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Sokoto · SokotoThe Sokoto Child Protection Act does not in any way contradict Shari’ah, some Shari’ah court judges have observed. Speaking during a 2-day training workshop organized by UNICEF and European Union on child justice administration on Tuesday, some of the participants noted that there was misconception even among the judges about the act. “Before attending this workshop, l have some reservations about the act but now I am convinced that it is not in…See the Story
Sokoto child protection act not in conflict with Shari’a law – Judges - Daily Trust
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Sokoto · SokotoThe Sokoto State Government has slammed the immediate-past governor of the state, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, and his parry, Peoples Democratic Party, over claim that they were robbed of victory in the 2023 governorship election in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Sambo Danchadi, in a statement on Wednesday, said the main opposition party mustSee the Story
Tambuwal’s claim of stolen victory delusional – Sokoto govt
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Sokoto · SokotoA similar incident was documented in 2023, but went without a conclusive diagnosis. A mysterious illness has emerged in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving both health authorities and community leaders confused. According to Dr Jide Idris, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the strange illness was reported to the agency on March 21, 2024. "The illness manifested with symptoms such as abdominal diste…See the Story
Officials are confused about a mysterious illness killing people in Sokoto
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Bola Tinubu · SokotoGovernor Aliyu added that the current economic hardship was not peculiar to Nigeria but a global challenge. The Federal Government has commenced distribution of 26,404 bags of maize, millet and sorghum to vulnerable Nigerians in Sokoto State. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, handed over the items and inaugurated the distribution on Sunday in Sokoto. Kyari said that the effort was to cushion the economic hardshi…See the Story
Tinubu fulfills promise, allocates 26,404 bags of grains to Sokoto residents
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Sokoto · SokotoThe Sokoto state government has sought the federal government’s intervention over a strange disease that killed three children in Isa local government area of the state. Speaking while receiving the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate and the Chief Executive Officer of Global Alliance Vaccine Initiative (GAVI), Dr Sania Nishtar, in the state at the weekend, the deputy Governor, Engineer Idris Gobir, said 127 children were a…See the Story
Sokoto seeks FG's intervention as strange disease kills children - Daily Trust
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Sokoto · SokotoNine persons are feared dead and several others injured during a stampede that reportedly occurred at the residence of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko during the distribution of Sallah palliatives. However, there was no official confirmation from the relevant security agencies as they all kept mute on the development. The incident was alleged to have occurred on Thursday’s night. Among the dead is said to be a volunteer operative with the Nige…See the Story
Palliatives: Sokoto residents feared dead in stampede at Wammako's residence - Daily Trust
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Curfew · SokotoThe Zamfara State Government has imposed a curfew along the state’s borders with Katsina and Sokoto from 7 pm to 6 am due to the resurgence of terrorists’ attacks on travelers. This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannir Haidara. Haidara noted that the order was part of the decision of the State Security Council meeting. “As of today, the State Government has ordered restriction of movement along Yank…See the Story
Insecurity: Zamfara govt restricts movement along Sokoto, Katsina borders
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Sokoto · SokotoThe Sokoto State government has requested an extension of the deadline for the payment of an additional N1.9 million by intending pilgrims for the 2024 hajj pilgrimage. The appeal was made by Aliyu Musa, the chairman of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, during an interview with Daily Trust in Sokoto. Last December, the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) set a minimum fare of N4.9 million per pilgrim, based on the exchange rate at that tim…See the Story
Hajj fare: Sokoto asks NAHCON to extend payment deadline - Daily Trust
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