The Sokoto State House of Assembly has endorsed the continuation of subsidised food supply and other commodities to people of the state.
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At a media roundtable held at Dankane Guest Palace Hotel, Sokoto, The Challenge Initiative (TCI) celebrated Sokoto State’s family planning achievements, revealing an impressive 80% success rate in meeting family planning targets for 2023/2024.
Stakeholders in Sokoto State are calling for mandatory premarital screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) to address an increasing number of cases affecting married couples across the region.
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, on Tuesday granted pardon to 113 inmates at the Sokoto Correctional Centre in celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.
Statists have revealed that men topped the list of fatalities in road crashes in Sokoto state between January to September 2024.
Hospitals in Sokoto State are exploring the potential of mobile health (mHealth) services, but many are held back by high costs and limited knowledge of the technology. While some hospitals are familiar with mHealth, which involves using mobile devices like phones and tablets to provide healthcare, others still rely on traditional methods like ambulances and phone consultations.
As the cost of gas and kerosene continues to rise, more and more households in Sokoto State are switching to charcoal as an affordable alternative for cooking. The surge in demand is providing a significant boost to charcoal vendors across the state, as families seek more cost-effective ways to prepare meals.
In Sokoto, cultural norms often prioritize boys’ economic opportunities over girls’, significantly limiting the economic independence of young women. These traditions restrict access to skills development, making it challenging for girls to achieve financial self-reliance.
The Sokoto State Police Command has announced the arrest of 22 suspects in connection with criminal conspiracy, theft, mischief, and…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has revealed that Sokoto State ranks among those with the highest number of zero-dose children in the country.