At least five personnel of the Nigerian Army sustained serious injuries following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack allegedly planted by Lakurawa bandits in Sokoto State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama revealed on his X handle that the incident occurred around… Five Soldiers injured in IED attack during military operation in Sokoto …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Former INEC Chairman and current Chairman of the Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Professor Attahiru Jega, has criticized the growing trend of Nigerian universities awarding honorary degrees to individuals without academic merit. Speaking at the 14th… Former INEC boss, Jega slams Nigerian universities for honoring uneducated …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Sokoto State Government has issued a stern warning to residents against making inflammatory and misleading statements that could undermine its ongoing fight against insecurity. This caution was delivered by Colonel Ahmed Usman (Rtd), the Special Adviser on Security to… Stop politicizing security issues – Sokoto govt tells residents …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on state governors across Nigeria to treat all residents as indigenes, regardless of their state of origin. Speaking during his Sallah homage to Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Lodges,… We don’t have non-indigenes in Sokoto – Sultan …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
A coordinated response by military and police forces thwarted an attempted attack by armed bandits on Tozai village in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Monday. According to a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, about 90 armed… Military, police stop bandits in Sokoto, stray bullet kills … Read more
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared that fasting may continue on Sunday as the moon signalling the end of Ramadan has not been sighted in… Fasting may continue in Nigeria — Sultan of Sokoto …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The Commissioner of Police for Sokoto State, CP Ahmed Musa, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and tactical commanders to implement strict security measures, including stop-and-search operations, to ensure a peaceful and secure Eid… Police orders stop, search operations for Eid security in Sokoto …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Sokoto State Government has directed immediate reporting of all suspected cases of heavy metal poisoning to the nearest general hospital for prompt medical intervention. This directive follows the hospitalization of 34 individuals affected by toxic metal exposure, believed… Sokoto govt directs immediate reporting of metal poisoning cases …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Abia State has won the first position in both Male and Female categories of the National Under-15 Handball Championship in Nigeria, becoming the Junior National Champions for the first time in history Also, Team Sokoto with Special performances, won the Male category of the… Abia, Sokoto, make history as National Handball Championship ends in Umuahia … Read more
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has asked Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025, ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Sultan… Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan of Sokoto asks Muslims to look out for new … Read more