Friday, June 26, 2026

Sokoto

May 26, 2026
Rotimi Amaechi
May 25, 2026

2027: Atiku wins Sokoto ADC presidential primaries with 68,823 votes 

The returning officer said a total of 69,434 votes were cast during the primary.

Atiku Abubakar
May 25, 2026

Atiku gets Sokoto ADC nod for 2027 presidential race

The Sokoto chapter of the African Democratic Congress has adopted former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

Atiku Abubakar
May 20, 2026

Onion association secures N2 billion support for farmers in four states

The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria says it facilitated a N1.6 billion input support package for farmers in Sokoto, Kebbi, Borno and Yobe.

National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria
May 20, 2026

Sokoto: CADI, UNFPA train district heads to tackle GBV, boost health access

CADI, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, has trained 87 district heads in Sokoto State on addressing harmful social norms.

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May 19, 2026

Sokoto: Wamakko secures APC senatorial ticket, eyes fourth term

This paved the way for him to seek a fourth term in the Senate during the 2027 general election.

May 15, 2026

Sokoto: Tambuwal’s ally ex-Deputy Governor Dan ‘Iya emerges ADC governorship candidate

Manir Dan ‘Iya, a former deputy governor under Aminu Tambuwal in Sokoto, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.

Manir Dan ‘Iya
May 12, 2026

FG inaugurates energy training facility in Abeokuta

The facility plans to train at least 6,000 energy professionals to boost capacity in the power sector.

Siemens Energy
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
May 2, 2026
Fire razing building in Ibadan