sokoto state
4 days ago
Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has directed the total renovation of the first residence of former President Shehu Shagari that was gutted by fire last week. The governor gave the directive shortly after visiting the burnt house to assess the extent of damage caused by the inferno. He described the inferno as catastrophic…
22 Nov
Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has cautioned employers of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members against unproductive dealings, but to ensure professional engagement at all times.
21 Nov
Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has cautioned employers of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members against unproductive dealings and ensure professional engagements at all times. Aliyu made the call at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘C’ stream I orientation course for NYSC members posted to Sokoto and Zamfara states in Wamakko Local…
6 Oct
Justice Malami Dogondaji of the Sokoto State High Court has convicted and sentenced Ahmad Abubakar Ahmad to 87 years imprisonment for criminal breach of trust and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N325,800,000 (three Hundred and Twenty-Five Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira).
19 Sep
The Kebbi Government on Monday distributed relief materials to victims of bandits’ attacks from seven villages of Sokoto and Kebbi states. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that two villages were attacked in Kebbi and five in Sokoto state. Those displaced sought refuge in Jarkuka village, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi. The Commissioner…
11 Sep
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has said despite efforts by governments across different levels, Nigeria's housing deficit remains huge as N21 trillion will be required to effectively bridge the gap. Shettima stated this in Sokoto at the groundbreaking for the construction of the 500 housing estate by the State government, commending Governor Ahmed Aliyu for…
7 Sep
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has declared Friday as a public holiday for the state’s civil servants to celebrate the first 100 days of his administration.
28 Aug
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that Nigeria is fast grinding to a halt under the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP on Monday in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, claimed that Nigeria is in dire straits and is at the edge of the precipice under the administration of President…
23 Aug
Sokoto State governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, has told the new commissioners to brace up for the task ahead as they cannot afford to fail the people of the state. Aliyu on Wednesday swore in 25 commissioners as members of the Sokoto State Executive Council and also assigned portfolios to the new appointees. The governor's spokesperson,…
22 Aug
Suspected bandits have kidnapped eight National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members along a highway in Zamfara State. However, a Police spokesperson in Zamfara, Yazid Abubakar, said he was going to verify the incident. It was gathered that the victims were kidnapped on Saturday, while traveling inside from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Sokoto en route…
20 Aug
Residents of at least 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States are battling to survive as kidnappers, cattle rustlers and bandits make life difficult for them. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicates that residents of the affected areas have either been forced to migrate, enter into agreement…
14 Jul
The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, inaugurated a judicial commission of inquiry on Thursday to investigate some of the actions taken by the previous administration of Aminu Waziri Tambuwal during his tenure. Aliyu said he established the judicial panel of inquiry in response to the desires of the people of Sokoto State, who deserve…