NDE begins 3-month apprenticeship training for unemployed youths in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Vocational Skills Development Department of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) today flagged off three months Basic National […]
Sokoto State
Residents lament as fuel, water scarcity persist in Sokoto
Residents of Sokoto and environs are facing difficulties with intense scarcity of fuel and potable water amidst high temperature of over 42 degree Celsius. […]
Survivors, families of GBV often experience mental health problem – Expert
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – A mental health expert, Dr. Auwal Musa, has said the survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) especially those of […]
Nigerians must unite to fight banditry, terrorism – CDS
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, on Saturday in Abuja called on Nigerians, irrespective of tribe or religion to unite and fight Nigeria’s […]
Insecurity: When Sokoto State Govt. took the bold step By AMINU GARKOi
Over the years, insecurity has been a major challenge to the nation. On daily basis, the nation’s media space is awash with news of kidnappings, […]
UNICEF: We’re committed to positive parenting for all children
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said it is committed to positive parenting for all children as only […]
Skills, entrepreneurship best way to go – Sokoto NDE Coordinator
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Coordinator of National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Abdulkarim Sirika has appealed to unemployed Nigerian youths to embrace […]
NDLEA partners BUA Cement to check drugs abuse among drivers
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is collaborating with BUA Cement to conduct regular tests on drivers and other workers of the company […]
As FG stops ransom payment, bandit leader begs for peace in new video after military attacks
A bandit leader in Zamfara State has called for peaceful negotiations after successive bombardments by the Nigerian military dismantled their hideouts. This is coming […]
Mysterious illness: Sokoto records 8 deaths, 208 suspected cases — Official
No fewer than eight deaths and 208 suspected cases related to a mysterious illness have been recorded in Sokoto State, an official disclosed. Center […]
NCDC launch investigation as mysterious illness grips Sokoto
A mysterious illness has emerged in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving both health authorities and community leaders confused. According to the […]
Ramadan: Senator Wamakko frees 60 inmates in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL Sokoto – In his continued efforts towards decongesting the correctional centers over the years, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has once again […]
9 dead, 30 injured during stampede at Senator Wamakko’s house in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – No fewer than 9 persons have lost their lives and over 30 others sustained various degrees of injury during […]
Dollar crash: Sen. Wamakko urges marketers to reduce prices of goods
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Impressed by the recent appreciation of the naira over the dollar, former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing […]
Army troops rescue 17 kidnapped Tsangaya pupils, 1 other in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL,Sokoto – The Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser has successfully rescued the 17 Tsangaya […]
GOC urges troops to sustain tempo in eradicating bad elements
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The General Officer Commanding, (GOC) of 8 Division, Nigeria Army and Commander Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji, Major General […]
Education, skills necessary for women inclusion – GOC’s wife
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The wife of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigeria Army, Sokoto State, Mrs Florence Mutkut has has […]
Security man drags Union Bank to court over detention of properties, demands N25m damages
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Jusitice Mohammed Mohammed of the Sokoto State High Court, Monday adjourned to the 28th of March for the continuation […]
Police confirm abduction of 15 pupils, woman missing in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 15 Islamic education pupils and a woman in Gidan Bakuso, a village in Gada […]
ASUU gives scholarship to 14 indigent students in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto on Wednesday gave scholarship to 14 […]