Sokoto State

September 24, (THEWILL) — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has flagged off free healthcare services for 15,000 beneficiaries in Sokoto state. UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms Wafa Saeed, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor,...

August 24, (THEWILL) — The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed that six people lost their lives, while 19 others were rescued in another boat mishap. The incident, according to the agency, occurred in Garin-Faji Village, Sabon-Birni Local...

August 20, (THEWILL) — The Security Adviser to the Governor of Sokoto State, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd), has raised concerns over the growing trend of multiple security agencies in Nigeria establishing their own special forces units. He warned that the...

August 14, (THEWILL) — The Sokoto State Chapter of Gender Based Violence/Child Protection Response Team (SGBV/RT) has called for the immediate prosecution of a suspect, Fausiyya Rabo Dogon Daji, who allegedly trafficked and maltreated a 14-year-old girl, Bashariya Usman,...

August 12, (THEWILL) — The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has expressed concerns over the arrest of its leader and former Governor of the State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)....

August 07, (THEWILL) — The Sokoto State Government has restated its commitment to ensuring stable electricity across the state as part of efforts to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life for residents. The State Commissioner for Energy...

August 01, (THEWILL) — Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, has assured the state's public of more developmental projects, especially in the 23 local government areas. The Governor made this statement during the APC Stakeholders Engagement meeting in the...

July 30, (THEWILL) — Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has launched the sale of subsidised fertiliser and agro-chemicals for the 2025 cropping season, as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity across the state. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony,...

July 28, (THEWILL) — The Sokoto State government has released no fewer than 30 new mass transit buses through the State Ministry of Transportation to boost public transportation services in the state. Presenting the vehicles to the Ministry on behalf...

July 20, (THEWILL) — The Sokoto State Government has allocated N500 million to combat the rising cases of severe acute malnutrition among children across the state. Governor Ahmad Aliyu made the announcement during a high-level advocacy visit led by the...