By S. Adamu, Sokoto Fifteen Sokoto traditional leaders have been dethroned by the Sokoto state government for various offences. However, four others were still being investigated. The offences bordered on aiding insecurity, land racketeering and others. The development followed recommendations of the committee earlier set up by Governor Ahmed …
Read More »INSECURITY: ZAMFARA GOVERNOR BANS TRADITIONAL RULERS FROM ISSUING CONSENT LETTERS FOR MINING
By; Imrana Abdullahi Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has signed an Executive Order prohibiting traditional rulers from issuing consent letters for mining across the state. The Executive Order was signed on Thursday at the Council Chambers, Government House, Gusau. A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, …
Read More »Sokoto Governor Clampdowns on Traditional Rulers
In what is widely viewed as a continuing political onslaught, the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu has summoned high-profile traditional rulers in the State perceived to be sympathetic to the immediate past administration to answer a petitions against them from certain subjects of their domains. An information from …
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