Sokoto state

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

Blood-stained Sokoto emir begs for rescue from bandits in video

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Blood-stained Sokoto emir begs for rescue from bandits in video

The Emir of Sabon Birni in Sokoto State, Isa Bawa, has begged the state government to secure his release from bandits in a video released by the bandits. Mr Bawa and his son were kidnapped on 18 July while travelling to the state capital from Sabon Birni. The bandits immediately demanded payment of N1 billion … Read more