Sokoto
Coverage of Sokoto in the Nexus archive.
- Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
The Iran war has caused a spike in petrol prices in Nigeria, leading to increased malnutrition among children, particularly in northern regions. UNICEF and the World Bank report rising poverty and food insecurity linked to the conflict's global economic impact.
- Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
Nigerian children are suffering from worsening malnutrition and poverty linked to the Iran war, which has driven up petrol and food prices. The conflict has exacerbated economic struggles in northern Nigeria, with UNICEF warning that 23.4 million additional children could fall into poverty by year-end if the war continues.
- Tambuwal’s ally joins APC after losing Sokoto ADC governorship ticket
Sa'idu Ubandoma, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto, lost the ADC ticket to Manir Dan'Iya, who is Muhammadu Tambuwal's former deputy. Ubandoma subsequently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Sokoto records 883 GBV cases, secures 22 convictions in one year
Sokoto recorded 883 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases and secured 22 convictions in one year. The report emphasizes the need for a multi-sectoral approach and coordination among stakeholders to sustain progress.
- Nigeria: Troops Crush Terrorists in Sokoto, Katsina, Rescue Abductees, Recover Arms
Nigerian troops under 'Operation FANSAN YAMMA' have neutralized terrorist groups in Sokoto and Katsina, rescuing abductees and recovering weapons. The operation targeted terrorists in the North-West region, delivering a significant setback to their activities.
- Bandit claims attacks on security operatives in video
A masked speaker claimed responsibility for recent attacks on security operatives in Sokoto and Zamfara states via a video. The statement was attributed to a bandit group.
- Northern Generals’ anger at ‘North as Nigeria’s mortuary’, By Festus Adedayo
Northern Nigeria is angry due to being labeled as a mortuary, a term tied to its self-identification. The region's anger is linked to the legacy of 19th-century Islamic scholar Shehu Usman dan Fodio and his progeny.
- Fresh fears in Sokoto as bandits allegedly undergo weapons training
Residents in Sokoto express fresh fears as bandits are allegedly undergoing weapons training, raising concerns about their regrouping despite ongoing military operations in the region.
- Suspected IED Attack: Soldiers Feared Killed as Convoy Strikes an Explosive in Sokoto
A suspected IED attack occurred in Sokoto as a military convoy struck an explosive along the Isa–Bargaja road. The incident happened while troops were advancing towards a community following a distress call after an overnight attack by armed men.
- Nigeria: Bandits Kill Four Farmers, Abduct 12 in Sokoto Attack
Bandits in Nigeria killed four farmers and abducted 12 others in an attack in Sokoto. The incident occurred on Tuesday while the victims were working on farms near the community.
- Bandits kill four farmers, abduct 12 in Sokoto attack
Bandits killed four farmers and abducted 12 others in an attack in Sokoto, Nigeria. The incident occurred on Tuesday while the victims were working on farms.
- For Nigeria's Shia, the US-Israeli war on Iran is personal
Nigeria's Shia Muslims are holding protests in solidarity with Iran amid the US-Israeli war, viewing the conflict as a personal struggle against oppression. The demonstrations, organized by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), highlight Iran's enduring influence among the Shia community, rooted in the 1979 Islamic Revolution and shared ideological ties.