Tag: Sultan of Sokoto

2023: “Guard your utterances” – FG, Sultan, CAN caution Nigerians, religious leaders, others

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As political campaigns for the 2023 general polls commence across the country tomorrow, Wednesday, the Federal Government, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Sultan of Sokoto and leader of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), His Eminence, Moh’d Abubakar III, and the President, Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Daniel Okoh, have called on religious leaders as well as other Nigerians to guard utterances that are capable of causing a crisis in the country. They charged Nigerians, irrespective of region, and religious and ethnic differences to work together…

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Int’l Peace Day: “Nobody can eliminate any particular religion in Nigeria” – Sultan of Sokoto

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In commemoration of the International Day of Peace 2022, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, III, has disclosed that it is not possible for any religion to supersede another religion in Nigeria, as God who created the different religions in Nigeria did not make mistake. Rather, Sultan Abubakar disclosed that adherents of different religions should learn to accommodate one another and realize that it is the same God we all serve. Speaking as Special Guest of honour at the National Secondary Schools Security Awareness Programme organised by…

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“Nobody will force you to wear hijab” — Sultan tells corps members

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The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Abubakar II, has assured the 2022 Batch ‘B’ Stream-11 corps members in Sokoto State that nobody would force them to wear the Islamic hijab. The Sultan gave the assurance in his palace when the NYSC management team in the State led by the State Coordinator and some selected corps members paid him a courtesy visit. He also assured them that their safety is guaranteed despite some security challenges facing the country. He said, “In Sokoto, Sharia’h law is only binding on Muslims, nobody…

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Insecurity may soon consume Nigeria – Sultan

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…As 20 drown trying to escape bandits in Sokoto  The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji (Dr.) Sa’ad Abubakar, has warned that the rising insecurity in Nigeria may consume the nation if urgent steps are not taken by the Federal Government and other stakeholders involved in the management of the country, to rescue the situation.  The Sultan, who spoke at a valedictory dinner in honour of the immediate-past President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Samson Ayokunle Olasupo, in Abuja, said that insecurity has touched everybody irrespective of…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Sultan urges Muslims to imbibe spirit of forgiveness, sacrifices

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alh. Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness and sacrifices among one another. The Sultan, who made the assertion in his Sallah message to Nigerians yesterday in Sokoto, said Muslims should hold on to the lessons of Eid-el-Kabir. “We should continue to thank the Almighty Allah for His blessings and gift of life to celebrate this great moment”, he stated. The Sultan further called on Muslim Ummah in the country…

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Insecurity: Sultan declares special prayers, divine intervention

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), His Eminence, Alh. Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared special prayers for God’s intervention over the insecurity challenges facing the nation. In an issued press statement issued by the JNI Secretary-General, Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, yesterday in Kaduna, the Amirul-Muminin also urged Nigerian pilgrims to specifically pray for Nigeria and its leaders, while standing on the Arafat Mountain. The statement further called on Nigerians to also seek God’s intervention for stability, security, peace and development of Nigeria as the…

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Sultan confirms July 9 as 2022 Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebration day

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Saturday, July 9 for 2022 Eid-el Kabir or Sallah celebration day. This is according to an issued statement from the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), on Wednesday. According to the statement, Sultan Abubakar declared today, Thursday, June 30, as the first day of the month of Dhul Hijjah. The statement reads: “The Sultanate Council has Thursday, 30th June 2022 as 1st day of Zul-Hijjah 1443H. Accordingly, therefore, Eid-el…

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Eid-il-Fitr: Sultan enjoins Nigerians to elect quality leaders

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As Muslims celebrate the 2022 Eid-il-Fitr festival, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has enjoined Nigerians to love one another and elect quality leaders in the forthcoming general elections, expressing serious concern about the skyrocketing prices of food and consumables in the country. In his Sallah message, the Sultan urged Muslims to pray for peace and the country’s stability. In the message by the Director of Administration, NSCIA, Arc. Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu, the Sultan appealed…

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Ramadan 2022 begins today as Crescent moon spotted in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia

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The Ramadan crescent moon has been spotted in Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday evening, according to an official announcement from the Nigerian Sultanate Council andSaudi’s Supreme Court. The marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan today, Saturday, April 2, 2022. In Islam, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and signifies the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon and is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, which is believed to be the month…

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“Insecurity in Nigeria can only be stopped if traditional institutions stand up” ― Sultan Of Sokoto

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The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan (Alh.) Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that the current spate of insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the northern part, can only be stopped if the traditional institutions will stand up, expose the sponsors of such acts and support security agencies in fighting the war. The Sultan, who is the President-General of the Supreme Council of Islam in Nigeria, (SCIN), made the declaration at the opening ceremony of the 36th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition, which was held in Bauchi. Represented by the Shehu of…

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