Meningitis outbreak kills 33 children in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following a fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in parts…
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Reps clear $516m loan for Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway
House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure $516,333,007 in syndicated financing from Deutsche…
Residents repel bandit attack in Sokoto, kill one
Residents of Achida community in Wurno LGA of Sokoto state have successfully resisted a bandit invasion, killing one of the…
ASUU threatens strike in Sokoto universities over welfare crisis
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned that it may embark on industrial action due to worsening welfare…
AGF calls for stronger community justice as NBA flags insecurity in Sokoto
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has called for stronger community-based justice…
Sokoto senator quits APC, cites, hardship, insecurity
The senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Ibrahim Lamido, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives…
Sokoto varsity fires staff over “NYSC mobilisation fraud”
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has terminated a staff member, Malam Ahmed, for his alleged role in the illegal…
Sokoto’s new CP commits to ending banditry, terrorism
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Hayyatu Shafa, has pledged to take decisive steps against terrorism,…
Obi decries insecurity in Sokoto, says Nigerians shouldn’t live in fear
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has said Nigerians deserve to live in peace, not under the threat of terror,…
Sokoto LG chairman comforts community after bandit raid
The Chairman of Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Sharehu Kamarawa, has expressed sympathy to residents of Bargaja…