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Shagari

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
December 4, 2025

Sokoto approves N1.8 billion for HIV kits, hospital renovations

The commissioner said each of the hospital project was N700 million each, with a six-month execution period.

Sokoto State
December 24, 2024

Tinubu is worst Nigerian president since independence; rides most expensive cars: Kenneth Okonkwo

This is the president with the most expensive cars in the history of the country,” said the politician.

Balewa, Shagari, Gowon, Murtala, Babangida, Abacha, obasanjo, Yar'Adua, Jonathan, Buhari and Tinubu
October 11, 2024

Muslim group awards N1 billion scholarship to 732 orphans in Sokoto

No fewer than 732 orphans in Sokoto state on Friday benefited from a N1 billion scholarship grant provided by the Muslim World League

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
July 6, 2024

Shortage of HIV, malaria testing kits in Sokoto worrisome, says NEPWHAN

He added that there was poor documentation by health workers in the five areas.

Network of People Living With HIV in Nigeria (NEPWHAN)
January 9, 2023

12 die, five injured in road accident in Sokoto 

The accident involved a Mitsubishi van carrying 17 persons and loaded with bags of maize, guinea corn and other items.

Road Accident
September 1, 2021

Tambuwal signs 10 executive orders to combat insecurity in Sokoto

The state’s information commissioner said that the orders were signed following wide consultations with all stakeholders and constituted authorities.

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
April 30, 2021

Over 500 pharmacies, patent medicine stores sealed in Sokoto

Two persons were arrested during the enforcement exercise.

Patent medicine store