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“Hate speech, fake news has created relational crisis, threaten Nigeria’s unity” – Sultan, Vatican warn

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Sultan, Vatican envoy warn FCCPC

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, have warned that rising hate speech, religious intolerance and fake news are threatening Nigeria’s unity and peaceful co-existence. Speaking on Monday during a meeting at the National Mosque in Abuja attended by senior Catholic leaders, including John Onaiyekan and Matthew Kukah, the Sultan described hate speech as one of the greatest threats to interfaith harmony, saying it has created deep “perceptual and relational crises” across religious communities. He condemned…

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“True Muslims should be agent of peace, reconciliation” – Sultan

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Sultan on Muslims

President, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar III, has disclosed that a true Muslim, rather disrupting peace would be a peace builder as a result of the teachings of Islam. Speaking at the commissioning and handing over of an ultra-modern mosque build to celebrate Asiwaju Khamis Badmus 80th birthday in Osogbo on Friday, he said true understanding of Islamic religion help to build a discipline and enlightened Muslim, who turned intolerance into friendship and hostility into lov. The Sultan, who was…

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“Muslims have no agenda against Christians” – Sultan of Sokoto

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Sultan of Sokoto on banditry

…Rejects linking banditry to Islam Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims that Muslims in Nigeria have any agenda to wipe out Christians, urging Nigerians to stop attaching religious labels to criminal activities such as banditry and terrorism. The revered monarch spoke yesterday during the first tri-annual meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) held in Abuja, where religious leaders and government officials gathered to deliberate on insecurity and interfaith relations in the country. Addressing concerns over rising tensions and the increasing tendency to describe criminals using…

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Sultan declares today Eid-el-Fitr, as Ramadan ends

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Sultan declares Ramadan end

…Demands offensive against terrorists Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared today Friday, March 20, 2026, as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, marking the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr after the non-sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement, conveyed in a statement signed by Sambo Wali Junaidu on behalf of the Sultanate Council, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, confirmed that no credible reports of the Shawwal moon were received on Wednesday, March 18 – the 29th day of Ramadan. Consequently, Thursday, March 19, was declared…

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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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“Islamism seeks good governance, not power” – Sultan counters Kukah 

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Sultan counters Kukah

…”95% of insecurity victims are Muslims” – Dambazau Prominent northern leaders, including the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has pushed back against comments by Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, on Islamism and insecurity, stressing that the issues are often misunderstood and wrongly framed as religious. Speaking in an interview during a television programme at the weekend, the Sultan clarified that Islamism is not a quest for political dominance but a call for ethical and accountable leadership rooted in Islamic values.  “I want to correct…

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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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“Justice now purchasable in Nigeria” – Sultan of Sokoto 

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Sultan of Sokoto

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, had raised a crucial alarm about the current state of Nigeria’s justice system. In a compelling and thought-provoking speech at the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual Conference in Enugu, he said: “Today in Nigeria, justice is increasingly becoming a purchasable commodity. The poor are becoming victims of miscarriage of justice, while the rich commit crimes and walk the streets scot-free”. His words have quickly spread, striking a chord with many Nigerians who feel that the judicial system is skewed in…

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“Don’t beat frustrated Nigerians with ‘koboko’; show empathy, give them hope” – Sultan to Tinubu, Govs.

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Sultan of Sokoto

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji  Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged President Bola Tinubu, the 36 state governors, and other political leaders to listen attentively to the concerns of Nigerians rather than responding with harshness or repression. Speaking in Abuja yesterday, during the launch of NASFAT’s history book to mark the organisation’s 30th anniversary, the Sultan cautioned against what he described as “beating Nigerians with koboko (horsewhip)” whenever they voice their frustrations over the state of the nation. Instead, he said, leaders should show empathy and reassure citizens that…

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Almajirai, out-of-school children core problem for Northern leaders – Sultan

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Sultan on out of school children

Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Saad Abubakar II, has stated that the issue of almajirai and out-of-school children remains a serious challenge leaders in Northern Nigeria must tackle. The Sultan, who made these comments while addressing the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) during a meeting held in Kaduna yesterday, noted that there are millions of such children roaming around towns, cities, and villages across the region. He urged the governors to include this issue in their discussions, emphasising the need to…

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