Saturday, June 27, 2026

Sabon Birni

May 11, 2026

485 Sokoto pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia

He urged the pilgrims to be worthy ambassadors of the state and Nigeria. 

Hajj pilgrims
May 6, 2026

Meningitis killed 34 residents in nine Sokoto LGAs: Official 

Mr Abubakar-Wurno stated that children aged one to 15 were most affected.

Doctors in a hospital in Sokoto State
August 13, 2025

Lawmaker donates eight tractors, 36 vehicles to constituents in Sokoto

He called on the beneficiaries to ensure the judicious use of the items.

Ibrahim Lamido
December 20, 2023

Troops kill bandit, recover arms in Kaduna

“During the operation, several bandits escaped with gunshot wounds.’’

recovered arms and ammunition
August 26, 2023

Sokoto tribunal reserves judgement in PDP’s petition against Gov. Aliyu

He further urged the tribunal to dismiss all the preliminary objections on competency to institute the case.

Sokoto election petition tribunal
January 7, 2023

NEMA presents relief materials to 2022 victims of flood in Sokoto 

The materials comprised food items and non-food items such as Mosquito nets, blankets, nylon mats, sanitary pads, and many others.

NEMA presents relief materials
July 10, 2022

Sokoto residents chasing after moving water trucks as scarcity bites harder: Source

Residents not chasing water trucks troop to the Water Board headquarters and water treatment plants on Illela Road to fetch water.

Moving water truck
December 11, 2021

Buhari promises to “flush out” bandits from Nigeria

Mr Buhari’s pledge follows report of 23 travellers killed when bandits attacked and burnt their vehicle on December 6.

Buhari and bandits
December 10, 2021

Youths protest across North over worsening insecurity

Scores of youths on Friday marched across states in the North in frustration over the worsening insecurity that has beset the region.

Northern youths protesting over insecurity
December 6, 2021

Kaduna teenager rescued from bandits: Police

“The operatives stormed a kidnapper’s den, where a fierce exchange of fire ensued which resulted in the rescue of one Sani Adamu, 17, a resident of old Sabon Gida airport.”

El-rufai and bandits