Tragedy in Sokoto: Windstorms ravage communities, claim lives, leave thousands homeless
A powerful windstorm that swept through Gwadabawa and Kware Local Government Areas of Sokoto State has left a trail of devastation, claiming five lives, injuring dozens, and displacing thousands of residents.
Police repel terrorist attacks in Borno, Sokoto; overpower kidnappers in Delta shootout
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have successfully repelled terrorist attacks on the Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State, raided black spots in Sokoto State, and overpowered kidnappers in a gun battle in Delta State, according to a statement released by Force Headquarters.
Sokoto workers await minimum wage implementation as NLC presents template
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Sokoto State chapter, has presented a template for the consequential adjustment of the newly approved N70,000 national minimum wage, awaiting implementation by the state government.
Bandits are rulers, judges in Sokoto communities, LG chair tells Defence Minister
“Bello Turji, Dan Bokolo, Garso and many bandits kingpin are moving freely and exercising their powers over our people without challenge”
Sokoto gov Aliyu pledges free, fair LG election
To this end, the governor assured the opposition in the state that SIEC, under his administration, will conduct free, fair, and credible local government elections.
Banditry: We ‘ll end this menace once and for all – Matawalle vows
In a decisive move to end the persistent threat of banditry in the North West region, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General CG Musa and other top military officials arrived in Sokoto on Tuesday to lead efforts aimed at eradicating banditry and other criminal activities that have plagued the region.
