The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has adopted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Muktar Magori, a party chieftain, announced this on behalf of other stakeholders during a press conference on Sunday in Sokoto. Magori, a former Chief of Staff to ex-Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, said the consensus was reached by ADC loyalists and other stakeholders in Sokoto State. “This decision is in preparation for the party’s forthcoming presidential primaries and the 2027 general elections,” he said. READ ALSO: Tinubu sweeps Sokoto APC primary with 301,000 votes The press…
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President Bola Tinubu secured all 301,000 votes cast during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election in Sokoto State on Saturday. His opponent, Mr Stanley Osifo, scored zero votes. Gov. Ahmed Aliyu, who served as the Chief Collation Officer, announced the results after receiving reports from collation officers across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas. According to Aliyu, the election was conducted peacefully across 3,991 polling units, and the results were thoroughly verified before the final declaration. He explained that the APC has 329,320 registered members in Sokoto State, out of which 301,000 were accredited and participated in the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Northwest Zone, has called on the Federal Government to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement. The union cited unresolved welfare issues, controversial education policies, administrative irregularities, and insecurity in universities as major obstacles. Prof. Abubakar Sabo, Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Northwest, which includes 10 public universities, made the appeal at a press conference on Thursday in Sokoto. Sabo said the call was based on resolutions from the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Modibbo Adama University, Yola, from May 9 to 10. Despite the agreement’s public presentation in January this year,…
The European Union (EU) and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have launched an 18-month project aimed at combating disinformation and bolstering democratic resilience in five states across northwestern Nigeria. The initiative, titled Countering Disinformation and Empowering Democracy in Northwestern Nigeria, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday in Sokoto. The project targets Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, and Niger states, regions identified as particularly vulnerable due to a combination of insecurity, poverty, low literacy levels, and the rapid dissemination of false information online. During the launch, Xenia Stoll, Political Officer at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, emphasized the…
The Community Awareness and Development Initiative (CADI), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has trained 87 district heads in Sokoto State on addressing harmful social norms. It was reported that the traditional leaders were selected from across the state to strengthen their capacity to promote public health and combat gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking at the ceremony on Tuesday in Sokoto, CADI Board of Trustees Chairman and Sarkin Yakin Gagi, Sani Umar-Jabbi, said the participants were chosen because of their influence and standing in their communities. He explained that the initiative aims to break down social norms that…
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko on Monday secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Sokoto North. This paves the way for him to seek a fourth term in the Senate in the 2027 general elections. Wamakko, a former governor of Sokoto State, emerged unopposed through an affirmation process conducted by APC members from the eight local government areas in the senatorial district. Speaking after the affirmation, he expressed gratitude to party members for the confidence reposed in him. He described the exercise as a major milestone in the political history of Sokoto State and Nigeria. Wamakko expressed satisfaction with the…
The European Union, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Economic Community of West African States have pledged support for Nigeria’s 2026–2030 drug control plan aimed at tackling substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The organisations gave the assurance during the opening session of a two-day National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP) Consultative Forum organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Monday in Abuja. The Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Zissimos Vergos, said the EU was ready to support Nigeria in its ongoing efforts to combat drug-related challenges. “Our presence here today…
Prices of rams in major animal markets in Kebbi have risen sharply days before the Eid-el-Kabir festival. A survey conducted by reporters at Birnin Kebbi Kara Market and Ambursa International Market showed a 50% increase in ram prices compared to Eid-el-Kabir 2025. Speaking to Ashenews, Yahusa Aliyu, Treasurer of the Animal Traders Association at Kara Market, Birnin Kebbi, attributed the hike to banditry, high transportation costs, and rising animal feed prices. “The feed we bought for N8,000 is now N24,000. Leaves that cost N500 per measure now go for N2,500. Many people are afraid to rear animals because bandits steal…
Prof. Simeon Isezuo, President of the Nigerian Hypertension Society (NHS), has called for collective action to combat hypertension and other non-communicable diseases in Nigeria. Isezuo made the call in a statement to mark the 2026 World Hypertension Day, released to reporters on Sunday in Sokoto. He said the society was joining the global community to commemorate the day on May 17, describing hypertension as the leading preventable cause of death and disability in Nigeria and worldwide. “This year’s theme, ‘Controlling Hypertension Together: Check your blood pressure regularly and defeat the silent killer,’ signals that no single group can win the…
International Alert Nigeria has inaugurated the Sokoto Women Mediators Network (SWMN) to strengthen peacebuilding and conflict prevention across communities in the state. It was reported that the initiative aims to promote inclusive peacebuilding and increase women’s participation in conflict prevention. It was also reported that SWMN operates under the Resilience, Engagement, and Conflict Prevention for At-Risk Populations’ Protection in Sokoto State (RECAP) Project. The project is implemented by the RECAP Consortium, comprising International Alert, Action Against Hunger (ACF), and Save the Children Initiative (STCI), and is funded by the European Union. The initiative seeks to create a sustainable, state-owned platform…