16 h. ago Sokoto govt distributes boats, life jackets to boost water safety

Tribune Online Sokoto govt distributes boats, life jackets to boost water safety The governor noted that 22 out of 23 local governments were hit by severe floods last year, causing.... Sokoto govt distributes boats, life jackets to boost water safety Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Gombe Launches First Marine Transport To Curb Boat Accidents

Gombe State government has inaugurated its first marine transport service, equipping passengers with life jackets to enhance safety and improve water transportation. Launching the project at Kupto village in Funakaye local government area, along the Upper River Gongola, the commissioner for Works, Housing and Transportation, Usman Maijama’a Kallamu, who represented Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, with […]

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8 d. ago Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved a technical amendment to the 2025 budget, reallocating ₦38.81 billion from underutilised areas to critical sectors to drive stronger performance. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Abubakar Zayanna, who briefed journalists after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting, said the review was aimed at […] The post Sokoto govt moves ₦38.8bn to priority sectors in budget review appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Gombe govt procures 700 life jackets to boost waterways safety

Tribune Online Gombe govt procures 700 life jackets to boost waterways safety He warned against boarding boats without life jackets and advised operators to avoid night travel, citing safety concerns.... Gombe govt procures 700 life jackets to boost waterways safety Tribune Online

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1 week ago Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity

Tribune Online Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity The Sokoto State Government has inaugurated a high-powered recruitment committee to oversee... Sokoto govt sets up special recruitment committee to tackle unemployment, insecurity Tribune Online

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1 week ago Over 69m, 210 bags of rice shared as Sokoto Govt consoles banditry victims

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto   The Sokoto State Government has disbursed over 69 million and distributed 210 bags of rice to families affected by recent bandit attacks in Kware and Gwadabawa Local Government Areas.   Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who led a condolence visit to the communities, described the killings as “unfortunate and inhumane,” assuring victims’ […] The post Over 69m, 210 bags of rice shared as Sokoto Govt consoles banditry victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage Sokoto State Government has approved the purchase of 26 new cooling systems to strengthen the storage and distribution of polio vaccines across the state. Sokoto govt approves 26 cooling systems to boost polio vaccine storage Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger Boat Accident: NIWA Decries Disregard For Safety Regulations, Says Rescue Operations Ongoing

Authorities say the boat was overloaded and not everyone had a life jacket. The post Niger Boat Accident: NIWA Decries Disregard For Safety Regulations, Says Rescue Operations Ongoing appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Sokoto govt introduces monthly allowances for imams, deputies, mu’azzins

Tribune Online Sokoto govt introduces monthly allowances for imams, deputies, mu’azzins The Sokoto State Government has introduced monthly allowances for Imams, their deputies, and Mu’azzins across the state... Sokoto govt introduces monthly allowances for imams, deputies, mu’azzins Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Sokoto govt approves renovation of nine hospitals, road project, livestock centre

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves renovation of nine hospitals, road project, livestock centre The approvals were announced on Wednesday after the Council’s meeting Sokoto govt approves renovation of nine hospitals, road project, livestock centre Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Sokoto Gov’t Faults NBS Poverty Rating, Launches Fresh Survey

The Sokoto State Government has faulted the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report ranking it with the highest poverty rate in the country, describing the bureau’s methodology as insufficient. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development in the state, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Zayyanu stated this while addressing journalists at a one-day workshop organised in collaboration with […]

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3 w. ago Sokoto govt partners UNICEF, others to expand social register for vulnerable households

Tribune Online Sokoto govt partners UNICEF, others to expand social register for vulnerable households The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, the European Union (EU), and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has Sokoto govt partners UNICEF, others to expand social register for vulnerable households Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Search Intensified As 22 Still Missing In Sokoto Boat Accident

The search and rescue operations continue in earnest following the tragic boat accident on Sunday, 17th August 2025, in the Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with 22 people still reported missing. This is as stakeholders in the nation’s inland waterways identified poor marking of the inland waterways, poor passenger use of life jackets, […]

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4 w. ago Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant

Tribune Online Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant The project, Wike noted, will significantly expand the dam’s carrying capacity and boost water supply to Abuja residents.... Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant Tribune Online

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