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Sokoto · SokotoIshaya Kukah, brother of Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop
of Sokoto Diocese, has recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of bandits
who had held him and others captive. On Tuesday, Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser
(NSA), and Badaru Abubakar, the minister of defence, handed over 60 rescued
victims to their families in Abuja. Kukah said he had given up hope of surviving before his
rescue with others by the troops of 1 Divis…See the Story
‘I didn’t think I would come out alive’ — Kukah’s brother narrates ordeal in kidnappers’ den
Bola Tinubu · SokotoOne of the major campaign promises of President Bola Tinubu was to open Nigeria for the much -needed economic and social development. One of the ways of fulfilling this promise is his concept of legacy projects, especially in the transportation sector. In this regard, President Tinubu didn’t waste time in approving four major road projects which are currently ongoing across […]See the Story
Sokoto- Badagry Superhighway And Tinubu’s Quest To Open Northern Region For Economic Development – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Sokoto · SokotoSokoto United head coach, Peter Ajeni, has charged his players to rise to the occasion in their forthcoming encounter against Wikki Tourists. The Caliphate club is set to face Wikki Tourists in the opening fixture of the second stanza of the season at the Giginya Memorial Stadium in Sokoto on Saturday. Notably, Sokoto United remain unbeaten on home soil this season, a record Ajeni is determined to preserve. Urging his players to show grit and re…See the Story
NNL: Sokoto United must beat Wikki Tourists - Coach Ajeni
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Education · SokotoTo address insecurity and advance key sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, and youth development, the Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its partnership and strengthening ties with the Government of Hungary. The government made this known during a visit by a high-level Hungarian delegation led by State Secretary Tristan Azbej, who was in the state to enhance cooperation and deepen collaboration in a…See the Story
Sokoto Govt to Partner Hungary on Agriculture, Others - AgroNigeria
Boko Haram · SokotoA fire outbreak on Thursday evening ravaged parts of Jarma UK Academy in Sokoto, destroying key facilities including students’ hostels and administrative offices. The blaze, whose cause is yet to be determined, affected the upper floor of the school building, gutting the Principal’s and Vice Principal’s offices, a computer laboratory, and a staff room. Several […] The post Fire razes Sokoto orphan school built for Boko Haram victims appeared fir…See the Story
Fire razes Sokoto orphan school built for Boko Haram victims
Sokoto · SokotoNew Sokoto river basin MD vows to restore lost glory 40 total views todayBy Muhammad Nasir Alhaji Abubakar Malam, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA), officially assumed office on Thursday, pledging to restore its lost glory. Malam emphasised the grassroots-driven importance of the organisation and urged the management to establish a sustainable synergy to realign its activities […]…See the Story