Wamakko re-connects Sokoto councils with electricity, donates N 5m to communities
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Northern Senators Forum(NSF) Chairman, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has commenced the restoration of electricity supply across four local government councils in Sokoto state. The councils whose electricity supply lines had been faulty since two years ago include Gudu, Silame, Binji and Tangaza respectively. had not been repaired, hence , the residents […]
Sen. Ordia Condemns In Strong Terms The Executive Recklessness Carried Out Against Sen. Urhoghide At The Benin Airport.
By Ehis Agbon The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Senator (Engr.) Clifford Akhimienmona Ordia has joined the good people of Edo State both at home and in the diaspora to condemn the wanton attacks on Senator Matthew Urhoghide representing Edo South in the Senate for discharging his legislative duties. The Executive recklessness exhibited at […]
2019: IRI urges participation of marginalised in political processes
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Ahead of the 2019 general polls, the International Republican Institute funded by USAID has called on the marginalised groups of women, youths and the physically challenged to effectively organise, mobilise and sensitize themselves for elective rather than appointive positions on respective political platforms. It decried that the groups were under represented […]
Sultan urges muslim parents to redouble efforts for children education
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto SULTAN of Sokoto and President General NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar on Sunday tasked muslim parents on the need to redouble efforts at ensuring their children acquire both Islamic and western education. Abubakar who spoke at the graduation ceremony of 33 students of the Madarasatul Najiml Huda Islamiyya, Mabera Sabon Gida, Sokoto […]
Project Edo: Edo, Lagos to host 11 World Bank Executive Directors for review of projects, funding
In what has been widely described as an unprecedented interest in the Nigerian economy especially since the exit from recession, 11 senior World Bank officials are billed to visit Edo and Lagos states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on an impact assessment tour of the bank’s developmental projects in the country. The states, it […]
APC youths attack Sen Urhoghide Over Buhari impeachment Motion
Following his motion calling for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District of the State, Matthew Urhoghide, PDP, drew the ire of members of his constituency over the matter when he arrived the Benin Airport yesterday. He was held hostage inside the VIP lounge of the airport for over […]
Obasanjo charges third force to be battle-ready for Buhari’s ouster in 2019
Ex-president Obasanjo says members of third force will be threatened but he will not leave them without help Obasanjo says the members must be battle ready and not be afraid – He says President Buhari should be removed from office because the situation must not be allowed to continue and PDP must not be allowed […]