The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved a supplementary budget of ₦119 billion, which will be presented to the state House of Assembly for approval. This decision was made during the council’s meeting on Wednesday. The Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning, Balarabe Kadadi, informed journalists that the supplementary budget includes funds from several key […]
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Sokoto Assembly Sets Date for Public Hearing on Legislation to Limit Sultan’s Power
The Sokoto State House of Assembly’s Committee on Local Government and Community Development has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, 2nd July, 2024, at 2:30 pm in the Mini Chamber of the Assembly Complex. The hearing will discuss the proposed amendment to the Sokoto Sultanate Council Law. This proposed legislation has sparked significant controversy, with […]
Kano House Of Assembly Passes Child Rights Protection Bill
The Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the State’s Child Protection Bill 2023. This was a follow-up to 3rd reading of the bill by the clerk of the house, Garba Gezawa during today’s plenary session, presided over by the deputy speaker Kabiru Dashi in Kano state While presenting the bill, the Deputy Majority […]
Sokoto Assembly: Violators Of Marriage Regulation Bill Risks Jail Term
Sokoto State Assemblyman Abubakar Shehu says the violators of a Bill to regulate and control marriage, naming and circumcision ceremonies in the state risk a minimum of one month imprisonment or N50,000 fine. According to the report, the Bill which was sponsored by Shehu (APC-Yabo) and Faruk Balle (PDP-Gudu), was unanimously passed by the legislature […]
Sokoto Assembly Pass Bill To Regulate Extravagant Marriage Expenses
The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a Bill to regulate marriage expenses in the state. The Bill, sponsored by Alhaji Abubakar Shehu (APC-Yabo) and Faruk Balle (PDP- Gudu), was earlier referred to the House Committee on Religious Affairs. Shehu, who is the chairman of the committee, presented the report of the committee […]