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Suspected Lakurawa Members Kill 15 in Sokoto

Terrorist Attack · Sokoto

Suspected Lakurawa Members Kill 15 in Sokoto

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Bandits suspected to be members of Lakurawa have reportedly killed about 15 persons in Kwallajiya village of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. It is believed that the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when the suspected terrorists invaded the village and attacked them. The victims, according to a source, had been buried according to Islamic rites on the same Wednesday evening. He expressed the people’s deep concern about the …See the Story

Gov. Aliyu Commissions Tamaje Water Scheme, Pledges Improved Water Access In Sokoto

Infrastructure · Sokoto

Gov. Aliyu Commissions Tamaje Water Scheme, Pledges Improved Water Access In Sokoto

Governor Ahmed Aliyu has officially commissioned the Tamaje Water Scheme, one of six critical water infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing water supply across Sokoto State. The Tamaje scheme, alongside five others—Old Airport, Gagi, Mana, Runjin Sambo, and Ruga Liman—is part of a N14.1 billion investment to improve urban water distribution, promote public health, and ensure... The post Gov Aliyu Commissions Tamaje Water Scheme In Sokoto appe…See the Story

Nigeria: Keyamo commissions modern airport terminal

Sokoto · Sokoto

Nigeria: Keyamo commissions modern airport terminal

With continued investments like these, the Sokoto airport infrastructure development is expected to position the state as a vital transportation Read Article

Ahmad Aliyu: Leading Sokoto with focus, empathy

By Louis Achi In setting sail as the seventh democratically elected governor of Sokoto State, youthful Dr. Ahmad Aliyu apparently identified across-board infrastructure revamp, education renaissance, strict budgeting and circumspectThe post Ahmad Aliyu: Leading Sokoto with focus, empathy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

NAF Hosts Mid-Year Chief of Air Staff Parley - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The 119 Composite Group of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Sokoto has organised a one-day Chief of Air Staff Parley with veterans/retired personnel in Sokoto State, North West Nigeria. The parley is aimed at reconnecting, learning, interacting, and sharing ideas between the serving and retired personnel of NAF. Addressing the veterans at the parley, the Commander of 119 Composite Group, Group Captain Umar Salihu Maibuhu, said the programme was i…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

Sokoto govt to procure vehicles for security agencies, permanent secretaries, others

The Sokoto state government is to purchase additional buffalo vehicles for security agencies in the state as part of its efforts to improve the logistics and response capacity of security agencies. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Sambo Danchadi, disclosed this at a press briefing with journalists in Sokoto on Thursday. He said the approval was reached at the fifth State Executive Council meeting chaired by the State Governor, A…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

Nigeria: Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance

Sokoto infrastructure and governance reforms, the administration continues to demonstrate its commitment to citizen welfare and institutional revitalizationInfrastructure · Sokoto Read Article

Applause, as Governor Sokoto Upgrades Land Management with Digital Tools, By Abubakar Dan Ali

Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto leaves nobody in doubt about his burning zeal and proven capacity to modernize all aspects of governance in Sokoto state. He had left no stone unturned as he strives to deliver maximum socioeconomic benefits to the majority of the residents. The unveiling, on Monday June 23, of the Sokoto digital Geographic Information System (SOGIS) centre, for land data management, by Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State represented…Sokoto · Sokoto Read Article

El-Rufai Has No Political Future in Southern Kaduna — Sokoto APC Chairman

247 Ureports El-Rufai Has No Political Future in Southern Kaduna — Sokoto APC ChairmanSokoto · Sokoto Read Article

Gov Okpebholo Visits Sokoto, Commends Road Projects

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has commissioned three major roads in the Mabera area as part of his administration’s urban renewal programme, reaffirming his commitment to infrastructural development across the state.Bola Tinubu · Sokoto See the Story

Breaking Barriers in Education: Sokoto State Sets National Example with Inclusive Nomination to Special Education Workshop - QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE

— Deaf Educator Represents Sokoto as Only Participant with Disability at National Capacity-Building Workshop In a powerful affirmation of its commitment to inclusive education and disability representation, the Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MBSE) has drawn national acclaim for making a bold, progressive move—nominating a Deaf educator to represent the state at a national workshop dedicated to advancing inclusive and gen…Disability · Sokoto Read Article