10 rescued, over 40 feared d3ad in Sokoto boat mishap
A passenger boat overturned in Kojiyo Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area, Sokoto State, causing panic as many passengers were feared dead or missing. The boat, carrying dozens of residents across the river, sank in the middle of its journey on Sunday, August 17, 2025. An eyewitness, Abubakar, reported that the accident led to multiple casualties, […]
I Served Nigeria Well, No One Can Tarnish My Record – Tambuwal Speaks On Arrest By EFCC
Former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, says his record in politics cannot be destroyed by anyone. He explained that his years of service to Nigeria speak for themselves. Speaking at his home in Sokoto, where a large crowd of supporters gathered to welcome him, Tambuwal described his recent encounter with the […]
Bandits k!ll worshiper, abduct others in Sokoto mosque
Gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed a mosque in Marnona village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, during early morning prayers. They killed one person and kidnapped several worshipers. Witnesses said the attackers, who were armed with sophisticated weapons, arrived on Sunday, August 10, 2025, and opened fire on people praying, throwing the community […]
Bandits kill respected community member, several others in Sokoto
Tragedy struck on Thursday night in Gidan Taro, a village in the Kwasare Sisawa ward of Wurno Local Government Area, Sokoto State, as armed bandits launched a deadly attack. According to security expert Bakatsine, who reported the incident on Friday, the attackers killed multiple villagers during the late-night raid. Among the victims was Alhaji Bello […]
Blackout: Sokoto, Kebbi get only 6 MW electricity supply — TCN
Residents of Sokoto and Kebbi States are currently experiencing major power supply issues. The two states are receiving only between 6 and 7 megawatts of electricity, which is far below what they normally get. The limited power is coming from the Mando Transmission Substation, and it’s being delivered through a long power line that passes […]
Abia, Sokoto, make history as National Handball Championship ends in Umuahia
The National Under-15 and Under-12 Handball Championship in Nigeria has come to an end, with Abia State making history. The tournament, held in Umuahia, saw Abia State emerge as champions in both the male and female Under-15 categories, winning the title for the first time. In the Under-12 category, Sokoto State won the male competition, […]
Sokoto: Security forces arrest notorious arms trafficker supplying weapons to terrorists
Security forces in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State have arrested Hamza Suruddubu, a well-known arms dealer accused of supplying weapons to terrorists operating in the region. According to intelligence reports shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama, Suruddubu has been a major supplier of firearms in Eastern Sokoto. He allegedly transported weapons from Zamfara […]
Anthrax: Sokoto govt provides latest update
Sokoto State has successfully vaccinated 95% of its livestock to prevent anthrax and other diseases, as part of its efforts to protect public health. The vaccination drive comes after a warning from the Federal Government about potential anthrax outbreaks, especially following confirmed cases in neighboring Zamfara State. Dr. Nasiru Abdulrahaman, the Director of Veterinary Services […]
ICPC secures conviction of university accountant for ₦60m fraud in Sokoto
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has successfully convicted Lukumanu Sani Waziri, an accountant at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto, for embezzling over ₦60 million in public funds. Waziri was found guilty of using the Government Integrated Financial Information System (GIFMIS) to illegally access and divert funds. The […]
Banditry: Turji Bello unleashing mayhem – Ex-Sokoto gov, Bafarawa raises alarm
Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, the former Governor of Sokoto State, has raised concerns about the growing threat posed by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. According to Bafarawa, Turji and his gang have been terrorizing communities along the Zamfara-Sokoto border, causing widespread fear and disruption. In an interview with RFI Hausa, Bafarawa called on the government to […]