Sultan of Sokoto Declares April 19 as Start of Zulki’ida 1447AH
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III
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Breaking:
- 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
UBEC Releases N3.55bn to Sokoto for Classrooms and Learning Basics
The Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC has disbursed N44.24 billion in matching grants to 11 states, with Sokoto State receiving
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Sokoto, 32 Other States Brace for Severe Flooding in 2026
Nigeria is preparing for a widespread flooding in 2026, with more than 30,000 communities across the country identified as being
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Tinubu Signs 2026 Budget, Extends 2025 Capital Spending Deadline.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion for
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Tinubu Vows Not to Fail Nigerians, Seeks Stronger Grassroots Support
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic recovery, national stability, and inclusive development, assuring citizens that
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Gov. Aliyu Says Sokoto Recording Gains Against Banditry
Governor Ahmed Aliyu has said the Sokoto State Government is making steady progress in the fight against banditry and other
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Sokoto Governor Launches Polio Immunization Campaign in Sokoto, Warns Against Misuse of Funds
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has officially flagged off the 2026 Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign against poliovirus in Sokoto State,
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Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq, Former Permanent Secretary Over Alleged Fraud
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant of arrest against former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs,
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NEMA, Sokoto Corps Marshal Agency Partner on Disaster Response Training
The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA Sokoto Operations Office has strengthened its collaboration with the Sokoto State Corps Marshal Agency
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BREAKING: 2027 Will Mark My Final Presidential Bid — Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has stated that thet 2027 general election will be his final attempt to contest for the
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Sokoto Govt Explains Delay in Tudun-Wada Township Roads Project After Residents’ Complaints
Following a report published by GaskiyaCast highlighting complaints from residents of Tudun-Wada, the hometown of Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu
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ADC convention ratifies David Mark-led National Working Committee
By Agency’s Report African Democratic Congress, ADC, has ratified the National Working Committee led by Sen. David Mark to steer
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Sokoto Govt Has Implemented All Its 9-Point Smart Agenda – Deputy Gov
Fahad Muhammad Galadanchi The Sokoto State Government has recorded significant progress in the implementation of its 9-Point Smart Agenda, Deputy
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Sokoto Reconstructs Kware Dam, Procures 250 Tractors to Boost Agriculture — Commissioner
The Sokoto State Government has intensified efforts to enhance food production with the reconstruction of irrigation facilities and procurement of
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Akpabio Alleges Opposition Sponsoring Insecurity, Expresses Hope for Post-2027 Improvement
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has alleged that rising insecurity in Nigeria is being fueled by opposition political parties
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FG Orders Independent Probe into Jilli Market Air Strike — Mohammed Idris
The Federal Government has directed a full and independent investigation into the recent Nigerian Air Force air strike on Jilli
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Tambuwal to Judiciary: “Do Not Let Yourselves Be Used to Destroy Nigeria”
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged members of the judiciary to uphold justice and resist external pressures that could undermine
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Fire Razes Residences of Police Personnel in Sokoto, AIG Sympathises
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 10,Mr. Gyogo Augustine Grimah, has expressed sympathy with police personnel
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Breaking News: Finally PDP’s Last Lawmaker, Randa, Dumps Party for ADC
By Fahad Muhammad Galadanchi Hon. Abdullahi Muhammad Randa, the last lawmaker of the Peoples’ Democratic Party in the Sokoto State
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ADC national convention: Security beefed up as 7000 delegates elect new NWC
By Agency Report Security has been beefed up in and around Rainbow Event Center, venue of the African Democratic Congress,
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Supreme Court Fixes April 22 to Hear David Mark’s Appeal in ADC Leadership Dispute
The Supreme Court has fixed April 22 for hearing of an appeal filed by David Mark, National Chairman of the
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Court Grants ₦200m Bail to Nasir El-Rufai Amid ICPC Corruption Trial
The Federal High Court has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently facing prosecution by
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Gov. Aliyu Reaffirms Commitment to Justice Reforms as AGF Urges Grassroots Legal Access
Fahad Muhammad Galadanchi Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the justice system, promoting
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Sokoto Farmers Lose Billions as Climate Warnings Fail to Reach Them
Fahad Muhammad Galadanchi Rice farmers in Sokoto State have suffered massive losses following floods and erratic rainfall, blaming poor communication
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Zamfara Moves to Launch Commercial Flights from Gusau Airport
By A’isha Dinawa The Zamfara State Government has announced plans to begin commercial flight operations from Gusau International Airport, in
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ICPC slams nine-count charge on El-Rufai, court fixes bail ruling
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has filed an amended nine-count charge against former Kaduna State Governor,
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Four New Motor Parks Near Completion in Sokoto — Gov. Ahmed Aliyu
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has announced that four new motor parks being constructed by his administration are nearing
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Nigerian Airstrike Hits Market, 50 Feared Dead in Yobe state
At least 50 people are feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market while pursuing Islamist militants in
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Ex Deputy Speaker Emerges ADC Chairman in Sokoto
A frontline politician in Sokoto State, Hon. Abdullahi Maigwandu, has emerged as the new State Chairman of the African Democratic
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Ex Gov. Ahmad Aliyu’s Aide Defects to ADC
The embattled former Special Adviser to Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, Hon. Buhari Bello Sahabi, popularly known as Namalam, has
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