October 19, 2026

Aminu Tambuwal

Sokoto APC slams ADC candidate, says Aliyu cleared ₦5bn student debt left by Tambuwal administration Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu .

Sokoto APC slams ADC candidate, says Aliyu cleared ₦5bn student debt left by Tambuwal administration

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto October 13, 2026
Sokoto State Government has claimed that Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration has cleared more than ₦5 billion in outstanding student registration and tuition fee debts inherited from the immediate past administration of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. The government made the claim on Tuesday while responding to the governorship candidate...
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Tambuwal sues Sokoto Govt over delay in releasing inquiry report Tambuwal condoles Sokoto community over recent bandits attack

Tambuwal sues Sokoto Govt over delay in releasing inquiry report

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto October 8, 2026
Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approached the state High Court to compel the government to release the report of the judicial commission that investigated his administration from 2015 to 2023. Tambuwal, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Speaker of the House of...
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Tambuwal condoles Tinubu over NAF crash, describes incident as national tragedy Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal 

Tambuwal condoles Tinubu over NAF crash, describes incident as national tragedy

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto October 7, 2026
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has expressed deep sorrow over the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, describing the incident as a national tragedy. Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South Senatorial District and is a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), condoled with President Bola...
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Nigeria at 66: Tambuwal says nation’s challenges can be overcome, urges hope ahead of 2027 Aminu Tambuwal

Nigeria at 66: Tambuwal says nation’s challenges can be overcome, urges hope ahead of 2027

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto October 2, 2026
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the country’s economic and security challenges, saying the nation’s problems can be overcome with the right leadership. Tambuwal, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made...
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Tambuwal hails ADC Campaign Council, says Atiku/Amaechi ticket will rescue Nigeria Tambuwal hails ADC Campaign Council, says Atiku/Amaechi ticket will rescue Nigeria

Tambuwal hails ADC Campaign Council, says Atiku/Amaechi ticket will rescue Nigeria

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja September 25, 2026
Former Sokoto State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aminu Tambuwal, has congratulated the party on the composition of its Presidential Campaign Council, describing the structure as a reflection of inclusiveness, experience and national unity. Tambuwal, in a statement on the development, commended the ADC leadership...
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Tambuwal, Radda mourn ex-Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris, hail his legacy of leadership Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris is dead

Tambuwal, Radda mourn ex-Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris, hail his legacy of leadership

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja September 21, 2026
Former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, and Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, have expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, describing him as a respected statesman whose contributions to governance and national development will be remembered for years. The separate condolence...
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Tambuwal mourns death of ex-Supreme Court Justice, Umaru Atu Kalgo Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo (Rtd.)

Tambuwal mourns death of ex-Supreme Court Justice, Umaru Atu Kalgo

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 26, 2026
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has expressed sadness over the passing of the former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo (Rtd.), JSC, CON, who is one of the nation’s distinguished jurists. Tambuwal in a statement on Wednesday, said Justice Kalgo’s passing is...
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Osun decides: Tambuwal congratulates Adeleke, says re-election is victory for democracy Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke

Osun decides: Tambuwal congratulates Adeleke, says re-election is victory for democracy

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto August 16, 2026
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Tambuwal, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome of the governorship election as a triumph for democracy and the will of the people. Tambuwal, a chieftain of the...
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Tambuwal raises alarm over rising terrorist attacks in Sokoto, demands urgent security action Tambuwal condoles Sokoto community over recent bandits attack

Tambuwal raises alarm over rising terrorist attacks in Sokoto, demands urgent security action

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto August 6, 2026
Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has expressed grave concern over the persistent wave of terrorist attacks ravaging several communities across Sokoto State, calling for an immediate and more decisive security response to halt the violence. Tambuwal lamented that the...
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Tambuwal visits Sokoto attack victims, donates ₦20m, urges Tinubu to prioritise insecurity over politics Tambuwal visits Sokoto attack victims, donates ₦20m, urges Tinubu to prioritise insecurity over politics

Tambuwal visits Sokoto attack victims, donates ₦20m, urges Tinubu to prioritise insecurity over politics

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto July 9, 2026
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on Thursday visited victims of recent bandit attacks in Bodinga and Tureta Local Government Areas, donating ₦20 million to support displaced families. During the visit, Tambuwal expressed sadness over the worsening security situation in Sokoto and across...
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2027: Sokoto ADC endorses Atiku as consensus presidential candidate Atiku completes ADC presidential screening in Abuja, says “journey to rescue Nigeria continues”

2027: Sokoto ADC endorses Atiku as consensus presidential candidate

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto May 25, 2026
Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has endorsed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s sole presidential candidate ahead of the ADC presidential primaries scheduled for Monday. The endorsement was announced on Sunday during a press briefing held at the party’s secretariat in Sokoto. Speaking...
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2027: Tambuwal steps down for Faruk Yabo in Sokoto South Senate race Aminu Tambuwal

2027: Tambuwal steps down for Faruk Yabo in Sokoto South Senate race

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto May 15, 2026
In what took many by surprise, the opposition political party atmosphere in Sokoto was greeted with shock following the announcement that the state leader of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator Aminu Tambuwal would not be seeking re-election come 2027. The development, considered as a huge sacrifice for the unity...
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Can Atiku–Obi Unseat Tinubu–Shettima in 2027? By YUSHAU SHUAIB President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

Can Atiku–Obi Unseat Tinubu–Shettima in 2027? By YUSHAU SHUAIB

YUSHAU SHUAID April 19, 2026
Nigeria’s political landscape is gradually heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yet, beyond permutations of power, recent personal encounters have exposed a deeper concern—how dangerously our national discourse is drifting toward divisive narratives of religion and ethnicity. Recently, I confronted a disturbing social media post by a...
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Tambuwal blasts Tinubu over rising insecurity, poverty, hunger at Sokoto ADC Congress Tambuwal blasts Tinubu over rising insecurity, poverty, hunger at Sokoto ADC Congress

Tambuwal blasts Tinubu over rising insecurity, poverty, hunger at Sokoto ADC Congress

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto April 12, 2026
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of worsening insecurity, deepening poverty, and increasing hunger across Nigeria, declaring that the current government has failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians. Tambuwal, who spoke on Saturday at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Sokoto...
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Makinde, Turaki, PDP leaders visit David Mark, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, warn against threats to opposition parties Makinde, Turaki, PDP leaders visit David Mark, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, warn against threats to opposition parties

Makinde, Turaki, PDP leaders visit David Mark, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, warn against threats to opposition parties

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja April 8, 2026
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid a solidarity visit to the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the recent political attacks targeted at Nigeria’s opposition parties. During the visit, the PDP acknowledged the growing and shared threat confronting opposition political parties in the...
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FULL LIST: 9 senators dump PDP, LP, APGA for ADC in major Senate defection Senate

FULL LIST: 9 senators dump PDP, LP, APGA for ADC in major Senate defection

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja March 12, 2026
A fresh wave of political realignment swept through Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber on Thursday as nine senators formally defected from their respective parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The lawmakers, who previously belonged to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance...
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APC slams Tambuwal over alleged neglect of his LGA, praises Sokoto Governor Aliyu’s grassroots drive APC

APC slams Tambuwal over alleged neglect of his LGA, praises Sokoto Governor Aliyu’s grassroots drive

Tom Chiahemen February 7, 2026
By All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has taken a swipe at former governor and current senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, accusing him of failing to deliver meaningful development to his home local government area during his eight years in office. The criticism came on Thursday during a meeting...
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PHOTONews: Obasanjo, Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi, El-Rufai storm Abuja for Tambuwal’s leadership colloquium at 60 Obasanjo, Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi, El-Rufai storm Abuja for Tambuwal’s leadership colloquium at 60

PHOTONews: Obasanjo, Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi, El-Rufai storm Abuja for Tambuwal’s leadership colloquium at 60

By JOY ADARA, Abuja January 11, 2026
Nigeria’s political heavyweights, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex–Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Nasir El-Rufai, gathered in Abuja on Friday for the Tambuwal Colloquium on Leadership, Service and Statesmanship, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel to mark the 60th birthday of former Sokoto State Governor,...
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2027: Any attempt to write election results will be lawfully resisted — Tambuwal Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal

2027: Any attempt to write election results will be lawfully resisted — Tambuwal

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto January 10, 2026
Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, in this interview with newsmen in Sokoto on the eve of his 60th birthday, reassured that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is deeply concerned about the future of Nigeria. He also spoke on...
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Tinubu greets Senator Tambuwal on his 60th birthday Tinubu greets Senator Tambuwal on his 60th birthday

Tinubu greets Senator Tambuwal on his 60th birthday

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja January 10, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, a prominent politician, lawyer and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on his 60th birthday. The President in congratulatory message by his spokesman, commended the years of service of the People’s Democratic Party Senator to the...
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