Sunday, June 21, 2026

Idris Gobir

May 11, 2026

485 Sokoto pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia

He urged the pilgrims to be worthy ambassadors of the state and Nigeria. 

Hajj pilgrims
February 1, 2026

Nigerian Army renovates 91-year-old primary school in Sokoto 

Mr Shaibu disclosed that the Nigerian Army had executed over 250 similar projects nationwide, including schools, hospitals, and other community facilities.

Nigerian Army
July 1, 2025

NBC pushes for border community resilience for economic development   

The National Boundary Commission states that it is building border community resilience for economic development through cross-border cooperation.

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July 22, 2024

Sokoto reiterates commitment to child-sensitive governance

Mr Kadadi said the Sokoto government was paying enormous attention to the key child-sensitive areas of health, education, and social protection.

Sokoto deputy governor Idris Gobir
November 11, 2023

Sokoto govt. distributes mosquito nets, antimalarial drugs to IDP camps

Mr Gobir said also that the step was targeted at reversing the neglected conditions of the people and the environment.

Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp
October 1, 2023

PDP rejects tribunal ruling affirming APC’s Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto governor 

The party assured their supporters that they were part of the struggle and shall continue to pursue the case lawfully. 

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
September 30, 2023

Tribunal dismisses PDP’s petition against Sokoto’s Gov. Aliyu, APC

He dismissed the petition for lack of merit and failure to prove the allegations by the petitioner.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)