Tag: Sokoto
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Sokoto: Suspected Bandits Attack Passenger Bus, Occupants Feared Dead
By George Omagbemi Suspected bandits have reportedly intercepted a passenger bus in Sokoto State and opened fire on its occupants, with preliminary reports claiming that all passengers were killed. The incident was reported by Intel Region, although the precise number and identities of the victims could not be independently established from the available information. The…
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Obi, Kwankwaso Visit Sultan of Sokoto, Seek Royal Blessing
By George Omagbemi SOKOTO — September 28, 2026: Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday, September 28, 2026, visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, at his palace in Sokoto State as part of their political consultations ahead of the 2027…
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2027: 19 Candidates Battle For Sokoto Governorship Seat
By Opeyemi Adelakun No fewer than 19 candidates have emerged for the Sokoto State governorship election scheduled for 2027, according to a list displayed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at its state office on Saturday. The list features candidates from various political parties seeking to take control of the state in the forthcoming…
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Senator Ibrahim Lamido Dumps APC, Cites Insecurity, Hardship
By Paul Joseph Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing escalating insecurity and deepening hardship in his constituency. The lawmaker announced his decision on his official X platform, stating that the resignation takes immediate effect. He explained that the move was prompted by what he…