Sokoto
21 Mar
Nigerian Army troops, with the assistance of local vigilantes, have eliminated a “dangerous terrorist” masquerading as a police officer in Sokoto. Army spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the imposter was neutralised in a sting operation on Wednesday, March 20th. Nwachukwu also stated that the “dangerous terrorist” used his disguise to…
9 Mar
Bandits have gone on the rampage again after reportedly kidnapping an unspecified number of Tsangaya students in Sokoto state on Saturday. The latest incident occurred at Gidan Bakuso in the Gada local government area of Sokoto state. The proprietor of the school, Liman Abubakar, informed Daily Trust that the students were abducted from their school…
1 Mar
Sen. David Umahi, Minister of Works, and Sen. Aminu Tambuwal (PDP-Sokoto), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Housing, inspected the newly constructed BUA Cement’s fifth plant in Sokoto State on Thursday.
16 Feb
The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) joint border patrol team, sector IV, has seized a consignment of sex enhancement drugs worth N19.6 duty paid value in Sokoto state.
3 Feb
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said its officials arrested three persons suspected to be vote buyers in Sokoto State during the bye-elections. ICPC, in a statement, disclosed that the suspected vote buyers, three males aged 48, 37 and 38, were caught in a polling unit of the Yabo/Shagari Federal Constituency…
1 Feb
The Sokoto State Police Command, on Thursday, handed over 20 cows and a donkey intercepted by its anti-kidnapping operatives on January 16 to their rightful owner.
21 Jan
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17 Dec
As the festive season approaches, Northern Nigeria becomes a canvas painted with hues of cultural richness and historical significance. Journey with us as we explore the enchanting destinations that make the northern region a captivating choice for a memorable Christmas getaway. 1. Kano - A Tapestry of Tradition Immerse yourself in the heart of Northern…
2 Dec
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has announced the arrest of a suspected Indian hemp farmer in Sokoto State.
23 Nov
The Sokoto State Government has explained the recent salary deductions for some of its employees in the state civil service, stating that the deductions are for loan repayment by the affected employees.
23 Nov
The Nigerian Army through the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI has rescued 31 kidnapped persons in different parts of Sokoto state. This was disclosed in a statement yesterday. According to the statement, troops, under the command of the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Major General Godwin Mutkut, have continued…
22 Nov
Troops from the Nigerian Army on Tuesday rescued a total of 31 kidnapped victims during a clearance operation in Sokoto state. The Army in a statement on Wednesday said the resilient troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) carried out the operation. It added that the troops carried out the…
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