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Sokoto: Police deny saying Deborah's killers came from Niger Republic

The Sokoto Police Command on Sunday has debunked reports that it has categorised one of the suspected killers of Deborah at Shagari College of Education as a foreign from Niger Republic According to the statement, "The attention of Sokoto State Command was

Shehu Shagari's remains flown to Sokoto, family announce burial date

The family of late Nigeria's Second Republic President, Shehu Shagari has disclosed date for his burial. Shagari died at the National Hospital Abuja on Friday after a brief illness. The late ex-President's grandson, Nuradeen Mahe disclosed that Shagari will

Fuel Scarcity: Six Filling Stations Shut Down In Sokoto, Kebbi

Six filling stations in Sokoto and Kebbi states, have been shut down by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) for selling above the pump price of N145 per litre, alleged diversion, security issues, and operating in dirty environments. According to The

Panic As Fresh Naira Scarcity Hits Lagos, Kano, Sokoto, Others

Despite moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to formally extend the validity of the old naira notes, reports of scarcity have emerged across the country. Recall that the CBN had affirmed that it has enough currency notes in the market and, hence, no

Troops neutralize several terrorists in Sokoto, recover arms and ammunition

In a discreet operation against marauding terrorists in Sokoto state, troops of 8 Division Garrison launched a carefully planned offensive operation into Tukandu Village, targeting a notorious group of terrorists, responsible for various atrocious and heinous

Christmas: Governor Offers Enugu Indigenes FREE Transport from Lagos, Abuja, Sokoto, Others

In the spirit of Christmas, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has offered free transportation for indigenes of the state residing in other parts of Nigeria, who intend to return home to celebrate the festive season with their loved ones. Announcing

"I am under pressure to run for president" -Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal

Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, who recently defected from APC to PDP, says he is under pressure to run for president in 2019. Tambuwal stated this while addressing different associations of students and youths as well as resident communities who paid

Sokoto: College shut down after mob burns student alive for allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad

Management of the Shehu Shagari College of Education in‪ Sokoto‬ State has suspended academic activities following the killing of a female student identified as Deborah. We reports that Deborah, who allegedly made a blasphemous comment against Prophet Muhammad

Driver From Niger Republic Shot In The Head By Customs Officers In Sokoto. (Graphic Photo)

A man has died after he was allegedly shot by Nigeria Customs officials while transporting bags of rice to Sokoto state. According to reports, the driver was conveying bags of rice from Niger Republic to Sokoto state where he met Customs agents on duty at

Man 'returns money and card he found at ATM point to a bank in Sokoto'

A man has reportedly returned a customer's credit card and money to one of the commercial banks in Sokoto State. According to Facebook user, Musa Ibrahim Babadoko, the ATM machine dispensed the card and cash but the owner wasn't there. "This man here did

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Petrol Prices Hit N700, N650 Per Litre in Sokoto, Gombe, Others as Marketers Insist Subsidy is Back

Petrol price has increased in parts of Nigeria after marketers adjusted their pumps to reflect the new price on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The development comes amid the rising cost of diesel, which has disrupted the distribution of petroleum products across