Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has signed the amended Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law. Eko Hot Blog reports that this new law effectively strips Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar of the powers to appoint district and village heads in the state. The law was signed by Governor Aliyu on Thursday along with five others after they … Read more
Governor Dapo Abiodun appoints Kehinde Onasanya as the new Head of Service for Ogun State. The announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, in a statement released on Monday. Onasanya, a seasoned professional with a background in media management and administration, previously served as Permanent Secretary at the Bureau of … Read more
Sultan declares Wednesday, April 10, as Eid-el-Fitr following confirmation of no sighting of the new moon. Decision announced by the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. Saudi Arabia also confirms no crescent moon sighting, setting Wednesday, April 10, as Eid-El-Fitr. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, April 10, … Read more
After confirming the sighting of the new moon, the Sultan of Sokoto has officially declared Sunday as the commencement of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially announced that Sunday, May 21, will mark the commencement … Read more
Sultan and CAN slam FG over insecurity says everything is not alright The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar and President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Samson Ayokunle on Thursday slammed the Federal Government for the poor management of the nation’s security. They lamented that terrorists kill people on a daily basis in the … Read more