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Sokoto Govt Set To Buy ₦1.1bn Vehicles For Governor’s Office
Sokoto State government on Wednesday approved the purchase of vehicles worth ₦1.1 billion for the governor’s office.Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Bello Danchadi, told newsmen in Sokoto at the end of the weekly cabinet meeting that the contracts were in fulfillment of campaign promises made by the governor.He said the cabinet also approv -
VIDEO: NTA Gives Update On Fire Incident In Sokoto Network Station
The management of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, says the fire incident that erupted on Sunday at its Sokoto Network centre has been contained.This was disclosed in a statement by NTA through its official X handle on Sunday night.According to NTA, the fire was put out by the joint efforts of staff and firefighters.The update comes hours a -
NDLEA Destroys Three Acres Cannabis Farm In Sayinna Town, Sokoto State
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has destroyed three acres of cannabis farm in Sayinna town, Sokoto State.The Commandant, NDLEA Sokoto Command, Mr. Adamu Iro, disclosed this to journalists at a briefing held at the state command headquarters on Saturday.He said that after intelligence gathering, the officers and men of the command -
Terrorists Flee As Troops Rescue 31 Kidnapped Victims In Sokoto
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) have rescued 31 kidnapped persons in Sokoto State. The Nigerian Army, in a statement on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, said troops destroyed all the terrorists hideouts after rescuing the victims. “The resilient troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DA -
17 Newly Promoted Police Officers Decorated With New Ranks In Sokoto
A total of 17 Police officers at Zone 10 Sokoto were on Thursday decorated with their new ranks.Mr Lawal Daura, the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG), who led the proceedings in Sokoto, said that the promotions were based on the recommendation of the acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun and the approval of the Police Servi -
Police Bust Car Theft Gang, Arrest Three, Recover Four Vehicles In Sokoto
Three members of a notorious syndicate who specialise in car theft between Sokoto and Kebbi States have been arrested by the combined team of detectives from the Zonal Intelligence Department (ZID) in Zone 10 Sokoto.Spokesperson for the command, ASP Ahmed Rufa’i, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, on behalf of AIG Abub -
Suspected Serial Thief Allegedly Nabbed Stealing Food Items In Sokoto Varsity Hostel
A suspected serial thief has been apprehended after he was reportedly caught stealing at the Jubril Aminu Hall of Residence in the Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, while students were away for Jumu'ah prayer on Friday, October 20, 2023. The suspect identified as 'Daniel' was found in possession of a bag filled with food items he -
Federal High Court In Sokoto Sends District Head, Umar Mohammed To Five Years In Jail Over Drug Dealing
The Federal High Court in Sokoto, presided over by Justice Ahmad Mahmud, has sentenced an acting district head, Alhaji Umar Mohammed (aka Dan Bala) to five and a half years in jail on four count charges of possession and dealing in 436.38kgs cannabis and 7kgs psychotropic drugs brought against him by NDLEA in October 2022.He was convicted and sent -
How Gunmen Storm Village, Kill Three, Abduct Eight In Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed an attack carried out by suspected bandits that claimed the lives of three persons and left others injured in the Soro community, Binji Local Government Area of the state on Monday.The state police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ahmad Rufai, while confirming the attack, disclosed that some gunmen suspec -
President Tinubu, Sultan of Sokoto Beg NLC, TUC to Shelve Planned October 3rd Nationwide Strike
Moved by the dangers, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged organized labour unions to shelve the planned October 3 indefinite strike for the good of the Nation.The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress had on September 26 announced that it would mobilize members for an indefinite strike on -
Just In: How Terrorists Kill 4, Abduct 18 In Sokoto Village
Sokoto police Command has confirmed the banditry attack in Giyawa village of Goronyo local government area in the eastern senatorial district where four persons were confirmed to have been killed.The Sokoto state police command public Relations Officer Assistant Superintendent of Police Ahmed Rufai confirmed to Vanguard that eighteen persons were -
Shettima Flags Off Distribution Of N5bn Palliatives In Sokoto
Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, has flagged off the Sokoto State Government’s distribution of palliatives worth N5.1 billion to residents of the state. The palliative distribution is in fulfilment of the fuel subsidy removal policy by the Federal Government, which approved over N180 billion as palliatives to the 36 state governme -
PHOTOS: How Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victims In Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina And Sokoto
Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) have continued to intensify operations against the marauding bandits, as they have rescued several kidnapped victims and captured equipment in the Northwest region of Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina and Sokoto states respectively. Captain Yahaya Ibrahim, Force Information Officer, Oper -
Tragedy As Sokoto APC Chairman’s Son, Sadiq Achida & Friend Die In Auto Crash After Final Exams
Anas Isa Sadiq Achida, the son of the chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Isa Sadiq Achida, was involved in a fatal motor accident while returning from school, which led to his death.25-year-old Anas, a graduate of civil engineering from the Lead City University Ibadan, died while on his way to Sokoto on Saturday, August 26 -
Niger Coup: "ISIS, ISWAP Terrorists May Attack Lagos, Sokoto" – Fani-Kayode Warns
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Femi Fani-Kayode has claimed that ISIS and ISWAP terrorists may attack Lagos and others states of the federation. He said the attacks may happen if Niger Republic and its allies opened up their corridors to the terrorists. He warned that some of these terrorists have infiltrated Niger State and some St -
Police Arrest Eight Suspected Killers Of Sokoto Butcher Accused Of Blasphemy
The Sokoto Police Command has confirmed the arrest of at least eight suspected killers of a butcher, Usman Buda, who was killed by a mob in June for alleged blasphemy.The Police Public Relations Officer, Rufai Ahmad disclosed this on Thursday.Making more disclosure, Ahmad said the butcher’s case had been transferred from Sokoto command’s juris -
Coup Plotters Deny Abdulsalami Abubakar & Sultan Of Sokoto Entry At Airport In Niamey
Amid the diplomatic row, Daily Trust Saturday reports that former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Saad Abubakar, were denied entry into Niamey on arrival on Thursday after President Tinubu mandated them to have a discussion with the Nigerien coup plotters.Diplomatic sources said they were restricted to th -
SAD: Bandits Reportedly Kill Man 10 Days After His Wedding In Sokoto
A man has been reportedly killed by armed bandits ten days after his wedding in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.One Mallam Jabir, who disclosed this on Twitter said the deceased was shot dead while working on his farm on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.The bandits also kidnapped the deceased's father. “This young man was shot dead 10 days -
Bandits Kill Two Immigration Officers And Abduct Others At Checkpoint In Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed an attack by bandits on an Immigration checkpoint at Mamman Suka village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of the state. The gunmen stormed the checkpoint point along Sokoto/ Illela road at around 7 pm on Friday, July 28, 2023, shot dead two Immigration officers, and abducted others.Spokesman of the -
Gunmen Kill Immigration Officers, Abduct Others In Sokoto
Some gunmen who are suspected to be kidnappers have caused serious mayhem in Sokoto State.The gunmen attacked and killed 2 immigration officers and abducted others at the Mamman Suka village checkpoint of Gwadabawa local government area of Sokoto state.According to an eyewitness, a driver who pleaded anonymity, gunmen suspected to be kidnappers st -
"You Either Work Or Return Your Salaries" - Sokoto Govt. Aliyu Says As He Locks Out Govt Worker
The Governor of Sokoto state, Ahmad Aliyu, on Thursday, June 6, locked out government house workers for lateness.Governor Aliyu had reportedly driven himself to the Government House around 8:30am only to find out that the majority of the staff were not in their various offices.He met only cleaners and one nurse at the Government House Clinic. This -
Nigeria Will Face Food Crisis In Next Three months – Ex-Gov Of Sokoto, Attahiru Bafarawa
An ex- Sokoto state governor, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa has urged the government to tackle insecurity in the North-West and North-East regions. According to the member of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, the bandits have refused farmers from cultivating their crops which could lead to a food crisis in the nation. Bafarawa who spoke t -
MURIC Condemns Murder Of Butcher, Usman In Sokoto Over Blasphemy, Says Only Court Should Decide
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has condemned the murder of a butcher, Usman Buda, in Sokoto State over an alleged case of blasphemy against the Prophet, Muhammad.Disclosing this in a statement, the chairman of the state’s branch, Muhammad Mansur Aliyu, urged Muslims to stop taking the law into their hands each time there’s an alleged blasp -
I Will Deal With Anyone Who Commits ‘Blasphemy’ Against Prophet Muhammed - Sokoto Governor
Gov Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto has warned that anyone found guilty of ‘blasphemy’ against Prophet Muhammed will be severely dealt with. The governor issued the warning while reacting to the murder of a butcher, Usman Buda, who was killed by some aggrieved Muslims over claims he allegedly made a blasphemous comment on Sunday, June 25.In a statement -
Irate Mob Kills Man, Usman Buda Accused Of Making Blasphemous Comments In Sokoto
An irate mob in Sokoto on Sunday killed a butcher, Usman Buda, after he was accused of making blasphemous comments against Prophet Muhammad.The incident occurred at the Sokoto metropolis abbatoir around 10:00 am.A witness, who only gave his name as Aliyu, told PREMIUM TIMES over the phone that Mr Buda made blasphemous comment and repeated it three -
Sokoto Governor, Aliyu Disguises Himself, Rides Tricycle On Surprise Hospital Inspection
Ahmad Aliyu, the Governor of Sokoto State, has surprised many people in the state. The governor, on Monday, paid an unscheduled visit to the Sokoto Specialist Hospital to ascertain the quality of services provided by the outfit. Malam Abubakar Bawa, the Press Secretary to the governor, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Sokoto.Bawa said th -
Sultan Of Sokoto, Abubakar Announces June 28 As Official Date To Celebrate Eid al-Adha 'Sallah'
In a highly anticipated announcement, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, declared June 28 as the official date for the celebration of Eid al-Adha, widely known as Sallah.The national moonsighting committee issued a statement on Sunday evening, June 18, 2023, conveying the Sultan's announcement. In the statement, the Sultan exten -
Tension As Bandits Attack Sokoto Villages, Kill 37 Over Refusal To Pay 'Levies'
There was palpable tension as bandits reportedly killed 37 persons while others sustained varying injuries following an attack on three communities in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State over their alleged refusal to pay the ‘levies’ imposed by the criminal elements.Sources in one of the communities said the terrorists also dispersed -
Daredevil Bandits Cause Commotion After Disrupting Burial & Kill Over 37 Sokoto Villagers
Some daredevil bandits have caused serious havoc and commotion in Sokoto State.As many as 37 persons were reportedly killed and several others injured in the attacks on three communities in Tangaza local government area of Sokoto state.The communities include, Raka, Raka Dutse, and Filin Gawa.According to eyewitnesses, the bandits attacked the com -
Mother Breaks Down In Tears As Her Daughter Is Deployed To Sokoto For NYSC (VIDEO)
A viral video has emerged online showing the moment a mother wept over her daughter's NYSC posting. The video captured the touching moment the Nigerian mother broke down in tears as her daughter prepared to leave the house for Sokoto state, where she was posted for National Youth Service. In the video, the mother is seen weeping profusely, un
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