The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association of the 8 Division, Sokoto, has organised empowerment and vocational training for 115 girls and women in Sokoto. The training coincided with the ...

In Sokoto State, 7 out of every 10 girls are married ... her voice cracking with emotion. "I wanted to help women in my community, to make a difference in their lives." But fate had other plans.

It stated: “Sokoto State Governor, Mr Ahmed Aliyu’s disturbing ... burning villages, and abducting women and girls. Additionally, Amnesty International demanded a fair and transparent ...

At least 16 civilians in Nigeria's north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after ...

Nigeria has faced numerous tragic accidental airstrikes by the Air Force over the years, causing the loss of innocent lives ...

Ms Shariff faces charges of using abusive language against Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu and “inciting disturbance” for ...