Gunmen Abduct Bride, Bridesmaids, Nine Women in Sokoto Village Attack Hours to Wedding
Heavily armed gunmen reportedly stormed Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area just hours before a wedding ceremony, throwing the
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Breaking:
- BREAKING: Appeal Court Affirms Order Restricting INEC from Recognising David Mark-Led ADC Congresses
- BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom After Weeks in Captivity
- BREAKING: Tinubu Renominates Kashim Shettima as Running Mate for 2027
- BREAKING: Court affirms Mark-led leadership of ADC
- BREAKING: Nigerian Army Reshuffles Top Command, Appoints New GOCs, Senior Officers
July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026
Author: News Desk
PDP, ADC Agree to Present Single Presidential Candidate for 2027 — Opposition Summit
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and African Democratic Congress, ADC have agreed to field a single presidential candidate for the
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Wurno Chairman Raises Fresh Alarm as Over 100 Residents Remain in Bandits’ Captivity
The Chairman of Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Abba Isa Sadiq Achida, has expressed deep concern over
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FRSC Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Hawking, Trading in Sokoto Metropolis
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema The Federal Road Safety Corps Sokoto Sector Command has sustained its special enforcement operation against illegal
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Kebbi NUJ Felicitates Emir of Gwandu at 85
By Yusuf Gwandu The Nigeria Union of Journalists Kebbi State Chapter, has congratulated the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu
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Police Arrest Suspected Bandit Informants, Financiers in Sokoto Crackdown
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested several individuals suspected of acting as informants and financiers for bandits, while also
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Tinubu Swears In Dr. Muttaqha Darma as Housing Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban
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Tambuwal Meets British High Commissioner in Abuja
Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South in the National Assembly, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Thursday paid
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Sokoto SUBEB Unveils Plan to Empower Women Dropouts Through Second Chance Schools
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB has commenced plans to establish “Second Chance” schools
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Sultan Says Nigeria Will Rise Again, Honours Gani Fawehinmi at Book Launch
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its present challenges and
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CAN’s Rejoinder Unnecessary — Sultan’s Media Team
The Media Team of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has described as unnecessary the recent rejoinder issued by
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Sokoto Pilgrims to Begin 2026 Hajj Journey May 11
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced that the first batch of intending pilgrims from
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APC Shifts Presidential Primary to May 23, Adjusts 2027 Election Timetable
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has rescheduled its presidential primary election from May 15 and 16 to May 23, 2026,
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“I’m Now a Freelance Politician,” Says Bala Mohammed as He Hosts Peter Obi in Bauchi
Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State, has described himself as a “freelance politician,” saying he is currently not firmly
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INEC Opens 38-Day Primary Window as Preparations for 2027 General Elections Begin
By Nafiu Muhammad Lema Nigeria’s journey to the 2027 general elections has officially begun, following the commencement of activities by
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Sokoto Launches Distribution of Learning Materials Under EU-UNICEF ABEP Initiative
The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has commenced the distribution of learning materials to pupils under the
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Gunfire Rocks Achida as Vigilantes Repel Bandit Attack in Sokoto
Residents of Achida town in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State spent the night in fear following an attack
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“My People Are Under Siege” Senator Lamido Explains ADC Move
Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, has said the ongoing legal crisis within the African Democratic Congress, ADC
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ASUU Branches in Sokoto Raise Alarm, Seek Urgent Government Intervention Over State Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Sokoto State University and Shehu Shagari University of Education branches have called
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ADC leadership dispute: Supreme Court reserves judgement
Agency’s Report The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by David Mark, the National Chairman of
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BUA Cement in Sokoto and Edo Set to Hit 20m Tons Capacity
Fahad Faruk Galadanchi CBMI is currently constructing two major cement lines for BUA in Edo and Sokoto Billionaire businessman and
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Supreme court reserves judgment in PDP leadership tussle
By Agency’s Report The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,
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Governor Yusuf Nominates Murtala Garo as Kano Deputy Governor
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, has forwarded the nomination of Murtala Sule Garo to the Kano State House
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Rep Ambarura Leads Fresh Blow to APC, Joins ADC
A member of the House of Representatives, representing Illela and Gwadabawa Federal Constituency, Hon. Bello Isah Ambarura, has announced his
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PLAC Launches Guide on Public Interest, Human Rights Litigation in Abuja
The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has officially launched its Guide on Public Interest and Human Rights Litigation in
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BREAKING: Tinubu Removes Wale Edun, Dangiwa in Cabinet Reshuffle
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing Wale Edun as Minister of
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Reps Intervene as Shipping Tariff Talks End in Deadlock
Fresh efforts to resolve the dispute over proposed shipping tariff increases have ended without agreement, as shipping companies and licensed
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APC Schedules Presidential Primary for May 15, Sets Form Price at ₦100 Million
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced May 15 and 16, 2026, as the dates for its presidential primary election
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Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Bail Application to June
A Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the bail hearing of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the first
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Applicants Raise Concerns Over Inaccessibility of Sokoto Scholarship Portal
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi GaskiyaCast has independently gathered that several applicants seeking to apply for the recently announced fully funded
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