{
  "id": 10505179,
  "title": "Sokoto gov approves appointment of eight new district heads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/sokoto-gov-approves-appointment-of-eight-new-district-heads",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T18:30:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/28/sokoto-gov-approves-appointment-of-eight-new-district-heads/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the appointment of eight new district heads to fill vacant traditional positions across the state. The appointments, made following recommendations by the Sultanate Council, were signed off by Sa’idu Maccido, the Secretary of the council. Among those appointed are Salihu Kadadi as Sarkin Arewan Kadadi, Isah Gidan Madi as Ausan Gidan Madi, and Gidado Dabagi as Sarkin Gabas Dabagin Ardo. The formal turbaning ceremony for the new traditional rulers will be performed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, at a later date. The Sultanate Council congratulated the appointees and urged them to contribute to the peace and development of their respective communities.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Sokoto gov appoints eight district heads",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/sokoto-gov-appoints-eight-district-heads",
        "published": "2026-09-28T17:58:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}