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Sokoto Govt. to establish Islamic Finance Unit to access non-interest funds
Sokoto State Government says it has concluded plans to establish Islamic Financing Unit under the state Ministry for Budget and Economic Planning to...
PTA offers scholarship to orphans in Sokoto
The Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of Blue Crescent Schools , Sokoto, says it has been sponsoring the education of orphans in the last...
NCF trains trado-medics on vulture alternative
The Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Saturday trained Traditional medicine practitioners from 20 out of 23 Local Government Areas of Sokoto State on...
APC files appeal on tribunal judgment in Sokoto state
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has filed a notice of appeal on the tribunal judgment affirming the election of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal in...
Stakeholders recommend prosecution of traditional rulers supporting banditry
Participants in a town hall meeting on security held in Sokoto have recommended the prosecution of any traditional ruler found supporting to banditry...
Sokoto Govt commits to enhancing media practitioners’ capacity
The Sokoto State Government has restated its commitment toward enhancing the capacity of media practitioners through provision of modern tools and conducive working...
Girl Child Day: Sultan advocates for more commitment to education
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Friday advocated for more commitment to Girl-child education in the country.
Abubakar spoke during a...
Assembly urges Sokoto Govt. to ban vulgar language, porno pictures by...
The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Thursday urged the State Government to ban use of vulgar language and pornographic pictures by herbalists...
Sokoto State Assembly restates commitment to strengthen judicial system
The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday, restated commitment toward strengthening the state judicial system.
Alhaji Maidawa Kajiji (APC- Shagari), Chairman, House Committee...
Sokoto lawmakers to establish Assembly Service Commission
The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Tuesday agreed to provide for a law for the establishment of the Assembly Service Commission.
Nigeria News...
We will continue to pursue our stolen mandate in Sokoto to...
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, leader of the All Progressives Congress in Sokoto State, said on Saturday that the party would reclaim the state govership seat...
NYCN lauds Gov. Bagudu on Minimum Wage
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi state for implementing the new minimum wage for workers in...
Sokoto legislature gets health committee
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has inaugurated its standing Committee on Health with a task to improving healthcare delivery in the state.
The Chairman...
Sokoto Govt. Inaugurates committee to address discrepancy in salary administration
The Sokoto State Government on Thursday inaugurated a steering committee to address discrepancy in the administration of Civil Service Salaries in the state.
Inaugurating the...
EFCC arrests 4 INEC officials over alleged diversion of N84.7m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Sokoto Zonal Office, has arrested four officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for alleged diversion...
Sokoto Assembly conducts special prayer for Nigeria at plenary
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has conducted a special prayer for Nigeria at its sitting of Wednesday.
Nigeria News Agency reports that the development...
Tambuwal pledges more support to youth
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Tuesday appealed to Nigerian youths to live peacefully and engaged in viable ventures to facilitate better future...
Ministry seal 3 private schools in Sokoto State
The Sokoto State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education has closed three private schools for non-compliance with the guidelines for establishing schools.
The Public...
Sen. Wamakko urges for more investment in education
The Chairman Senate Committee on Defence, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, on Saturday called for more investment by wealthy individuals in the education sector.
Wamakko, who...
Safar: Sultan directs Muslims to look for new moon
which is equivalent to 29th day of Muharram 1441AH, shall be the day to look for the new moon of Safar 1441AH.
“Muslims are,...
Tribunal upholds election of 2 APC lawmakers in Sokoto
The National and State Assemblies Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Sokoto, on Wednesday dismissed the petition against two lawmakers, Alhaji Abdullahi Zakari (APC-...
Assembly tasks Sokoto State Govt. on IPSAS for 2020 budget
The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday urged the State Government to adopt the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in preparing...
Police seek media support in fighting banditry in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command on Tuesday sought for support of the media in its ongoing fight against banditry and other forms of crime...
Tribunal upholds elections of PDP, APC lawmakers in Sokoto
The National and State Assemblies Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Sokoto, on Monday dismissed the petitions against two lawmakers, Alhaji Malami Muhammad, PDP, Sokoto...