Forum reject Sen. Wadada’s claim on N210 trillion NNPC funds The Ajiya Solidarity Forum (ASF) has rejected the claim made by Sen. Ahmad Wadada on alleged N210 trillion discrepancy in the accounts of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). This is contained in a statement signed by Mr HamzaContinue Reading
COWA plants trees to tackle environmental challenges in Sokoto border communities The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has commenced the planting of trees to tackle environmental challenges in Nigerians Customs Service (NCS) formations and border communities in Sokoto State. The Sokoto State COWA Chairperson, Mrs Hajara Idris-Aliyu inaugurated the exerciseContinue Reading
Teenager bags 21 years imprisonment for raping minor Justice Amina Modi Yabo of Sokoto State High Court has sentenced a 19-year-old Yasir Muhammad to 21 years imprisonment for raping a 4-year-old girl. Delivering the judgement, Modi Yabo said the prosecution had successfully proved the case beyond reasonable doubt as requiredContinue Reading
NCS hands over drugs worth N99m drugs to NDLEA in Sokoto The Nigerian Customs Service (NSC) Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command has handed over illicit drugs worth N99 million to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Sokoto. The Customs Area Controller, Mr Aliyu Isa-Ndako, presented the drugs with Duty PardContinue Reading
Peaceful APC ward congress in Sokoto is a symbol of unity among loyalists — Chairman The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Congress Committee for Sokoto state, Alhaji Lawali Liman Kaura, says peaceful conduct of the exercise has demonstrated unity among party loyalists in the state. Speaking toContinue Reading
Association advocates adoption of green chemistry for sustainable development Participants of the concluded 11th Annual Symposium of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Nigeria International Chemical Sciences have called for the adoption of green chemistry principles and sustainable practices as key drivers of national growth and innovation. The association underscored theContinue Reading
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
