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Canoe accident claims seven lives in Sokoto
Accident · Sokoto

Canoe accident claims seven lives in Sokoto

100% Center coverage: 2 sources
A tragic canoe accident has claimed the lives of seven people in Sokoto State. The incident happened on Monday while the victims were traveling from Gidan Hussaini to Sabon Garin Hussaini. The news was shared on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X. According to the report, the canoe capsized around 11:00 a.m., and all seven people on board, including the paddler, drowned. Security operatives were quickly sent to the scene …See the Story
Electing Pope isn’t ‘emilokan’ affair, Africa should win World Cup first – Bishop Kukah
Pope Francis · Sokoto

Electing Pope isn’t ‘emilokan’ affair, Africa should win World Cup first – Bishop Kukah

Coverage: 2 sources
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has told those advocating for the election of an African pope to first win the World Cup. According to Kukah, electing a pope is not like that; it’s not an ‘Emilokan’ where people claim it is their turn. The Catholic bishop made the remarks while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm. Kukah also spoke about his experience in Rome and the possible impact of the new pope on…See the Story
Double your effort on asset recovery, corruption fight - Sultan urges ICPC
Africa · Sokoto

Double your effort on asset recovery, corruption fight - Sultan urges ICPC

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to enhance dialogue with stakeholders to strengthen asset recovery efforts and the fight against corruption. Abubakar made the call when he received the ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner in charge of Sokoto and Kebbi, Mr Shintema Binga, on Monday in Sokoto. He charged the ICPC to ensure a holistic and sea…See the Story

SPN Organizes Career Guidance Sensitization For Sokoto Students

SPN Organizes Career Guidance Sensitization For Sokoto Students By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto The Sokoto Professional Network (SPN) has organized a one-day career guidance and awareness programme for Junior Secondary School (JSS3) students of the state. Addressing participating students, the chairman of the Network, Engineer Zayanu Tambari Yabo said career guidance and counseling is a very important component of the educational system that must be …Sokoto · SokotoSee the Story

Boat Mishap Claims 7 Lives in Shagari — Sokoto Govt Donates Cash, Food Aid to Bereaved Families

The Sokoto State Government has extended its condolences to the people of Rinaye village in Shagari Local Government Area following a tragic boat mishap that claimed the lives of seven passengers last Monday. The incident occurred when a boat carrying nine passengers capsized, resulting in the death of four minors and three mothers. Only the boat captain and one other passenger survived. In a show of sympathy and support, a delegation from the S…Sokoto · SokotoRead Article

NOPPMAN, Security Agencies Partner to Curb Spread of Counterfeit Onion Seeds - AgroNigeria

In a bid to stamp out the proliferation of counterfeit onion seeds across Nigeria, the National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has launched a coordinated effort with security agencies to identify and bring offenders to justice. The association’s crackdown, which aims to protect the integrity of the onion value chain, comesSokoto · SokotoRead Article

2yrs anniversary: PDP Chieftain gives pass mark to Sokoto governor

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto state, Alhaji Yusuf Dingyadi, has applauded the Sokoto state governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, over his performances in the last two years. SourceSokoto · SokotoRead Article

Need For Wholesome Consideration Of Facts In Court’s Exercise Of Discretion - TheNigeriaLawyer

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 10th day of January, 2025 Before Their Lordships Emmanuel Akomaye Agim Haruna Simon Tsammani Stephen Jonah Adah Jamilu Yammama Tukur Mohammed Baba Idris Justices, Supreme Court SC/330/2017 Between ALHAJI BASHIR ABUBAKAR KOKO       APPELLANT And ALHAJI DAN IGE HORO     RESPONDENT “…whenever there is an opportunity to determine a case on its merit, the court should not succumb to the t…Law · SokotoRead Article

Sokoto South Stakeholders Endorse Reserved Seat For Women Bill - Daylight Reporters

Stakeholders from Sokoto South Senatorial District have reviewed and unanimously endorsed the Reserved Seat for Women Bill which is to be presented to the Constitutional Reforms Committee during the forthcoming public hearing. Giving their consent after a thorough review of the bill memoranda during the Senatorial advocacy/town hall meeting held at Sifawa, Bodinga Local Government, stakeholders agreed that the nation could only get better with g…Sokoto · SokotoRead Article

Christians Told To Tame Devil, Pray For Peace In Nigeria

The Founder and President of the Remnant Christian Network, Apostle Arome Israel Osayi, has called on Christians in Nigeria to rekindle their spiritual commitment and engage in fervent prayer to confront the growing influence of evil in the country. Speaking during a three-day prayer revival in Sokoto State, which drew thousands of residents from across the state, Apostle Osayi emphasised the urgent need for a nationwide spiritual revival to “ta…Sokoto · SokotoRead Article

2nd Year Anniversary: Dingyadi Praises Gov Aliyus Efforts In Cohesion, Political Stability

ShareA prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Yusuf Abubakar Dingyadi, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for fostering political cohesion and stability in the state during his two-year tenure, describing his performance as highly commendable despite some sectoral challenges. In a statement made available to the press, Dingyadiknown for his...The post 2nd Year Anniversary: Dingyadi Praises Gov Aliyus EffortSokoto · SokotoRead Article

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