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Sokoto State

April 7, 2025

Take It Back Movement defies police warning as protesters call for Cybercrime Act repeal

In Abuja and Port Harcourt, the police later fired tear gas to disperse protesters, forcing them to scamper for safety.

February 28, 2025

Sokoto govt. begs striking lecturers to return to classes

Mr Maishanu added that remittances of the union’s check-off dues and cooperative deductions had since been restored.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
February 20, 2025

Gov. Aliyu urges KAEDCO to improve electricity supply in Sokoto

The governor lamented that residents could not continue to pay for darkness instead of steady electricity supply.

Sokoto State gov, Ahmad Sokoto (Credit: Nigeria Governors Forum)
January 26, 2025

Sokoto govt commences payment of new minimum wage Monday

He also announced that the state government had allocated N500 million monthly to address the backlog of unpaid gratuities.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
January 23, 2025

Court proscribes Lakurawa sect, declares it terrorist organisation

The AGF had, in the ex-parte application marked FHC/ABJ/CS/41/2025, sought four orders, which the court granted.

Lakurawa
January 11, 2025

Kill Lakurawa fighters or eject them from Nigeria, army orders troops

Mr Soleye commended the troops for their commitment and determination, pledging the Nigerian Army’s unwavering support to the operation’s success.

Armed soldiers firing shots
December 30, 2024

Court orders temporary forfeiture of $49,700 recovered from ex-INEC REC

It said the money was recovered during a search operation by SSS operatives at Mr Ali’s residence.

Nura Ali (Credit: Facebook)
December 19, 2024

Foundation, French embassy empower 100 GBV survivors in Sokoto

Mr Sulaiman assured that the government would ensure the project’s sustainability while exploring additional avenues of support for the beneficiaries.

Sokoto State gov, Ahmad Sokoto (Credit: Nigeria Governors Forum)
December 17, 2024

Sokoto assembly passes N526.9 billion 2025 appropriation bill

On Tuesday, the Sokoto State House of Assembly passed the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill of N526.9 billion.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
October 22, 2024

Governor Aliyu grants pardon to 113 inmates in Sokoto

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Tuesday granted pardon to 113 inmates at the state correctional centre in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary

Ahmad Aliyu