8 Division Hosts Air Force War College Participants in Sokoto
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening joint military operations and deepening inter agency
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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
News
Latest national news from across Nigeria, covering federal government updates and nationwide events.
Army Denies Torture Allegations at Sokoto Detention Facility
The Headquarters of 8 Division, Nigerian Army, has denied allegations of torture and inhumane treatment at its Provost Group Detention
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ADC Writes CJN, Seeks Urgent Supreme Court Judgment Over Leadership Crisis
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by former Senate President David Mark, has written to the Chief Justice of Nigeria,
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PDP Crisis Deepens in Sokoto as NWC loyal to Wike Dissolves Goronyo Led Executives
Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party PDP in Sokoto State have taken a new dimension following
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Debate Erupts Over Decorative Fountain Built by Sokoto Government
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi A heated debate has broken out among social media users over a decorative fountain recently constructed
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The Ink Dried Up: Open Letter Questions Bishop Kukah’s Silence on Insecurity Under Tinubu
An open letter addressed to Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah has sparked fresh debate after questioning what the writer
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Reactions Trail ‘Before and After’ Photo of Sokoto Lawmaker Since Assuming Office
A member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly representing Dange Shuni Constituency, Hon. Surajo Muhammad Shuni has stirred reactions
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Kano Assembly Confirms Murtala Garo as Deputy Governor
The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State after he
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FG Spent ₦22.6bn on Estacode, Air Tickets Under Tinubu — Report
Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) spent more than ₦22.6 billion on estacode, air tickets and related travel expenses between
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Malami Challenges EFCC in Court Over Asset Forfeiture
Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has taken legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over
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Kebbi ADC Raises Concern Over Chairman’s Trial, Seeks NJC, Amnesty, and US Intervention
By Yusuf Gwandu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction in Kebbi State, aligned with Abubakar Chika Malami (SAN), has called
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Fire Razes 5,832 Onion Bags in Sokoto as Farmers Count Fresh Losses
Another major fire outbreak has hit Sokoto State, destroying 5,832 bags of onions in Duhuwa village and worsening the hardship
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Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed Congratulates Emir of Gwandu at 85
The Honourable Member representing Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo and Bunza Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed, has congratulated the Emir of Gwandu
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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