Sokoto Govt to Recruit 3,000 Workers into Civil Service.
The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to recruit 3,000 new workers into the state civil service as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and curb youth restiveness. Governor Ahmed Aliyu disclosed this on Wednesday during the inauguration of a recruitment committee charged with overseeing the process. He said the initiative is designed to provide […]
Who Wants Governor Dauda Lawal to Resign — A Rejoinder
By Danjuma Musa I know Dauda Lawal, the Governor of Zamfara State, though I have not spoken to him since he assumed office. This clarification is important because in Nigeria we have perfected the act of diverting attention from the message and unleashing attack on the messenger. This has become the unfortunate norm. It’s […]
Governor Aliyu Sokoto offers Hajj seat to UDUS best graduand , Sheriff urging institutions to graduate job creators not seekers to address unemployment
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Excited by his excellent performance before a mammoth crowd of guests, well-wishers and fellow graduands , Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto announced the offering of Hajj seat to UDUS overall best graduating student, Abdullahi Sheriff, a Microbiology graduate at the combined 50th anniversary jubilee and 42nd convocation ceremonies held on Saturday, urging […]
Socialist Labour Backs NUPENG Strike, Accuses Dangote Group of Exploiting Workers
By Ehis Agbon LAGOS – Socialist Labour has thrown its weight behind the strike action embarked upon by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against the Dangote Group of Companies, calling on Nigerians to support what it described as a fight against “wage slavery” and exploitation of workers. In a strongly […]
Equipping The Persecuted Sounds Alarm on Christian Genocide in Nigeria, Calls for U.S. Action; CBN’s Kelly Wright Gains White House Access
…CBN’s Kelly Wright Gains White House Press Access as Spotlight Turns to U.S. Human Rights Priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa Washington D.C. — Veteran journalist and CBN News Senior White House Correspondent, Kelly Wright, has secured access to the White House press briefing room, a move observers say could amplify global conversations about U.S. foreign policy […]
Insecurity: SOSG supports security agencies with additional patrol vehicles, motorcycles
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto In its drive to further strengthen responsive commitment in providing support to security agencies in fight against banditry, the Sokoto State Government has procured 10 new Hilux patrol vans and 150 motorcycles to enhance patrol in areas affected by banditry in the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has over time , […]
Middle Belt Forum Slams El-Rufai Over Comments on Southern Kaduna
Kaduna, September 5, 2025 — The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Kaduna State Chapter, has strongly condemned recent remarks by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, describing them as “false, incendiary and dangerously misleading.” Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Friday, the forum accused the former governor of attempting to distort demographic and […]
Sokoto drives innovative digital system for land management, recertification of C of O
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has began full transition from analogue to digital system of recertification and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) and Rights of Occupancy (R of O). The initiative is aimed at eliminating fraud, curbing counterfeit documents, and safeguarding land ownership records through innovative technology. Commissioner for […]
Kaduna State 2026 Budget Preparation: What You Need to Know.
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje As Kaduna State sets its sights on the 2026 fiscal year, the government has officially launched the budget preparation process with the release of its Multi-Year Budget Call Circular. This marks a crucial phase in determining how public resources will be allocated to drive development priorities. The Planning and Budget Commission, […]
A New Era Beckons for Actors Guild of Nigeria as Northern Candidates Step Forward
By Ehis Agbon. The race for the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is heating up as aspirants declare interest in charting a new course for the association. For the first time in its history, members from Northern Nigeria are mounting a strong campaign to produce the next National President of the guild, […]