By Sani Umar Democracy is ultimately about good governance and the responsible deployment of public resources for the benefit of the people. Beyond the provision of infrastructure and public institutions, the success of any democratic government is also measured by its ability to respond to the immediate needs of citizens, protect their welfare and create […]
From Muhammad Gazali Garba Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has disclosed that his administration procured 550 truckloads of rice, millet and maize at a total cost of ₦9.078 billion, inclusive of logistics, for sale to residents at subsidised prices across the state. Governor Aliyu made the disclosure in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto […]
From Muhammad Gazali Garba Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has pledged the full support and cooperation of the state government to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other relevant agencies conducting the National Terrorism Financing Risk Assessment of the Non-Profit Sector in Nigeria. Governor Ahmed Aliyu gave the assurance when he received […]
Sokoto PWA Announces ₦7,672,882 Final Fare for 2027 Hajj The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced ₦7,672,882 (Seven Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-Two Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Two Naira) as the final fare for the 2027 Hajj. This was contained in a press statement released by Faruku Umar, head of information and communications of […]
BY Sani Umar As another election season approaches, public attention naturally shifts from promises to performance. Across democratic societies, incumbents seeking re-election are expected to present convincing evidence of what they have achieved during their tenure, while citizens assess whether those achievements justify another mandate. In Sokoto State, this conversation has become increasingly…
From Muhammad Gazali Garba The Sokoto State Government has approved N1,759,250,000 for the procurement of 1,000 Bajaj motorcycles to be distributed to security agencies as part of measures to enhance mobility and strengthen ongoing efforts to combat banditry across the state. The approval was among the key decisions reached at the 6th Regular Meeting of […]
By Sani Umar Agriculture remains the foundation of human survival and economic development. From the earliest civilizations to modern industrial societies, the ability of nations to produce sufficient food for their populations has been a critical measure of stability, prosperity, and national security. No country can attain sustainable development without investing in a productive and […]
By Junaidu Sambo Wali I first came to know the late Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji during my childhood. At the time, I often caught glimpses of him at his family house on Diori Hammani Road in the Kofar Marke area of Sokoto North Local Government Area, Sokoto State. Whenever I left our home in […]
By Junaidu Sambo Wali I first came to know the late Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji KBE, Sardaunan Sokoto during my childhood. At the time, I often caught glimpses of him at his family house on Diori Hammani Road in the Kofar Marke area of Sokoto North Local Government Area, Sokoto State. Whenever I left our […]
By Sani Umar Development economists have long maintained that no society attains sustainable prosperity by relying solely on political promises or short-term consumption. Lasting progress is built through deliberate investment in human capital and physical infrastructure. Education equips citizens with the knowledge and skills to drive innovation and productivity; healthcare preserves a healthy…