Governor, Deputy, Guber Candidate escape death after attack by armed hoodlums
Facts emerged on Monday, explaining how the Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, his deputy, Alhaji Manir Dan’Iya, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Saidu Umar and several PDP stalwarts narrowly escaped death during a recent campaign move in the state.
According to reports, the governor and his convoy which housed key principal officers of the state and his party, was attacked by hoodlums on the New Year day.
The Govenor’s convoy was allegedly attacked while returning from campaign rallies in Silame local government area and Wamakko local government area respectively.
The attack occurred in the outskirts of Wamakko town, on their way back to Sokoto township.
Others who survived the attack, include notable dignitaries on the convoy who escaped unhurt include, the deputy governorship candidate Hon Sagir Bafarawa and the visiting Kebbi State PDP Guber candidate, Gen Aminu Bande (rtd).
An eye witness who narrated that the convoy of the governor narrowly escaped, told our correspondent that some of the cars in the convoy had their windscreen damaged.
The source who craved anonymity said, “there was pandemonium and everyone had to think of escape. By the time the dust settled, two of the vehicles I can identify was those of the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and the official SUV that conveyed the Permanent Secretary (Protocol) to the Governor.
“The attackers threw stones at the moving vehicles in the convoy striking the front windscreen of the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity official SUV and piercing the the rear screen of the official SUV in tow, conveying the Permanent Secretary (Protocol) to the Governor.”
Highlight of the campaign rallies was the defection of Zayyanu Wamakko, a notable political ally of former governor Aliyu Wamakko, from the opposition APC to PDP, in Wamakko local government area of the state.
Speaking with Nigerian Tribune, an aide to the governor who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the attack and said the party will react appropriately according to the law.
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BREAKING: Obasa resumed at Lagos Assembly, declares himself as the Speaker
BREAKING: Obasa resumed at Lagos Assembly, declares himself as the Speaker
The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared himself the authentic Speaker of the House, saying he has resumed his position as the parliament leader.
Obasa made this known on Thursday after returning to the Assembly Complex under the protection of police and State Security Service operatives.
“I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said.
It was his first time back since his removal on 13 January 2025.
Obasa arrived at the complex with more than 11 police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office, ignoring his colleagues who were seen deliberating in the Assembly’s garden before his entrance.
His return follows a dramatic turn of events at the Assembly, where the security details of the new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, were reportedly withdrawn.
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Ramadan set to commence as Sultan of Sokoto issues directives to Muslim nationwide
Ramadan set to commence as Sultan of Sokoto issues directives to Muslim nationwide
The Sultanate Council has formally declared that the hunt for the new moon of Ramadan 1446AH will begin on Friday, February 28.
The Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, encouraged Muslims to look up at the sky on Friday in anticipation of the new moon in a statement issued Thursday.
He instructed those who spot the moon to report their sightings to the nearest District or Village Head.
Once reported, the sightings will be relayed to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who also serves as the President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, for a formal declaration.
To streamline the process, the Sultanate Council has shared the following contact numbers for reporting moon sightings: 08037157100, 08066303077, 08035965322, 08099945903, and 07067146900.
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JUST IN; Obasa storms Lagos Assembly Complex headed for Speakers office
JUST IN; Obasa storms Lagos Assembly Complex headed for Speakers office
The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has reportedlt arrived at the Complex with heavy security operatives.
The impeached Speaker it was gathered came with more than 11 Police officers and headed straight to the Speaker’s Office amidst reports of the withdrawal of the new speaker’s security operatives.
Details soon……..
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