Tag: Sultan Abubakar

S’West Muslim Ummah reaffirms confidence in Sultan’s leadership

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S'West Muslim Ummah

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), has reaffirmed confidence in the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III as the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA). The Islamic body, in a statement signed by its President, Rasaki Oladejo and Executive Secretary, Prof. Wole Abbas respectively, explained that the pronouncement was made in disregard for the established and recognised process of moon sighting under the leadership of Abubakar, to signal the commencement of the Ramadan fast. The Islamic organization called…

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‘Oyo Muslims will follow Sultan’s leadership on all Islamic matters’ – Chief Imam

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Oyo Muslims re affirms loyalty to Sultan

The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh (Barrister) Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has reaffirmed the commitment of Muslims in Oyo Land to follow the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto on all Islamic-related matters. Sheikh Akeugberu stated this as Muslims in Yoruba Land have remained resilient in the face of attempts by what they described as divisive elements seeking for political reasons to incite them against the leadership of the Nigerian Muslim Ummah. He added that this position is in line with Islamic teachings, stressing that it conforms with…

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“Nigeria is multi-religious, not secular; Shariah not for Christians” – Sultan

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Sultan on Shariah

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence  Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has restated that Nigeria is a multi-religious nation, not a secular state, and that Shariah law applies strictly to Muslims. He insists it is “totally wrong” for any Christian to be dragged before a Shariah court or compelled to adopt Islamic practices. Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, called for deeper collaboration between NIREC and the Federal Government, warning that extremists were exploiting religion to fuel insecurity. He pledged legislative support for peace-building efforts. Secretary to the Government…

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Insecurity: ‘We’re not honest with Nigerians” – Sultan slams faith leaders 

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Sultan slams faith leaders

Sultan of Sokoto and Co-Chair of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, yesterday issued a stern warning to religious leaders, declaring that the Council risks “slipping into irrelevance” if sincerity and accountability are not restored to interfaith engagements. The remarks came during the Second Tri-Annual Meeting of NIREC in Abuja, where major Christian and Muslim leaders confronted the worsening state of insecurity and public distrust in Nigeria. Speaking with unusual bluntness, the Sultan said NIREC had drifted from the spirit of unity that defined its…

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“Deal with criminals irrespective of tribe, religion” – Sultan

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Sultan on criminality

The Sultan of Sokoto/President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on security agencies to deal with criminals irrespective of their religion or tribe. He urged Nigerians to be united and not allow themselves to be divided by external forces. The Sultan, who spoke during the 10th General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of Southwest Nigeria (MUSWEN) at the Bola Babalakin Auditorium in Gbongan, Osun State, condemned the killings by terrorists and bandits across the country, According to him, “There have been…

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Sultan of Sokoto calls for social media regulation

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Sultan on social media

…Says it’s threat to national unity The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the Nigerian government to regulate social media, citing its growing misuse and the dangers it poses to peace, unity and mutual respect in the country. Speaking through the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, at the Northern Ulamah Summit on insecurity and socio-economic challenges held in Kaduna, the Sultan lamented how social media has become a tool for disrespect and division. “Anyone can wake up, pick up their phone, and insult anyone…

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“Jihad is about striving, not killing” – Sultan of Sokoto

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Sultan of Sokoto rejects

…Says Islam rejects extremism Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has stressed the need for Nigerians to understand the true meaning of jihad, noting that it is not about violence but about striving for excellence in all spheres of life. The Sultan stated this on Thursday in Abuja, at the public presentation of ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd). He cautioned against misinterpretations of Islamic concepts, saying extremists and uninformed commentators had for…

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Sokoto: Governor damns opposers, signs law reducing Sultans power

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Sultan Abubakar

Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has given assent to the Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law, which stripped His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, the power to appoint District and Village Heads in the State. Recall that the law had generated controversy across the country as many were opposed to it. Speaking on Thursday after signing six Executive Bills recently passed by the State’s House of Assembly, Aliyu explained that the amendments were aimed at removing ambiguities and inconsistencies with the nations Constitution. He said the amended laws…

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Emirship/Sultan: Atiku calls for Constitutional reform to protect traditional rulers

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traditional rulers

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, expressed concerns over the growing trend of state governments interfering with the traditional stool enthronement process. He made this call via a statement issued on his X handle, emphasising the importance of protecting traditional institutions from state government arbitrariness, ensuring their stability and recognising their role in maintaining peace, security, and economic development in their domains. Atiku acknowledged that while the current constitution does not recognize traditional institutions, they have played a significant role in governance before colonialism and continue to do so. He advocated…

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Insecurity: “We must not allow anyone defeat us” – Sultan tells Defence Minister, Badaru

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Sultan

Sultan of Sokoto, His  Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Saad Abubakar III, has advised Nigerians to accept their challenges and work towards addressing them. Hosting the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, at his palace yesterday, the monarch said, We must not allow any body to defeat us. We are pleased to host him as the number one security officer in the country. Without security, we cannot have anything. He (Badaru) knows the weight of the appointment on his shoulder. I believe he has been contacting stakeholder to help him. We are…

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