Tag: Sokoto State
Two ‘money doublers’ jailed in Sokoto
The two defendants pleaded guilty to their charges, prompting prosecution counsel, Aliyu Bokani Usman to pray he court to convict…
Three Sokoto men caught spraying naira jailed
The were were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission following their arrest for praying Naira notes at social…
Troops kill Bello Turji’s ally, Kallamu, 14 other bandits in Sokoto offensive
Kallamu had recently returned to Sokoto after fleeing a previous military onslaught in June 2025, during which he was believed…
FG distributes free agriculture inputs to 49 cooperatives in Sokoto
The free inputs, distributed through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Sokoto state were part of the Federal…
Two dead, nine rescued in Sokoto’s third boat mishap in a month
The latest incident occurred at Jaranja river in Shagari local government area of the state, NIWA Area Manager in Sokoto,…
Over 20 feared dead as terrorists storm village in Sokoto
Eyewitnesses, who spoke anonymously, described how heavily armed men stormed the village, firing indiscriminately and setting homes ablaze.
11 killed in Sokoto after Sallah celebration
By Aderinola Abimbola. 11 farmers in a town in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto state have been reportedly killed…
Tchani lied over military camp claim: Sokoto, Kebbi border community leaders
Tchiani in a Christmas Day interview had claimed that Nigeria had provided a base for French soldiers near Lake Chad.…
How 10 civilians died from airstrikes targeted at Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto – Military
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, through its Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba told journalists in Abuja that the Sokoto…
Army destroys 22 Lakurawa camps, recover arms in Sokoto, Kebbi
The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Maj.- Gen. Oluyinka Soyele, disclosed this on Friday in Sokoto. Soleye who spoke…
FG kick-starts N2bn water projects in Sokoto
Performing the ceremony at Sokoto State University, the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, said…
Matawalle: We’ll flush out bandits, terrorists from Northwest
The Minister of State Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle has said the Federal Government will get rid of bandits, terrorists and…
Sokoto: Protest convener withdraws, cites hoodlums’ plan to attack markets
While acknowledging the constructive intent behind the peaceful protest, Binji emphasised that the complex and sensitive environment could lead to…
Sokoto district heads remain deposed – Commissioner for Justice
Nasiru Binji, explained that the district heads stand deposed as the court order ceased to exist seven days after it…
Mysterious illness claims 4 lives in Sokoto, NCDC investigates
Already, the NCDC has deployed a National Rapid Response Team (NRRT), to collaborate with the State Ministry of Health to…
Re-run: Observers laud INEC, voters’ orderliness in Sokoto
Observers and Polling Agents, including Malam Sani Yalguda, Alkali Baba, Bello Haruna and Sanusi Usman also commended the peaceful voting…
Christmas: Sokoto resident communities get cash, food items
D’Mass expressed her satisfaction with the administration’s commitment to the well-being of all citizens in Sokoto state.
Troops kill terrorists, rescue 52 kidnapped victims in Sokoto
The feat was recorded on 22 December 2023, when the troops cleared and destroyed terrorist enclaves at Saruwa, Kubuta, Gundumi…
How Sokoto man Ahmad defrauded 12 victims of N325m with fake investment deals
EFCC identified some of the major victims of Ahmad's scam including one Usama Abdullahi who gave him the sum of…
Jubilation as TCN restores power to Sokoto
The company is diligently working to extend the restoration to Kebbi and other areas affected by the unfortunate Birnin Kebbi…
Sokoto approves N7.3B for palliatives, N13B other projects
The government said it is also spending N13billion on housing, vehicles for security agents and solar power.
Border Closure with Niger: Customs boss visits Sokoto to ensure compliance
Adeniyi visited Illela border where some trucks fully laden with goods trying to cross to Niger Republic were stuck as…
How bandits on motorcycles killed 30 villagers in Sokoto – Police
According to Rufai, prior to the attack, some members of a vigilante group had gone to Azam village to warn…
Tragic: 17 children die in Sokoto boat accident
A similar incident occurred on April 13, 2022 at Gidan Magana village of Sokoto where 29 persons mostly teenagers died.
Sokoto: APC wins 2 Senate, 8 Reps seats
APC won eight out of the even House of Representatives seat while the APC won three seats into the Green…
MACBAN: Wanton killings of herders going on in Sokoto
MACBAN National Secretary, Malam Bello Aliyu-Gotomo, stated this in Abuja while urging the Sokoto State Government to intervene to stop…
Sokoto Commissioner for religious affairs dies, buried
Suleiman, a traditional title holder of Danmadamin Isa died as a result of brief illness in Sokoto.
Sokoto Governor-elect Aliyu unveils 9-point agenda
The agenda includes uplifting the standards of education, healthcare delivery and water supply. Others are agriculture, security, youth empowerment, local…
‘We are not poor,’ – Sokoto govt faults poverty rating
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that 133 million, or about 63 percent of Nigerians, are suffering from multidimensional…
2023: Bafarawa leads PDP campaign in Sokoto
By Muhammad Nasir Former governor Attahiru Bafarawa has been appointed to lead the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign for…