Inquiry: Group cautions agencies against political interference A group of concern citizens of Sokoto, has urged anti-corruption agencies to be wary of political interference regarding the commission of inquiry’s outcomes that allegedly discovered mismanagement of funds by past government officials. The group, Sokoto Progressive Vanguards made the call in aContinue Reading
Sokoto, International Alert inaugurate committee on climate-peace project The Sokoto State Government, in partnership with International Alert Nigeria, has inaugurated a Project Steering Committee for implementation of the Powering Peace through Climate Action II project. The inauguration followed resolutions adopted by stakeholders in peace-building, humanitarian and development sectors during aContinue Reading
Army offers free medical treatment to Sokoto community The Nigerian Army, has provided free medical treatment to Tsefe community and environs, a suburb of Sokoto as part of 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD). Inaugurating the exercise on Tuesday, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Sokoto, Maj.-Gen.Continue Reading
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: GOC seeks more recognition of fallen heroes’ sacrifices The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, has called for more recognition of fallen heroes’ sacrifices. Ajose made the plea in his message during an interdenominational service at St. Peter’s CatholicContinue Reading
Remembrance: Imam urges prayers for fallen heroes The Chief Imam of Giginya Barrack Jumuat Mosque Sokoto, Maj. Tanimu Hamisu, has called on Nigerians to pray for fallen heroes in view of their sacrifices to the nation. Hamisu who is the Acting Deputy Director of Islamic Affairs of 8 Division ofContinue Reading
Sokoto govt, lauds GOC for contribution against banditry The Sokoto State Government has commended the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, for his outstanding leadership, professionalism, and immense contributions to the fight against banditry and other security challenges in the North-West. TheContinue Reading
PCVE network urges grassroots action against extremism The Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) Network has urged stakeholders to intensify grassroots engagement to strengthen community resilience against Nigeria’s growing security challenges. The Sokoto State Chairman of t ishe network, Dr Ahmad Sirajo, made the call at a press conference inContinue Reading
Bandits killed over 1,060 in Bukkuyum from 2015 — LG Chairman The Council Chairman of Bukkuyum Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Abubakar Umar-Faru, says no fewer than 1,060 people have been killed in the council while about ₦2.9 billion in ransom was paid to bandits from 2015 to date.Continue Reading
NEMA seek partnership to save lives, properties The Sokoto Field Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has sought the support of agencies, groups and individuals on promoting safer roads during yuletide. The Safety, Protection and Rescue Officer, Mr Tukur Abubakar, made the call when he launched 2025 OperationContinue Reading
