Minister of State for Works, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s achievements in just two years in office, saying they have surpassed those of an entire decade. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto, Goronyo emphasized Tinubu’s commitment to repositioning Nigeria to meet the needs and aspirations of its...
Sokoto State
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – A devastating bomb explosion has rocked Gwabro village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing 6 males and injuring 3 females. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon during Eid-el-Kabir (sallah) celebrations, when the victims, mostly youths, were visiting relatives and paying Salah...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyode, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s determination to tackle insecurity in the country, vowing to “fish out, smoke, and send bandits and terrorists to their makers.” The COAS, who was represented by the Commander, Cyber...
The BUA Cement company has presented 12 cows and 200 bags of rice worth N70 million to 1,700 households in five host communities in Sokoto for Eid-el-kabir celebrations. The BUA Managing Director, Mr Yusuf Binji, led the presentation of the items to traditional rulers from the communities on Wednesday...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto– Stakeholders from Sokoto South Senatorial District have reviewed and unanimously endorsed the Reserved Seat for Women bill memoranda which is to be presented to the Constitutional Reforms Committee during the forthcoming public hearing. Giving their consent after a thorough review of the Bill memoranda during...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The wife of the Sokoto State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Aliyu Ahmed, has encouraged women to adopt child spacing, citing its numerous benefits for both mothers and children. She emphasized that child spacing is crucial in the current economic climate, allowing families to better care...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL , Sokoto – A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Sokoto State has vehemently condemned the abduction and brutal killing of 4-year-old Ayman Abubakar, demanding that the perpetrators be brought to justice and face the full weight of the law. The Child Protection Network and...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF and funding from ELEVA Foundation, has commissioned a digital village at the Sultan Maccido Institutes for Qu’ran and General Studies. This pioneering initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and provide Almajiri and out-of-school adolescent girls with...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Tukur Bodinga has assured that the State’s 10th assembly under his leadership remained committed to legislations that supports the rights of women and children at all times Bodinga stated this on Thursday when...
Ahead of the Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, a new political movement under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the Nasiru El-Rufai Solidarity Group, also known as Nasiriya on Thursday inaugurated in Sokoto State. The group’s National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Babuga, who led the inauguration of the new state leadership, described...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA for their brave commitment and dedication in combating security challenges in the North-west region. Musa made the commendation on Tuesday during a strategic Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) interactives at 8 Division of the Nigerian...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Kallamu, a bandit leader, and an accomplice of the notorious Bello Turji, alongside his members have sacked no fewer than over 20 villages in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas of Sokoto East Senatorial district, eyewitness confirmed. The incident which happened within the...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a notorious gun runner along Sokoto-Gusau highway and recovered illegal arms and ammunition in his possession. A statement by the spokesperson of the Police Command, ASP Ahmed Rufai said officers attached to Tureta police station acted on credible...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN) agencies with DRC Monay launched three Initiatives worth €60 Million in Sokoto with the aim of enhancing social protection, access to health and resilience-building in the state. The launch officially done by Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has pledged to intervene in the workers’ loan repayments that were deducted from their salaries but never remitted to the respective banks. The governor made this commitment while responding to an appeal by the Sokoto State Chairperson of the...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has assured that his government is doing everything possible to offset the 15 billion naira backlog of gratuity owed retirees in state since 2016. Governor Aliyu, who stated this at the Giginya Stadium Thursday during the Workers Day celebration, also...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Association of Resident Communities in Sokoto (ARCOS) has inaugurated a 12-member security committee task with the responsibility of gathering intelligence in assisting the maintenance of the peace and security enjoyed in the State. Addressing members of the association before inaugurating the security committee,...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Journalists in Sokoto State have appealed to the state government to possibly pass a law making polio and other vaccines non compliance a criminal offence. This, according to the media professionals could possibly be the only workable solution should the state wants a permanent...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Worried by the consistency of the attacks and killings by suspected gunmen in Plateau state, the Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has described the scenario as the peak of cruelty. Tambuwal, who is also the immediate past governor...
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, has said the party is strong enough to reclaim its position across Nigeria without merging with any other political group. Goronyo made this declaration while addressing journalists at a PDP stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday...