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Nigerian News / Politics

Sokoto: Aliyu commissions 15th remodelled Jumu’at Mosque in Kware LGA

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 - by Admin II

Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Friday afternoon commissioned the 15th remodelled Jumu’at Mosque in Kware Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto state. Speaking at the epochal event, Governor Aliyu restated his …

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Editorial / Nigerian News

Aliyu flags off 2025 tree planting campaign, seeks collaboration against desertification

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 - by Admin II

Governor Ahmed Aliyu has officially flagged off the 2025 Tree Planting Campaign in Sokoto New City, Kasarawa, with a call for collective action to curb desert encroachment in the state. …

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Metro

Sokoto: Many feared d£ad in another boat mishap

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Tragedy has struck again in Sokoto State as a passenger boat capsized on Thursday evening in Shagari Local Government Area, leaving several passengers feared dead. The incident is the third …

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Opinion

Governor Aliyu, the welfarist

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Usman Garba Abubakar

In the political landscape of Nigeria, where governance is often judged by ephemeral headlines and fleeting press briefings, Sokoto state stands out today as a quiet laboratory of progressive social …

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Opinion

Agenda for the next two years of Governor Aliyu

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Mohammed Bwago

By the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state has nearly two years remaining in his first term …

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Opinion

As Governor Aliyu weaponises budget planning for sustainable development in Sokoto state…

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Louis Achi

In conceptualising sustainable budgeting and development planning, it’s clear that hope is not a strategy. It is little wonder then that, historically, budgeting and development planning remains twin, weapon-grade tools …

As Governor Aliyu weaponises budget planning for sustainable development in Sokoto state… Read More
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Nigerian News / Opinion

Health sector footprints of Governor Aliyu

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Admin II

Every sector of life in Sokoto state has felt the positive impact of the transformative leadership of the Governor Ahmed Aliyu administration. The health sector is no exception. A recent …

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Nigerian News / Opinion

Governor Aliyu: The infrastructure dominator

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Emmanuel Ado

“A vision without a strategy remains an illusion.” — Lee Bolman Two years and some months into the Governor Ahmed Aliyu administration, the transformation of Sokoto state rather than slow …

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Politics

Sokoto youths to Tambuwal: We’re beyond your political theatrics

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Chamba Simeh

The Sokoto Youth Emancipation Frontier (SYEF) has lambasted former Governor of Sokoto State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, describing his recent political remarks as “empty grandstanding” and a “desperate attempt …

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Opinion

The other side of Governor Aliyu

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Karen Ibrahim

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek Governor Ahmed Aliyu governs Sokoto state, the Seat of the Caliphate, one …

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Opinion

The other side of Governor Aliyu

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Karen Ibrahim

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek Governor Ahmed Aliyu governs Sokoto state, the Seat of the Caliphate, …

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Letters

Sokoto 2027: ADC’s rhetoric meets Gov. Aliyu’s fidelity 

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Admin II

Before the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition came to Sokoto for their convention that looked more like a reunion of power-hungry ex-office holders who now find idleness in opposition too …

Sokoto 2027: ADC’s rhetoric meets Gov. Aliyu’s fidelity  Read More
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Opinion

Sokoto’s efforts to revamp judiciary, bolster rule of law 

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Bashir Rabe Mani

Justice as a fundamental pillar of any society cannot be underestimated. Key aspects of its imperativeness suffice: As it is always said, ‘Justice delayed is justice denied’. This phrase emphasises …

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Opinion

Sokoto 2027: ADC’s rhetoric meets Gov. Aliyu’s fidelity

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 - by Abdullahi Sani

Before the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition came to Sokoto for their convention that looked more like a reunion of power-hungry ex-office holders who now find idleness in opposition too …

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Interview

Aliyu prioritising healthcare delivery in Sokoto state – Commissioner

August 9, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Chamba Simeh

Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar is the Commissioner for Health, Sokoto State. Before his appointment by Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Dr. Abubakar was the Secretary General/Registrar/ CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery …

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Nigerian News

Sokoto state government to replace 100-year-old hospital with world-class facility – Health commissioner

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Chamba Simeh

The Sokoto state government has concluded plans to build a new world-class hospital to replace the over 100-year-old Specialist Hospital in Sokoto as part of overall plan to modernise its …

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Nigerian News

Sokoto government proposes 15-year service bond for scholarship beneficiaries

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to implement a mandatory 15-year service bond for all students sponsored under its scholarship programme. Deputy Governor Idris Gobir disclosed the proposal on …

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Opinion

Governor Aliyu digs for facts to transform Sokoto state

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 - by Abubakar Dan Ali

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state continues to earn widespread recognition for his innovative approach to governance and for always doing something new or finding better ways of addressing long-standing …

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Nigerian News

2027: No vacancy in Sokoto Government House, youth group warns ADC, PDP

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 - by Chamba Simeh

The Sokoto Youth Emancipation Front (SYEF) has advised the so-called fragmented coalition, as well as other opposition parties, to stop wasting their time chasing shadows, as there will be no …

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Opinion

Sokoto: From health vision to impact

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 - by Louis Achi

The 9-Point Smart Agenda of Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state serves as the governance policy framework. It outlines the governor’s key priorities and development plans for the state. One …

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Nigerian News

Sabon Birni residents hail  Tinubu, Matawalle over killings  of notorious bandits Dan Dari Biyar 

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 - by Samson Benjamin

A wave of relief has swept across Sabon Birni, a restive community in Sokoto state, as residents celebrate the death of notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Dan Dari Biyar. The infamous …

Sabon Birni residents hail  Tinubu, Matawalle over killings  of notorious bandits Dan Dari Biyar  Read More
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Opinion

Governor Aliyu and the Mabera community

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 - by Emmanuel Ado

For Governor Ahmed Aliyu, the main purpose of development is to help increase the choices and opportunities for the people of Sokoto state. Since assumption of office on May 29, …

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Opinion

Governor Aliyu and the Mabera Community

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Emmanuel Ado

For Governor Ahmed Aliyu, the main purpose of development is to help increase the choices and opportunities for the people of Sokoto state. Since assumption of office on May 29, …

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Opinion

Governor Aliyu’s revolutionary strides

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 - by Usman Garba Abubakar

Under the Governor Ahmed Aliyu administration Sokoto state is witnessing a silent revolution across the various sectors in line with his 9- Point Smart Agenda. The governor has taken bold …

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Letters

The Sokoto state executive/legislature harmony: A catalyst for development

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 - by Karen Ibrahim

Sokoto state, the Seat of the Caliphate, presents a refreshing example of what a focused, united and harmonious relationship between the executive and the legislature can accomplish for the people. …

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