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Sokoto State

July 7, 2024

Gov. Aliyu orders LG chairs, education officers to return stolen Sallah funds

Mr Aliyu decried that the local government officials diverted the funds provided as stipends to the state workers during the Sallah holidays.

Ahmad Aliyu
July 4, 2024

Customs seize smuggled items worth N81 million in Kebbi

The area controller of the Kebbi Area Command, Iheanacho Earnest-Ejike, said the command recorded a 67.6 per cent increase in revenue generation.

Customs officers used to illustrate the story
June 24, 2024

Muslims threaten ‘revolutionary measure’ against Sokoto government over attempt to depose Sultan

The MURIC director urged Sokoto State legislators to exempt the Sultan from any law allowing the governor to remove traditional rulers.

MURIC (Nigerian kicker) and Sultan Sa'ad Abubakar
June 22, 2024

Gov. Aliyu distributes N100 million to victims of Sokoto market fire

“We visited all the areas affected by the inferno to ensure the right persons get the support.’’

Ahmad Aliyu
May 27, 2024

FG to commence emergency medical service programme in Sokoto

Mr Ahmed said the programme was designed to address maternal mortality issues.

Ahmad Aliyu
May 26, 2024

Northern groups tell FG to adopt non-kinetic approach to tackle banditry, kidnapping, others

Mr Ruma said the escalating violence and banditry in the state and northern Nigeria posed a serious security threat to the country.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
May 15, 2024

Sokoto Assembly summons health commissioner over hospital contract, missing facility

Mr Dauda said that as lawmakers, they were committed to ensuring the best for their people and protecting the government.

Sokoto State House of Assembly
April 9, 2024

NCDC says four killed as mysterious illness hits Sokoto

The NCDC boss said 164 suspected cases, including four fatalities, of the disease, had been recorded in six wards across the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto.

NCDC
March 13, 2024

Gov. Aliyu urges World Bank to ease procurement processes 

He said simplifying the procedures will enhance transparency and accountability. 

Ahmad Aliyu
March 7, 2024

Troops foiled attack on Sokoto community, killed two terrorists: Army

The army troops apprehended one of the kidnappers currently undergoing preliminary investigation.

Nigerian Army logo