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The Sultanate Council, Sokoto, has refuted as a false narrative a video currently circulating on social media, presented as a recent protest against His Eminence over the hunger situation.

The Northern Nigerian Election Monitoring Volunteers (NIMOV), Zamfara chapter, has commended political leaders in Zamfara State for demonstrating political maturity during the conduct of the rescheduled State Assembly primary elections for Maradun I and II constituencies held on Sunday.

Former Zamfara State Governor and Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, on Saturday led thousands of supporters in his hometown and Maradun South ward (Runfar Makaranta) to reaffirm support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Others in attendance included businessmen, Islamic scholars, politicians, and representatives of the private sector.

Speaking at the event, Xenia Sol, Political Officer with the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said the programme reflects the European Union’s commitment to promoting peace, democracy, and social stability in Nigeria and across West Africa.

Femi Aderibigbe is a Pan-Africanist development practitioner and scholar with about 17 years of experience advancing social movements, managing high-impact partnerships, and driving policy reform across Africa. He works at the intersection of evidence, advocacy, and accountability to strengthen grassroots power and public systems.

Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS) has unveiled the official cut-off marks for its undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Kaduna deserves honesty. It deserves projects, not propaganda. And it deserves leaders who prioritize the people over their own reputations. Governor Uba Sani is proving that even with a crippled treasury, commitment and prudent management can still deliver results. The people of Kaduna see it, and history will record it.

It is within this context that Umar Ajiya Isa’s political entrance has attracted considerable public attention. Many believe that such Ajiya’s ambition reflects a leader with administrative experience, grassroots connection, and a proven capacity for results.

Before the coming of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Sokoto State faced some of the most serious public health challenges in Northern Nigeria, particularly in the areas of child malnutrition, maternal mortality, and access to basic healthcare services, largely due to the neglect of the Aminu Tambuwal administration. The failure of that administration to make meaningful investments in critical sectors contributed significantly to the worsening conditions faced by many women and children across the state. These problems were further aggravated by insecurity, widespread poverty, food insecurity, and weak healthcare infrastructure in several communities.