Thursday, June 18, 2026

Sokoto State

June 2, 2026

Amnesty condemns killing of 17 in Sokoto community

It also called for justice and protection for affected communities.

Amnesty International
May 16, 2026

Sheikh Gumi laments killing of Al-Manuki, says terrorists shouldn’t be killed by bloodstained hands

The cleric’s cryptic Facebook post followed President Donald Trump’s announcement that Abu-Bilal Al-Munuki had been killed.

Sheikh Gumi
May 10, 2026

America sponsoring banditry, Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria: Gumi

Mr Gumi has repeatedly pushed back against U.S. government involvement in combating insecurity in Nigeria.

Sheik Ahmad Gumi
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
May 5, 2026

Sokoto councillors buy N50 million APC nomination form for Gov Aliyu

The forum’s chairman, Nura Umar-Goronyo, presented the cheque to the Sokoto APC chairman, Haruna Adiya, on Monday in Sokoto.

Nura Umar-Goronyo
April 29, 2026

Tinubu splashing millions of dollars to lobby U.S. Congress, failing to address Christian genocide: Riley Moore

Mr Moore was among a U.S. fact-finding delegation to Nigeria on alleged Christian genocide. 

Riley Moore and Bola Tinubu
April 21, 2026

Sokoto LG bosses endorse Gov. Aliyu’s nine-point smart agenda

Mr Muhammad described the governor’s performance as a strong foundation for financial prudence.

Ahmed Aliyu
April 12, 2026

Sokoto NDC launches grassroots youth mobilisation ahead of 2027

He said youths should be educated on the availability of viable political platforms beyond the dominant political parties.

Sokoto State
March 23, 2026

Sokoto governor’s aide urges residents to prioritise security

The aide said timely reporting of suspicious movements and cooperation with security agencies were critical in preventing threats and maintaining law and order.

Bandits
February 1, 2026

Nigerian Army renovates 91-year-old primary school in Sokoto 

Mr Shaibu disclosed that the Nigerian Army had executed over 250 similar projects nationwide, including schools, hospitals, and other community facilities.

Nigerian Army