Sokoto Gov’t Backs New Police Commissioner on Insecurity
The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its determination to curb insecurity, declaring full support for the newly posted Commissioner of
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Breaking:
- Nigerian Army Debunks Alleged Attack on Kukah’s Cathedral in Sokoto
- Atiku Abubakar Pledges to Support Whoever Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate Ahead of 2027
- ADC Deploys Envoys Abroad to Counter FG Narrative, Raise Alarm on Democracy
- ADC Knocks INEC Chairman Over “Misinterpretation of Law,” Insists on Right to Hold Congresses
- Banditry: Sen. Lamido Explains Exit from APC, Cites Abandonment of Sokoto East Communities
April 5, 2026
April 5, 2026
Author: News Desk
BREAKING: Nasiru Gawuna Dumps APC Amid Kano Political Realignments
A former Deputy Governor of Kano State and 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasiru Gawuna, has
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FG to Complete Sokoto Airport Before 2026 Hajj
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to making the Sokoto State Hajj Airport fully operational ahead of the 2026
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Kebbi Govt Directs Political Appointees Seeking 2027 Offices to Resign by March 31
By Yusuf Gwandu The Kebbi State Government has directed all political office holders interested in contesting the 2027 general elections
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New Sokoto Police Commissioner Promises Tough Action Against Insecurity
The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, CP Hayyatu Shafa, has pledged decisive action to tackle banditry, terrorism,
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Five Abducted, Including Pregnant Women, in Fresh Sokoto Attack
Armed bandits have abducted five residents, including two pregnant women, following a raid on Maiwa village in Sabon-Birni Local Government
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PDP Kebbi State Secretary Resigns Party Membership
By Yusuf Gwandu The Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kebbi State Chapter, Abubakar Bawa Kalgo, has formally resigned
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ADC Faction Condemns Akibu Dalhatu Over Alleged Insult on Sokoto Chairman
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State has strongly condemned what it described as an act of disrespect and
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Consensus Is A Political Kill Joy
BY Mahmud Jega There was a lot of colour at weekend’s 8th national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress,
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Gawuna Resigns as FMBN Chairman, Cites Political Ambition Ahead of 2027
Former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State, Nasiru Gawuna, has stepped down from his role as
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Kebbi Governor Felicitates Bola Ahmed Tinubu at 74
By Yusuf Gwandu The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of
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Sokoto APC Senator Set to Leave Party
Barring any last-minute change, the Senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Ibrahim Lamido, is reportedly set to defect from the
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Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP, Signals Political Realignment
A former Governor of Kano State and NNPP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially
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Umar Bature Group Counters Sokoto PDP, Insists on Abuja Convention Participation
A political group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has rejected the state chapter’s decision to distance
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Tinubu Marks 74th Birthday with Message of Gratitude, Hope
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed gratitude to Nigerians as he celebrates his 74th birthday, acknowledging their support, prayers, and
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Kwankwaso to Officially Join ADC on Monday
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has announced plans for the formal defection of its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic
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Kwankwaso Visits Atiku Ahead of Planned Defection to ADC
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Saturday evening visited the residence of former Vice President and leader of the African Democratic
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Sokoto PDP shuns Wike-led Abuja convention, insists on neutrality
By Animasahun Salman, Sokoto The Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced it will not participate
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Kebbi PDP to Attend Wike-Led Convention Months After Rejecting Tanimu
By Yusuf Gwandu The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed its decision to participate in
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APC Re-elects Yilwatda as National Chairman
The All Progressives Congress, APC, as re-elected Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as its National Chairman. The party, at its 8th national
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OPINION: Loans without clarity: Nigeria’s Ports Dilemma After Expired Concessions
By Dr. Saleh Ibrahim Nigeria’s push to modernize its port infrastructure should have signaled a new era of economic confidence.
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Tambuwal Mourns Passing of El-Rufai’s Mother, Offers Prayers and Condolences
The immediate past Governor of Sokoto State, and the Senator representing Sokoto South in the National Assembly, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal,
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Over 1,000 Sokoto Residents Benefit from Free Dental Outreach
No fewer than 1,000 residents of Sokoto State have benefited from a free dental and medical outreach organised by the
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INEC Extends Deadline for Party Membership Registers, Adjusts 2027 Election Timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised aspects of the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general
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Fuel Diversion Crackdown: Customs, regulators tighten noose in Kebbi, seize 66,000 litres
By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto A renewed crackdown on fuel diversion and smuggling in Kebbi State has exposed the scale of
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Sokoto Electricity Consumers Plan Mass Protest Over ‘billing for darkness’
Residents across several communities in Sokoto State are mobilising for a large-scale protest against what they describe as persistent poor
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Gwarzo Resigns As Kano Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from office. The development was confirmed on Friday by
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MSF steps up response in Nigeria as Lassa fever death surges
By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto Nigeria is grappling with a severe Lassa fever outbreak, with fatalities rising sharply despite intensified response
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Sokoto govt prioritises social protection amid insecurity
By Gbolahan Salman Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening social protection programmes to reduce poverty
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El-Rufai Family Loses Matriarch
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has announced the passing of their matriarch, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.
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