Ahmed Aliyu

Nigerian govt pledges to investigate airstrike that killed civilians in Sokoto

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Nigerian govt pledges to investigate airstrike that killed civilians in Sokoto

The Nigerian government has pledged to investigate a military airstrike that killed 10 civilians in Sokoto State, an official has said. The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, reportedly made the pledge when he paid a condolence visit to the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu. Mr Aliyu’s spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, provided details of the … Read more

Sokoto government, PDP trade accusations of fraud, wasteful spending

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Sokoto government, PDP trade accusations of fraud, wasteful spending

The Sokoto State government and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which the immediate past governor, Aminu Tambuwal, belongs to, have accused each other of fraud and wasteful spending. The conflict began on Tuesday, when the state government petitioned the State Commission of Inquiry, alleging that the administration of Mr Tambuwal diverted ₦16.1 billion worth … Read more