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Governor Aminu Tambuwal

May 7, 2022

Children orphaned by bandits, ISWAP, Boko Haram are mine: Sultan

Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar was speaking at an Eid-el-Fitr lunch organised for 171 Orphans from Borno, Yobe and Sokoto states.

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III
April 27, 2022

2023: Deputy gov, SSG, 12 others resign in Sokoto

On Wednesday, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State accepted the resignation of his deputy, Manir Dan’iya and 12 other top functionaries.

Aminu Tambuwal
April 2, 2022

I didn’t divert N189 billion, EFCC lied: Tambuwal

The governor said he welcomed the strictest scrutiny from any Nigerian or group interested in the affairs of Sokoto state.

Aminu Tambuwal
December 16, 2021

Northern bandits worse than wild animals: Gov. Masari

“Police and other security personnel are inadequate, so we shall not wait for those barbaric bandits to maim and kill people at random.”

Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari and Bandits
October 28, 2021

Sokoto: Okada, Keke riders to remit N252 million yearly

Yusuf Umar-Kyautawa, chairman of the National Association of Commercial Motorcycles and Tricycle Riders in Sokoto, has pledged to remit N252 million.

Photo of Motorcycle and tricycle used to illustrate the story
August 25, 2021

Sokoto governor’s aide to be investigated over assault allegation

The aide is charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal use of force, assault and causing grievous bodily hurt.

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
April 13, 2021

Gov. Tambuwal doles out Ford Explorer to 20 judges

“We are doing our best to support the judiciary. This is because we believe in its independence and ability to give hope to the common man,” he said.

Tambuwal and CJN
November 29, 2020

Why we negotiate with bandits: Governor Tambuwal

A senator criticised the negotiations as counterproductive.

Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal. [PHOTO CREDIT: LEadership newspaper]
November 10, 2020

Sokoto: Flood victims receive relief materials

The state has suffered much flooding this year.

Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal. [PHOTO CREDIT: LEadership newspaper]