Adeniyi Olugbemi

Nigeria

Journalist at Leadership Newspaper

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Police Nab Terror Suspects, Recover Arms In Sokoto

1 day ago | leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi

The Sokoto State Police Command has announced the arrest of several suspects involved in illegal possession of firearms and activities believed to be linked to terrorism. Spokesman for the Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, revealed that detectives from the State Intelligence Department apprehended one Bello Ibrahim, popularly known as ‘Bello Currency’, and four others. Those arrested with him were Alhaji Muhammad Danlato, Alhaji Abun Buhari, Alhaji Faruku Alhaji, and Abubakar Furniture.
Bandits Attack Sokoto Village, Kill 3

2 days ago | leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the Friday night attack on Baraya community in the Gwadabawa local government area of the State, during which three persons were killed. The Command’s spokesman, DSP Ahmed Rufai, while speaking with our correspondent on Saturday, said bandits stormed the community located along Illela and attacked residents, killing three in the process.
Sokoto Launches Students Bus Service

5 days ago | leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi

The Sokoto State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Ahmad Ladan Ala, has officially flagged off the Student Bus Services Programme across the state capital. The initiative aims to ease transportation challenges for secondary school students, who will now enjoy subsidised rides at just ₦100. The programme features seven designated pickup points: Tashar Illela, Remand Home, Gagi Roundabout, Kofar Taramniya Roundabout, Kofar Atiku, Hubbare Roundabout and Dandima Roundabout.
Sokoto Gov’t Flags Off Students Bus Service

5 days ago | leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi

The Sokoto State government has officially flagged off the Student Bus Services Programme across Sokoto, the state capital. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Ahmad Ladan Ala who flagged off the scheme, said it was targeted at easing the transportation challenges for secondary school students, who will now enjoy subsidised rides at just ₦100.
APC Lauds Sokoto Governor Over Road Projects

6 days ago | leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for constructing several road projects in Sokoto State, stating that it will be difficult to take a roll call of the numerous road projects. The party chairman, Alhaji Isa Sadiq, made the commendation at a news conference in Sokoto while presenting the governor’s scorecard since his assumption of office.
In Easter Homily, Bishop Kukah Urges Tinubu To End Hardship, Insecurity

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, has issued a heartfelt plea to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent and decisive action to rescue Nigeria from what he described as the grip of murderers, ravenous predators, and a deepening culture of savagery. Bishop Kukah in his Easter message appealed to President Tinubu, “to step up. Break the silence. Lead from the front.
1 Killed As Vigilantes Repel Bandits Attack In Sokoto

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi

One person was killed when vigilantes confronted and repelled attack by bandits at Kware Town Saturday night in Sokoto State. Eyewitnesses said the bandits stormed Kware the headquarters of Kware local government area with the intention of carrying out a robbery operation. A member of the local vigilante group in the community, Bello Mai Maciji narrated that the attackers succeeded in stealing undisclosed sum of money from one Dan Balgore, a well-known businessman in the area.
UDUS Inducts 61 Veterinary Doctors

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi

A total of 61 veterinary medical students of Uthman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, were, yesterday, inducted as the 30th graduating set of the university. The 2023/2024 swearing-in ceremony, held at the university’s main auditorium hall, was in conjunction with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, which was chaired by Professor Aminu Abubakar, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences.
Kebbi Holds Strategic Budget Training To Enhance Planning, Accountability

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi

Towards improving the quality and effectiveness of its budgetary processes, the Kebbi State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has organised a high-level 3-day training workshop, aimed at strengthening capacity among key government officials. Declaring the workshop open at Dankani Hotel, Sokoto, the state commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Abba Kalgo, tasked participants to be committed and dedicated to the training. The permanent secretary of the ministry, Mrs.
Sokoto PDP Allege Squandering Of LG Funds

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of mismanaging local government funds in the state. The PDP chairman in the state, Hon. Bello Aliyu Goronyo, made the allegation during a meeting with PDP state, zonal, and local government executives at the party’s secretariat in the state capital.