Atiku Calls for Release of El-Rufai, Others During Solidarity Visit to Malami
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on authorities to release former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and other individuals
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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
News
Latest national news from across Nigeria, covering federal government updates and nationwide events.
NIWA, Army Debunks Bandits Drowning Report in Sokoto
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Nigerian Army have dismissed as false reports claiming that about 150 bandits
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No Petitions Against Sokoto Judges – Gov. Aliyu
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has revealed that his administration has not received any petition or complaint
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Historic First Flight Lands at Gusau International Airport, Boosts Zamfara’s Aviation Hopes
Zamfara State has recorded a major milestone in its aviation journey as Governor Dauda Lawal witnessed the successful landing of
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ADC Announces Sale of Nomination Forms Ahead of Party Congresses
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a public notice announcing the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms
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All 23 Local Government Chairmen of Sokoto State Orders to Relocate to Councils
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has directed all the 23 local government chairmen in the state to relocate to
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Shettima to Visit Zamfara as APC Prepares to Receive Gov. Lawal
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to host Vice President Kashim Shettima, who
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FG, Sokoto Govt Partner to Tackle Insecurity – Gov. Aliyu
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has reaffirmed that both the Federal Government and the Sokoto State Government are working
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Buratai Says Boko Haram Financiers Known, Urges Stronger Security Measures
A former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has stated that individuals financing Boko Haram are known to authorities but
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Tambuwal Greets Muslims on Eid, Urges Unity and Compassion
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of
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Dual Eid Celebrations in Kano as Sanusi Leads Durbar, Bayero Holds Separate Prayers
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Friday led thousands of Muslim faithful in Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Kofar
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Governor Ahmed Aliyu Donates Vehicle to NUJ, Reassures Media Collaboration
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has donated an official vehicle to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto
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Kebbi Govt Constitutes Committee to Probe Controversial Death of Two Children Over Alleged Wrong Injection
By Yusuf Gwandu The Kebbi State Government has constituted a special committee to investigate the controversial death of two children
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Borno Bombings: Are We Returning to the Dark Days? -Sultan Raises Alarm
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed serious concern over the renewed bomb attacks in Borno State,
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Eid-el-Fitr: Police Deploy Operatives Across Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has announced the deployment of security operatives across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations
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Sultan Returns to Sokoto Amid Grand Reception
Jubilation filled the air in Sokoto as a large crowd turned out to warmly welcome the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad
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US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran War, Says “No Imminent Threat”
The Director of the United States National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, has resigned from his position over the ongoing US-Israel
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Malami’s Release Marks End of Challenging Period — Kebbi ADC
By Yusuf Gwandu The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the release of former Attorney-General
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Tinubu Condemns Maiduguri Attacks, Commiserates with Borno People
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commiserated with the people of Borno State following the recent terrorist attacks in Maiduguri, describing
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Multiple Explosions Hit Maiduguri, Panic Among Residents
Residents of Maiduguri were thrown into panic on Monday evening after a series of explosions occurred in different parts of
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Sokoto ADC Inaugurate LG Coordinators
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State has inaugurated Local Government Coordinators across all 23 LGAs and launched both
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Tinubu Swears in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, praising his experience,
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Sokoto Govt Distributes Clothes, Shoes to Orphans Ahead of Eid
The Sokoto State Government has distributed new clothes, shoes, and other essential items to children at the state orphanage to
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Vigilantes, Bandits Clash in Sokoto Village, Five Killed
A deadly early-morning gun duel between local vigilantes and suspected bandits has left five people dead in Bargaja village, Isa
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Rep. Abdussamad Dasuki Dumps PDP, Joins ADC
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the
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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Reportedly Set to Join APC
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum is reportedly planning to defect
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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Dumps PDP, Defects to Apc
By Editor’s Desk The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to
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The Rise of “Ecological Patriotism” and the Battle for the Sahel
Nigeria is increasingly moving from the “awareness” stage of climate change to the “urgency” stage, fueled by a surge of
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EdTech and Curricular Reform Drive the “2026 Shift”
The 2026 academic year has begun with a major upheaval, as the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities
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Nigeria’s Climate-Smart Revolution Moves From Labs to Land
For decades, the story of Nigerian agriculture was one of immense, untapped potential shadowed by the reality of climate volatility.
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