…Accused SOSG of political persecution A group of concern citizens of Sokoto state has called on statutory agencies to be wary on political colluding in the investigation of Sen. Aminu Tambuwal and…
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US Strikes Not a Violation of Nigeria’s Sovereignty — Minister
By Hajara Abdullahi The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Friday stated that the US strikes in the northwestern state of Sokoto did not violate Nigeria’s sovereignty because the Federal Government…
Sokoto-Based NGO Trains 30 Female Journalists on GBV Ethical Reporting
From Shehu Muhammad Shehu, Sokoto A Sokoto-based non-governmental organization, Gender Educators Initiative (GEI), with support from Nigeria Youth Future Fund, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, organized a one-day capacity-building training for 30…
Gov. Buni Commissions Water Project in Sokoto
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on Monday inaugurated a water project executed by the Sokoto State Government. According to a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director‑General…
MSF Calls for Urgent Action as Meningitis Cases Surge
Since early March, meningitis, an extremely infectious and deadly disease, has been spreading rapidly throughout several states across Northwest Nigeria, mainly in Kebbi and Sokoto States. The number of cases and deaths…
Sokoto NLC Urges Patience Amid Salary Delays
By Umar Danladi Ado The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Sokoto State Chapter, has advised local government staff and the Primary Healthcare Agency in the State to exercise patience regarding the payment of…
MSF urges parents to join Sokoto’s vaccination campaign
The international humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières also known as Doctors Without Borders (MSF), in partnership with the Sokoto state Ministry of Health, is encouraging community members in Sokoto to participate in…
Sokoto LP, Obedient Movement Commends Senator Nenadi’s Appointment as Party Chair
The leadership of the Sokoto State Stakeholders of the Labour Party (LP) and the Obedient Movement in the state and Northern region has congratulated Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, the newly appointed Interim…
Northwest University Sokoto Expands Health Education with 10 New Courses, Says VC Professor Maigari
The Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University, Sokoto, Professor Ahmed Maigari Ibrahim, has highlighted the introduction of ten additional health-related courses as a significant milestone in his two-year tenure at the helm of the…
Sokoto Monarchs Remain Deposed In the eyes of Law – Commissioner for Justice
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Sokoto State Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Nasiru Binji, on Friday said the embattled Sokoto District Heads remain deposed in the eyes of the law. Barrister Nasiru Binji told…
Housing Minister Dangiwa Inaugurates 250-Housing Unit Renewed Hope Estate In Sokoto
The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the 250-Housing Unit Renewed Hope Estate in Sokoto. Marking a significant milestone in the…
Scores of Tsangaya Students Kidnapped in Sokoto
Again, a gang of suspected bandits has reportedly kidnapped dozens of Tsangaya students at Gidan Bakuso in Gada local government area of Sokoto state. It was gathered that the students…
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji Rescue 52 Kidnapped Victims in Sokoto
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The combined troops of the Joint Task Force North-West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) in continuation with onslaught against terrorists have successfully rescued 52 kidnapped victims in Isa local…
CITAD trains Sokoto RAAMP staff on ICT
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has completed a two-week training program for twenty (20) staff members of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) in Sokoto state on…