Deborah: Victim of WhatsApp Rule Violators
By Azu Ishiekwene Parents, students, and indeed anyone with a conscience is still shocked at the killing of Deborah Yakubu in Sokoto over allegations of blasphemy. The brutal […]
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Tambuwal relaxes Sokoto curfew
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Monday relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Sokoto metropolis on Saturday. The curfew will now be from dusk […]
Anyim condemns killing of Sokoto undergraduate, calls for investigation
Former President of the Senate, Anyim Pius Anyim has condemned the gruesome murder of Miss Deborah Yakubu in Sokoto State on Thursday, May 13. In […]
How Students killed Deborah Samuel over alleged blasphemy – Police
The Sokoto State Command of Nigeria Police Force,NPF has given details of how a female student, Deborah Samuel, was killed at Shehu Shagari College of […]
NCS promotes 36 officers in Sokoto area command
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has promoted 36 officers, including Mr Tahir Balarabe, the Public Relation’s Officer, Sokoto Area Command. According to a statement on […]
Sokoto Senator defects to APC
The Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, Sen. Ibrahim Danbaba, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This […]
2023: Sokoto Deputy Governor urges PDP members to close ranks
Sokoto State deputy governor, Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to put their house in […]
NAFDAC seizes 110 cartons of expired drinks in Sokoto
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized 110 cartons of expired flavoured powdered drinks in Sokoto state. The state NAFDAC […]
Riverine communities want completion of Shagari irrigation scheme in Sokoto
By Bashir Rabe Mani Residents of riverine communities in Shagari Local Government of Sokoto State, have urged the Federal Government to complete the Shagari irrigation […]
Land donation excites Sokoto Polo Club
The Sokoto Polo Club has commended the Sokoto State Government for donating 10 hectares of land to promote polo in the state. The acting Chairman of […]
Sokoto lawmakers seek establishment of JSS in Shagari LGA
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto State House of Assembly has adopted a motion asking the state government to establish a Junior Secondary School (JSS) at Gangam […]
Rep. member empowers constituents in Sokoto
By Habibu Harisu Rep. Ahmed Kalambaina (APC, Sokoto), member representing Kware/Wamakko Federal Constituency, has distributed 250 water pumps and 150 sewing machines to constituents as […]
Ramadan: Sokoto govt expends N397m on food aid to 17,000 needy
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto State Government has begun the distribution of assorted food items and clothing materials worth over N397 million to 17,000 less privileged […]
Group, market leaders in Sokoto drum support for Wike Presidency
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike’s presidential ambition has received crucial support in Sokoto state following the endorsement of influential market leaders and a support group over […]
ITF empowers 100 youths in Sokoto
By Habibu Harisu The Director-General of Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mr Joseph Ari, says 100 youths have been trained on plumbing, pipe fitting, catering and […]
NUC upgrades Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto to university
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Universities Commission (NUC) has upgraded the Shehu Shagari Colleges of Education, Sokoto to the Shehu Shagari University of Education as […]
Sultan of Sokoto, Zulum laud Osinbajo’s passion for education of N/East children
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Abubakar and Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, have commended Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for his commitment to education of the […]
PDP’ll unseat negligent APC NASS lawmakers in Sokoto – Official
By Muhammad Nasir The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sokoto State Chapter, says it will unseat the “negligent” National Assembly lawmakers of the All Progressive Congress […]
Sokoto’s multi-billion Naira Sports Complex excites Dare, Sports Minister
The Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Mr Sunday Dare has described the new Sports Facility being constructed by the administration of Gov. Aminu Waziri […]
Sokoto govt tasks stakeholders to safeguard N2.8bn erosion control project
By Habibu Harisu Sokoto State Government has tasked stakeholders in the environment sector to safeguard the N2.8 billion completed Mabera Water Storm project. The stakeholders […]
ACF condoles with Sokoto govt., Sultanate over Magajin death
By Hassana Yakubu The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commiserated with the Sokoto State Government and the Sultanate over the death of Hassan Danbaba, the […]
Kulu Shagari foundation donates to IDPs in Sokoto
By Muhaimmad Nasir Kulu Shagari Girl-Child Initiative, the Foundation of the wife of former Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Mukhtari Shagari, has donated food items and […]
Danbaba: Buhari, Ganduje, Bayero, Obaigbena condole with Tambuwal, Sultan
President Muhammad Buhari on Sunday formally sent a high-powered delegation of four ministers to condole with the government and people of Sokoto state over the […]
Actor donates educational materials, items to schools in Sokoto
A Sokoto-based musician and an American film actor, Umar Usman, alias Sojaboy, has donated educational materials, cartons of detergents and pomade to orphanages and schools […]
Police arrest 37 suspects over alleged banditry in Sokoto
The Police command in Sokoto State, says it has arrested no fewer than 37 suspects over alleged banditry in some parts of the state. Addressing […]