House of Reps names conference committee on Electoral Act
The House of Representatives on Tuesday named a seven-man conference committee to work with the Senate to harmonise grey areas in the Electoral Act amendment […]
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NAFDAC seizes truckload of unregistered milk in Sokoto
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized a truckload of unregistered milk suspected to be counterfeit in Sokoto. NAFDAC Coordinator […]
Sokoto Govt. proposes N27bn supplementary budget
The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved a draft supplementary budget bill of N27 billion, which will be forwarded to the state assembly for ratification. […]
Look out for crescent of Ramadan from Monday – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday. […]
Ex-Emir Sanusi Has Not Been Appointed As Our Leader – Tijjaniyya Islamic Sect
A purported appointment of ex-Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II as the new leader of the Dhariqa Tijjaniyya Islamic sect has been denied. Sheikh Mahi […]
Many killed, others kidnapped as bandits attack Sokoto border communities
SOKOTO – Sokoto State recorded wanton killings and kidnappings of innocent citizens by bandits in three border local government areas within a spate of four […]
Miyetti Allah Talking Nonsense On Land In Nigeria Belonging To Fulanis – Junaid
A northern group, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has been fingered as a politcal group created for political purposes by a prominent northern politician, Dr. Junaid […]
Buhari sympathises with Sokoto Market fire victims
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sympathy and solidarity with victims of the Sokoto Central Market fire incident. In a statement issued by his Senior Special […]
Bishops back Kukah
The leadership of the Catholic Church yesterday gave its backing to Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Dr Hassan Kukah, for his comments. The National Directorate of […]
EFCC recovers N400m in Sokoto in 6 months
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Office in Sokoto has recovered about N400 million stolen fund in its […]
Stop playing politics with insecurity in Sokoto – Tambuwal’s aide
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto – Alhaji Yusuf Dingyadi, the Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal on Special Duties, has advised Nigerians to stop playing […]
Drama As Driver, 8 Passengers Are Arrested For Driving Into Sokoto Despite Border Closure Order
Eight passengers including the driver of a commercial bus arrested in Sokoto by Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal are to be prosecuted for violating the state […]
COVID-19: NCS partners Sokoto gov’t on safety of inmates
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto – The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) says it is working closely with Sokoto State Ministry of Health on precautionary measures and […]
Sultan to CAN, Christians: you lied on killings
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday faulted claims by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other Christian leaders that Christians in Nigeria, […]
Sokoto re-run election hitch free, declaration of results begins- INEC
By Muhammad Nasir Bello/ Habibu Harisu Sokoto – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says Saturday’s Legislatives re-run elections in Sokoto is hitch free with […]
Beautiful University Student Released By Kidnappers 1 Week After She Was Abducted
Hauwa Kana Hauwa Kana, a Nigerian university student, who was abducted by kidnappers in Nasarawa, Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has regained freedom after […]
Sokoto Assembly passes N202.4bn 2020 Appropriation Bill
By Nasir Bello Sokoto – The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the state’s 2020 Appropriation Bill of N202.4 billion.This followed the adoption […]
EFCC nabs 4 suspects over alleged fraudulent business in Sokoto, Kebbi states
By Muhammad Nasir Bello Sokoto – The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) said it had arrested one Amina Kabo, Manager of Olive Microfinance Bank, […]
Army renews cordial relationship with Sokoto communities
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto – The Nigerian Army has called for a mutually beneficial and cordial relationship between the armed forces and all category of […]