The Sokoto State House of Assembly has welcomed its two newest members, Alhaji Abubakar Magaji representing PDP for Bodinga North and Alhaji Bashir Dahiru representing APC for Tambuwal West. Their induction follows the rerun election held on February 3rd in … Continue reading Sokoto assembly inaugurates two newly elected members
Bandits attacked Kurya village in Rabbah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in the death of at least 12 individuals, including a woman, two of her children, and her daughter-in-law. Yusuf Kurya, a resident of the affected community, recounted … Continue reading Unknown gunmen burn woman, her two children and daughter in law to death in Sokoto
Troops from the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI successfully rescued 31 kidnapped individuals in various areas of Sokoto State on Tuesday, as confirmed by the Nigerian Army in an official statement posted on Wednesday. Led by Major … Continue reading Army rescues 31 kidnap victims in Sokoto, terrorists flee as troops intensify operations
The Sokoto Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has announced the deferment of its judgment in the petition against Governor Ahmed Aliyu and Deputy Idris Gobir, which was filed by Sa’idu Umar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Following the submission and … Continue reading Sokoto governorship election petition tribunal holds off judgment in forgery case
The Northern Traditional Leaders’ Committee (NTLC) has committed to backing President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the provision of primary healthcare services. This pledge was made during the NTLC’s Second Quarter Review Meeting held in Abuja, organized by the National Primary … Continue reading Northern traditional leaders vow to support Tinubu in healthcare initiatives
A tragic incident occurred in the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where an explosion caused by a gas cylinder claimed the lives of at least four individuals. The explosion took place in a welder’s shop within the community, … Continue reading Tragic! Fatal gas cylinder explosion claims lives in Sokoto state
Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, has announced that Sunday, May 21, will mark the beginning of the month of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH. This declaration was made in a statement issued … Continue reading Sultan of Sokoto declares first day of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has advised politicians who seek redress in court to accept the outcomes of the 2023 elections in good faith. In his … Continue reading Sultan advises politicians to accept the outcome of 2023 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given assurance to the residents of Sokoto State that the forthcoming National Assembly supplementary election will be conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. During a stakeholders meeting held at the party … Continue reading INEC assures credible supplementary election in Sokoto State
The Court of Appeal in the Sokoto Division has sentenced two Chinese nationals, Mr. Meng Wei Kun and Mr. Xu Kuai, to six years imprisonment on two of the three counts against them. The counts border on conspiracy, money laundering, … Continue reading Chinese nationals sentenced to jail by Sokoto Division of Court of Appeal for money laundering
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