Sultan Congratulates New Chief Imam of Ilorin, Describes Appointment as Divine Will
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad
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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.
Police Foil Bandits’ Attack in Sokoto, Neutralize Three Suspects, Recover AK-47 Rifle
The Sokoto State Police Command has successfully foiled a bandits’ attack on Bodinga Village in Bodinga Local Government Area, neutralizing
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Dan Sokoto Congratulates New Chief Imam of Ilorin, Prays for Successful Tenure
By Gbolahan Salman The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Kwara State House of Assembly, Afon Constituency, Hon. Salman
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Tinubu Losing Sleep Over Insecurity, Says Ex-Sokoto Deputy Governor Shagari
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi Former Sokoto State Deputy Governor, and former Minister of Water Resources, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has said
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NCAA Grounds Aircraft After Unauthorized Takeoff Following Emergency Landing in Asaba
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed an aircraft incident involving a private plane that made an emergency landing
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Kyari Says Senate Was Informed of Medical Trip, Rejects Arrest Warrant
Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has reacted to the arrest
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NDC Gubernatorial Candidate in Sokoto Unveils Plan to Revive Sokoto Economy
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Sokoto State, Dr. Shamsuddeen Aliyu, has
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Senate Orders Arrest of Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari Over Alleged ₦210tn Financial Discrepancies
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has ordered the arrest of former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National
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Only APC and LP will participate in Kebbi Assembly By Election- INEC
By Yusuf Gwandu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said only the All Progressives Congress, (APC), and the Labour Party,
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Tackle Insecurity, Not Rice Donations, NDC Guber Candidate Tells Sokoto Gov’t
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Sokoto State, Dr. Shamsuddeen Haido, has
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UNFPA, SSPHCDA equip 32 health workers with skills for inclusive healthcare in Sokoto
By Animasahun Salman In a move to promote inclusive healthcare and protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the
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Sokoto Rep, Gorau Says ‘Nigeria Is Bleeding’ As He Calls-Out Service Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi A member of the House of Representatives representing Gada/Goronyo Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Hon. Bashir
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Red Cross Inducts New Sokoto Officials, Strengthens Humanitarian Response
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Sokoto State Branch, has conducted an induction programme for newly appointed
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Bandits Kill Sokoto Community Guard, Abduct Several Residents in Fresh Attack on Sabon Birni
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi Suspected bandits have killed an operative of the Sokoto Community Guards and abducted several residents during
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Sokoto Launches Maternal, Child Health Week for 1.4 Million Beneficiaries
The Sokoto State Government has officially flagged off the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), targeting more than
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Banditry Cannot Be Defeated Without Residents’ Support, Sokoto Deputy Gov. Warns
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi Residents of Sokoto State have been urged to promptly report suspicious movements and activities in their
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Two Sokoto Pilgrims Die in Makkah After Completing 2026 Hajj
The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has confirmed the death of two female pilgrims from the state in Makkah, Saudi
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STCI Condemns Abduction of Schoolchildren, Demands Urgent Action on School Safety
The Save the Child Initiative (STCI) Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and
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Bandits kill 3 FRSC officers in Kebbi
By Yusuf Gwandu Three Federal Road Safety Commission personnel have been reportedly killed by bandits along Tsamiya–Illo road in Bagudo
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Atiku Slams Babachir Over ‘Ethnic Politics’, Defends National Record
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has strongly criticised former Secretary to
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Serve People Faithfully, Uphold Truth – Sultan Urges Newly Turbaned Title Holders
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on newly turbaned traditional title holders in Sokoto to
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Troops Neutralise Bandits, Destroy Hideouts in Sokoto-Zamfara Border Operation
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recorded a major breakthrough against banditry, neutralising several armed criminals
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ADC Reportedly Courts Gawuna for Kano Governorship Race Ahead of 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly making strategic moves to convince former Kano State APC governorship candidate, Nasiru Gawuna,
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ICPC Accused of Denying El-Rufai Medical Care in Custody — Aide
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is allegedly being denied access to proper medical care while in the custody of
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Poverty, Energy Crisis Fuel Deforestation in Sokoto
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi By the roadside in Sokoto metropolitan area, Umar Abubakar stacks bags of charcoal and bundles of
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Wamakko Raises Alarm Over Rising Insecurity, Demands Urgent Security Reforms
By Fahad Faruk Galadanchi Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, has condemned the growing wave of killings,
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Atiku Blasts Tinubu, First Lady Over Abducted Oyo Pupils
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over the continued captivity of
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AMURIC, Fulani Group Demand Probe of Fayose, Sunday Igboho Over Insecurity Claims
The Amalgamated Muslim Rights Concern (AMURIC) and The Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria (TCFPN) have jointly called on Nigerian security
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Acquire Arms and Defend Yourselves, Emir of Argungu Urges Community leaders
By Yusuf Gwandu The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, has called on residents of his emirate to legally
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Tinubu Presidency Nears Constitutional Breakthrough on State Police
The Presidency has announced an important progress towards the establishment of state police in Nigeria, revealing that a constitutional amendment
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