Sokoto State

Blasphemy: Northern governors reveal position on killing of female Christian student Deborah in Sokoto

Northern Governors Forum calls for calm following the killing of Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, over alleged blasphemy

Blasphemy: Sheikh Gumi reveals how Prophet Muhammad reacted when he was repeatedly insulted while alive

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has revealed that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was at several points during his lifetime insulted by non-Muslims but he did not kill anyone

Emotional video emerges as remains of late Deborah Samuel buried in her hometown in Niger amid tears

The remains of Deborah Samuel, who was burnt to death in Sokoto on Thursday, May 12, over alleged blasphemy, have been laid to rest, according to media reports.

Deborah's killing: Bishop Kukah suspends catholic masses in Sokoto, speaks on alleged attack on residence

Matthew Kukah, Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, on Wednesday debunked the viral posts on social media that his residence has been set on fire in Sokoto state.

Deborah's killing: Protesters attack, vandalise 2 churches in Sokoto

Following the arrest of two suspects over the killing of Deborah Samuel, some rioters on Saturday, May 14, vandalised two Catholic churches in Sokoto state.

Bishop Kukah commends Tambuwal for curfew in Sokoto as governor suspends political activities

Following the crisis in his state, Governor Aminu Tambuwal cancelled his ongoing consultative visits to Peoples Democratic Party delegates across the country.