Tag Archives: Sokoto

  By S. Adamu, Sokoto Candidates of the People’s Democratic Party’s in Sokoto state have won two out of the three seats contested in the Saturday rerun elections. The main opposition party candidates for Yabo/Shagari Federal Constituency, Umar Yusuf and that of the state assembly for Bodinga North , Hantsi …

Accreditation and voting commenced simultaneously as early as 8:30 am peacefully and orderly in the re-run elections taking place across the 46 polling units in Sokoto state as ordered by the Court. It is observed that  there is large  turnout of women at the Rijiyar Ajiya 001 polling unit of …

By  S. Adamu, Sokoto The General Officer Commanding 8 Division Headquarters of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Major General Godwin Mutkut has reiterated that the military will not compromise professionalism, discipline and standards in its operations. He urged for total dedication and commitment of officers and men in the Division to …

  By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Department of State Security Services (DSS) has observed that increased commitment to solution-oriented and developmental journalism will effectively help in tackling security challenges in Sokoto state. The state Director of the Services, Mr Fatai Olawuwo made the remark when he received on courtesy call …

By; Imrana Abdullahi Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has identified collective action and support to security agencies as fundamental drivers and panacea to security challenges bedevelling the country. The governor said it was the only sure and best ways to end the menace fast threatening national development. Aliyu Sokoto pointed out …

  The Chief of Defence Staff , General Christopher Musa has tasked the Nigeria Army on the need to remain steadfast against the security challenges facing the country. He said the Nigerian Army can do more in fast tracking it operations professionally with patriotism towards freeing the nation of terrorism. …

By S. A, Sokoto The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Toareed Abiodun Lagbaja has reassured of the Nigerian Army resilience and readiness to adequately strengthen it capacity with necessary fighting equipment and enablers against the nation’s enemies. He described the coming year to the NA as one with lofty …

  By S. Adamu, Sokoto The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , Sokoto Zonal Command says it has surpassed it 60% target with a vow to continue to drive a responsive preventive rather than prosecution operation strategy in line with professionalism by ensuring strict adherence to the rule of law …

  By S. Adamu, Sokoto The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency has confirmed the arrest of one Anas Sani Sanyinna , a 32 year in connection with 3 Acres of cannabis farm destroyed by the agency in Sanyinna town, Tambuwal local government of Sokoto state.   Mr Adamu Iro, Commandant …

By S. Adamu, Sokoto The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has said that no past governor with corruption issue is immune of investigation by the anti graft agency. Similarly, the commission vowed to sustain its tempo of rigorously pursuing economic and financial crimes related cases irrespective of who is involved. …