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By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto National Chairman of opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has expressed confidence in the party's readiness for the 2027 general elections, declaring that Sokoto State remains a strategic political stronghold for the party. Mark made the declaration on Wednesday while addressing party members and supporters during a political gathering in Sokoto, where he commended the people of the state for the warm reception accorded him and other national leaders of the party. He expressed gratitude for the massive show of support from the party faithful, describing the reception as a demonstration of the party's…

*'Journalist Suffered Injuries To Legs, Hands, Other Body Parts, Torn Clothes, Damaged Mobile Phone' *Victim Works For A Govt-Owned Media House, Presented His IDs, Was Assaulted -NUJ States *Union Says Will Not Condone Such Action Again *Urges State Govt To Rein In, Educate Security Personnel On Constitutional Duties Of Journalists By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto An angry Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has condemned the alleged assault on its Secretary, Comrade Muhammad Nasir Bello, by personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) attached to Sokoto State Government House. Bello, who is a correspondent of the News Agency…

*Unveils New Africa-Caribbean Health, Trade Corridor By Tony Ezimakor , Abuja Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has stated that the Caribbean is a family rather than a marketplace to be exploited, noting that the bi-directional healthcare, trade, skills and manufacturing corridor contemplated across the Atlantic is for mutual benefit of both Africa and the Caribbean. Akume stated this in Antigua during a Fireside Chat at the Commonwealth Business Forum on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (GHOGM) 2026, alongside Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, and the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) Director-General,…