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We Are Open to Dialogue with Bandits - Sokoto Govt

Africa · Sokoto

We Are Open to Dialogue with Bandits - Sokoto Govt

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The Sokoto State Government has reiterated that it is committed to achieving peace and security throughout the State, and would like to See the Story

Wamakko Breaks Silence on Vice Presidential Ambition Claims

Sokoto · Sokoto

Wamakko Breaks Silence on Vice Presidential Ambition Claims

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Former Sokoto State governor and Senator representing Sokoto North senatorial district, Aliyu Wamakko has denied See the Story

Abubakar Umar lists Sultan of Sokoto, Dasuki, Oyinlola among June 12 ‘unsung heroes’

Bola Tinubu · Sokoto

Abubakar Umar lists Sultan of Sokoto, Dasuki, Oyinlola among June 12 ‘unsung heroes’

Abubakar Dangiwa Umar, a retired colonel and prominent June 12 advocate, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the national honour bestowed on him. On June 12, Tinubu conferred national honours on 66 Nigerians in recognition of their service to the nation. Umar’s name was not on the initial list of the June 12 honourees announced on Democracy Day. The president said his name was inadvertently left out of the list and was later…Read Article

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We Are Open to Dialogue with Bandits - Sokoto Govt

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We Are Open to Dialogue with Bandits - Sokoto Govt

Governor Aliyu: Breaking the Jinx of Sokoto Water Shortage

By Mohammed Bwago For about a decade, the story of Sokoto’s water supply has been one of broken promises, abandoned projects and dashed hopes. Since the dawn of Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s administration in 2015, Sokoto residents have grappled with the chronic water crisis plaguing the metropolis and its surroundings. Half-hearted efforts to provide clean, safe, and reliable water to a rapidly growing population defined much of the state’s develop…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

FG Launches North-West LPG Programme in Sokoto

The Federal Government has officially launched the North-West Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Penetration Programme in Sokoto State. The initiative, according to the The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, is part of federal government’s agenda to promote clean and sustainable energy across the country. The flag-off ceremony featured the distribution of gas cylinders to women and youths as a key empowerment compone…Sokoto · Sokoto See the Story

Atiku Urges Security Action Over Terrorist Attack In Sokoto

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appealed for intensified government intervention to address the escalating terrorism affecting various regions across Nigeria, particularly Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto State. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku highlighted the growing threat posed by violent extremists and the devastating impact on communities. He described the recent attacks in Isa as a “desperate cry for help” that demands …Terrorism · Sokoto Read Article

From Silence To Strength — How Community Voices Are Transforming Family Planning In Sokoto

When Aisha Abdullahi, a 32-year-old mother of five from Gagi community in Sokoto South Local Government Area, first heard about family planning, her instinct was to reject it, thinking that it was only for women who didn’t want children or a way of disobeying nature. Today, Aisha is a peer educator in her community, leading women’s groups and health talks, using her story to challenge harmful myths and empower others. “Family planning gave me ba…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

THEWILL EDITORIAL: Sokoto Walking a Failed Path

June 29, (THEWILL) — The decision by the Sokoto State Government to open negotiations with bandits with the aim to tame or eliminate insecurity in its enclave shows that it is not only insensitive to current situations but also failed to learn from the past. At a time hundreds of Nigerians were killed in a […]Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

Gov. Aliyu Reverts May Salary to Loan Payable in 3 Months

As part of ongoing efforts to cushion the economic hardship facing workers, Gov. Ahmed Aliyu has approved the conversion of May 2025 salaries, which were paid before the last Eid-el-Adha celebration, into a loan to be paid in three installments. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Press Secretary to Sokoto State Governor, Abubakar Bawa, and made available to newsmen in Sokoto. Gov. Aliyu explained that the decision was made in light …Sokoto · Sokoto See the Story

NDLEA, POP Cola Lead Rally in Sokoto to Mark International Day Against Drug Abuse

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Sokoto State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has organised a one-day road walk sensitisation campaign to raise public awareness about the dangers of illicit drug use. The event, held in commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, was aimed at fostering a drug-free society through advocacy and community engagement. Speaking to journalists after the walk, Commandant Adamu Moham…Sokoto · Sokoto See the Story

Gov Aliyu offers 20% subsidy on food items in Sokoto

In order to ameliorate the hardship suffered by people of the state following skyrocketing vost of food items, the Sokoto State government has introduced a 20 percent subsidy on select food items. The food items are to be sold through a special mechanism called “Shangon Sauka Na Amadun Alu” which was launched by Governor Ahmad Aliyu in Sokoto on Wednesday. Affected food items include rice, millet, cooking oil spaghetti and wheat. Speaking at the…Sokoto · Sokoto See the Story