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  • Strange illness kills 4 in Sokoto

    Strange illness kills 4 in Sokoto

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto

    Four persons have died in Helele area of Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto north local government area following the outbreak of a strange ailment in the area

    Twenty four persons are currently receiving medical attention in different health facilities in the state

    A source within the community told revealed that fear has gripped members of the community

    Meanwhile Sokoto state Governor Aminu Tambuwal in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Sokoto says the state government has taken responsibility for the treatment of the people undergoing medical attention due to the strange illness

    He expresses sadness and heartfelt condolences to the families and relations of those that died from the strange sickness.

    He says It has come to the notice of the Government that the strange sickness has claimed four lives, three within the Helele Community and one while on admission in the hospital. Twenty four other people are currently receiving medical attention in different health facilities in Sokoto.

    The State Government has raised a committee of experts, headed by the State Commissioners of Health and of Environment, with a view to investigating the disease and finding its cure and prevention.

    The governor urged the people of the state to remain calm and to always observe the habits of sanitation and hygiene and be steadfast in supplications for Divine intervention in this challenging period.

  • Tambuwal Appoints Committee on Sokoto Central Market Fire Disaster

    Tambuwal Appoints Committee on Sokoto Central Market Fire Disaster

    Sokoto state governor Aminu Tambuwal has appointed a committee to investigate the circumstances that led to the fire outbreak at the Sokoto central market and make recommendations to the state government.

    Gov. Tambuwal, visited the scene of the fire disaster where he appointed the committee headed by the state deputy governor Manir Dan’Iya saying it will be inaugurated soon.

    The committee has been mandated to: ascertain the remote and immediate causes of the inferno, assess the extent of the damages wrought by the incident, recommend compensation for those that lost their property; and, make recommendations on how to forestall future occurrence.

    Other members of the Committee are the Chairman of the State House of Assembly (SOHA) Committee on Commerce, the Commissioners for Commerce; and, Lands and Housing, Hon. Bashir Gidado as well as Hon. Aminu Bala Bodinga.

    The rest are; the representative of the Sultanate Council, the Director-General of the Central Market, Director-General of the state Fire Service, Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma, the President of the state Chamber of Commerce, the respective Chairmen of the state Traders Association and the Central Market Traders, Shiekh Bello Yabo and Alhaji Namadina Abdul-Rahman.

    Meanwhile rescue operation is ongoing at the market as the state government has provided bulldozer to create access roads inside the market.

    Security personnel are working in unison to ensure protection of traders’ wares and ensure minimal damage are recorded

  • Lawmaker In Sokoto Assists His Subjects With Animal Feeds

    Lawmaker In Sokoto Assists His Subjects With Animal Feeds

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto

    One of the members of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Alhaji Buhari Haliru (PDP-Sokoto North I), has on Thursday empowered 200 constituents with animals feeding materials in order to take proper care of their livestock.

    The Member who flagged off the distribution at the feeds said the aim is intended to engage the beneficiaries into small businesses in order to support their living standard.

    Haliru averred that “We are confident that with the small we can afford to our people, if properly managed, it will in due course expand to a business which is going to accommodate more beneficiaries.

    “Moreover, our commitment to engage the people into businesses is to support the society, most especially the teeming Youths in becoming self-reliant and reduce over dependency on governments”.

    He therefore called on the beneficiaries to ensure proper utilization of the items given to them for the purpose enshrined and not to sell them out for their selfish interest.

    The Lawmaker added that each of the beneficiary will be given two bags of Animals feed, bowls containers as well as N2,000 transport stipend.

    Speaking, the Chairman Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission, Malam Muhammad Maidoki, thanked the Lawmaker for his foresight towards engaging the people into the business.

    Maidoki said that the gesture will no doubt serve in providing the basic needs of the beneficiaries, while advising the society to engage in various businesses to support their living condition.

    Earlier the Special Adviser to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal on Youths Matters, Mr. Nuradden Mahe, commended the Lawmaker for the gesture.

    Mahe said that the empowerment project will surely serve in supporting the state government desire and commitment toward alleviating poverty among the society.

  • Governor Tambuwal Decorates CSP, CSO

    Governor Tambuwal Decorates CSP, CSO

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto

    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has decorated his Police Chief Security Officer (CSO), Jaafaru Yakubu with his new rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).

    Performing the familiar function for the fifth time since he began working with the officer, Gov. Tambuwal, who was assisted during the brief ceremony by the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 10, Muhammad A. Mustapha in the presence of the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Ka’oje, wished him God’s guidance and success in all his future endeavors.

    A graduate of University of Maiduguri, CSP Yakubu became an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 2005 after attending the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil.

    He served as an Aide de Camp (ADC) to the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Usman Bayero Nafada before coming to serve under Gov. Tambuwal, who was at that time a member of the House of Representatives.

    Rising through the ranks after attending courses at home and broad, CSP Yakubu is the founder of Chiroma Yakubu Charity Foundation, a body that supports less privileged persons and communities.

  • Creating Awareness On The Importance Of Water Storm Works

    Creating Awareness On The Importance Of Water Storm Works

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto

    Creating awareness to, the ‘Mabera’ work that covers 18.5 km drainages of different capacity that cut across Mabera Jelani, Mabera Iddi, Nakasarin-Bare-Bari, Nakasarin-Magaji, Salame and Trade Fair areas with the aims of amending the constant flooding problems of the environments.

    Experts have confirmed that if the Mabera work is completed, it will drain the run-off from the affected areas as well as prevent degradation of land that causes serious gully erosion in the areas as well as prevent the spread of communicable diseases that could be contracted as a result of the existence of the stagnant water.

    To all Maberians: “To whom much is given, much is expected”, said Commissioner for Environment, Sagir Attahiru Bafarawa during the inauguration of the projects at Mabera.

  • APC Sokoto Chapter Inaugurates State, LGAs Caretaker Executives

    APC Sokoto Chapter Inaugurates State, LGAs Caretaker Executives

    By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    The All Progressives Congress ( APC), Sokoto State Chapter, on Sunday, inaugurated the State Caretaker Executive Committee and the Caretaker Chairmen for the 23 Local Governments.

    Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Senator Wamakko,Bashir Rabe Mani made this statement available to newsmen in Sokoto.

    Speaking at the historic event, the Leader of the Party in the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, felicitated with the new Caretaker leaders.

    Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District, also said that, their reappointment on caretaker basis was sequel to their track records of unblemished leadership.

    He said that, Nigerians were aware that, the people of the state have remained supportive to the APC.

    Wamakko also assured of sustained efforts towards ensuring that , the party grows from strength to strength, at all levels .

    He again appreciated the continuous support of the cross section of the people of the state to APC,saying , ” I am once again thanking clerics, traders , traditional rulers , women and youths groups, in this direction .”

    Also speaking , the Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi,  lauded the leadership of the party in the state, for providing efficient and credible leadership.

    Dingyadi also commended Wamakko for his commitment and selfless service to the people of the state and the APC.

    He said,” without him, without his support and encouragement, we would not  have recorded the tremendous achievements we have made.

    ” We will remain resolute and firm, and will never despair, in Sha Allahu, APC will clinch the Governorship position in 2023.”

    The Minister also maintained that, APC remains the party to beat in the country, just as it is the greatest party.

    Also speaking, the Executive Secretary, Police Trust Fund and APC Gubernatorial Candidate in the 2019 General Elections, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, said that, there was no any party in the state, but, the APC.

    Aliyu further stated that, the members of the party in the state have remained comfortable and there was no despairment in the party.

    The Chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Isa Sadiq Achida said that, it has remained united and intact.

    He explained that, the party in the state had passed a vote of confidence in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, for his dogged and sustained efforts, to better the lives of Nigerians.

    Achida averred that, President Muhammadu Buhari has being diligently executing various projects, in spite of daunting difficulties.

    He also commended the Mai Mala Buni-led National Caretaker leadership, for its giant strides.

    The event was attended by the members of the National and State Assemblies elected under the platform of the party .

    It was also attended by former Deputy Governor,Alhaji Chiso Abdullahi Dattijo, who is also the National Commissioner,National Population Commission, representing Sokoto State,  as well as Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Tafida, National Commissioner, Federal Character Commission.

    Others were Ambassadors Abubakar Shehu Wurno and Sahabi Isa Gada, as well as a chieftain of the party, Alhaji Musa Bashar Rahamaniya, among several other top dignitaries.

  • Bandits forced us to flee to Niger Republic to seek refuge – Sokoto famers

    Bandits forced us to flee to Niger Republic to seek refuge – Sokoto famers

    Some farmers who fled the Gudu and Tangaza local government areas of Sokoto State to seek refuge in Niger Republic, have narrated how constant attacks and invasion of their communities by bandits forced them to flee to Niger Republic to seek refuge.

    Speaking to the BBC Hausa service on Monday, December 7, the farmers said the bandits would raid towns in the night and force them to pay huge sums of money or identify the rich among them to kidnap.

    One of the returnees who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said many of them now spend the nights in Niger Republic and return in the morning.

    “The situation we find ourselves in the villages of Gudu and Tangaza local governments is indeed terrible.

    “Every night, bandits will visit our villages with guns, going from house to house. If you don’t have money to give them, they will force you to show them a rich man in the village for them to kidnap.

    “Even on Sunday, they kidnapped two people, and they are yet to release them since they have not paid ransom,” he said.

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  • Initiative Trains 150 Youths In Sokoto This Year

    Initiative Trains 150 Youths In Sokoto This Year

    By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    Life Helpers Initiative, which is none governmental, none profit making organization has trained more than 150 youths involving male and female genders in Sokoto this year.
    This was made known by the Executive Director of the Initiative, Tayo Fatinikun while addressing newsmen in his office, today.

    He further disclosed that the training on skills acquisition accordingly include sewing, knitting of sweaters as well as other vocational fields among others adding that, the state government provide enabling environment and location through some Ministries in other to conduct their work saying they also collaborate with local governments.

    As this year is very unique due to lockdown, “we slowed down a number of things especially in getting the immediate partnership to exhibit or provide our skills.”
    Partnership is one of the challenging factors that created suspension of our training”.

    He said there is also inadequate financial support, so the youths who found it difficult to access capital to start their various marketing should go along to other trade associations to labour in order to avoid vagrancy and unauthorized movements.
    “My own advise to young people is to get to know what to do, learn a skill, and start the business, they should also know that as Life Helpers, we can assist them to learn one skill acquisition program or another”.

  • House of Reps Committee Visit Sokoto SUBEB

    House of Reps Committee Visit Sokoto SUBEB

    By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    The House of Representatives Committee on Public Account visited the State Universal Basic Education Board as part of it’s oversight function. 

    According to the SUBEB media aide, Abbas Tukur Sanyinna, the leader of the team Honourable Abubakar Umar Yabo said the committee with all its members from North-West was setup by the leadership of the House of Representatives to go round the North Western states to monitor and supervise projects executed in the education sector. 

    Yabo said the sole aim was to ensure all such projects were executed according to specifications as approved by the National Assembly. 

    Responding, the Executive Chairman SUBEB Alhaji Shuaibu Gwanda Gobir commended the leadership of the House of Representatives for setting up the sub-committee.
    Gwanda said the committee will no doubt assist the state governments especially with regards to their needs in education sector. 

    He called on members of the committee to do their very best to moving the education sector forward particularly in the north-west which is still lagging behind especially in basic education. 

    Other members of the committee include Honourable Abubakar Yabo, Nasiru Gabasawa, Balarabe Shehu, Kabiru Amadu, Ibrahim Dutse, Idris Kabir, Mashi and Tukura

  • Sokoto Is A Mini Nigeria Says Tambuwal

    Sokoto Is A Mini Nigeria Says Tambuwal

    By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

    Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has described the state as a microcosm of Nigeria’s traditions and cultures. 
    Gov. Tambuwal made this observation Tuesday evening when he hosted officials of the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja and participants in Course 29 of the institution to a state dinner in the Presidential Lodge of Government House, Sokoto.
    His media aide, Muhammad Bello in a statement said, while taking cue from the cultural display that featured to entertain the guests, the cultures and traditions of Nigeria are intertwined as they help in sending messages to different parts of the country.

    He said in its efforts to sustain this unity in diversity “the state government doesn’t discriminate between indigenes and other Nigerians resident in the state. 
    “Everyone in Sokoto enjoy healthcare, education and relief packages provided by the state’s Zakkat and Waqf Commission (SOZECOM) free of charge,” he added.
    He further added that “this is a state where we don’t discriminate. That is why we are peaceful.”

    Although the cultural affiliations existing in the state are superlative, the governor, however, noted that there is a drawback in some areas, thus necessitating the establishment of a Ministry of Culture and Tourism by his administration “to revitalize the country’s cultural heritage” as they exist in the state.

    Gov. Tambuwal who offered free parcels of land to any of the participants willing to live in the state after retirement, expressed appreciation to the NDC for accepting his proposal of partnership between the state government and itself on the latter’s undertaking a study on banditry and kidnapping on behalf of the state government.

    In his remarks, the NDC’s Director of National and Military Strategy (DNMS) and leader of the college’s Team Four currently on a study to Sokoto state, Air Commodore Dauda Garba Prayero, appreciated the well packaged reception and lectures organized by the state government for the participants.
    He said this is a prove that the choice of the state as a destination for a crop of its participants by the NDC “is not misplaced.”

    He also noted that the current nomination of Gov. Tambuwal as a ‘digital governor’ by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and his visible efforts in developing science and technology through heavy investments in education has shown that he is a technophile.

    Highlights of the occasion included cultural dance and presentation of souvenirs to the staff of the NDC and the course participants.

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