2019: Wamakko, Gawauna, others pacify Yabo, settles for running mate
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto FOR fear of going to the polls divided and sequel to perceived political fallout over the Governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Sokoto state that produced the incumbent Deputy Governorship, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto against the popular expectation of having Hon. Farouk Malami Yabo as its standard candidate, […]
Tambuwal mobilises support for Atiku, warns Sokoto APC to watch its utterances
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto ONE week after failing to realise his presidential ambition at the just concluded opposition Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) elective presidential convention in Portharcourt, Rivers state, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Saturday returned to Sokoto in high spirit with a resolve to ensure maximum support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for a […]
SO WHAT IF OBASANJO HAS FORGIVEN ATIKU?
James KANYIP Yes, Obasanjo was very bitter with Atiku before and had vowed never to support his candidature for the presidency. So what? Yes, some Christian and Muslim clerics accompanied Atiku to Obasanjo’s house to beg Obasanjo on behalf of Atiku and reconcile them. So what? Now, Obasanjo has forgiven Atiku, embraced and promised to […]
Retired Generals, Jemibewon, Togun, Back Obasanjo On Atiku
A former Minister of Police Affairs, Major General David Jemibewon (retd.), and a former Director of Military Intelligence, Brigadier-General Ajibola Togun (retd.), have supported former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s decision to endorse the 2019 presidential bid of his former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. Obasanjo had on Thursday declared his support for Atiku, exactly four days after […]
Keyamo Attacks Obasanjo, Oyedepo For Endorsing Atiku
The spokesman for President Muhammadu Buhari reelection campaign, Festus Keyamo, has come after former President Olusegun Obasanjo following his endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2019 elections, Atiku Abubakar. Keyamo urged Nigerians not to join Obasanjo in receiving the curse he allegedly invoked on himself over the former Vice-President. […]
Court suspends proceeding for Counsel’s illness
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto THE Presiding Judge of the Sokoto State High Court, Justice Bello Abbas on Tuesday suspended court sitting for minutes to allow Counsel to the second defendant, Barrister S.E King to relief from sickness during the court proceedings. The counsel in the course of proceeding at the Court sitting fell sick and requested permission of […]
Gov. Lalong lauds peaceful conduct of LG Poll
Gov. Simon Lalong, has commended the peaceful conduct of the local government election in the state. Lalong said this shortly after casting his vote at the Ajikamai polling unit in Shendam Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Wednesday. “So far, I have not received any negative report in any part of the state […]
How North Records High Incidence Of Out-Of-School Children …UNICEF
Deputy Representative, UNICEF Nigeria, Pernille Ironside has expressed fear over the high records of out- of- school Children and the factors affecting girls of school age in Northern Nigeria, attributing it to poverty and barriers. She said that action need to be taken to address the factors responsible, she said this while speaking at the Northern […]
Shehu Sani Dares El-Rufai……Visits Kaduna Central Market Without Security
In a rare feat, the Senator representing Kaduna Central Zone, Shehu Sani, this afternoon put his popularity to test at the market square when he visited hundreds of traders at the Kaduna Central Market. Senator Sani unaided by armed security stormed the Kaduna main market known as Gumi Market apparently acting on the challenge thrown […]
OPINION : The Jos Beasts and Killer Ponds
By M.K. Usman First of all, I commend the Nigerian army for the efforts and determination so far in the search for the missing General Alkali and quelling the recent unrests in Jos, the Plateau State capital. However, let me quickly say that the Nigerian army authorities will answer to God for the lies they […]