Tag: Sokoto State
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Gov Aliyu pledges support for families of fallen heroes
Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has reiterated that his administration would continue to support retired men and families of fallen ones.
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Sokoto State to buy N1.1bn vehicles for governor’s office
Sokoto State government on Wednesday approved the purchase of vehicles worth N1.1 billion for the governor’s office.
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Aliyu hails Appeal Court judgment affirming his election as Sokoto State governor
Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has hailed the Court of Appeal judgment affirming his election.
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Dengue fever alert: SOSG issues preventive measures
The Sokoto State Government has issued preventive measures to address the rising concerns about the resurgence of Dengue fever in the state. This development is part of a recent public advisory statement signed by Hajiya Asabe Balarabe, the State Commissioner for Health, issued to the media in Sokoto on Sunday. Balarabe stated that although no…
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PDP candidate rejects tribunal judgment in Sokoto
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 governorship election in Sokoto State, Sa’idu Umar, has rejected Saturday’s tribunal judgment upholding the election of Gov. Ahmed Aliyu.
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Sokoto Governor Vows to Deal Decisively with Blasphemers
In the wake of a recent incident involving the killing of a butcher accused of making blasphemous comments against Prophet Muhammad, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has issued a stern warning against any acts that degrade the personality of the Prophet. The Governor’s spokesperson Abubakar Bawa, released a statement conveying Governor Aliyu’s position on…
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Violence erupts in Sokoto as blasphemy accusation claims another life
In a tragic incident that took place at the Sokoto metropolis abattoir on Sunday, a butcher Usman Buda, was brutally killed by an enraged mob after being accused of making blasphemous comments against Prophet Muhammad. It was gathered that Buda’s alleged blasphemous comments against Prophet Muhammad, triggered a confrontation with the people present. Eyewitnesses reported…
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Supplementary election records high voter turnout in Sokoto
Saturday’s supplementary election being conducted by INEC, recorded high voter turnout as election began early in the affected areas in Sokoto State.
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INEC vows to conduct credible supplementary polls in Sokoto
The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured residents of Sokoto State that Saturday’s National Assembly supplementary election will be free, fair and credible. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting held on Thursday at the party secretariat, the INEC National Commissioner for the election, Modibo Alkali, assured that the exercise in Sokoto will be one of the…
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2023: Again, Tambuwal loses aide to APC
Alhaji Abubakar Kwaire, a Special Adviser to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 general elections in the state.