Sokoto State

June 25, (THEWILL) - A young man was, on Sunday, killed in Sokoto State over an alleged blasphemous comment against the holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). An eyewitness told our correspondent that the victim was stoned to death by numerous...

June 19, (THEWILL) - The Sultanate Council in Sokoto state, has declared Monday, June 19, 2023, as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1444 AH. Accordingly, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, will be the day of Eidul Adha 1444 AH. Eid al-Adha, also...

June 04, (THEWILL) - At least, 37 villagers have been killed and several others injured following bandits attack on Raka, Raka Dutse, and Filin Gawa communities in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Former council chairman of Tangaza Local...

The late Sultan of Sokoto, Ibrahim Dasuki, has been granted official pardon by the Sokoto State Government and cleared of any wrongdoing. Twenty-seven years ago, the traditional ruler was accused of insubordination by the military regime of late General Sani...

May 21, (THEWILL) - At least four persons have been confirmed dead and three others injured, following a gas cylinder explosion from a local welder’s shop at Isa local government area of Sokoto State on Sunday afternoon. The spokesperson of...

April 25, (THEWILL) – A non-governmental organisation, Sokoto Professionals Network (SPN), is set for its formal inauguration, swearing-in of Exco members and registered professionals in Sokoto state. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Network's Director of...

April 24, (THEWILL) – Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar and Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama'ila Muhammadu Mera, from Kebbi state, have extolled the long-standing, mutual and cordial relationship between Sokoto and Kebbi states. Speaking during...

April 23, (THEWILL) - No fewer than 15 journalists have been trained in Sokoto state on countering human trafficking by a non-profit organisation, DEVATOP Centre for Africa Development. The trained journalists, according to DEVATOP Executive Director, Joseph Osuigwe, would be...

April 16, (THEWILL) – Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has been declared the Senator-elect for Sokoto South senatorial district. Tambuwal, defeated the incumbent Senator, Danbaba Dambuwa, with a total margin of 4,976. Announcing the results on Sunday, at the...

April 16, (THEWILL) – The Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has defeated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic (PDP), who is the current Deputy Governor of the state, Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya, in Saturday’s supplementary elections. Wamakko,...