February 10, 2026

Sokoto State Governor

APC slams Tambuwal over alleged neglect of his LGA, praises Sokoto Governor Aliyu’s grassroots drive APC

APC slams Tambuwal over alleged neglect of his LGA, praises Sokoto Governor Aliyu’s grassroots drive

Tom Chiahemen February 7, 2026
By All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has taken a swipe at former governor and current senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, accusing him of failing to deliver meaningful development to his home local government area during his eight years in office. The criticism came on Thursday during a meeting...
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2027: Sokoto APC endorses Tinubu, Aliyu for 2nd term, declares opposition ‘non-existent’ 2027: Sokoto APC endorses Tinubu, Aliyu for 2nd term, declares opposition ‘non-existent’

2027: Sokoto APC endorses Tinubu, Aliyu for 2nd term, declares opposition ‘non-existent’

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto January 7, 2026
As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum, the Sokoto State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has effectively endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Aliyu for a second term in office. The endorsement came on Tuesday during the inauguration of...
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Governor Aliyu presents 2026 budget of ₦758.7bn to Sokoto State Assembly Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu

Governor Aliyu presents 2026 budget of ₦758.7bn to Sokoto State Assembly

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto December 18, 2025
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Wednesday presented 2026 fiscal appropriation budget proposal of N758,700,526,537.89 to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage into law. The budget, tagged “Socio-Economic Expansion,” allocated 21% to the education sector and focuses on infrastructural development. According to the governor, capital expenditure...
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UDUS confers award of excellence on Sokoto Governor Aliyu Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu

UDUS confers award of excellence on Sokoto Governor Aliyu

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto December 15, 2025
Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) on Monday conferred award of excellence on Governor Ahmed Aliyu. Presenting the award during the 7th Faculty of Management Sciences conference with the theme: “Tax Reforms, Sectoral Implications, and Future Outlook: National and International Perspective”, the university’s Vice Chancellor, Professor...
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Sokoto distributes 20 motorized boats to riverine communities Sokoto distributes 20 motorized boats to riverine communities

Sokoto distributes 20 motorized boats to riverine communities

Tom Chiahemen September 18, 2025
In a bid to enhance safety and reduce water accidents, Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has launched the distribution of 20 motorized boats to riverine communities. The initiative, flagged off at Kwalkwalawa River in Wamakko Local Government Area, aligns with the governor’s commitment to addressing recurring boat mishaps, particularly...
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Sokoto Govt plans to recruit 3,000 indigenes, PWDs seek inclusion Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu

Sokoto Govt plans to recruit 3,000 indigenes, PWDs seek inclusion

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto September 11, 2025
In a bid to address unemployment and youth restiveness, the Sokoto State Government has announced plans to recruit 3,000 workers into the State Civil Service. The initiative, according to Governor Ahmed Aliyu, aims to curb social vices by engaging young people and making them productive members of society. Speaking...
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Sokoto Independent Power Project to be functional in few months – Commissioner Sokoto Independent Power Project to be functional in few months – Commissioner

Sokoto Independent Power Project to be functional in few months – Commissioner

Offor Callistus August 6, 2025
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Commissioner for Energy and Petroleum Resources, Honourable Sanusi Danfulani has assured that the State Independent Power Project (IPP) is nearing completion and would soon be functional. Hon. Sanusi, who spoke after inspecting a complete and functional power restoration in Durbawa village of...
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Governor Okpebholo commissions N14bn water, road projects in Sokoto Newly Commissioned water project in Sokoto

Governor Okpebholo commissions N14bn water, road projects in Sokoto

Offor Callistus July 3, 2025
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned multi-billion naira water and road projects in Sokoto State, marking a significant milestone in the state’s development journey. The projects, worth over N14 billion, were commissioned on Wednesday as part of the state’s efforts to improve access...
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Sallah: Sokoto Governor Aliyu directs early payment of June salaries Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu

Sallah: Sokoto Governor Aliyu directs early payment of June salaries

Offor Callistus May 31, 2025
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has directed the early payment of June salaries to all civil servants across the state, beginning Monday, to enable them to prepare for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) festival. The directive, announced in a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s Press Secretary, Malam Abubakar...
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No amount spent on propagating Islam is too much – Sokoto Govt IMG 20250126 WA0016

No amount spent on propagating Islam is too much – Sokoto Govt

Offor Callistus May 3, 2025
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has come out in strong defense of investments in religious propagation, asserting that every amount spent on the cause is worthwhile. The governor stated this during the official inauguration of Hassan Dan Mu’azu Jumu’at mosque, Runjin sambo area renovated...
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Sokoto APC gives Governor Aliyu’s scorecard, calls him a worthy ambassador Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu

Sokoto APC gives Governor Aliyu’s scorecard, calls him a worthy ambassador

Offor Callistus April 15, 2025
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has issued a scorecard of governor Ahmed Aliyu’s performance thus far. Addressing newsmen at the party’s Secretariat, the state chairman of APC, Alhaji Isa Sadiq Achida said they have no regrets marketing the governor as...
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Sokoto governor pays Sallah homage to Sultan, urges collaboration against insecurity Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu pays Sallah homage to the Sultan and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Mohammad Sa'ad Abubakar 111

Sokoto governor pays Sallah homage to Sultan, urges collaboration against insecurity

Offor Callistus April 1, 2025
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu while on a Salah homage to the Sultan and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111 appealed for collaborative efforts from all and sundry towards combating insecurity and banditry in the state. Speaking at...
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Wamakko, APC members behind our successes – Governor Aliyu IMG 20250126 WA0016

Wamakko, APC members behind our successes – Governor Aliyu

Offor Callistus March 29, 2025
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto– Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has attributed his government successes thus far to the leadership of his political mentor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and the massive support of the All Progressive Congress (APC) members in the state. Governor Aliyu, who stated this while hosting APC...
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PDP accuses Sokoto Govt of relying on overdrafts to pay workers’ salaries Sokoto PDP's Publicity Secretary, Hassan Sahabi Sanynnawal

PDP accuses Sokoto Govt of relying on overdrafts to pay workers’ salaries

Offor Callistus March 14, 2025
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressive Party  (APC) led government of resorting to overdraft before meeting its obligations.  The PDP’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Hassan Sanyinnawal, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in...
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Sokoto Governor Aliyu signs 2025 Budget into law 20241128 110341

Sokoto Governor Aliyu signs 2025 Budget into law

Offor Callistus December 29, 2024
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu on Saturday signed the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill into Law. While signing the bill, Aliyu pledged to deliver additional dividends of democracy and accelerate ongoing development initiatives in the state. Describing the state’s 2024 budget implementation as a resounding success, the governor reaffirmed his...
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