Sokoto
4 LAS News stories tagged “Sokoto”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Sokoto residents demand development blueprint from ADC candidate Dan'iya
Residents of Sokoto State have challenged African Democratic Congress candidate Manir Muhammad Dan'iya to present a concrete development agenda for the 2027 election, urging him to move beyond criticizing the current administration.
LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 18:47 WAT · 1 source
Sokoto Court Rejects Former ADC Chairman’s Bid to Reclaim Party Leadership
A Federal High Court in Sokoto dismissed a lawsuit by former African Democratic Congress chairman Umar Faruk, ruling that the court had no jurisdiction over the party’s internal affairs and that the plaintiffs had not exhausted the party’s dispute‑resolution process.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 2 sources
Sokoto State Council greenlights over N21bn for roads, boreholes and hospital upgrades
The Sokoto State Executive Council approved projects totalling more than N21 billion, covering new and upgraded roads, solar‑powered boreholes and extensive hospital renovations, as announced by Governor Ahmed Aliyu and media director Abubakar Bawa.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 19:43 WAT · 2 sources
Operation Fansan Yamma neutralises two suspects and seizes weapons in Sokoto
The Joint Task Force North West reported that troops killed two militants and recovered four AK‑47 rifles, eight motorcycles and other equipment during clearance actions in Sokoto State on 15 October 2026.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 20:45 WAT · 3 sources