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…
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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…
The Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS), has released the approved cut-off marks for admission into its various undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. ASHENEWS recalls that the Nigerian univerties, on Monday, retained 150 as cut-off marks for JAMB admissions. According to a statement by the Director of Communications, Public Affairs and Protocol, Abdallah el-Kurebe, the marks, released by the university’s Admissions Unit, were pegged at 150 for most of the programmes, while professional and health-related courses attracted higher cut-off marks. ALSO READ Universities keep 150 benchmark as JAMB unveils 2026 admission guidelines The institution fixed 200 as the cut-off mark…
Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has explained why he prefers staying in hotels rather than owning luxury homes abroad. He sold his properties in the United States and the United Kingdom to focus fully on building his businesses in Nigeria. According to him, maintaining expensive foreign properties creates distractions and unnecessary responsibilities that divert attention from long-term business goals. The decision helped him simplify his lifestyle and stay focused on his industrial investments in Nigeria. “When I decided to go into the industry, you know what I did? I sold all my properties in the US. I had two houses in…
The Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has organised a one-day workshop aimed at strengthening journalists’ capacity in accurate court reporting and ethical news writing. The workshop, held on Saturday at the NUJ Press Centre along Zuru Road in Sokoto, focused on the theme: “Accurate Court Reporting: A Pillar of Justice and Public Trust.” Speaking during the training, media expert and Founder/CEO of ASHENEWS, Abdallah el-Kurebe, described judicial journalism as one of the most sensitive areas of reporting, stressing that a single error in a court story could damage reputations, mislead the public, or expose journalists…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the resumption of Phase III of the Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which will run from May 11 to July 10, 2026. Described as the final opportunity for eligible citizens to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), the Commission is urging residents of Sokoto State to take advantage of this window. The CVR will be conducted through both online pre-registration and physical registration centres. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Several Reps members defect to NDC [SEE NAMES] Honourable Umar Yusuf Garba, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for INEC Sokoto, called on the…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office, has alerted residents of Kebbi State to impending flood risks and other weather-related hazards ahead of the 2026 rainy season. The warning is based on the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). In a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, Head of NEMA Sokoto Operations Office, Mr Tukur Abubakar, said Kebbi State is among states classified as high flood-risk for 2026. The agency warned that the state is expected to receive significantly higher…