Pledges to deliver additional dividends of democracy Reaffirms his commitment to pursuing people-focused projects Reiterates his administration’s dedication to tackling security challenges Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu on Saturday signed the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill into Law. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that While signing the bill, Aliyu pledged to deliver additional dividends of democracy and … Read more
Defence HQ blamed secondary explosions for Sokoto airstrike deaths. Military insists the operation targeted terrorists, not civilians. An investigation into alleged civilian casualties is now underway. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the recent airstrikes in Sokoto State, describing the fatalities as the result of “secondary explosions” rather than direct military action. … Read more
A new terrorist group, “Lakurawas,” also known as Mujahidin, has taken over five local government areas of Sokoto State, collecting levies from communities. It was gathered that the affected local governments are Tangaza, Gada, Illela, Silame, and Binji. The arm-wielding group, it was learned, communicates in multiple languages, including Hausa, Fulani, Tuareg, Kanuri, Tuba, and … Read more
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has granted pardon to 113 inmates at the Correctional Centre in commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. Aliyu said the pardon was in line with Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). EDITOR’S PICKS: ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in … Read more
The death of the ruler of Gobir in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isah Muhammad Bawa, in the hands of kidnappers, has sparked protest in Sabon Birni town. Youths were said to have barricaded the entrance of the ancient city, pelting stones and other dangerous objects on vehicles over the untimely … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has vowed that his administration will deal with anyone who commits ‘blasphemy’ against the Islamic Prophet Muhammad SAW. This Nigerian leading news platform reports that this is coming after a mob stoned to death a butcher identified as Usman Buda on Sunday at a place called Abattoir … Read more
CAN Uncover Threat Of Chaos Ahead Of Peaceful Protest Over Deborah Samuel’s Murder. The Christian body has sent out a memo to all church leaders regarding the developments. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Reveals Delegates Eligible For Primaries CAN Sends Message To IPOB Over Kumuyi Crusade JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu Sends Strong Message To Unknown Gunmen … Read more
The Sokoto State Government on Friday said it was collaborating with the United Kingdom (UK) agency, to improve the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector in the state. Gov. Aminu Tambuwal made the announcement in a statement issued in Sokoto by Malam Mohammad Bello, Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to the Governor. Read … Read more
The Sokoto State government has discharged all the 101 isolated COVID-19 patients in the state. Ekohotblog gathered that the State Commissioner for Health, Ali Inname, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday in Sokoto. Ali Inname, who doubles as the chairman of the state’s task force committee on COVID-19, said his committee received 839 alerts from … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two Chinese for offering the sum of N100m as bribe to the Zonal head of the anti-graft agency in Sokoto State, Mr Abdullahi Lawal. The agency disclosed this in a series of tweets on Tuesday, noting that the arrest was made on Monday in Sokoto. According … Read more