January 16, 2026

Sokoto State

Northern leaders plan major conference to review region’s challenges 60 years after Sardauna’s death Northern leaders plan major conference to review region’s challenges 60 years after Sardauna’s death

Northern leaders plan major conference to review region’s challenges 60 years after Sardauna’s death

BY, AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna January 16, 2026
Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Bashir M. Dalhatu, has announced plans by Northern groups and institutions to organise a major conference to reassess the region’s trajectory, sixty years after the assassination of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardaunan Sokoto. Dalhatu disclosed this on...
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Fear of bandit attack triggers panic, forces Sokoto residents to flee – Governor Aliyu clarifies Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu

Fear of bandit attack triggers panic, forces Sokoto residents to flee – Governor Aliyu clarifies

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto January 16, 2026
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has clarified reports surrounding a viral video that showed residents of Tidibale village in Isa Local Government Area fleeing their homes, explaining that the movement was prompted by fear and rumours of a possible bandit attack, not an actual assault by armed groups. Speaking...
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Maj. Gen. Koughna assumes duty as 11th GOC of Sokoto 8 Div. Maj. Gen. Koughna assumes duty as 11th GOC of Sokoto 8 Div.

Maj. Gen. Koughna assumes duty as 11th GOC of Sokoto 8 Div.

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto January 16, 2026
Major General Bemgba Koughna on Friday assumed command as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA. In his valedictory speech during the brief handing and taking over ceremony at the Headquarters 8 Division, Giginya Cantonment,...
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FG commissions artificial insemination, breed multiplication centre in Sokoto FG commissions artificial insemination, breed multiplication centre in Sokoto

FG commissions artificial insemination, breed multiplication centre in Sokoto

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto January 9, 2026
Federal Government has commissioned an Artificial Insemination and Animal Breed Multiplication Centre in Sokoto State as part of efforts to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector and strengthen rural economies. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, inaugurated the facility on Thursday shortly after laying the foundation for a Livestock...
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Sokoto APC flags off e-membership registration with Senator Wamakko Sokoto APC flags off e-membership registration with Senator Wamakko

Sokoto APC flags off e-membership registration with Senator Wamakko

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto January 2, 2026
Sokoto State chapter of All Progressive Congress (APC) on Thursday flagged off the party’s membership e- registration with Senator Aliyu Wamakko. This was followed by the State deputy governor, Idris Gobir, Minister of Labour and Productivity, Maigari Dingyadi, State Minister of Works, Mohammed Goronyo and followed by Ambassador designate,...
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US security operation in Sokoto won’t shake markets, Nigeria not at war – FG assures investors minister of finance, Wale Edun

US security operation in Sokoto won’t shake markets, Nigeria not at war – FG assures investors

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja December 29, 2025
Federal Government has reassured investors, analysts and international partners that Nigeria remains peaceful, stable and firmly on course for economic growth, despite recent security operations carried out by the United States (US) military in parts of the country. In a statement addressing concerns over a joint Nigeria–United States security...
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Trump delivers “Christmas surprise” to Nigerian terrorists, says US congressman US President Donald Trump

Trump delivers “Christmas surprise” to Nigerian terrorists, says US congressman

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja December 29, 2025
US Congressman Riley Moore has said that the United States (US) President Donald Trump is committed to ending the targeting and killing of Christians in Nigeria. Moore, a member of the United States House of Representatives, explained that recent US air strikes against terrorist strongholds in Nigeria were conducted...
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Sokoto Govt confirms US airstrike on terrorist targets, says no civilian casualties reported Sokoto State in North West Nigeria is notorious for kidnapping and banditry

Sokoto Govt confirms US airstrike on terrorist targets, says no civilian casualties reported

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto December 27, 2025
Sokoto State Government has confirmed the joint airstrike conducted by the Nigerian military and the United States in Tangaza Local Government Area, located in the Sokoto North Senatorial District. A statement signed by the Director General of Media and Publicity Government House Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, clarified that there were...
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FG reveals how US military airstrikes hit ISIS terrorist’s hideouts in Sokoto US military airstrike

FG reveals how US military airstrikes hit ISIS terrorist’s hideouts in Sokoto

Tom Chiahemen December 27, 2025
Federal Government has confirmed that the United States, in collaboration with Nigerian security forces, carried out precision airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist camps in Sokoto State, deploying 16 GPS-guided munitions during the operation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued...
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Banditry will soon be history in Sokoto — Governor Aliyu assures residents Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu

Banditry will soon be history in Sokoto — Governor Aliyu assures residents

Tom Chiahemen December 26, 2025
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has expressed renewed confidence that the days of banditry in the state are numbered, unveiling fresh steps to intensify the fight against bandits and other criminal gangs troubling communities across the state. The governor made the declaration in Sokoto while declaring open the 17th...
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Sokoto police arrest Sai Malam Cult group chief priest, rape syndicate group leader Police arrest suspect in handcuff

Sokoto police arrest Sai Malam Cult group chief priest, rape syndicate group leader

By A KELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto December 20, 2025
Sokoto State Police Command on Friday paraded one Malam Muhammad Sai Malam also known as Mai Aljanar Kuddi being the leader and Chief Priest of an emerging money ritual cult group in Sokoto State. The command also paraded another young man who under pretence of being a local vigilantes...
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Bishop Kukah visits Nnamdi Kanu, other inmates in Sokoto prison Bishop Mathew Kukah during his visit to Sokoto prison

Bishop Kukah visits Nnamdi Kanu, other inmates in Sokoto prison

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto December 19, 2025
In continuation of his yearly Christmas outreach, the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah on Thursday paid a pastoral visit to the convicted IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu and other inmates at the Nigeria Correctional facility, Sokoto. Bishop Kukah, who was accompanied by priests, religious, and members of...
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Troops neutralise bandits, recover weapons cache in Sokoto Troops neutralise bandits in Sokoto

Troops neutralise bandits, recover weapons cache in Sokoto

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja December 10, 2025
8 Division Nigerian Army /Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma Strike Team deployed for counter banditry and terrorism operation in Sokoto State In a swift and decisive ambush operation and tactical operationsuccessfully neutralized 11 bandits and recovered substantial cache of arms. The Nigerian Army in...
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Sokoto, MOFI flag off cold onion storage facility Sokoto, MOFI flag off cold onion storage facility 

Sokoto, MOFI flag off cold onion storage facility

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto December 9, 2025
Sokoto State Government in partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) on Monday flagged off the construction of cold onion facility to ensure stable availability of onion and reduce post harvest wastages. Addressing jubilant farmers in More Village, Kware Local Government Area of Sokoto, the state Governor, Ahmed...
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Bride’s wedding turns into nightmare as bandits kidnap her, bridesmaids, 8 others in Sokoto Sokoto State in North West Nigeria is notorious for kidnapping and banditry

Bride’s wedding turns into nightmare as bandits kidnap her, bridesmaids, 8 others in Sokoto

Tom Chiahemen November 30, 2025
What should have been a day of joy in Chacho village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, turned into a heartbreaking ordeal after armed bandits invaded the community in the early hours of Sunday. Residents according to Channels TV report, said the attackers struck at about 1:30 a.m.,...
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CDC launches campaign to protect Sokoto students from digital gender violence Sokoto campaign against digital gender violence

CDC launches campaign to protect Sokoto students from digital gender violence

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Abuja November 27, 2025
in a renewed effort to mark the global 16 Days of Activism, the Community Dialogue Committee (CDC) Shuni, in partnership with the Gender-Based Violence Response Team and supported by Global Rights, took its campaign against digital gender-based violence to the classroom—arming students across Sokoto with knowledge, confidence and tools...
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Governor Otti pushes fresh diplomatic deal as hope rises for Nnamdi Kanu’s release Nigeria Govt secretly transfers Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto – Sowore alleges

Governor Otti pushes fresh diplomatic deal as hope rises for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

By BARBARA KALU, Enugu November 23, 2025
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has again signalled that the long-running case of the convicted IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is edging toward a political resolution — one he insists is rooted in diplomacy, dialogue and a carefully negotiated plan already in motion. In a statement released in Umuahia by...
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Nigeria Govt transfers Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto prison – Sowore alleges Nigeria Govt secretly transfers Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto – Sowore alleges

Nigeria Govt transfers Nnamdi Kanu to Sokoto prison – Sowore alleges

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja November 21, 2025
Human-rights activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has raised alarm over an alleged covert transfer of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to a correctional facility in Sokoto State. Sowore made the claim on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, warning that the...
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Dasuki: How N4.6bn security funds were allegedly diverted to Makkah pilgrimage, PDP rallies and 2015 presidential election — EFCC witness former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Col. Sambo Dasuki

Dasuki: How N4.6bn security funds were allegedly diverted to Makkah pilgrimage, PDP rallies and 2015 presidential election — EFCC witness

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja November 20, 2025
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kazeem Yusuf, on Tuesday told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the sum of N4.6 billion from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), meant for the supply of security equipment, was diverted to...
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Shettima: Late President Shagari’s wife will be remembered for her selflessness, compassion Shettima leads FG delegation on condolence visit to the late former president's family in Sokoto

Shettima: Late President Shagari’s wife will be remembered for her selflessness, compassion

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 17, 2025
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has described the passing of Hajiya Sutura Shehu Shagari, the last surviving wife of former President Shehu Shagari as a huge loss to Nigeria, saying she will be remembered for her life of compassionate and selfless service to her community and the nation at...
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