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Shafi’u Umar

September 18, 2024

Alleged Defamation: Court admits ex- Sokoto governor’s aide to N1 million bail

The defendant had pleaded not guilty to the charge and remanded in correctional centre custody.

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September 6, 2024

Tambuwal’s aide remanded for allegedly defaming Sokoto governor, wife

Mr Umar, 37, who was the special assistant to former Governor Aminu Tambuwal, is charged with circulating injurious falsehood and engraving matter known to be defamatory.

Ahmad Aliyu

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