Thursday, June 18, 2026

Sokoto

June 17, 2026

Flood Alert: Army deploys motorised boats to support NEMA’s emergency responses in Sokoto

Mr Junaidu noted that Sokoto State had experienced various degrees of flooding in recent years.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
June 16, 2026

Sokoto govt declares public holiday as Sultan declares Tuesday first Muharram 1448AH

The declaration was announced in a statement on Monday by Sambo Junaidu, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council.

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II
June 15, 2026

Tinubu seeks stronger synergy with traditional rulers on security, development

He said the Tinubu administration fully recognised the strategic role of traditional institutions. 

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
June 14, 2026

PDP inaugurates new exco in Sokoto

Leader of the delegation, Abubakar Bawa-Kalgo, described the exercise as transparent, credible and in accordance with the party’s constitution.

PDP
June 11, 2026

Tinubu remains strong in North-West ahead of 2027 poll, says Matawalle

Mr Matawalle said Mr Tinubu remained focused on governance, national development and the welfare of all Nigerians.

President Bola Tinubu
June 6, 2026

Troops kill bandits, dismantle hideouts in Sokoto

He commended the Nigerian Army for the significant successes recorded against bandits in the state.

Nigerian Troops
May 31, 2026

Third Anniversary: Amnesty slams Tinubu govt over insecurity, alleged disregard for human rights

The organisation decried the abduction of schoolchildren in Borno and Oyo states, accusing the Tinubu-led government of failure to protect lives and property.

President Bola Tinubu
May 29, 2026

Army chief Shaibu appeals to Nigerian soldiers to remain loyal

“Our diversity is not a point of division, but a source of strength and victory,” said the army chief.

Waidi Shaibu
May 27, 2026

Trump charges U.S. Department of War to go after ISIS terrorists killing Christians in Nigeria

He said the U.S. Army has mobilised resources and commenced operations in Nigeria. 

U.S. President Donald
May 27, 2026

ADC suspends collation of presidential primary results

The African Democratic Congress has suspended the collation of its presidential primary election results.

Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen