Police Arrests Brother Over Murder of Couple in Kebbi
By Yusuf Gwandu The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Idrisu Musa, in connection with the gruesome
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- BREAKING: Court Voids INEC Deadline on Party Membership Register Submission
- BREAKING: Fubara Withdraws from APC Governorship Primary
- BREAKING: Pantami Withdraws from APC Gombe Governorship Primaries Over Alleged Electoral Violations
- BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman After Conviction
- BREAKING: ADC Appoints Imoke, Abdulfatah Ahmed to Lead Presidential Primary Committees
May 23, 2026
May 23, 2026
Author: News Desk
2027: Former AGF Malami Picks Kebbi ADC Governorship Form
By Yusuf Gwandu A former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has formally secured the
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Sokoto Can Afford N150,000 Minimum Wage With Improved Federal Allocation – Rep Dasuki
The member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has stated that Sokoto State now has
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Unknown Persons Gruesomely Murder Couple in Kebbi as Police Launch Manhunt
By Yusuf Gwandu Unknown persons yet to be identified have brutally murdered a middle-aged man and his wife in Asarara
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Sultan Pays Tribute to Former Communications Minister, Gen. Olanrewaju at 80
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has congratulated former Minister of Communications and retired military officer, Tajudeen Adeniyi Olanrewaju,
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BREAKING: EFCC Declares Former Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted Over Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq,
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Police Announce Shooting Range Exercise in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has announced plans to conduct a routine shooting range exercise on Saturday, May 10, 2026,
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Police Foil Bandits’ Attack, Rescue Five Kidnap Victims in Sokoto
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Rabah Division, in collaboration with the military, have foiled an armed banditry
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Sokoto ADC Leadership Crisis: Court Orders Accelerated Hearing
The Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto has ordered accelerated hearing in the leadership tussle affecting the African Democratic Congress,
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NEMA warns Kebbi residents of flood, dry spell ahead of 2026 rains
By Yusuf Gwandu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office, has alerted residents of Kebbi to impending flood
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ADC Alleges Plot to Pressure Judge Over Nafiu Bala’s Court Case
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the federal government of allegedly attempting to interfere in an ongoing court case
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Windstorm Ravages Communities in Kebbi, Destroys Houses and Food Storage
By Yusuf Gwandu A devastating windstorm has struck several communities in Suru Local Government Area, destroying numerous houses and property
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2027: Shettima submits Tinubu’s nomination forms
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday submitted President Bola Tinubu’s nomination and expression of interest forms to the national officers
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Court to Hear Nafiu Bala’s Suit Against David Mark-Led ADC Friday
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed Friday, May 8, for hearing in the leadership dispute rocking the
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El-Rufai’s Son, Two Other Reps Dump APC for ADC, Seeks Re-Election
Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, Member representing Kaduna North of Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has formally resigned from
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Jonathan Says He’ll Consult Widely Before Deciding on 2027 Presidency
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said contesting for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027 is a serious decision that cannot be approached
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Meningitis outbreak kills 33 in Sokoto as cases surge across eight LGAs
By Gbolahan Salman, SokotoThe Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of 33 children following a fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal
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Insecurity Threatens Credible Elections, INEC Warns Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has warned that rising insecurity across Nigeria could
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Sultan of Sokoto Dismisses ‘Islamisation’ Claims, Urges Religious Harmony
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has again dismissed claims of a supposed “Islamisation” agenda
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BUA Cement Assures of Retention of Talented NYSC Corp Members in Sokoto
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The management of BUA Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting corps members serving in
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OPINION: WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A STATESMAN IN THIS TURBULENT TIMES
By Dr. Saleh Ibrahim Nigeria does not lack speeches. It lacks the kind that move a nation from comfort to
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Alkalanci Trains Kaduna Female Islamic Scholars on Media Literacy, Misinformation Fight
Kaduna State has joined a growing national effort to combat misinformation, as Alkalanci, a Hausa-language fact-checking and media literacy organisation,
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No Return to Fuel Subsidy as Tinubu, Oyedele Defend Reforms Amid Rising Hardship
Nigeria’s Presidency has ruled out any return to fuel subsidy, as top government officials defend ongoing economic reforms despite mounting
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Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Ex-Depot Price to ₦1,350 Amid Supply Pressures
Dangote Refinery has increased its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to ₦1,350 per litre, marking a fresh hike
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7 Die, Many Injured in Ghastly Kebbi Road Accident
By Yusuf Gwandu Seven persons, including a young girl, have lost their lives while eight others sustained varying degrees of
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ADC Unveils New Primary Election Timetable, Reduces Cost of Nomination Forms
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a revised timetable for its 2026 primary elections, alongside updated nomination fees, following
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NWUS Shines as NUC Grants Full Accreditation to Key Programmes
By Bashar Muhammad Dange Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS) has recorded a major academic breakthrough as the National Universities Commission (NUC)
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Tambuwal Pays Tribute to Yar’Adua, Celebrates Legacy of Integrity
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has paid a heartfelt tribute to Nigeria’s late President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, describing him as a
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BREAKING: Constituents Raise N10m to Purchase ADC Nomination Forms for Rep Gorau
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi Constituents of Gada/Goronyo Federal Constituency in Sokoto State have pledged to raise 10 million naira to
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BREAKING: 17 Lawmakers Dump ADC for NDC Ahead of 2027
No fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the
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