People involved in agriculture want the Nigerian government to take stronger action to protect the future of farming by punishing those who make, sell, or distribute fake or poor-quality fertilisers.
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In the heart of Sokoto State, a quiet revolution is underway—fueled not by oil or gold, but by empty plastic bottles. Across the city, women, children, and informal workers are transforming discarded containers into a lifeline, selling them to local recyclers known as Colaba.
In many parts of Sokoto State, fetching clean water has become a daily struggle for schoolgirls, severely affecting their education and well-being.
Thanks to support from the U.S. Government, malaria prevalence in children under five years old in Sokoto State has dropped from 9.7% in 2008 to 6.2% today. This significant improvement is credited to increased use of treated mosquito nets, better malaria testing methods, and the availability of effective medicines. Out of all the people tested across Sokoto State, 354 individuals (27.29%) were found to have malaria. August recorded the highest number of cases with 72 infections, while March had the fewest with only 9 cases. A breakdown by gender showed that more men were infected than women. Among 635 men…
For over three weeks, residents of Offa Road, in Sokoto state have been grappling with erratic power supply, which has affected both household comfort and business operations.
Health experts have encouraged people to make smart, informed decisions to support safe motherhood.
The Challenge Initiative (TCI) has convened a strategic meeting in Sokoto to discuss plans for the year ahead.
The much-publicized rice price reduction in Sokoto State has turned into a source of frustration and controversy, as many residents say they are unable to buy the discounted bags, despite government claims. The Governor, on his X handle on 15th March 2025 wrote, “In a historic step to ease the burden on our people, especially during this sacred month of Ramadan, the Sokoto State Government has signed a landmark agreement with the Union of Commodity Dealers to reduce the prices of food and essential commodities across the state. “Through this partnership, we are providing financial support to offset costs and…
The intense heat wave affecting many parts of Nigeria has brought forth a new source of health concern for many residents following the outbreak of meningitis.
In the commemoration of the World Glaucoma Week 2025, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), collaborated with the Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Friday, to screen 167 journalists. The team lead, Dr. Mustapha Bature, also a Consultant Opthalmologist and Head of the Department of Opthalmology at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), during the health talk, stressed the importance of the collaboration with the NUJ and expressed his pleasure at providing free eye screenings for journalists, while describing glaucoma as a leading cause of irreversible blindness. “Glaucoma is one of the leading…