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 […]
Independence Anniversary: Tambuwal tasks youths on self reliance, peaceful co-existence
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Self engagement into beneficial ventures and peaceful co-existence were yesterday the dispassionate appeal by Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto to the Nigerian youths for the country’s future greatness.He said those were the basic ingredients needed to launch the youths on the path self reliance and patriotism to justify felicitating Nigeria’s mark […]
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration made progress in agriculture value chain.
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has made remarkable progress in the agriculture value chain, from fertilizers to rice, to animal feed production towards the Nation’s food security. The president, who revealed this in his Independence Day broadcast TODAY, warned that the country must not go back to the days of importing food and thereby […]