olayinka

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike will “in due course” provide an appropriate response to comments made last Friday by former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, according to Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. In a statement released on Monday, Olayinka assured […] The post Wike will respond to Tambuwal’s criticism in due course – Olayinka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity

Tribune Online Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity The Sokoto State Government has inaugurated a high-powered recruitment committee to oversee... Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Emotional blackmail won’t save you from EFCC prosecution, APC tells Tambuwal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed out at Aminu Tambuwal, the former Sokoto State governor and ex-Speaker of the read more Emotional blackmail won’t save you from EFCC prosecution, APC tells Tambuwal

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4 d. ago Tambuwal’s remarks on Tinubu, failed attempt to rewrite truth —Lagos APC

Tribune Online Tambuwal’s remarks on Tinubu, failed attempt to rewrite truth —Lagos APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described the recent comment by a former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, as another failed attempt to rewrite the truth. Tambuwal, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had claimed that the “battle to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu” is a “national consensus” […] Tambuwal’s remarks on Tinubu, failed attempt to rewrite truth —Lagos APC Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages

Residents of Bimasa community in Tureta Local Government Area, Sokoto State, successfully defended their community against a bandit attack, killing six assailants and rescuing several individuals who had been kidnapped. Aliyu Tureta, Chairman of Tureta Local Government, confirmed the incident, explaining that community members pursued the bandits into the forest and confronted them. “They managed […] The post Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Plan to unseat Tinubu is national consensus, not northern agenda – Tambuwal

Aminu Tambuwal, former Sokoto State governor, says he is committed to working with opposition leaders to remove President Bola Tinubu read more Plan to unseat Tinubu is national consensus, not northern agenda – Tambuwal

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5 d. ago Sokoto gov offers UDUS best graduating student free Hajj slot

Tribune Online Sokoto gov offers UDUS best graduating student free Hajj slot The governor also celebrated the institution’s milestone achievements and pledged stronger collaboration with the university in areas of innovation, skills development, and educational reform. Sokoto gov offers UDUS best graduating student free Hajj slot Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Tinubu Doesn’t Understand Federal System, Lacks Capacity To Lead – Tambuwal

Sokoto South Senator and former governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has launched a scathing criticism of President Bola Tinubu. He accused the president of lacking the knowledge required to govern Nigeria effectively. Tambuwal made the remarks on Friday, while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He alleged that Tinubu’s governance shortcomings are evident in his failure to […] The post Tinubu Doesn’t Understand Federal System, Lacks Capacity To Lead – Tambuwal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2027: Why Tinubu cannot defeat opposition of Jonathan, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso – Tambuwal

By Seyi Babalola Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal indicated that President Bola Tinubu cannot overcome an opposition led by former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso. According to Tambuwal, if these politicians decide to run in 2027, Tinubu will be unable to defeat them. He did, however, encourage […] The post 2027: Why Tinubu cannot defeat opposition of Jonathan, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso – Tambuwal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ‘I Didn’t Betray Wike, We Were All Running For Presidency’, Tambuwal Clarifies

Former Sokoto State governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has denied claims of betrayal in his political relationship with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, insisting that their presidential ambitions were independent. Speaking on Channels TV’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, Tambuwal said he bore no grudge against Wike and had not […]

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6 d. ago Tambuwal Accuses Tinubu, APC Of Destabilising Opposition Ahead 2027

Former Sokoto State governor and current Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has launched a scathing critique against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to destabiliae opposition parties in Nigeria ahead of 2027 general election. Tambuwal also firmly stated that he would support former […]

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6 d. ago I’ll Support Atiku Over Wike In Nigeria’s Leadership Choice — Tambuwal

Former Sokoto State governor and incumbent Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said that he would back former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, if forced to choose between the two on Nigeria’s future leadership. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, […]

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7 d. ago Over 69m, 210 bags of rice shared as Sokoto Govt consoles banditry victims

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto   The Sokoto State Government has disbursed over 69 million and distributed 210 bags of rice to families affected by recent bandit attacks in Kware and Gwadabawa Local Government Areas.   Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who led a condolence visit to the communities, described the killings as “unfortunate and inhumane,” assuring victims’ […] The post Over 69m, 210 bags of rice shared as Sokoto Govt consoles banditry victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage Sokoto State Government has approved the purchase of 26 new cooling systems to strengthen the storage and distribution of polio vaccines across the state. Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage Tribune Online

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9 d. ago ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’ donates fertilizer to farmers in Zamfara

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Residents of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State have expressed excitement as troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) donated 200 bags of fertilizer to farmers, in a renewed drive to strengthen food security and deepen civil-military cooperation in the North West. The donation which was made on behalf of the […] The post ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’ donates fertilizer to farmers in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Soldiers rescue 9 kidnapped victims in Sokoto, kill terrorists in Zamfara ambush

From Molly Kilete   The Nigerian Army said Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have rescued nine persons kidnapped from Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State and neutralized scores of terrorists in a successful ambush conducted in Shinkafi LGA of  Zamfara State in the late hours of 31 September. Media Information Officer […] The post Soldiers rescue 9 kidnapped victims in Sokoto, kill terrorists in Zamfara ambush appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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