At least 15 Muslim worshippers were gruesomely killed, and several others left injured when armed assailants stormed a mosque in Sokoto State during the early hours of Thursday, July 3, 2025. The tragic attack occurred while the victims were observing Salat (prayer), in what has been described as a cold-blooded massacre by suspected terrorists. According
Tangaza, Sokoto – July 2025 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has conducted a humanitarian needs assessment in Tangaza Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State. The joint assessment followed reports of escalating humanitarian challenges in the area, including displacement, food insecurity, and damage to
Sokoto, Nigeria – July 2025 — The Nigeria Customs Service, Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command, has embarked on a capacity-building exercise aimed at enhancing officers’ knowledge of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme and other vital trade facilitation instruments. The sensitization workshop, held at the Command headquarters in Sokoto, brought together Customs officers and stakeholders to engage
The Sokoto State Police Command has apprehended a notorious electricity cable thief known for targeting public power infrastructure across the state. The suspect, identified as Aminu Umar, a resident of Gidan Igwai area in Sokoto metropolis, was arrested in the early hours of Friday, June 20, 2025, in connection with the theft of aluminium conductor
The Federal Government has officially commissioned sixteen new infrastructure projects at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Kware, Sokoto State, marking a significant boost to mental health services in the region. The commissioning ceremony was led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, who highlighted the government’s commitment to improving
In response to the growing risks associated with tanker fires, Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has launched a comprehensive sensitization campaign to educate communities on tanker fire prevention and safety measures. The campaign began in the Danbaza community of Maradun Local Government Area, targeting residents and commercial drivers
