The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons on Thursday commenced the distribution of relief materials to victims of bandits attacks in Sokoto state.
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Chief Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transport and Chairman, All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, has urged the people of Sokoto State to vote massively for President Buhari in the forthcoming presidential election.
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to protect the integrity of Nigerians and safeguard their trust at all times.
The Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, was agog on Wednesday when a mammoth crowd trooped to await the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari for his campaign in the state.
The Presidential campaign train of the All Progressives Congress has departed for Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, after a successful rally in Sokoto, Sokoto State, on Wednesday.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday arrived Sokoto State to resume his nationwide political campaign for the general elections.
The Nigerian Air Force has deployed Alpha Jets and helicopters on special surveillance in efforts to flush out bandits in Sokoto State and environs.
Tambuwal, who is also the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Sokoto state made the call while addressing party faithful at a campaign rally in Tureta town, Tureta local government.
The court also directed payment of Sarkin-Fulani’s full entitlements.
Fifty governorship candidates including three women on Wednesday signed the peace accord to promote peaceful coexistence before, during and after the general elections.
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned latest bandit attacks in Gandi District of Rabah Local Government Council, Sokoto State, which reportedly claimed 30 people.
Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu on Tuesday in Abuja, described the killings as worrisome and disheartening.
The Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara Zonal Command of the Nigerian Customs Service says it has generated N1.8 billion revenue with N454. 8 million worth of contraband goods it seized in 2018.
No fewer than 25 persons have been killed in fresh gunmen attack on two villages in Sokoto State.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar III, and the Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, will on Wednesday lead religious leaders in a two-day interfaith conference on peaceful elections and national security.
Major Clement Abiade, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, told newsmen on Saturday in Sokoto that the seven suspects were apprehended at Kalambaina and Federal Government College Junction in Sokoto on Wednesday.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Saturday, urged Muslims to start looking for the new moon of Jimada Ula 1440AH.
The Muslim Rights Concern has kicked against the plan by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Rev. Fr. Mathew Kukah, to train 10 million almajiri children in Northern Nigeria.
Alhaji Bala Shagari, the eldest son of late President Shehu Shagari has expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari over the condolence visit to the family in Sokoto.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has condoled with the family of late former President Shehu Shagari, describing him as an amiable leader who meant well for Nigeria and the world at large.