A Nigerian Army personnel, Lance Corporal Nwobodo Chinonso has killed three soldiers and himself. Chinonso is reported to have opened fire and killed Lt. Sam Oladapo and others over the weekend. Oladapo was the Commander of the Forward Operating Base…
Reverend Father Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, on Friday, commended presidential candidates of the 18 political parties, who contested the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections, for adhering to the principles of the signed National Peace…
A new State Coordinator for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Usman Yakubu-Yaro, has assumed duty. This is contained in a statement by Malam Sani Idris, the Public Relations Officer for the scheme in the state on Tuesday in…
Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara Governments have commenced the sensitization of residents on appropriate measures to avert flooding in 2023. The sensitization was in response to the 2023 flood alert released by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMET). A survey conducted in…
The Obi-Datti Campaign Organisation has disclosed that the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is not in talks with the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over a possible alliance. Reporters reports that Atiku hinted at his readiness to work…
The Police Command in Sokoto State on Monday says it will be scaling up top crime prevention actions, including embarking on aggressive Stop-And-Search Operations in the state. This development is contained in a statement issued to journalists by DSP Sanusi…
The representative of Sokoto State, Nura Abdullahi and that of Yobe State, Aishatu Abdulmutallib have emerged overall winners of the 37th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition held in Gusau, Zamfara State The winner from the male category, Nura Abdullahi was crowned…
Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, has solicited energy stakeholders’ collaborations to maximally harness the nation’s energy potentialities. Mamora made the call while declaring open a 3-day expanded stakeholders’ engagement and interactive consultations on the proposed 30-megawatt…
Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, inaugurated 2MW solar powered electricity project at Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS) on Monday to enhance energy supply and youths training in the institution. Dingyadi inaugurated the project on behalf of President Muhammadu…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has commenced prosecution of persons arrested for illegal possession of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The commission disclosed this in a statement by Mr Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter…
