Tag: sokoto
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Fresh Naira scarcity hits Kano, Sokoto, Edo, others
Despite recent assurances by the Central Bank of Nigeria that there is enough naira in circulation, reports of scarcity have emerged across the country. A survey by The PUNCH, on Wednesday, confirmed scarcity in some parts of Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kwara, Gombe, Edo, Sokoto, and Ekiti States. Many bank customers and Point of Sales operators,…
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Nine corps members get extension in Gombe, Sokoto
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced an extension of the service period for nine corps members in Gombe and Sokoto States. Furthermore, the NYSC revealed that in Gombe State, three Corps members were reported to have absconded, one unfortunately passed away, and six others had their service periods extended to varying degrees. These…
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Sokoto, 4 others top poorest states as Nigeria’s poverty exceeds World Bank projection
The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that 133 million Nigerians are multi-dimensionally poor. In its latest National Multidimensional Poverty Index report launched on Thursday, the NBS said that 63 per cent of Nigerians were poor due to a lack of access to health, education, living standards, employment and security. The Multidimensional Poverty Index offers…
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Supreme Court affirms Tambuwal’s Victory As Sokoto Governor
The Supreme court has dismissed an appeal filed by Ahmed Aliyu challenging the election of Aminu Tambuwal as Governor of Sokoto state. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, the apex court dismissed the appeal on the ground that the appellant failed to prove his allegation of non-compliance with the electoral act and…
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Supreme Court Resumes Hearing Of Governorship Appeals of six states
The Supreme Court has continued the hearing of the governorship appeals from six states of the Federation. Proceedings resumed at the apex court in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory one day after the court adjourned until Tuesday. The court is hearing the appeals filed by some governorship candidates in Sokoto, Imo, Kano, Benue, Bauchi, and…