Tag: Sokoto
NYSC plans weekly medical outreach
The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) says it is planning to embark on a weekly medical outreach across Sokoto State.…
Tambuwal warns hoarders of petrol in Sokoto
Gov Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Sunday threatened to revoke the certificate of occupancy (C of O) of any…
Couple, 1 year old son die in Sokoto inferno
Tragedy struck on Tuesday night in Sokoto when a couple and their one-year old son reportedly lost their lives in…
Transformer fault throws Sokoto city into darkness
The breakdown of a 15 MVA electricity transformer has thrown most parts of Sokoto City and its environs into darkness.…
DPR seals 19 filling stations in Sokoto, Kebbi
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it has sealed 10 filling stations in Sokoto and Kebbi states for allegedly…
Nigerian Army gets new Commander–Official
Brig. Gen. Ginikanwa Nwosu, has taken over the command of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army Sokoto. This was contained in…
Sokoto Govt recruits 500 youths
No fewer than 500 youths have been employed by the Sokoto State Government for refuse evacuation. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry…
NDLEA arrests 134 with Marijuana in Sokoto
The Sokoto Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Thursday that no fewer than 134 suspects…
Hajj: 1,560 Sokoto, Zamfara pilgrims return to Nigeria
No fewer than 1,560 pilgrims from Sokoto and Zamfara states were on Tuesday transported back to Nigeria through the Sultan…
Tragedy: Mother, 2 sons die in Sokoto fire
A 42-year old mother, Mrs Blessing Arigi-Osakwe, lost her life on Sunday to injuries sustained while attempting to save her…
Flood, windstorm kill 3-year old boy, destroy 100 houses in Sokoto
Twin disasters of flood and windstorm have led to the death of a three-year old boy, Sheriff Bashir, in Tudun-Yando…
Lebanese Mathematics teacher murdered in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the alleged murder of a Lebanese, Mr Moin Amsuri, a Mathematics Teacher, at…
Pictures: Late Umaru Shinkafi buried in Sokoto
The remains of the Late Umaru Shinkafi, were laid to rest on Friday in Sokoto. The federal government delegation to…
Ramadan: Civil Defence deployed to mosques in Sokoto
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said on Monday that it had deployed sufficient personnel to secure 95…
DPR seals 15 filling stations in Sokoto, Kebbi
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it has sealed no fewer than 16 petrol filling stations in Sokoto and…