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Sokoto State

August 21, 2023

Gunmen kidnap eight NYSC members in Zamfara

“The corps members were offloaded (from the bus) and taken into the bush,” he said.

NYSC corps members
August 20, 2023

NDLEA seizes fake $20 million on Lokoja-Abuja highway, arrests suspect

He stated that the 53-year-old driver of the vehicle, Onyebuchi Nlededin, was arrested.

NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi
July 29, 2023

BUA donates N115 million items to host communities

Mr Binji said that the items were donated to complement government efforts on healthcare, education and community development.

Bua Cement
July 22, 2023

Flood: NEMA solicits stakeholders’ support on disaster management in Sokoto

He cautioned people on the dangers of indiscriminate dumping of refuse in waterways, constructions in flood-prone areas and other human factors.

Flooded community used to illustrated this story
July 14, 2023

Gov. Aliyu to probe sale of Sokoto govt assets under Tambuwal

The government is probing land allocations, sales and auction of government houses, official vehicles, plants and machineries and related assets.

Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu and Sen. Aminu Tambuwal
July 11, 2023

Sokoto Assembly confirms appointment of Gov. Aliyu’s 17 special advisers

The lawmakers, thereafter, adopted the request when the speaker put the matter to a voice vote.

Ahmad Aliyu
July 7, 2023

Police yet to make arrest weeks after Islamic fanatics murdered Usman Buda in Sokoto

On June 25, Peoples Gazette reported how zealots killed Mr Buda over an allegation of blasphemy, a development that attracted widespread condemnation from Nigerians.

Islamic mob
July 3, 2023

Gov. Aliyu sets up panel to review Tambuwal’s last-minute appointments

“It is to further advise the government on any matter of public interest related to issues on the matter.”

Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu and Sen. Aminu Tambuwal
July 2, 2023

Tinubu urged to stop bandits from terrorising farmers, schoolchildren in Northern Nigeria

Mr Bafarawa said curbing banditry would also enhance food security for the country.

Attahiru Bafarawa
June 30, 2023

Killing for blasphemy un-Islamic; rife among ignorant northerners: Top cleric

The cleric pointed out that though blasphemy is not encouraged in Islam, there are laid down procedures to deal with a blasphemer other than killing.

Ustaz Abdul-Lateef Adekilekun