Sultan of Sokoto
10 Apr
A Sokoto cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukwa, yesterday, led his followers to observe Eid prayers.
11 Mar
The national moon sighting committee last night said the crescent for Ramadan fasting has been sighted.
10 Mar
Sultan of Sokoto, and Presiden-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar has announced the beginning of Ramadan, the Muslim fasting period. In a nationwide broadcast on the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), the Sultan urged all Muslim faithful to use the Ramadan Period to pray for the peace and stability…
15 Feb
Northern traditional rulers, led by Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, have stated that with the level of hardship, poverty and insecurity in the country, they could no longer pacify the citizens, warning that the nation is sitting on a keg of gunpowder.
9 Feb
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to thoroughly and effectively investigate activities of alleged essential commodities hoarders.
28 Dec
• Don’t just condemn, take actions, monarch urges govt Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, yesterday, in Bauchi charged governments at all levels to upscale intelligence gathering techniques. He was reacting to the killing of over 150 persons on Christmas eve in two councils of Plateau State. Gunmen attacked 15 communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi…
16 Nov
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar; the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero; Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed and his Kwara State counterpart, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
13 Oct 2023
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar III, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other global leaders yesterday in Abuja insisted that the unity of Nigeria must remain a priority. Speaking at the 80th birthday lecture and book launch of King Edmund Daukoru, Mingi XII, Amanyanabo of Nembe Kingdom, who revealed plan for massive gas…
22 Sep 2023
Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerians to see their diversity as their strength, as the country is stronger together as one indivisible entity.
1 Sep 2023
We have General Abdulsalami Abubakar and the Sultan of Sokoto, His Highness Sa’ad Abubakar, to thank for silencing war drums by ECOWAS and pressing for dialogue to resolve the quagmire into which Nigeria has been dragged, putting President Bola Tinubu at a crossroads.
23 May 2023
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, are among speakers billed for the inaugural virtual peace dialogue series of Rebuild Nigeria Initiative (RNI), holding on Friday, May 26.
19 May 2023
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Friday, inaugurated the reconstituted Abuja National Mosque Management Board and the Board of Trustees of Educational, Social and Health Mission (MESH).
Latest
39 mins ago
UK state borrowing last year overshot forecasts, official data showed Tuesday, dealing a blow to the Conservative government ahead of an election it is tipped to lose. The government's public sector net borrowing stood at £120.7 billion ($149.4 billion) in its year to the end of March, the Office for National Statistics said. That marked…
46 mins ago
A French court this week handed an Iran-born man a suspended 10-month sentence for entering the Iranian consulate in Paris with fake grenades in what he said was "revenge" for a crackdown at home that targeted his family. The 61-year-old, a long-time resident of France who regularly attends Iranian opposition demonstrations, told the court he…
51 mins ago
China condemned on Tuesday as "groundless accusations" US claims that Beijing was fuelling the Ukraine war by supplying components to Russia that it uses for its military expansion. China and Russia have ramped up economic cooperation and diplomatic contacts in recent years and their strategic partnership has only grown closer since the invasion of Ukraine.…
1 hour ago
The North Central Citizens Council (NCCC), has expressed opposition to the alleged attempt to humiliate the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, amidst accusations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure. This comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) issued a notice declaring Bello wanted for offenses related to an alleged case…
1 hour ago
Donald Trump faces a contempt of court hearing on Tuesday as part of his historic criminal trial, with New York prosecutors insisting the former president repeatedly violated the gag order issued to prevent him from intimidating witnesses. The hearing comes a day after the jury heard opening arguments in Trump's hush money case, with prosecutors…
1 hour ago
The UN called on Britain on Tuesday to reconsider plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, warning it threatened the rule of law and set "a perilous precedent globally." The UK government's controversial Rwanda scheme has been beset by legal challenges since 2022, but was passed by parliament late on Monday after a marathon tussle…
1 hour ago
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has reflected on the competitiveness and rivalry among colleagues in the movie industry. She opened up about how she and Funke Akindele were at odds with each other but also acknowledged that they were only in competition because they all wanted success. In a long Instagram post, the award-winning actress urged…
1 hour ago
Streaming platform, Netflix has reported a record growth in Q1 of 2024, continuing from where it stopped last Year. In its latest Q1 2024 report, Netflix unveiled impressive figures indicating a significant uptick in revenue growth. This makes it the first time since 2021 that the company has seen double-digit growth. Both gross and operating…
2 hours ago
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a judgement, held that the suit lacked merit as the plaintiff had failed to prove the allegations of certificate forgery levelled against Ewhrudjakpo beyond reasonable doubt. Justice…
2 hours ago
Senegal's new leader, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has called for a "rethought" relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel. Faye, who was inaugurated as president on April 2, was elected on pledges of radical reform and promises to restore national "sovereignty" over key industries. Speaking at a joint press conference…