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1 week ago | 
leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi
The Sokoto State government has approved major development projects valued at over ₦46.8 billion aimed at transforming housing, agriculture and urban infrastructure across the state. Addressing journalists after the executive council meeting yesterday, the commissioner for information, Hon Sambo Bello Danchadi, alongside other key officials, announced the approval for the acquisition of 500 federal government-built luxury housing units at the proposed Sokoto City.
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1 week ago | 
leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi
In an effort to assist civil servants to observe the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival with ease, Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has directed early payment of June salary beginning from Monday, June 2. The payment will cover state and local government workers as well as staff of Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) and pensioners across the state.
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2 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi
A coalition of civil society organisations has condemned the abduction and gruesome murder of four-year-old Ayman Abubakar in Sokoto State, demanding swift justice and stronger child protection measures.
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2 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi
Sokoto State government has approved the reallocation of N47.4 billion from underutilised budget lines to fund more pressing developmental needs across the state. The decision was reached at the State Executive Council meeting, five months into the implementation of the N526.88 billion 2025 state budget.
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2 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi
In a move aimed at strengthening the administration of justice in Sokoto State, the state government has presented 22 official vehicles to the judiciary. The beneficiaries include the State Chief Judge, 21 High Court Judges, and Khadis of the Shariah Court of Appeal.
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2 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi
The Hypertension Society of Nigeria, HSN, joined the global community in commemorating World Hypertension Day, with a strong call for early detection, healthy living, and enhanced access to medical care. The event, held at the Conference Room of the Sokoto State Ministry of Health, attracted healthcare professionals, government officials, and members of the public.
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1 month ago | 
leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi
The European Union (EU), in partnership with the United Nations (UN) and the the Nigerian government, has launched three transformative projects aimed at strengthening health services, social protection and community resilience in Sokoto State and across the country.
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1 month ago | 
leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi
The Chairman of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Aliyu Musa, has confirmed that all preparations have been finalised for the commencement of the 2025 Hajj airlift to Saudi Arabia, scheduled to begin on May 9. Addressing journalists at the agency’s headquarters, Musa stated that over 60 percent of necessary visas had already been secured for the state’s intending pilgrims, totalling 2,810 across 23 local government areas.
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1 month ago | 
nationaleconomy.com | Adeniyi Olugbemi
The European Union (EU) in partnership with the United Nations and the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched three projects aimed at strengthening health services, social protection and community resilience across the country. The launching which took place at the Sokoto State Government House, drew high-level participation from the EU Ambassador, Gautier Mignor who led ambassadors of Sweden, Portugal, Poland, Spain, Finland, Belgium, Denmark and Germany to the event.
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1 month ago | 
leadership.ng | Adeniyi Olugbemi
The European Union (EU) in partnership with the United Nations and the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched three projects aimed at strengthening health services, social protection and community resilience across the country. The launching which took place at the Sokoto State Government House, drew high-level participation from the EU Ambassador, Gautier Mignor who led ambassadors of Sweden, Portugal, Poland, Spain, Finland, Belgium, Denmark and Germany to the event.
