Tag: Sultan of Sokoto

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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In deference to Sultan, Kukah, others, ASUU extends strike notice deadline to February

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Following the intervention of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has said that it will wait till February for the outcome of the mediatory talks between the federal government and the religious body. The 50-member NIREC, under the Co-chairmanship of the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, is also backed by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Bishop Mathew Kukah, among other Christian and Muslim…

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‘Killings across Nigeria due to absence of love’ – Sultan

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…As Wike visits, condemns attacks in Sokoto The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has attributed the widespread killings across the country to a lack of love amongst Nigerians. The Sultan blamed lack of love for the prevalence of killings, confusion and acrimonious relationships among Nigerians. “If there is love, all the acrimonious attacks we hear, all the confusion all over the place, the killings won’t have taken place. People kill without any motive. Bloodthirsty people kill anyhow because there is no love, and there is no…

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Social injustice, failed economy fueling insecurity — Eminent Nigerians warn

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…Says Nigeria postponing doomsday…Our land soaked in blood, gloom -South-East Bishops Eminent Nigerians, including the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Abubakar Sa’ad III and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, have warned that except the Federal Government changed its attitude towards the issues of marginalisation, and also fix the country’s failing economy, the nation will continue to suffer its insecurity challenges. The duo gave this warning in a communiqué it issued on Wednesday, at the end of an inclusive security dialogue, jointly organised in Abuja by the Global Peace Foundation and Vision…

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“Insecurity worsening, may consume nation”, Sultan, ACF, Clark, Gumi, CAN, Ohaneze, M/Belt Forum, others warn

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Prominent leaders from various socio-cultural, religious, ethnic, political and other groups have raised the alarm over worsening insecurity, warning that if prompt action is not taken urgently, the situation might snowball into full anarchy that might consume the entire country. The warning came yesterday, during the inclusive security dialogue retreat in Abuja, meant to re-awaken the consciousness of the Federal Government and all stakeholders on the need to take actions to end the unending insecurity situation. Present at the meeting was the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo; Sultan of Sokoto, His…

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‘Terrorists killing people in the North on a daily basis’, Sultan lament

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…Says Christians should not be afraid to go to church The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has lamented that terrorists kill people on a daily basis in the northern part of the country, particularly in the North-West region and that the killings are mostly not reported. This is just as the Sultan called on Christians to disregard the recent threat by some unknown persons who warned that those found attending churches in Zamfara State will be killed. Speaking at the 4th Quarter 2021 Meeting of the Nigeria…

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