Sokoto State

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila have condemned in strongest terms the killing of over 40 rice farmers at Zabarmari, in Jere Local Government of Borno State by the Boko Haram…

Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has expressed deep shock and grief over the death of the daughter of former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko. Wammako, who is currently Chairman of the Senate…

A High Court in Sokoto State has granted bail to two Chinese citizens accused of bribing an official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Muhammad Saidu Sifawa who is also the Chief Judge of Sokoto State…

Four out of the 11 travellers from Sokoto State en route Akure who were intercepted by the Oyo State Police at the weekend have tested positive to COVID-19. The state’s incident manager, Dr Taiwo Ladipo disclosed this on Tuesday.…

The Sokoto State Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdullahi Lawal, has said that a petition over non-payment of N3,000 logistic allowance by a corp member led to a recovery of N320 million. Lawal disclosed this…

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has called on his colleagues in the northern part of Nigeria to give premium to organizing and hosting of cultural festivals to sustain the cultural heritage of the region. The governor made the…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said that the Army has engaged in spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram propaganda. Buratai, represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Olowomeye, the Director Civil Military Affairs,…

Zamfara State government has said it would spend N8.631 billion for the construction of modern Ruga settlements in the state. Governor Bello Matawalle made this known on Wednesday during the inauguration of the construction of one of the…

The Nigerian Army has begun the quizzing of its former General Officer Commanding of the 8 Division, Sokoto State, Maj. Gen. Hakeem Otiki, following the N400m said to have been stolen by escort soldiers in the division. Apart from the…

Armed men attacked three communities in Goronyo Local Government of Sokoto State on Wednesday, killing at least 29 people, an official have said. The Sokoto police spokesperson, Muhammad Sadiq, said “scores were killed” by “unmerciful…