Sokoto inaugurates committee on improved IGR, salary administration discrepancies
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto To strengthen its quest for responsive and beneficial governance to its work force and citizens, the Sokoto State Government on Thursday, constituted a 12 Member steering committee to oversee the Improve Strategic Salary(ISS) and Internally Generated Revenue(IGR) in the state.The essence is primarily to redefine a realistic base as well tackle grey […]
SERAP Urges Buhari To Implement Report On Financial Autonomy For Judiciary
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to use his good offices and leadership position to “urgently publish and fully implement the recommendations of the report on financial autonomy of state legislature and judiciary submitted to you in June 2019.” SERAP said: “In the context […]
Tambuwal dedicates tribunal’s victory verdict to God, Sokoto people
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Following the validation of his reelection by the Sokoto state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Wednesday in Abuja , Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said he has dedicated the victory to God and the people of the state. Tambuwal made the declaration shortly after the tribunal verdict before a mammoth crowd of PDP […]
Tribunal: Sokoto APC rejects ruling, heads for appeal court
By Ado Hassan, SokotoTHE All Progressives Congress(APC) says it rejects the tribunal ruling delivered against it Sokoto state governorship candidate in the March 2019, general election, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto just as it heads for appeal court.According to the party” we believe that the judgment has turned justice on its head.”The Tribunal which sat in […]
PDP rejects move to return toll gates
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has kicked against plans by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to return toll gates on highways in the country. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party said “such insensitive idea, in the midst of excruciating economic hardship and high costs of living occasioned by […]
Nigerians need more enlightenment on legislators’ functions – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that Nigerians need more enlightenment on the core functions of members of the National Assembly. The Speaker said a situation where majority of Nigerians assess lawmakers based on criteria separate from their core constitutional functions was not good for the country’s democracy. […]
59th Anniversary: Peace overshadows Nigeria’s clouds of fears for successful polls – Tambuwal
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Tuesday said Nigerians should be grateful that the clouds of fear has gradually paved way for a climate of relative peace that translated to successful elections conduct across the country. This, he noted, has in no small measure, enabled a smooth democratic transition in the country […]
Independence : Nigeria’s unity is a collective task we must achieve – Tambuwal
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said that the task of keeping Nigeria united is a burden, a dream and a vision that as true patriots, we must collectively achieve to bequeath remarkable legacy for generations to build upon. ” There are certain principles that are not negotiable and they are well […]
Nigeria @59: Tambuwal begs Sokoto citizens for patience to consolidate first term foundation plan
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Sokoto state Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Tuesday in Sokoto, begged for the understanding, patience and support of electorates in the state to enable his administration consolidate on the foundation laid in the first four years of his government.However, the governor had it tough and rough with electorates from all political […]
Independence Day Speech: Time Has Come For Nigerians To Bury Their Differences- Buhari (Full Text)
Full text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s broadcast to mark the 59th anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence Dear Compatriots, 1st October each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. It is also a time for us, collectively, to: Remember the sacrifices made by our Founders and great […]