4 h. ago Sokoto State: 2 years of transformative governance by Gov Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto

  Prior to the emergence of His Excellency, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, FCNA, as the Governor of Sokoto State in May 29, 2023, he came with a vision to transform the State with a 9-Point Smart Agenda. This was designed to lift Sokoto to higher grounds. His target was to install the right infrastructure that […] The post Sokoto State: 2 years of transformative governance by Gov Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Sokoto State Executive Council, led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved a series of far-reaching projects aimed at revitalizing public infrastructure, boosting security, and enhancing governance across the Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Sokoto Govt declares Thursday public holiday to ark Islamic New Year

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, which corresponds with the 1st of Muharram, 1447 AH, as a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the new Islamic year. The state governor Ahmed Aliyu said that the holiday is intended to allow the Muslim Ummah in the state […] The post Sokoto Govt declares Thursday public holiday to ark Islamic New Year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Gov Aliyu powers industrial revival with major electricity projects in Sokoto

To revitalise industries and expand electricity access, Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has rolled out energy initiatives aimed at transforming the state’s economic and social landscape. Among them is the completion of an inherited Independent Power Plant (IPP) project, executed at a cost of N950 million. The facility is poised to stimulate economic activities, and […] The post Gov Aliyu powers industrial revival with major electricity projects in Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gov Aliyu commissions major water project, promises end to water scarcity in Sokoto

Tribune Online Gov Aliyu commissions major water project, promises end to water scarcity in Sokoto In a historic move aimed at addressing the long-standing challenge of water scarcity in Sokoto State, Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto on Monday, 23 June 2025, commissioned one of the six township water supply schemes within the metropolis. Gov Aliyu commissions major water project, promises end to water scarcity in Sokoto Tribune Online

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1 week ago Gov Aliyu commissions water projects in Sokoto, promises end to water scarcity

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto state governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has commissioned a township water scheme designed to produce 3 million gallons of water per day in a bold step towards addressing perennial water shortages in the State.  The event, held at the Old Airport Water Scheme site on Monday, marked a milestone in […] The post Gov Aliyu commissions water projects in Sokoto, promises end to water scarcity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “I Resigned From Tinubu’s Govt To Campaign Against Him” – Aliyu Audu

Aliyu Audu, a former Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Public Affairs, has opened up about the real reason behind his recent resignation, stating that he stepped down from his role in order to lead efforts to stop Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking with news men on Monday, Audu said he left […] The post “I Resigned From Tinubu’s Govt To Campaign Against Him” – Aliyu Audu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Proactive Flood Mitigation Measures: Another Credit To Gov Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto

Flooding, like most natural disasters, cannot be totally prevented. But when disaster warnings are given, and the areas at risk are known before hand, responsible State agencies are expected to take proactive measures to protect lives and mitigate the destruction of property. Since Niger State and Morkwa local government area were listed among the high-risk […]

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3 w. ago Sultan Urges Govs To Emulate Synergy Between Sokoto Gov, Deputy

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubukar III has advised state governors across the country to take a cue from Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who always give his deputy, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, free hand to pilot the affairs of the state whenever he is out of the state. Alhaji Abubakar stated this while responding to […]

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3 w. ago Police launch investigation into fatal stabbing of man in Gombe

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of one Ahmed Aliyu Umar, a 45-year-old man, following a violent knife attack by unidentified assailants in Hammadu Kafi community in the Akko Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, […] The post Police launch investigation into fatal stabbing of man in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sokoto: Aliyu gifts 1,000 riyals each to state pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto In a generous show of support to pilgrims from Sokoto State, Governor Ahmed Aliyu has donated 1,000 Saudi Riyals, equivalent to ₦450,000, to each of the 3,200 pilgrims performing this year’s Hajj, totalling over ₦1.44 billion in Sallah gifts. The announcement was made during the governor’s visit to the Sokoto pilgrims […] The post Sokoto: Aliyu gifts 1,000 riyals each to state pilgrims in Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Gov Aliyu mourns Kano athletes, Niger flood victims in double tragedy

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with Kano and Niger states, following two separate tragedies that have claimed numerous lives and left communities in mourning. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, Governor Aliyu described the death of 22 Kano […] The post Gov Aliyu mourns Kano athletes, Niger flood victims in double tragedy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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