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.

Amnesty International Nigeria has called on Nigerian authorities to ensure the safety of Hamdiyya Sidi, who is currently on trial for criticising Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu.The human rights ...

According to the publication, the victims, comprising six women and a driver ... Efforts to reach the Sokoto State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ahmed Rufa’i, proved abortive as he ...

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

Amnesty International Nigeria, AIN has urged the Federal Government to ensure the safety of a teenager in Sokoto State, Hamdiyya Shariff and her lawyer, Abba Hikima in the ongoing trial of the former ...

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Saturday signed the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill into Law. While signing the bill, Mr Aliyu pledged to deliver additional dividends of democracy and ...

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

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