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Water · SokotoSokoto Water Board has not been able to pump water through the pipeline network since contractors stopped supplying expensive diesel. The water board resorted to distributing water using tankers that go to households. Residents have been seen chasing after water tankers at Masallacin Shehu, Atiku UbanDoma, Sabon Birni and Aliyu Jodi.See the Story
Sokoto residents chase after moving water tankers as supply dries up
Africa · Sokoto"I enjoin our brethren to use the occasion as a moment of solemn reflection, charity and prayer for peace, prosperity and good governance," he said. He urged residents to bear in mind the divine lessons of the month as one of the four sacred months of the year when warfare is forbidden.See the Story
Sokoto government declares Monday work-free to mark Islamic New Year
Africa · SokotoPolice warn against hate speeches, violence, use of quasi-security organisations and other illegality as campaign for 2023 election kicks offSee the Story
2023: Police warn against hate speeches, violent campaigns
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Africa · SokotoOver 9,800 supporters of the PDP and NNPP in Goronyo Local Government Area have dumped their parties for the All Progressives Congress (APC) This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Sokoto by Bashar Abubakar, special assistant on new media to APC leader in the state, Aliyu Wamakko.See the Story
2023: 9,800 supporters dump PDP, NNPP for APC in Sokoto
Africa · SokotoBishop Matthew Hassan Kukah turns 70 years on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan; APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Wednesday attended the 70th birthday celebration of Bishop Matthew HassanKukah. The highlight of the night was when Fr. Kukh danced to Kizz Daniel's hit song, 'Buga' and the video is trending online.See the Story
Watch Bishop Kukah dancing 'Buga’ at his 70th birthday celebration
Africa · SokotoBashar Abubakar, the Special Assistant, New Media to Sen. Aliyu Wamakko confirmed the development. He said that the defectors were from Wurno and Kware local government areas of the state. The new members were received at different locations in the two LGAs by the APC leaders.See the Story
7,000 people dump PDP for APC in Sokoto
Africa · SokotoGov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, on Sunday said the PDP's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is out to salvage Nigeria. He spoke while inaugurating the state and local government executives of Atiku support group for Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara.See the Story
Atiku out to salvage Nigeria
Africa · SokotoAminu Shagari, the lawmaker representing Yabo/Shagari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives at the time, nominated the construction of a skill acquisition centre in Yabo. The project was allocated N40 million and was placed under the supervision of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)See the Story
Sokoto’s multi-million naira skills acquisition centre inaccessible years after completion
Africa · SokotoThe attackers stormed the village around 8am on Wednesday and terrorised the locals for several hours unchecked. They reportedly carted away livestock and kidnapped unspecified number of youths. The state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, in the company of security agents and other government functionaries, paid a condolence visit to the village on Friday.See the Story
