Sokoto news update
Here are some recent news updates from Sokoto State, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Sokoto Records 12 New COVID-19 Cases: The Sokoto State Government has announced that 12 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the state, bringing the total number of cases to 234. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Bandits Attack Sokoto Village, Kill 2: Bandits have attacked a village in Sokoto State, killing two people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning in the village of Gidan Maje. (Source: Vanguard)
Politics
- Sokoto APC Chairman Resigns: The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Sadiq Akawu, has resigned from his position. Akawu cited personal reasons for his resignation. (Source: Leadership)
- Sokoto Governor Appoints New Commissioner: Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has appointed a new Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Isah Bajini. Bajini replaces the former Commissioner, Malam Imam Imam. (Source: Daily Trust)
Economy
- Sokoto Farmers Protest Over Low Prices: Farmers in Sokoto State have protested over the low prices being offered for their produce. The farmers, who are mainly rice and maize farmers, are demanding better prices to enable them to sustain their businesses. (Source: Punch)
- Sokoto State Government to Establish Rice Mill: The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to establish a rice mill in the state to boost rice production and processing. The project is expected to create jobs and improve the state's economy. (Source: Daily Trust)
Education
- Sokoto State Government to Establish New University: The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. The university, which will be the third in the state, will be located in the city of Tambuwal. (Source: Vanguard)
- Sokoto Students Protest Over Poor Conditions: Students of the Sokoto State University have protested over the poor conditions in the institution. The students are demanding better facilities and infrastructure to improve their learning experience. (Source: Punch)
These are just a few of the recent news updates from Sokoto State. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!