Tag: Sokoto

President Muhammdu Buhari Reacts To Sokoto Killings

President Muhammadu Buhari has once again assured Nigerians of his administration's determination to end insecurity challenges facing the country. Buhari, while reacting to the killing of over 30 people in Goronyo…

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General demands justice for Deborah

Following the murder of Deborah Yakubu in Sokoto for blasphemy, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Muhammed has called for justice. Muhammed issued a statement on Tuesday, emphasizing that religions should not…

Sokoto Government Asks FG To Restore Telco Services

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto says his government has asked the federal government to restore telecommunication services in 14 LGAs of the state. The govermor disclosed this on Saturday when…

Sokoto: Stop This Carnage Against Igbos Now – Ohanaeze To Tambuwal

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state to put a stop to alleged attacks on Igbos in the state. Several reports have…

UNICEF Hails Sokoto Over Child Protection Law

Sokoto state government has been commended by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for signing the child protection bill into law. The state governor, Aminu Tambuwal had on Monday signed…

Deborah Samuel: MURIC Condemns Attacks on Churches, Others

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has condemned alleged attacks on churches and other property in Sokoto State on Saturday. There were several reports that pandemonium broke out in some parts…

42 Persons Roasted Alive in Sokoto Yet No Outcry – Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani has decried the failure of the incumbent administration in containing security challenges across Nigeria. Sani, stated this in a post on his verified Facebook page while reacting…

Deborah Samuel: How My Daughter Died While Security Agents Watched— Father Says

Garba Emmanuel, the father of late Deborah Samuel, who was killed and burnt in Sokoto last Thursday, May 12 has narrated how his 22-year-old daughter was killed. In an interview…

Buhari Reacts As Bandits Roast over 40 Travellers in Sokoto

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the recent killing of more than 40 passengers in Sokoto State by bandits. Passengers who were travelling from Sabon Birni Local Government Area of…

Bandits Kill 37 in Sokoto Over Refusal to Pay Levies

No fewer than 37 persons were killed by bandits when they attacked three communities in Tangaza's local government area of Sokoto state. It was also gathered that several others were…