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Residents and police of Sokoto State, Nigeria, have denied reports of a boat accident involving bandits, calling the claims false and unfounded.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi condemned the rising insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in Sokoto, urging that citizens should not live in fear of terror attacks.

The Governor of Sokoto State announced a collaboration with the Federal Government to enhance security efforts against banditry in the region.

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has donated an official vehicle to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, affirming his administration’s commitment to media collaboration.

A cleric in Sokoto defies a directive from the Sultan to observe Eid al-Fitr on a different day, citing moon sightings in Niger Republic.

Sokoto State faces persistent vaccine hesitancy against polio due to longstanding beliefs, particularly in its metropolitan areas, according to the State Immunisation Officer.

The Sultanate Council in Nigeria has declared Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, following the non-sighting of the moon.

The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, will be the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria after no moon sighting was reported.

The Sokoto State Police Command has implemented enhanced security measures in preparation for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations to ensure peace and safety for residents.

Key developments include the Sultan of Sokoto urging Muslims to look for the Shawwal crescent, criticism from the NBA regarding a judge's conduct, and President Tinubu's departure for the UK.

The Sultan of Sokoto has called on Muslims in Nigeria to look for the Shawwal crescent to mark the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid-el-Fitr.

The chairman of Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto State offered condolences to residents of Bargaja village following a recent bandit attack, emphasizing the community's suffering and the need for increased security measures.

President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja amidst ongoing consultations on national issues.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, paid a courtesy visit to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, highlighting the union of political and spiritual leadership in Nigeria.

At least two people were killed and many residents fled Bargaja town in Sokoto State following an attack by bandits, prompting local responses from vigilantes.

The elder brother of a kidnapping victim in Nigeria reveals the traumatic experience and demands of the kidnappers for a ransom of N100 million.

Shi’ite members in Sokoto, Nigeria, organized a peaceful protest against the ongoing war in Iran, with security forces monitoring the event.

The Sokoto State Police arrested five individuals involved in a currency counterfeiting syndicate, recovering an AK-47 rifle and livestock during separate operations.

BUA Cement has launched a program to support 300 displaced farmers in Sokoto State by providing them with agricultural inputs to enhance productivity and livelihoods.

Saidu Umar, the 2023 governorship candidate for the PDP in Sokoto State, has resigned from the party following former governor Aminu Tambuwal's departure, citing unresolved leadership disputes.

The Sultan of Sokoto emphasizes the importance of responsible speech to promote peace and unity in Nigeria.

The price of petrol in Sokoto has surged to N1,350 per litre, causing concern among residents and motorists amid ongoing economic difficulties.

Nigerian troops have killed three suspected terrorists in Sokoto State during an operation aimed at disrupting a planned criminal network in the Kadam Forest.

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed a bandit attack in Sokoto State resulting in one death and five abductions, alongside a separate incident in Kwara State where two individuals were also abducted.

The Sokoto State Government has launched a four-day polio vaccination campaign aiming to vaccinate 1.2 million children against poliovirus type 2.

Police in Sokoto State, Nigeria, have assured residents regarding their safety amidst concerns over a planned protest highlighted on social media.

The Sokoto State Government and UNICEF have initiated a pre-polio vaccination campaign across eight local government areas in Sokoto as part of preparations for a larger immunization initiative scheduled for March 2026.

The Nigeria Police Force in Sokoto State will start screening applicants for police constable recruitment from March 9, 2026.

The Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic in Sokoto awarded the title of 'Queen Mother of the Polytechnic' to the First Lady, Fatima Aliyu, for her humanitarian efforts and advocacy.

A suspected Lakurawa bandit attack in Manu village, Sokoto State, resulted in one death and multiple injuries while community members were at a mosque.

The All Progressives Congress in Sokoto State has successfully elected new executives through a consensus-driven process, emphasizing unity within the party.

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced that financial grants will be given to local traders following the reconstruction of the fire-damaged Sokoto Central Market.

The Nigerian Army's 8 Division in Sokoto pledges enhanced cooperation with local journalists to improve security communication and counter misinformation.

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has called on newly elected local government executives of the All Progressives Congress to maintain integrity and enhance grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Kebbi and Sokoto States in Nigeria have revised their school calendars to accommodate the Ramadan period, extending the Second Term and adjusting holiday schedules.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission has reported over 1.2 million new voter registrations, with Jigawa, Lagos, and Sokoto leading the numbers.

The Sokoto State Government rewards 259 Qur'an memorisers with motorcycles and financial support at a graduation ceremony.

The family of Nnamdi Kanu claims he predicted his imprisonment in Sokoto, seeing it as a necessary step towards achieving Biafra's independence.

The Sultan of Sokoto has announced that Wednesday will be the first day of Ramadan after the crescent moon was sighted across Nigeria.

The Sultan of Sokoto has called on Muslims in Nigeria to search for the new moon of Ramadan on February 17, 2026, and report sightings to the Sultanate Council.

The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress opposes the appointment of new party leaders without consultation, warning of potential legal action if the decision is not reversed.

Muslims in Sokoto state, Nigeria, are preparing for Ramadan amidst ongoing violence, following US air strikes targeting ISIS militants.

The ICPC has initiated a tracking operation for 64 projects worth N21.6 billion in Sokoto State, uncovering irregularities in some.

The Sultan of Sokoto calls on Muslims in Nigeria to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan on February 17, 2026.

The Sokoto state government in Nigeria is enhancing polio vaccination efforts in border communities to prevent cross-border transmission of the disease.

The Sokoto State Government has initiated a ₦1 billion Ramadan Feeding Programme to provide 34,000 meals daily to vulnerable residents during Ramadan.

The Sokoto State Government in Nigeria aims to eliminate Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2 by 2026 through intensified vaccination and community efforts.

The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated a food support program for 20,000 vulnerable households in Sokoto State to address hunger and malnutrition.

The Sokoto State Police Command has disbursed ₦29.6 million in life insurance benefits to the families of deceased officers.

Former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani has expressed his support for First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's endorsement of US airstrikes in Sokoto against terrorist groups, arguing that such actions are necessary to combat ongoing violence.