Tag: Sokoto
Troops kill dozens of notorious bandit Bello Turji’s loyalists in Sokoto ambush
According to security sources, the operation was led by the 8 Division Strike Force of the Nigerian Army Sokoto, and…
Two currency exchangers shot dead in Sokoto market raid
Rufa’i disclosed that the command had launched a full investigation into the incident, alongside increased security deployments to border communities…
Nnamdi Kanu moved from Abuja to prison in Sokoto – Lawyer
The Court in its ruling on Thursday directed that Nigeria Correctional Service to put Nnamdi Kanu in protective custody at…
Sokoto Govt open to dialogue with bandits
"Government’s position reflects a broader strategy aimed at balancing security operations with community engagement and long-term peacebuilding efforts, ” he…
How we recovered 25 cattle from Sokoto forest – Police
“We are calling on all concerned livestock owners to come forward with necessary identification to facilitate a smooth verification and…
Matawalle: FG to establish 3 military formations in Sokoto to fight bandits
The Minister spoke when he led military personnel to reopen the Marnona-Gundumi-Isa road closed eight years ago on Thursday.
Sokoto residents celebrate killing of notorious bandits’ kingpin, Kachallah (Buzu)
In an exciting mode, Alhaji Aliyu Shugaba-Maiyadi, the Chairman, Coalition of Traders’ Association, commended the efforts and praised the military…
Nutrition supplements stolen, replaced with stones in Sokoto, says UNICEF
UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, Mr Micheal Juma, expressed concerns over the…
Eight Sokoto LGAs not connected to national grid, Governor Aliyu laments
Aliyu said: “We need your support in reconnecting eight local government areas that have been without light for years as…
Supreme Court decides Sokoto governor’s fate today
It remains to be seen whether the Supreme Court will uphold some or all of the nine grounds upon which…
NAFDAC seizes N4.5m expired seasoning cubes in Sokoto
NAFDAC Coordinator in the state, Garba Adamu, told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Thursday that the agency’s patrol…
Gov. Aliyu swears in new commissioners
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has sworn in the new commissioners to pilot the affairs of the Sokoto state ministries in his…
Supplementary election records high voter turnout in Sokoto
Saturday’s supplementary election being conducted by INEC, recorded high voter turnout as the election began early in the affected areas…
Wamakko calls for peaceful conduct of Saturday’s elections
According to Wamakko, violence would not do anybody any good, as it is destructive and retrogressive and that peace is…
Polls: Sokoto First Lady calls for peaceful conduct
The first lady appreciated women in the state for coming out massively to cast their votes at the Feb. 25…