Thursday, June 18, 2026

Religious Affairs

February 20, 2026

Gov. Lawal donates cars to 40 Zamfara imams

The governor explained that Zamfara was a state founded on strong Islamic principles.

Governor Dauda Lawal
January 28, 2025

Sultan directs Muslims to look out for Sha’aban moon

The Sultan prayed for Allah’s guidance and blessings upon all Muslims as they fulfill their religious obligations.

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II
May 24, 2024

Sokoto Assembly passes N89.9 billion supplementary budget

Following contributions from various lawmakers, Speaker Tukur Bala put the motion to a voice vote, which the Assembly unanimously adopted.

Sokoto State House of Assembly
March 14, 2024

Kebbi government opens 69 Ramadan feeding centres

As Muslims observe the Ramadan (fasting) period, the Kebbi government has opened 69 feeding centres across the 21 LGAs.

September 7, 2023

Yobe govt. to establish Hisba commission, ICT agency

Mr Buba commended the executive arm of government for coming up with the two important bills.

Yobe State House of Assembly
August 9, 2023

Sultan, Kukah seek community involvement in fighting bandits, terrorists, other criminals

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for increased community involvement in solving the nation’s deteriorating insecurity.

BANDITS AND SULTAN OF SOKOTO
October 3, 2022

Yobe deputy governor loses 100-year-old brother

The deceased, Ibrahim Barde, was the village head of Gubana.

Yobe deputy governor, Hon Idi Barde Gubana