September 11, 2020

Sad! [Photos] Ex-Sokoto Governor, Wamakko Loses 23-year-old Daughter

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Just In! Kabiru Turaki Elected PDP National Chairman

By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially elected former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as its new National Chairman. Turaki’s emergence at the just-concluded National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, came after a consensus was reached by stakeholders and key governors within the party. Turaki, the…

November 16, 2025 • Politics

Damagum Confirmed as Substantive National Chairman

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November 15, 2025 • News

Just In! Shake Up as PDP Expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Others Over Alleged Anti-party Activities

By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday announced the expulsion of several high-profile members, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose. The announcement, made during the party’s National Convention in Ibadan, also confirmed the expulsion of the suspended National Secretary, Senator…

November 15, 2025 • Headline

Sadiya Wamakko, the daughter of former governor of Sokoto state, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has passed away.

Sadiya died at the age of 23 years following complications arising from childbirth.

According to reports, Sadiya died at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.

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She was laid to rest on Thursday night in Sokoto.

Sadiya Wamakko

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