True Sokoto PDP Stakeholders arrives Abuja for National Convention — Chieftain A Chieftain of People Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto state, Barrister Hassan Isma’ila, has confirmed that bonafide party loyalists and members have arrived Abuja for the National Convention as scheduled. In an interview with the newsmen of Saturday, Isma’ilaContinue Reading
NGO unveils project for women participation in politics, decision-making in Sokoto A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Productive Community for Sustainable Development Initiatives (PCSDI), has unveiled a project toward advancing women’s participation in political and decision-making processes in Sokoto state. The project was formally launched by Hajia Hauwa’u Jabo, the DirectorContinue Reading
Sultan turbans Saudauna’s great-grandson as new Magajin Garin Sokoto, other district heads The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has turbaned a 23-year-old Alhaji Ahmadu Bello Danbaba as new Magajin Garin Sokoto. The new Magajin Garin Sokoto succeeded hisContinue Reading
NELFUND rejuvenates school system, provide opportunity to less privileged families — VC The introduction of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has rejuvenated educational system and accorded opportunity to less privileged families in the country. The Vice Chancellor of Sokoto State University (SSU) Prof. Bello Yarima, disclosed this to theContinue Reading
Army neutralises bandits in Turji’s hideouts Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised dozens of armed bandits in the notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji’s camp in Fakai community in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A source in the security told the Newsmen on Monday that the success wasContinue Reading
Psychiatrist unveils book on Bipolar Disorder in Kano Dr Auwal Sani Salihu, the Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer MD/CEO of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Dawanau in Kano state, has published a book on Bipolar Disorder and management strategies. The book titled ” The Edge of Light on Bipolar Disorder” would beContinue Reading
Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan charges leaders on unity, Nigeria’s progress The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to sustain prayers and commitment to nation’s progress. Abubakar made the call in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Friday in Sokoto,Continue Reading
Sokoto community harps on interfaith dialogue to promote peace, brotherhood Alhaji Sani Umar Jabbi, District Head of Gagi in Sokoto South Local Government Area, has urged communities to organise more interfaith engagements to foster unity and brotherhoods among citizens. Jabbi made the appeal during a Ramadan fast-breaking event organised byContinue Reading
Sokoto Eye-Care, Sightsavers offers eye care services to High Court Judges, others Sokoto State Eye-Care Programme in collaboration with Sightsavers Nigeria have offered free eye care services to High Court Judges and others in Sokoto State. The Programme Manager, Dr Nasir Umar told the Newsmen that the exercise was partContinue Reading
