Sokoto
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The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Sokoto State branch, on Saturday inaugurated its new leadership. This followed a resolution passed at the FIDA members’ congress in December 2024, which appointed a three-member electoral committee led by Hajiya Aisha Dantsoho to oversee the electoral process. While briefing the congress, Dantsoho announced that eight positions were…
9 Jan
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called on journalists in Sokoto State to ensure professionalism and accuracy when reporting eyewitness accounts, particularly on security matters. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Usman Alfadarai, made this appeal during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the state Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists…
6 Jan
A tragic fire outbreak in the early hours of Monday has claimed the lives of Rabi’atu Sifawa, daughter of the Secretary to the Sokoto State
30 Dec
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Sokoto State chapter, has called for more support to airstrike victims and requisite investigation on the incident. This is contained in a statement issued by the organisation’s Chairman in the state, Mr Mansur Aliyu, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Sokoto. Aliyu said that…
28 Dec
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday extended condolences to the government and people of Sokoto State over those who lost their lives in the coordinated joint operation against the Lakurawa terrorist groups in their hideouts at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area. About 10 villagers were said to have lost their…
28 Dec
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Sokoto State chapter, has condemned the alleged bombing of innocent citizens in Sokoto by a Nigerian Air Force jet. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Muhammad Mansur Aliyu Esq , MURIC demanded that those who carried out the bombing be identified and subjected to legal process. Aliyu pointed out…
26 Dec
Teenage actor Hudson Meek has died after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Alabama, authorities said.Meek, 16, was hurt on Dec. 19 while
26 Dec
Notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji has threatened residents of communities in Zamfara and Sokoto States, accusing them of providing intelligence to the Nigerian military that led to the arrest of his alleged lieutenants. Turji’s threats come after the Nigerian military revealed on December 20 that it had captured key members of Turji's network during an…
26 Dec
Military airstrikes in Nigeria have killed no fewer than 70 people in the year 2024, according to a report by the Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ). The report comes following the latest incident which saw an unspecified number of villagers residing in two localities in the Silame local government area of Sokoto State being feared…
25 Dec
An unspecified number of villagers residing in two communities in the Silame local government area of Sokoto state have been feared dead after a fighter jet bombed the communities around 7 am on Wednesday. The Guardian learnt that the fighter jet was targeted at Lakurawa terrorists who have been terrorising the communities. The affected…
17 Dec
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Tuesday inducted 74 Medicine and Surgery graduates of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). The MDCN Registrar, Dr. Fatima Kyari, led the oath-taking and induction ceremony and charged the new doctors to consider their new task as service to humanity. Kyari emphasized the importance of adhering to…
13 Dec
The special brigade of the Nigerian Army has neutralised scores of Lukurawa bandits and destroyed about 22 camps in Sokoto and Kebbi states. The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Maj.- Gen. Oluyinka Soyele, disclosed this to the newsmen on Friday in Sokoto. Speaking through the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of Nigerian…
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