Sokoto State

Banditry and community raids in Nigeria

8 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Bandits attack community near Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto

Banditry and community raids have resulted in killings and abductions across several Nigerian states. In late September, attacks in Niger and Zamfara states saw gunmen on motorcycles kill one person and abduct 10 others

Nigerian security strategy against banditry and terrorism

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Nuhu Ribadu calls for enhanced global cooperation to combat African terrorism

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has advocated for a multi-faceted approach to combatting insecurity in Nigeria and across Africa, emphasizing that military action alone is insufficient for sustainable stability. I

Nigeria kidnapping and insurgent security ops

267 clusters · 260 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigerian Army rescues victims in Kebbi and Benue states

Throughout late 2026, Nigerian security forces conducted extensive operations to combat kidnapping and terrorism, though they faced significant casualties and ongoing challenges. In August, police and military operations

Nigeria 2027 election preparations and legal challenges

36 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria Ebola outbreak raises concerns over 2027 election postponement

Political mobilization for Nigeria’s 2027 elections is intensifying through formal party structuring, shifting allegiances, and heightened tension. The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has established a 59-member Presidential Camp

Nigeria housing deficit and financing reforms

11 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Nigeria unlocks $125 million for housing via PPP model

Nigeria continues to address a national housing deficit, now estimated at approximately 15 million units. To bridge the gap between the 700,000 units needed annually and the current developer output of 50,000 units, the

Nigerian First Ladies women empowerment initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Nigerian First Ladies promote women's empowerment and agriculture

In Sokoto State, First Lady Dr. Hajiya Fatima Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto oversaw the graduation of 300 women from a state-sponsored vocational training program. The initiative, costing over N150 million, provided training in var

Lakurawa terrorist activity in Sokoto State

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Sokoto security operations neutralize terrorists and destroy hideouts

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists targeted the Ungushi community in Sokoto State’s Kebbe Local Government Area, where attackers reportedly opened fire on residents. A gun battle between local vigilantes and the attackers res

African Democratic Congress 2027 election preparations

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: African Democratic Congress ramps up 2027 election preparations

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has focused its activities on preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, addressing both security concerns and campaign mobilization. In September 2026, the party demanded f

Diphtheria outbreak response and vaccination efforts in Nig

12 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Zamfara launches house-to-house diphtheria response campaign

The diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria continues to prompt large-scale public health interventions. In Zamfara State, where the situation previously saw 44 deaths and 367 suspected cases, authorities have announced that scho

Nigeria bandit and militant violence continues

49 clusters · 192 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Niger State bandits abduct farmers and demand ₦94m ransom

Violence intensified in June with a series of brutal assaults, including the Kawel massacre in Plateau State and farmer‑herder clashes in Niger and Benue that left dozens dead. Bandits raided villages in Katsina and Zamf