2027: PDP’s Bafarawa endorses Sokoto governor, collapses structure into APC
This endorsement comes as Mr Bafarawa’s political structure in the state collapsed into the ruling APC on Wednesday.
Tag: Attahiru Bafarawa
Ex-governor reacts to terrorist Turji’s allegation of grabbing cattle reserves
Mr Bafarawa stated that banditry or terrorism was not rampant in Sokoto or Zamfara State when he left office in ...
Prosecution witness’ absence stalls Dasuki, others’ N4.6 billion arms procurement fraud trial
The judge expressed concerns over the delay suffered in the N4.6 billion arms procurement fraud trial of Dasuki and his ...
ANALYSIS: In Sokoto, Bafarawa, Wamakko renew rivalry through proxies
The political enmity between former governors Bafarawa and Wamakko has been on since 2006 with no end in sight.
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Zamfara governor donates N100 million to Islamic University
Governor Matawalle said the N100 million was an initial donation for the kick-off of the university.
N19.4bn corruption trial of Dasuki, Bafarawa, others continues
Five persons including Mr Dasuki are being prosecuted by the EFCC.
N19.4bn arms funds: Court fixes June 11 for trial of Dasuki, others
The EFCC charged them with 25 counts bordering on criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of public funds.
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PDP Convention: Governors meet, reject consensus candidature
"The delegates are now free to choose whoever they want."
PDP Convention: Saraki denies stepping down
The Senate President considers himself a favourite to win the opposition party's presidential ticket in Port Harcourt this weekend.
PDP Convention: Visitors stranded as aspirants overbook hotels in Port Harcourt
The opposition party is choosing its 2019 presidential candidate at a convention in the country's oil hub this weekend.
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2019: Kano PDP gubernatorial candidate not my son-in-law – Kwankwaso
Mr Kwankwaso credits his success as governor to Mr Yusuf
2019: Saraki, Bafarawa woo Oyo PDP, promise good governance
Both politicians are among the 13 aspirants seeking the presidential ticket of the party.
2019: Bafarawa speaks on purchase of nomination forms for Buhari, Atiku, others
Mr Bafarawa urges political leaders to stop deceiving the electorate on their financial strength.
ANALYSIS: 2019: PDP presidential aspirants whose ambitions are dogged by corruption allegations
No fewer than six presidential aspirants of Nigeria’s main opposition party, PDP, are trailed by controversy and allegations of corruption ...
2019: What Igbos will consider before backing presidential candidate – Gov Umahi
The governor speaks while hosting a presidential aspirant, Attahiru Bafarawa.
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UPDATED: 2019: Saraki declares for president, discloses plans for Nigeria
Mr. Saraki made this declaration on Thursday at Sheraton hotel.
2019: Intrigues, falsehood characterise refusal to allow Kwankwaso use Eagle Square
The ex-Kano governor has named a new venue for his formal declaration.
Why I won’t quit PDP if I lose presidential primary – Bafarawa
The PDP presidential primary holds on October 5 and 6
2019: Bafarawa seeks Obasanjo’s support for presidential ambition
The aspirant visited Mr Obasanjo in Abeokuta.
Court acquits ex-Sokoto governor Bafarawa of corruption charges
"The EFCC described the ruling as "shocking and unacceptable."
Kano 2019: Kwankwaso, Shekarau in closed door meeting
The meeting held at Mr Shekrau's Abuja home.
Alleged N15bn fraud: Ex-Gov. Bafarawa to know fate July 31
The state Chief Judge had on May 8 reserved July 4 for judgment in the nine-year old trial of Mr ...
N15 billion fraud: Court delivers judgement on EFFC’s suit against Bafarawa July 4
The former governor is facing a 33-count charge bordering on corruption, illegal sale of government shares, misappropriation
2019: Bafarawa, Fayose, Shema, Aliyu, others in Katsina as PDP holds rally
Former Governors Makarfi, Ramalan Yero and Ibrahim Shekarau also attend.
Alleged N15 billion fraud: Ex-Sokoto governor knows fate January 25
Mr. Bafarawa and his co-accused pleaded not guilty to 47-count charge.
