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Dating in Sokoto

Members from Sokoto and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Sokoto at a glance

  • Sokoto is among the 20 largest cities in Nigeria, with a population of about 1 million.
  • It's the main city of the region of the same name.
  • It's about 762 km to Lagos, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Dange (26 km), Rabah (29 km) and Wurno (32 km).

Where to meet in Sokoto

Big cities make it easy to keep a first date short and neutral. Meet at a coffee place in a busy area, and if it goes well, walk somewhere nearby instead of planning a whole evening.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Sokoto

How far around Sokoto can I search?

Within 50 km of Sokoto there are 6 towns and cities — Gwadabawa, Wurno and Dange among them — with more than 1 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Sokoto free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Sokoto and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Sokoto real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Sokoto?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Nigeria or abroad.

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