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Sokoto: Wike Commends Gov Tambuwal’s Victory

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgement affirming the election of Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.

 

The Supreme Court had struck out the appeal brought by Ahmed Aliyu of APC challenging the last governorship election in the state.

Reacting, Wike in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Polinious Nsirim, commended the Supreme Court for allowing the will of the people to prevail.

He also described the victory as a confirmation of the overwhelming support given to Tambuwal by the

Extortion: Zulum commends Army HQ for Swift Investigation

Borno State Governor, Prof. Umara Zulum has paid tribute to headquarters of the Nigerian Army for the swiftness with which it announced readiness to investigate incidents of stop and search of passengers around Njimtilo.

Zulum spoke in reaction to a statement issued last night by Colonel Aminu Iliyasu, coordinator of the Army’s operations’ media.

The Governor, in a statement released by his spokesman, Isa Gusau, said the speedy response from the army headquarters only reaffirms what every Nigerian already knows about the exceptional leadership credentials of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, and many others that have

Falode Commends Sports Minister On Adoption Campaign

The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, has commended the initiatives of the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, which she said would help the further development of sports in the country.

“The Minister who was the special guest of honour at the final of the Nigeria Women Premier League Super 4, promised to help the women’s league develop further by ensuring quality sponsorships that would take the gender game to the next level.”

She added that, the ‘Adopt Campaign’ initiative which the Minister brought to fore last week, has started yielding positive results, with the adoption of …

NFF Commends Minister Over Concern In Poor Runs

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has hailed the move of the Minister of Sports, Mr. Sunday Akin Dare to request for a report on the performances of the various National Teams in recent weeks, just as the football governing –body submitted the requested report on Monday.

“It was a good move by the Minister to request for the report. As he said, there has to be stock taking and after that, accountability. The NFF is enamoured by the move and we have submitted the requested report.

“For us, there is nothing to hide. We have detailed all the issues and …

Bishop Commends El-Rufai For Stopping Demolition Of Church

 Rev. Ali Buba Lamido, the Bishop for Wusasa Diocese, Anglican Province of Kaduna, on Monday commended Gov. Nasir El-Rufai for stopping the planned demolition of St George Cathedral, Sabon-Gari Zaria.

The Bishop also commended the governor for promoting peace, unity and development in Kaduna State.

Lamido, who met with the governor behind closed doors, told newsmen after the meeting that it was to appreciate the governor for his maturity in preserving the Church.

“We are at Kaduna State Government House to appreciate the state governor for his kind gesture for preserving the Cathedral of St George Anglican Communion of

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APC commends Lawan, Femi Gbajabiamila, others over victory

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded the emergence of a new leadership of the National Assembly led by Ahmed Lawan. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa Onilu, it congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari; National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomhole; governors; National Executive Committee (NEC); the National Working Committee (NWC) and other supporters on the party’s victory in clinching principal officer positions in the ninth National Assembly.

Specifically, the APC is celebrating the emergence of its anointed candidates: Lawan …