…that Senator Aminu Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South and previously served as Sokoto state governor, mourned the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo, calling it a significant loss for Nigeria's judiciary and legal community. Tambuwal shared his tribute through his verified X account, honouring…

…"The suspects arrested are; -Amira Yusuf 23yrs of Kano State -Abdullahi Garba 40yrs of Sokoto State -Ibrahim Mohammed 37yrs of Kano -Maijida Abubakar 26yrs of Kano -Abdullahi Sani 40yrs of Zamfara-Bello Shehu 22yrs of Sokoto State. "Investigation revealed that the syndicate adopted a deceptive modus operandi, using pri…

…that Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a village in Sokoto state on August 21, 2026.During the operation, soldiers neutralised one terrorist and recovered phones, cash, an ATM card, and recharge cards.In a separate incident, a 43-year-old kidnap victim was rescued in Kachia Local Governmen…

…the reopening of four borders, including Seme Border in Lagos State, Illela Border in Sokoto State, Maigatari Border in Jigawa State and Mfun Border in Cross River State. The Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu reopened the Tsamiya land border with Benin Republic in Kebbi State and the Kamba corridor linking…

…people and abducted four others in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack occurred around 9pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 barely six days after a boat mishap in the community claimed 65 lives. The assailants also shot seven residents, who sustained injuries and are currently receiv…

…stated, as he recalled an incident of the reported abduction of a judge travelling from Sokoto State, whom he said was kidnapped in Kebbi on July 26 and remained in captivity for about a week before being released. He criticised media organisations for not making enough coverage of the killings perpetrated by these ass…

The Special Adviser on Security Matters to Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Col. Ahmed Usman (retd.), has called on political leaders and other stakeholders to put aside partisan differences and unite in the fight against banditry in the state. Usman made the call on Sunday in a statement while reacting to recent com…

The Special Adviser on Security Matters to Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), has urged political leaders and other stakeholders to set aside partisan differences and unite against banditry and other security challenges confronting the state. Usman made the appeal while reacting to recent commen…

…that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a village in Sokoto state on August 21, 2026.During the operation, soldiers neutralised one terrorist and recovered phones, cash, an ATM card, and recharge cards.In a separate incident, a 43-year-old kidnap victim was rescued in Kachia Local Governmen…

…to Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa over alleged rising insecurity in Sokoto stateMURIC cited the killing of 44 people, including an Imam, and the abduction of 19 others in Sokoto within three weeks as the basis for its demandThe group linked its call to a vow Musa made on resuming office, warning that resi…

…covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, met with Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) over the growing security crisis in parts of Sokoto State.Tambuwal arrived at the meeting on Thursday, A…

…carrying 77 passengers capsized in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Thursday morningThe Sokoto State Police Command confirmed 46 bodies had been recovered, with rescuers still searching for 16 missing passengersThe rescue operation involved local divers, NEMA, SEMA and the Police, as th…

…alive following a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, the state Police Command has confirmed. The accident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, reportedly capsized while conveying farmers and other passengers to their ri…

The Department of State Services, DSS, Sokoto State Command, has warned of intelligence indicating plans by terrorists and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state. The warning was contained in a letter dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Sokoto State Government and signed on behalf of the State…

…700 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing alleged neglect of grassroots members and poor representation. The mass defection, which took place on Monday, involved APC members from Goronyo and Shinaka…

…Maitama Sule University), Kano State 78. Northwest University, Kalambaina, Wamakko, Sokoto State 79. Novena University, Ogume, Delta State 80. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State 81. Oduduwa University, Ipetu-Modu, Osun State 82. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State 83. Osun State University,…

…Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgba Koughna, has visited Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State to assess the security situation following renewed threats allegedly posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group. The visit was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8…

…attacks continue to drive children away from schools. Sokoto shuts schools in 20 LGAs Sokoto State has recorded one of the most extensive current disruptions. Schools in 20 of the state’s 23 local government areas have been shut following security concerns, according to the state government. The Commissioner for Basic…

…improving access to safe, inclusive and quality learning for crisis-affected children in Sokoto State. The project, titled “Enhancing Access to Safe, Inclusive and Integrated Quality Education Services for Crisis-Affected Children in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria,” is expected to expand educational opportunities for…

…terrorist collaborators and logistics suppliers in coordinated operations across Borno, Sokoto State, Zamfara and Plateau. An operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday revealed that the operations were carried out in the last 24 hours. The army said the operations also led to th…

…and improve combat effectiveness.” Also reacting, the Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on Security Matters, retired Col. Ahmed Usman, commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the salary review, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. In a statement, Us…

…bandits launched an attack on Tsamaye community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State The attack, which lasted from about 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026 until after 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, also left two homes burnt, livestock stolen and the entire community deserted, witnesses told Daily Trust. Reside…

…Lakurawa terrorists attacked Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving a police officer and two civilians d3ad, with several others injured. The attack, which occurred on Monday, August 3, 2026, also saw the assailants set ablaze two security vehicles belonging to the Nigeria Police Force…

…country, including Kashim Shettima, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Abdulsamad Dasuki, Sambo Dasuki, Abubakar Dasuki, serving and former ministers, members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other dignitaries who gathered to bid f…

SOKOTO State government has donated ₦15 million and two trucks loaded with assorted bags of rice to 1,550 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by a recent security incident in Bodinga Local Government Area of the state. The post SOSG donates N15m, rice to 1,550 IDPs in Bodinga, assures victims of continued supp…