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Bandits kill community guard, abduct many in Sokoto

An operative of the Sokoto Community Guards was killed and several residents reportedly abducted when suspected bandits attacked Sabon Birni town in S

4,000 applicants jostle for 550 nursing, midwifery jobs in Taraba

No fewer than 4,000 applicants have applied for nursing and midwifery positions in Taraba State, with only 550 candidates shortlisted for screening an

Police arrest 345 suspected thugs, drug dealers in Kano

‎The Kano State Police Command says it has arrested 345 suspected thugs and drug dealers. ‎ ‎Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed t

Emir of Gazargamu dies in Egypt

The Emir of Gazargamu in Yobe State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, has died after a prolonged illness. The monarch passed away on

Hajj: Two Sokoto female pilgrims die in Makkah 

Two female pilgrims from Sokoto State have died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after the successful completion of the 2026 Hajj exercise. The Deputy Amirul