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Sokoto Assembly confirms Governor Tambuwal’s 26 commissioner nominees
Tambuwal, who is of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured a second term in office after he defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu, with a slight margin of 342 votes in the 2019 governorship election.
Governor Tambuwal dissovles cabinet, seeks forgiveness
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Tuesday announced the dissolution of members of his cabinet, Special Advisers and all political appointees whose tenure have expired as he seeks forgiveness of all.
Supplementary elections: Chaos in Sokoto as party bigwigs clash at polling units
Some notable party Chieftains have engaged in popularity supremacy at Magajin Gari ward ‘B’ Shiyyar Danfarijo polling unit 005 and 009, where supplementary polls are taking place.
Sokoto rerun: Police step in as PDP, APC supporters clash over vote-buying allegation
As supplementary elections took off on Saturday at a polling unit in Sokoto South Local Government Area in Sokoto State, supporters and agents of the two major political parties, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) were seen exchanging blows over an allegation of vote-buying as voting process turned rowdy.
Aminu Tambuwal assign portfolios to new commissioners
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has assigned portfolios to the 26 new commissioners and members of the State Executive Council swore-in on Friday.
Aminu Tambuwal swears-in 26 new commissioners
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Friday swore-in 26 new commissioners in the state and urged them to work towards meeting the expectations of the people.
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Lagos Assembly rejects governor’s commissioner-nominees
The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, confirmed 35 out of the 38 nominees of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointment as Commissioners and Special Advisers in the state.
Cross River guber: Ex-minister accuses Adams Oshiomhole of refusing to submit his name as...
A former Minister of Niger Delta, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani has accused the National Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, of personally refusing to submit his name as the governorship candidate of the party in the March 9, 2019 election.
Senate to partner NCC on copyright matters
The Chairman, Senate committee on Judiciary, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Monday said the Senate will partner with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) to ensure that owners of copyright get adequate reward for their labour.
US partners Akwa Ibom government to fight HIV/AIDs, other diseases
The United States of America has sought the support of the Akwa Ibom State Government to fight HIV/AIDs and other diseases in the next one year.
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri diagnosed with pneumonia
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has been diagnosed with pneumonia, the Serie A champions have confirmed, and his status for the club's league opener is unknown.
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Committee investigating sale of Kwara assets submits report
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday said recommendations of the committee on sale of public assets may be tested in the court in a bid to get justice for the people of the state.
Kwara governor urges support for reforms, paradigm shift
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, yesterday rallied the people behind his agenda for reforms and paradigm shift in governance, calling the 2019 election a referendum that saw people choose development and prudence over waste and underdevelopment.
Police confirm release of abducted bizwoman
The police in Benue State yesterday confirmed the release of a telecom entrepreneur, Mercy Gabriel, who was kidnapped at Obu Branch in Otukpa, Ogbadibo LGA of the state.
VP Osinbajo assures youths of opportunities in technology others
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerian youths that plenty opportunities will be made available in the areas of technology, manufacturing, agriculture, among others for them to earn decent living.
Tope Bulus replaces Fidelis Ilechukwu at MFM head coach
Former Enugu Rangers assistant coach, Tope Bulus, has emerged as the choice of MFM Football Club of Lagos as replacement for Fidelis Ilechukwu who has moved to Heartland of Owerri.