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Obasanjo, Jonathan at Tambuwal's birthday, demand credible leadership in Nigeria

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Prominent Nigerian leaders, including former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, as well as ex-vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday demanded credible leadership in Nigeria. They spoke at an event held in Abuja to mark the 60th birthday of former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal. Speakers at the event emphasised the importance of inclusive leadership, accountability and quality representation, which they described as cri…See the Story

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Military Holds Special Prayers for Fallen Heroes in Sokoto

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The Nigerian military on Friday held special prayers at the Giginya Military Barracks in Sokoto as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The prayer session, conducted in a solemn atmosphere, was led by the Chief Imam of Giginya Barracks, Major Tanimu Hamisu Kauru, and attended by officers, soldiers and other ranks. Major Kauru said the prayers were offered for Nigerian service personnel who lost their lives in the cou…See the Story

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NJC, NBA Hoping Propaganda Will Bury Illegalities in Nnamdi Kanu's Conviction

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A lawyer and member of the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Defence Consortium, Barrister Christopher Chidera, has said that the National Judicial Council, NJC, and the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, are hoping that propaganda would bury the “illegalities” in Kanu’s conviction. Chidera, who made the assertion in a statement on Monday, faulted the silence of Nigeria’s foremost legal institutions and some prominent Nigerians over what he described as the unlawful…See the Story

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will have 'conversation' with Marjorie Taylor Greene after her 'disturbing' comments on social media

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will have 'conversation' with Marjorie Taylor Greene after her 'disturbing' comments on social mediaMarjorie Taylor Greene · Sokoto Read Article

Two shot, more than 10 women abducted as bandits strike community in Sokoto - Newsy People

At least two people were shot and more than 10 women abducted when bandits attacked Tudun Mallam village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday night, Jan. 11. This was disclosed in a post shared on X on Monday, Jan 12, by security analyst Bakatsine. According to Bakatsine, the attackers stormed the community late at night. “Last night, bandits raided Tudun Mallam village in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State, shooting two people who ar…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

NJC, NBA Hoping Propaganda Will Bury Illegalities in Nnamdi Kanu's Conviction

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Bello Turji group kill three in fresh Sokoto attack

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At least, three people were killed on Saturday night when suspected bandits attacked Bargaja community in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, the attack was led by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, who reportedly stormed the community with his fighters late at night. During the raid, three residents were killed, while severa…Sokoto · Sokoto See the Story

StatePress NG: Video reveals impact of US–Nigeria airstrikes on terrorist camps in Sokoto

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Obasanjo, Jonathan at Tambuwal's birthday, demand credible leadership in Nigeria

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2027: Any attempt to write election results will be lawfully resisted

Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, in this interview with newsmen in Sokoto on the eve of his 60th birthday, reassured that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is deeply concerned about the future of Nigeria. He also spoke on why The post 2027: Any attempt to write election results will be lawfully resisted — Tambuwal appeared first on National Accord Newspa…Sokoto · Sokoto See the Story

Judaism Spiritual Leader Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Prison, Says IPOB Is Not Terrorist Group

Kohen Daniel Sunday Onuoha, the Spiritual Leader of the Peace of Yahweh Synagogue and Founder of Eastern Judaism, paid a visit on Saturday to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Correctional Facility. Onuoha was accompanied by his wife and associates, representing the Jewish community in the old Eastern Region. In a statement he personally signed, Onuoha said the visit symbolizes unwavering spiritual and …Prison · Sokoto Read Article

Tinubu greets Senator Tambuwal on his 60th birthday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, a prominent politician, lawyer and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on his 60th birthday. The President in congratulatory message by his spokesman, commended the years of service of the People’s Democratic Party Senator to the state The post Tinubu greets Senator Tambuwal on his 60th birthday appeared first on National Accor…Bola Tinubu · Sokoto Read Article

Ex-Sokoto Governor Rallies Support for President Tinubu - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has reiterated his strong support for President Bola Tinubu, assuring of continued backing for the President’s policies and programmes ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senator Wamakko made this known in, Sokoto, during the official flag-off of the disbursement of mobilisation funds for the reconstruction of the bu…Bola Tinubu · Sokoto Read Article

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Obasanjo, Jonathan at Tambuwal's birthday, demand credible leadership in Nigeria

Military Holds Special Prayers for Fallen Heroes in Sokoto

NJC, NBA Hoping Propaganda Will Bury Illegalities in Nnamdi Kanu's Conviction

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will have 'conversation' with Marjorie Taylor Greene after her 'disturbing' comments on social media

Two shot, more than 10 women abducted as bandits strike community in Sokoto - Newsy People

NJC, NBA Hoping Propaganda Will Bury Illegalities in Nnamdi Kanu's Conviction

Bello Turji group kill three in fresh Sokoto attack

StatePress NG: Video reveals impact of US–Nigeria airstrikes on terrorist camps in Sokoto

Obasanjo, Jonathan at Tambuwal's birthday, demand credible leadership in Nigeria

2027: Any attempt to write election results will be lawfully resisted

Judaism Spiritual Leader Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Prison, Says IPOB Is Not Terrorist Group

Tinubu greets Senator Tambuwal on his 60th birthday

Ex-Sokoto Governor Rallies Support for President Tinubu - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will have 'conversation' with Marjorie Taylor Greene after her 'disturbing' comments on social media

Two shot, more than 10 women abducted as bandits strike community in Sokoto - Newsy People

NJC, NBA Hoping Propaganda Will Bury Illegalities in Nnamdi Kanu's Conviction

Bello Turji group kill three in fresh Sokoto attack

StatePress NG: Video reveals impact of US–Nigeria airstrikes on terrorist camps in Sokoto

Obasanjo, Jonathan at Tambuwal's birthday, demand credible leadership in Nigeria

2027: Any attempt to write election results will be lawfully resisted

Judaism Spiritual Leader Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Prison, Says IPOB Is Not Terrorist Group

Tinubu greets Senator Tambuwal on his 60th birthday

Ex-Sokoto Governor Rallies Support for President Tinubu - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

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