Sokoto Police Strengthens Security Plans Ahead of 2027 ElectionsThe Sokoto State Police Command says it has strengthened its security architecture ahead of the 2027 general elections and the Ember months.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, disclosed this during a strategic security meeting with Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Departments, tactical commanders and members…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with a tactical team, have killed 21 Boko Haram terrorists during a joint raid on a terrorist camp around the Kopre Mountain general area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
According to a report by Zagazola Makama, the operation was conducted between the early hours of August 26 and August 27, following credible intelligence on the…
The United States Embassy in Abuja has trained journalists from Sokoto, Bauchi, Edo and other parts of the country on the use of Artificial Intelligence in journalism. The training was held at various American Spaces across the country. In Sokoto, nearly 30 broadcasters from different radio and television stations attended the training.
Speaking during the training, facilitator Chris Coates…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has felicitated Muslims and all Nigerians on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of pProphet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
In a message signed by Yusuf Dingyadi, Senior Special Assistant, Media, to the APC National Chairman said the occasion serves as a reminder of the timeless virtues…
By Buhari Abubakar Hussaini
The sale of rice, millet and maize at subsidised prices has been commenced across the 23 Local Government Areas of Sokoto State as part of measures being taken to cushion the impact of rising food prices on residents.
The programme was formally flagged off by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, on behalf of the Federal…
The Sokoto State Police Command says it has neutralised two suspected bandits, recovered two AK-47 rifles and 54 rounds of live ammunition, and arrested several suspects in separate operations against banditry and motorcycle theft across the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP…
By Buhari Abubakar Hussaini
Banditry has become “organic” in some affected communities, with certain residents benefiting from the criminal activities through the provision of information, food and other forms of support to bandits, the National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Prof. Tukur Muhammad Baba, has said.
Prof. Baba made the statement while presenting a…
La start of the 2026/27 La Liga season has been thrown into uncertainty after a suspected fungal infection seriously damaged the playing surface at Celta Vigo’s Balaídos Stadium.Celta Vigo are scheduled to host Osasuna in their opening league fixture on Sunday, but the condition of the pitch has raised doubts over whether the match can go ahead as planned. Reports from Spain describe the…
The Senate Public Accounts Committee has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria Limited and two other oil companies to appear before the committee and respond to queries contained in audit reports of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.The affected companies are required to respond to issues raised in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 NEITI reports.The…
The Osun State Police Command has invited Senator Francis Fadahunsi to explain comments allegedly contained in a viral video in which he appeared to call for attacks against members of the opposition ahead of the state’s governorship election.The police described the video as a matter of “serious concern”, particularly because the election is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August…