Tambuwal lauds FG for establishing Police trust fund

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday, lauded the Federal Government for establishing the Police Trust Fund (PTF) to make the Nigeria Police more functional....

COVID-19: Sokoto Govt. begins distribution of FG’s palliatives

Sokoto state government on Saturday began the distribution of the Federal Government’s palliatives to alleviate the harsh economic realities occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Ali Inname,...

Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan declares Sunday May 24, as 1st Shawwal 1441AH

The Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Sunday May 24, as the 1st day of Shawwal 1441AH. Abubakar said this in a statement...

Eid-el-Fitr: Police warn clerics to shun inciting, seditious messages in Sokoto

The Police Command in Sokoto State has warned Islamic clerics in the state to shun inciting and seditious preaching during the Eid-el-Fitr prayers. Mr Ibrahim Kaoje,...

Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan directs Muslims to look out for new moon of Shawwal

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1441 AH from Friday...

COVID-19: Corps member donates face masks to journalists in Sokoto

A corps member, Faith Okiemute, has donated face masks to members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Sokoto State Council. Okiemute, serving...

Sen. Wamakko secures release of 33 inmates in Sokoto

Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC– Sokoto), has secured the release of 33 inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Sokoto after paying their fines. Malam Bashir Mani,...

COVID-19: We’ll prosecute travel ban violators in Sokoto – Police

The Police Command in Sokoto State, on Thursday, said it would ensure prosecution of violators of the ban on non-essential inter-state travels. The Commissioner of Police...

COVID-19 : Police arrest 155 curfew violators in Sokoto

The Police Command in Sokoto State, said 155 persons were arrested between 8p.m. on Wednesday and 6a.m. on Thursday for violating  the curfew imposed to curtail...

COVID-19: Tambuwal applauds Flour Mills for PPE support

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Thursday applauded the management of Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Plc for supporting the state with Personnal Protection Equipment...

Your appointment well deserved, timely, Tambuwal tells Gambari

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday congratulated Prof. Ibrahim Gambari on his appointment as the new Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Muhammadu Buhari....

Sokoto  State discharges 22 COVID-19 patients 

The Sokoto State Government says it has discharged 22 out of 75 coronavirus patients at its isolation centre in Amanawa after  testing negative. Dr Ali Inname,...

COVID-19: Tambuwal lauds Buhari, inaugurates volunteers

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Friday lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Tambuwal, who spoke at the inauguration of Sokoto...

COVID-19: Sokoto taskforce warns truck drivers against carrying passengers

The Task Force Committee on free movement of agricultural produce and inputs in Sokoto state has warned drivers of trucks conveying food items against ferrying passengers...

Sokoto Assembly passes bill for downward review of 2020 budget

The Sokoto State House of Assembly, has passed a bill into law to amend the appropriation law 2020 to make provision for its downward review in...

Sokoto govt. announces death of former governor, Nadama

The Sokoto State Government has announced the death of the second civilian governor of the state, Dr Garba Nadama. According to a statement by the state...

Sokoto inaugurates committee to probe high number of deaths

The Sokoto State Government says it has set up a special committee to probe the high number of deaths witnessed lately in some Local Government Areas...

COVID-19: AIG cautions police against incivility

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 10, Sokoto, Mr Muhammad Mustafa, on Monday, charged police officers in Sokoto State to remain professional in the...

Tambuwal signs law prohibiting preachings, public congregation during Ramadan

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Friday signed a law prohibiting preaching and public gathering during Ramadan. Tambuwal in a statement by his Special Adviser...

Sultan declares Friday 1st of Ramadan

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto has declared Friday April 24, 2020 as the first day of the Ramadan fast in Nigeria. Abubakar announced the...

Tambuwal constitutes “COVID-19 friendly Ramadan feeding committee” in Sokoto

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has constituted a 32-member “COVID-19 friendly Ramadan” feeding programme committee in the state. Tambuwal in a statement issued by his...

Ramadan: Sultan directs Muslims to look out for crescent moon from Thursday

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim community to look out for the crescent moon of Ramadan 1441 AH from Thursday...

COVID-19: Maintain social distancing to remain safe- Commissioner advises journalists

The Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ali Inname, on Tuesday urged journalists in the state to continue to maintain the social distancing directives in order...

COVID-19: Sokoto records first case of Coronavirus — – Tambuwal

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has announced the recording of first confirmed case of Coronavirus in the state. In a special broadcast on Monday, Tambuwal...

Ramadan: Philanthropist donates textile material to Sokoto indigents

Ahead of the forthcoming Islamic month of Ramadan, a Sokoto based philanthropist, Alhaji Yahaya Siriddawa, has distributed 10,000 textile materials to indigent persons in the state....

COVID-19 palliatives: Zakkat Commission to support Sokoto govt.

The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission, on Friday said it planned to support government in ensuring provision of adequate foodstuffs for the people in case...

COVID-19 restriction: Police arrest 28 violators, 12 vehicles in Sokoto

The Police Command in Sokoto state has arrested 28 persons  and 28 vehicles for violating the inter-state movement restriction order imposed by the State Government. Mr...

COVID-19: Tambuwal extends ban on inter-state movement by 2 weeks

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, on Thursday directed that the restriction order banning inter-state movement in the state be extended by two weeks. Tambuwal, according to...

COVID-19 Restriction order: Police arrest 21 defaulters in Sokoto

The Police Command in Sokoto on Wednesday arrested no fewer than 21 persons for violating the inter state movement restriction order imposed by the state. Mr...

COVID-19: Varsity donates hand sanitisers to journalists in Sokoto

Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), on Wednesday donated hand sanitisers to the members of Correspondents’ Chapel of the state council of the NigeriaUnion of Journalists. The...

Insecurity, far worse tragedy than COVID-19, says Rep Kakale

Rep. Balarabe Kakale (PDP-Sokoto) says insecurity is far worse a tragedy in Nigeria than the raging global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He said this on Saturday while...

Covid-19: Sokoto Assembly suspends plenary, legislative activities

The Sokoto State House of Assembly has suspended all legislative activities till April 21, as part of measures to curtail the spread of Coronavirus in the...

Sha’aban 1441AH: Sultan asks Muslims to look for new moon

Sha’aban 1441AH: Sultan asks Muslims to look for new moon: The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has asked the Muslim Ummah to look for...

EFCC nabs 3 suspects for obtaining money by false pretences

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested three suspects for alleged offences of conspiracy and obtaining N4.66 million by false pretences in Sokoto State....

Sokoto Assembly swears-in newly elected member

The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Thursday sworn in newly elected member, Alhaji Abubakar Adamu, who was elected during the March 14, by-election for Kebbe...

ICPC urges communities to report wrongdoings in executing constituency projects

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged communities to report wrongdoings on any constituency projects undertaken by lawmakers in their areas....

FG donates 32,500 bags of assorted food items to IDPs in Sokoto

The Federal Government has donated 32,500 bags of assorted food items to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s) at Gandi and Goronyo in Sokoto state. Presenting the...

Security upgrade ahead of Saturday’s by-election in Sokoto

The Police in Sokoto says it has made effective deployment of security operatives for all activities during Saturday’s scheduled by-election in the state. The Command’s Police...

Zakkat Commission distributes livestock, N5.2m in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission has distributed livestock and N5.2 million cash to the needy in the state. Malam Muhammad Maidoki, the commission chairman...

Teachers institute will improve education quality in Sokoto – Tambuwal’s aid

Malam Muhammad Abdullahi-Sokoto, a Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, says the establishment of new Teachers Institute in the state would improve quality of education....

Reps to debate on reforms of Almajiri system March 12

Sokoto Govt. to establish new institute to train teachers

Sokoto State Government says it has concluded plans to establish a new Teachers’ Institute that will function solely to train and re-train teachers in the state....

Sokoto win 4 trophies as National Handball Championship ends

The National Under 12 and 15 Handball Championship ended on Friday with Sokoto Rima teams winning four trophies at the end of the competition. The competition which...

Indonesia Ambassador lead rice distribution to indigents in Sokoto

AVM. Usra Harahap, the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria on Sunday led the distribution of rice to 100 indigent persons in Sokoto State. Harahap was in Sokoto...

We are not in a hurry to ban Almajiri system, says Gov. Tambuwal

Sokoto State Government, says it is considering the adoption of the Indonesian Islamic education model known as Pondok Pesantren Madrasah, to replace the existing Almajiri system....

NYSC offers free medical treatment to 420 persons in Sokoto communities

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has offered free medical treatment to 420 patients from Eight Communities of Dogon-Daji Ward in Tambuwal local government...

Kukah leads procession in Sokoto to mourn deaths from insecurity

  Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto on Wednesday  led a  peaceful prayer procession in Sokoto organised by the diocese to mourn Nigerians ...

Commission disburses N7.3m, 2,348 livestock as Zakkat in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission, on Wednesday, said it had disbursed a total sum of N7.3 million and 2,348 livestock collected from 86 districts...