The Centre for the Promotion of Sharia has cautioned the Sokoto state government against any plan to dethrone, ursurp the…
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“I will continue to represent your interest wherever I find myself,” Mohammed said.
Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter-terrorism operations in Sokoto State on Thursday foiled a kidnap attempt, neutralising five terrorists and rescued two hostages held by them.
“AN ORDER of this Honorable Court mandating the Respondents/Defendants by themselves, agents servant, privies or assigns or any person acting on their behalves to maintain status quo ante bellum and or stay all actions and or further actions in connection with all matters dealing with and or on appertaining to the removal and or dethronement of Districts Heads in Sokoto State, particularly the Applicant as the District Head of Tambuwal in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State pending the hearing and determination of the motion for interlocutory injunction duly filed before this Honorable Court.
The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Tuesday clarified that the lawmakers have received no bill before them seeking to dethrone the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar.
“And to the Deputy Governor of Sokoto, I have a simple message for you, Yes, the Sultan is the Sultan of Sokoto, but he is much more than that; he represents an idea, he is an institution that all of us in this country need to jealousy guard, protect, promote, preserve and project for the growth of our nation.”
In Sokoto State, fruit sellers struggle with rising costs and spoilage. As prices soar, vendors adapt to keep their produce fresh and serve their community.
“My husband didn’t believe in family planning. He always said it’s forbidden in our religion, Islam, and he always wanted many children around him,” she stated.
“Yes, it is true. The bandits stormed the village at around 11.30 pm yesterday (Saturday). They killed five people.
“The extension of the tenure is to allow the Sokoto State independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) to adequately prepare for elections into the 23 local government councils of the State,” the statement reads.