Tag: Sokoto
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TRENDING: Drama as kidnapper mistakenly boards vehicle owned by one of his victims
There was a drama on Sunday in Sokoto State as suspected to be a kidnapper mistakenly boarded a commercial vehicle owned by one of his victims. According to a report published in a national daily, Daily Trust, the victim, a driver, was kidnapped along Kankara in Katsina state while returning from Kano about two months…
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Tambuwal assigns portfolios to 3 new commissioners
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has assigned portfolios to the three newly appointed commissioners and members of the state Executive Council. Malam Muhammad Bello, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the governor said this in a statement on Sunday in Sokoto. Bello said that Malam Mainasara Ahmad was posted to the Ministry of Budget…
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Why leaders must address poverty, unemployment now — Tambuwal
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has said for Nigeria to overcome its challenges, the country’s present crop of leaders must eradicate poverty and unemployment amongst the youths. The governor said this on Thursday in Abuja at the National inauguration of a project tagged ‘Project 20 million’. Tambuwal, who was represented by his Special Assistant…
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My security did not shot any resident – Tambuwal
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has refuted reports that a policeman attached to his convoy shot to death one Abdulrahman Aminu after the Nigeria at 60 special Jumu’at prayer in Sokoto. The denial was made in a statement signed by Tambuwal’s spokesperson, Muhammad Bello and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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GRAPHIC PHOTO: 100 Gunmen invade Sokoto; kill DPO, Inspector in gun battle
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and an Inspector attached to the Gidan Madi Division in Tangaza Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Spokesman, DSP Sadiq Abubakar, told newsmen on Thursday in Sokoto that about 100 unknown gunmen invaded the town and engaged the…
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Photos: Ex-Sokoto Gov, Wammako loses 23-year-old daughter during childbirth
Sadiya Magatakarda Wamakko, the daughter of former governor of Sokoto state, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has passed away. Sadiya Magatakarda Wamakko died at the age of 23 years following complications arising from childbirth. According to reports, Sadiya died at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto. However, Sadiya was buried on Thursday night. Her funeral prayer…
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Sad! Two dead as flood destroys Sokoto village
Two persons passed on while houses and farmlands valued at several millions of naira were devastated in a flood caused by heavy rains in Kaddafi village in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said the level of destruction was yet to be determined but confirmed that several…
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‘I masturbate a lot,’ says BBNaija female housemate from Sokoto
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate Kaisha has revealed she masturbates a lot. Kaisha who is from Sokoto state revealed this during the ‘Get to know me’ session with housemates. Recall that Kaisha stirred reactions from BBNaija fans and some northerners during the launch on Sunday. When asked of her guilty pleasures, Kaisha said: “I masturbate…
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EFCC recovers N400m in Sokoto in 6 months
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Office in Sokoto has recovered about N400 million stolen fund in its operations between January and June 16, 2020. Mr Abdullahi Lawal, the head of the office said this while speaking with newsmen in Sokoto. Lawal said that the EFCC also secured seven convictions during the period…
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Buhari orders fierce military operation against bandits over killings of 70 persons in Sokoto
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday ordered a “fierce” military operation against bandits in Sokoto State. The directive came following Wednesday’s attacks in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state, which left many people dead and others injured. The President condoled with the families of the victims. “As the world and Nigeria battle coronavirus…