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Sokoto
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Probe alleged hoarding of essential commodities by marketers-Sultan urges ICPC
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to thoroughly and effectively investigate activities of alleged essential commodities hoarders.
Nigerian Army troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims in Sokoto
Troops from the Nigerian Army on Tuesday rescued a total of 31 kidnapped victims during a clearance operation in Sokoto state.
FEC approves construction of coastal, trans-sahara routes
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of portions of the Trans-Sahara routes running from Enugu to Ogoja, and from Badagry to Sokoto.
Ramadan: Sultan asks Muslims to look out for moon on Wednesday
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims across the country to look out for this year’s Ramadan Moon after sunset on Wednesday.
Supreme Court: Seven States discontinue suit seeking review of presidential results
Sokoto, Adamawa and five other States have applied for the discontinuance of the suit they filed on February 28 before the Supreme Court.
Blasphemy: Classmate reveals Deborah Samuel’s last word before death
Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari College Education, Sokoto, who was killed on Thursday for allegedly “making blasphemous statements about Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had pleaded for mercy and called out for help before she died.
Protesters demand release suspects arrested in connection with Deborah’s killing
Some Muslim youth on Saturday stormed the street of Sokoto in protest, demanding the release of the arrested suspects in connection with the killing of Deborah Emmanuel.
Buhari condemns killing of Sokoto student, says violence does not solve problems
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of a second-year student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Deborah Samuel, following an allegation that she had blasphemed Muhammad, SAW, the Prophet of Islam.
UK Govt reacts to killing of Sokoto Student by religious fanatics, issues directive to security agencies
The United Kingdom has condemned the barbaric killing of Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, over alleged blasphemy
Train Attackers are not the Bandits we are used to – Governor El-Rufai
The Northwest states of Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto and the neighbouring Niger may resort to hiring mercenaries…