Sokoto Deputy Governor Candidate
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria's Sokoto State selects Bello Ambarura as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, a devastating rainstorm in Sokoto's Kware Local Government Area caused four deaths and affected hundreds of homes.
Troops kill terrorists, recover weapons in Katsina, Sokoto, Plateau
Nigerian troops reported killing suspected terrorists and recovering weapons during operations in Katsina, Sokoto and Plateau states. In Katsina, soldiers from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North-West, operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, conducted a clearance operation in Matazu Local Government Area on August 29. The army said the troops encountered heavy resistance but forced the armed me…
Sokoto Hisbah dismisses claims of restricting Christian worship
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has firmly refuted claims circulating on social media that it has imposed restrictions on Christian worship and practices within the state. The Islamic enforcement agency…
Nigerian Red Cross donates 700 cartons of therapeutic food to Sokoto State
The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Sokoto Branch, in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, has provided a significant boost to malnutrition intervention…
19 candidates to contest Sokoto governor seat in 2027
The race for the Sokoto State governorship in 2027 is shaping up to be a crowded contest, with the Independent National Electoral Commission listing 19 candidates. The list, displayed at the commissio…