Sokoto
Americannoun
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a state in NW Nigeria; formerly a sultanate and province; empire in the 19th century. 57,560 sq. mi. (149,066 sq. km).
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a city in and the capital of this state.
noun
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a state of NW Nigeria. Capital: Sokoto. Pop: 3 696 999 (2006). Area: 25 973 sq km (10 028 sq miles)
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a town in NW Nigeria, capital of Sokoto state: capital of the Fulah Empire in the 19th century; Muslim place of pilgrimage. Pop: 444 000 (2005 est)
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Zamfara state, which neighbours both Katsina and Sokoto, has seen years of similar violence, with some communities previously attempting to make peace with armed groups, efforts that have largely failed to bring lasting stability.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
An alleged militant camp in Sokoto state was the target of a US airstrike on 25 December last year.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
With roots stretching back a century, the festival formally began in 1934 as a way to cement peace between two previously warring sides - the Kebbi Kingdom, and the Sokoto Caliphate.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
"Hopefully, people are going to do Ramadan in a peaceful way," said Aminu Muhammad, a 43-year-old trader at the Sokoto Central Market.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
The chief town is Gando, situated on the Sokoto, the first considerable affluent of the Niger from the east, about 60 m.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various
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