Tag: Sultan Abubakar

Gombe Governor Extols Sultan’s Virtues On 15th Anniversary

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By Umar Kaltungo Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has extoled the virtues of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 15th anniversary on the throne, saying his reign as the spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria hasbrought about unprecedented peace among the people of all faiths in the country. In a goodwill message to the royal father, the governor recalled what he described as the significant roles played by the Sultan in ensuring that the interest of Nigerians is taken care of and that the spirit…

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Insecurity: ‘Nigeria must renegotiate its peace and unity’ – Sultan Abubakar

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…Says situation getting worse by the day …’President aware of insecurity, concerned, says SGF Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has suggested that President Muhammadu Buhari, as a matter of urgency, convoke a Dialogue to discuss the peace and unity of Nigeria. Delivering his remarks at the third quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, the Sultan said the meeting should be attended by traditional, community and religious leaders, as well as opinion leaders, people from political and business communities, and other people that matter in the…

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Islamic New Year: Sultan of Sokoto declares today as 1st of Muharram, 1443 AH

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), His Eminence, (Alh.) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared today, Tuesday, August 10, as the first day of Muharram 1443 AH. The declaration marks today as the commencement date for the Islamic New Year, 1443 AH. Abubakar III made the declaration in a statement issued yesterday by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Prof. Sambo Junaidu, in Sokoto. “The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee…

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Gombe: “Network 11-100″ Road Project to Boost Economic Activities, Social Interactions”, Says Governor Inuwa Yahaya

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…As Sultan of Sokoto commissions road named after him in Gombe metropolis…Governor also names road in honour of Cardinal Onaiyekan By Umar Kaltungo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State, says the “Network Eleven Hundred” road project”, which his administration is currently championing, was initiated to boost economic activities and social interaction. The Governor stated this when he led the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll, to Commission a road named after the Royal Father in…

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“We must rid ourselves of deception, things are not getting better in Nigeria” – Sultan of Sokoto

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President, Nigeria Supreme Council on Islamic Affairs (SCIA), His Eminence, (Alh.) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared that Nigerians must rid themselves of deception and agree that things are not getting any better in the country. He stated this in Gombe, the Gombe State capital, during a courtesy call on Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya yesterday, at the Government House. The Sultan also stressed that Nigerians need to understand one another rather than tolerating themselves so that things will get better and normal. He was in Gombe…

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“Address poverty, insecurity to guarantee unity” – Sultan to Nigerian leaders

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has challenged Nigerian leaders to first address poverty and insecurity in the country in order to guarantee national unity. The Sultan, who spoke shortly after the traditional Sallah durbar in Sokoto on Tuesday, said the existing hardship in the country is of great concern and needed proper measures to be addressed. “Nigeria leaders need to strategise more measures to address our level of poverty and insecurity, as such will further sustain…

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Obasanjo, Sultan, Abdulsalami convene meeting to discuss ‘pressing’ national issues 

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By Aminu Imam The Interfaith Initiatives for Peace has convened a meeting to discuss “pressing issues” in the country. According to a letter addressed to the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, issued by the group, which is jointly led by former president Olusegun Obasanjo, Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar, former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, and former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, stated that issues such as national unity, security, peace, integration, economic revitalisation, and development will be discussed at the meeting. The…

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“You are Satan-incarnate” – Sultan to Nigerians calling for disintegration

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The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has labeled people clamouring for the disintegration of the country as ‘Satan incarnate’. The respected traditional ruler and religious leader stated this while speaking during the inauguration of the ultra-modern Hajj Camp in Bauchi State on Monday. Sultan Abubakar appealed to Nigerians to embrace peace and not let divisive agents among the elites use them as tools for destroying the nation and again warned that citizens should not allow promoters of disintegration who are bent on sowing the seed of…

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“Where are the recovered loots?” – Sultan of Sokoto asks FG

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…Advises against ban on social media The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Tuesday called on the Federal government to explain to Nigerians how much loots it had recovered and what they were being used for. This call was made by the Sultan of Sokoto during the zonal dialogue with stakeholders on the ‘National Ethics and Integrity Policy’, organised by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC), for the…

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“Look out for moon cresent of Ramadan from today” – Sultan

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…As S/Arabia allows mosques to hold Taraweeh prayers for 30 mins The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has ordered the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from today, Monday. This directive was given by the Muslim leader and monarch yesterday, in a statement released by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Junaidu. According to the statement, “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, April 12, which is equivalent to the 29th day of…

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