Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has arrived in Sokoto on his first operational visit to the 8th Division’s Area of Responsibility. During his visit to the North-Western state, Oluyede is set to meet with the Sultan of Sokoto and other key stakeholders in the region. He will also address troops involved … Read more
The Sokoto State Government has raised alarms about the emergence of a new terrorist group known as LAKURAWAS operating in the region. Deputy Governor Idris Gobir shared this information during a meeting with participants from Course 33 of the National Defence College in Abuja, who were visiting Sokoto for a study tour. According to Gobir, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the names of the inaugural Governing Board members for the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation. This was revealed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System … Read more
Northern Nigeria, especially the North-West region, is facing a surge in violence linked to local militias, commonly referred to as “bandits.” The conflict, which began in 2011 due to clashes between Hausa farmers and Fulani pastoralists, has intensified in recent years, particularly affecting the states of Zamfara, Kaduna, and Katsina. These bandits have spread fear … Read more
Notorious Bandits’ Leader, Dogo Gide Is Dead Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad confirms Gide’s death from gunshot wounds. Gide, responsible for kidnappings and deaths, narrowly escaped capture in a previous operation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notorious bandits’ leader in the North West region of the country, Dogo Gide, has been reportedly killed. Former presidential … Read more