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Lakurawa Terrorists' Explosive Device Kills Six Men, Injures Three Women in Sokoto

Lakurawa Terrorists' Explosive Device Kills Six Men, Injures Three Women in Sokoto

Coverage: 2 sources

About six men have died, and three women have sustained various injuries from a suspected improvised explosive device, IED, believed to have been set by the newly formed Lakurawa terrorist group operating in Sokoto and Kebbi states. The incident, which happened in Gwabro village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, raised concerns about the group’s increasing notoriety. A source explained that the unfortunate incident occurred on Su…See the Story

Canoe accident claims seven lives in Sokoto

Accident · Sokoto

Canoe accident claims seven lives in Sokoto

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A tragic canoe accident has claimed the lives of seven people in Sokoto State. The incident happened on Monday while the victims were traveling from Gidan Hussaini to Sabon Garin Hussaini. The news was shared on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X. According to the report, the canoe capsized around 11:00 a.m., and all seven people on board, including the paddler, drowned. Security operatives were quickly sent to the scene …See the Story

Sokoto Govt, UNICEF Launch New Campaign To End Polio In 2025

UNICEF · Sokoto

Sokoto Govt, UNICEF Launch New Campaign To End Polio In 2025

The Sokoto State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to achieving a polio-free status by the end of 2025, in a renewed effort to eradicate the poliovirus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. This pledge was made during a media roundtable with journalists on Thursday, where officials announced the commencement of the June round of the Outbreak Response (OBR 2) immunization campaign across the state.…See the Story

Outrage As Woman Brutalizes House Help In Sokoto

A wave of outrage has swept through Sokoto State following the brutal assault of a teenage house help, allegedly at the hands of her employer, identified as Fauziya Rabo. The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed Rabo’s arrest and the commencement of a full investigation into the incident. According to the police, the victim, 15-year-old Bashariyya Usman, suffered multiple injuries allegedly inflicted by Rabo at her residence in the state ca…Sokoto · Sokoto See the Story

Champions Of The People: How Young Federal Lawmakers Are Redefining Representation In Sokoto State

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From Sokoto to the Nation: The rise of Goronyo, Nigeria’s road revivalist

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

From farm roads in Goronyo to federal highways in Abuja, Barr. Bello M. Goronyo’s ascent mirrors Nigeria’s infrastructure journey: persevering, evolving, and laying foundations. 1) Early Life Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo ESQ was born on January 1, 1966, in Sabon Garin Dole, Goronyo LGA, Sokoto State, he grew up in a humble, rural community where access to education and infrastructure was limited but aspiration ran deep. The son of hardworking pa…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

The Space Between Sokoto and Shokoto

“What do men want?” one of the women asked. “If my husband wants me everyday, I will give him access”, she added. “Why are their eyes always outside?” another quipped. I was only a boy and not part of their conversation but these words stuck to my subconscious like iron fillings to a magnet. I […] The post The Space Between Sokoto and Shokoto appeared first on Tekedia.Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

INSIGHT: Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto’s Agricultural Revolution, By Usman Garba Abubakar

A typical politician in our clime makes campaign promises only for the purpose of winning an election. And once elected and inaugurated in office, the promises are either totally forgotten, or only mentioned in passing. But Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto of Sokoto state has proved to be a different kind of politician. To him, campaign promises are a form of contract with the electorate which a man of integrity must fulfill his own side of the barga…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

Why parents shouldn’t use perfumes on children – Paediatricians

To prevent the risk of breathing difficulties and lung and skin irritation, child experts have advised parents to avoid wearing perfumes on babies, especially newborns. The paediatricians stated that most baby soaps, powders and creams already contained approved fragrances and child-friendly scents, noting that wearing perfumes could cause overstimulation of fragrances to the babies, leadingSokoto · Sokoto Read Article

Sokoto Governor Celebrates As Budget Director Emerges Most Outstanding Public Administrator

The Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has hailed the emergence of the state’s Director of Budget, Buhari Umar, as the 2024 Most Outstanding Public Administrator of the Year. Umar who’s the Director of Budget at the Sokoto State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning emerged Champion Newspapers’ 2024 Most Outstanding Public Administrator of the Year, as announced in the past week. The award according to the newspaper is to celebrate Umar’s outs…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

For First Time, Iran Wins Saudi Arabia’s Labaytum Award for Hajj Services

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

For the first time, Iran wins Saudi Arabia’s annual Labaytum award for providing exceptional executive services to pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj.Saudi Arabia · Saudi Arabia See the Story