54 h. ago Metal poisoning: Sokoto warns against patronising native doctors

The Sokoto State Government has expressed concern over the use of harmful traditional practices in treating metal poisoning cases. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Wurno, condemned the practice of making incisions on patients’ stomachs as a form of treatment and called for its immediate cessation. Speaking during the presentation of government-supplied drugs for metal Read More

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68 h. ago Sokoto govt moves to end traditional practices in metal poisoning treatment

Tribune Online Sokoto govt moves to end traditional practices in metal poisoning treatment The Sokoto State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Faruk Wurno, has strongly condemned the use of harmful traditional practices in treating metal poisoning, particularly the dangerous methods employed by local barbers. Dr. Wurno criticized the practice of making incisions on patients’ stomachs as a treatment for metal poisoning, calling for an immediate end to such procedures. […] Sokoto govt moves to end traditional practices in metal poisoning treatment Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Sokoto condemns harmful traditional metal poisoning treatments

The Sokoto State Commissioner of Health, Faruk Wurno, has expressed deep concern over the use of harmful traditional practices by local barbers in treating metal poisoning cases. Wurno condemned the practice of making incisions on patients’ stomachs as a form of treatment and called for its immediate cessation. Speaking during the presentation of government-supplied drugs Read More

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3 d. ago Dollar squeeze forces Nigerians to explore alternative migration routes

Nigeria’s foreign exchange impasse is reshaping migration patterns, with many aspiring emigrants reconsidering moves to traditional tier-one countries like the US, UK, and Canada. As migration costs soar and visa regulations tighten, alternative destinations in Europe—such as Portugal, Finland, Hungary and Sweden—are gaining appeal due to lower visa requirements, a cheaper cost of living, and Read More

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7 d. ago I refused to pay my wife’s bride price ‘cos she’s not a virgin, man tells court

Tribune Online I refused to pay my wife’s bride price ‘cos she’s not a virgin, man tells court The president of Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Mrs S.M Akintayo, has adjourned a divorce suit brought before it by a man, Kasali, against his wife, Ajoke, on the account of irreconcilable differences. Kasali stated that he and Ajoke never had a traditional wedding, but that she moved into his house shortly […] I refused to pay my wife’s bride price ‘cos she’s not a virgin, man tells court Tribune Online

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8 d. ago 2 Corps Members Receive Sultan, State Govt Meritorious Award In Sokoto

Two corps members of 2024 Batch A stream 2 posted to Sokoto State received the Sultanate and State Government Meritorious Awards. The Sultanate Council awarded each of the best-behaved male and female corps members in Sokoto State a set of Plasma TVs and N100,000 in cash. Alhaji Usman Yakubu Yaro, the Sokoto State coordinator of […]

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2 w. ago Sokoto govt integrates NIN into NSR for improved data collection

Sokoto State Government has commenced processes of integrating National Identification Number (NIN) into National Social Register (NSR) for improved data collections. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Abubakar Zayyana, stated this at a three day step down training of 115 enumerators, community development officers and grievance readiness officers  in Sokoto yesterday. Zayyana underscored […] The post Sokoto govt integrates NIN into NSR for improved data collection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement

Tribune Online Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement The Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has commended The Challenge Initiative (TCI) for its steadfast support in promoting family planning and reproductive health across the state. Speaking at a one-day roundtable discussion held on Monday at the Epidemiological Unit of the Specialist Hospital in Sokoto, the agency’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Larai Tambuwal—represented by Malam […] Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement Tribune Online

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3 w. ago PDP accuses Sokoto govt of ‘persistent delay’ in payment of civil servants’ salary

Tribune Online PDP accuses Sokoto govt of ‘persistent delay’ in payment of civil servants’ salary The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has strongly criticised the APC-led administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu over its failure to pay civil servants' salaries on time, leaving many workers in distress. PDP accuses Sokoto govt of ‘persistent delay’ in payment of civil servants’ salary Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FG, Sokoto Govt commit N7bn for training of teachers, infrastructure upgrade

Tribune Online FG, Sokoto Govt commit N7bn for training of teachers, infrastructure upgrade The Sokoto Government in collaboration with the Federal Government is set for the training of more 4,000 primary school teachers in the state as part of measures to improve the quality of teaching and learning in basic education in Sokoto State. Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Umar NaGwari Tambuwal, who made this known […] FG, Sokoto Govt commit N7bn for training of teachers, infrastructure upgrade Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Meningitis alert: Sokoto govt urges residents to stay vigilant

Tribune Online Meningitis alert: Sokoto govt urges residents to stay vigilant "We call on residents to take preventive measures, including seeking immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms such as fever, severe headache, or neck stiffness." Meningitis alert: Sokoto govt urges residents to stay vigilant Tribune Online

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