Tag: SULTAN

Booting of Northern Traditional Institutions, Dereliction of Duties by the Leaders and Security Implications for the Regio,

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Sultan Sa'ad Abubakar III

By; Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir The Northern States of Nigeria, especially the North West geopolitical area is today a war zone with citizens mown down in cold blood in hundreds and villages sacked at will with residents daily kidnapped for ransom and many more sold into captivity and slavery. All are not unconnected with near absence of good governance. With each transition since return to democracy or civil rule, the situation gets worse especially in the last 17 years. Sadly, the Northern Governors seem almost bereaved of ideas on how to…

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Sultan loses younger brother; Sokoto Commissioner for Home Affairs

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Friday announced the death of his Commissioner for Home Affairs, Alhaji Abdulkadir Jeli-Abubakar who is younger brother to His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III. A statement signed by Tambuwal’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Muhammad Bello, said Jeli- Abubakar died on Thursday at 64 after a protracted illness. The deceased has since been buried according to Islamic rites. Tambuwal described the death as a great loss to the state and nation at large in recognition of his contributions…

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Sultan urges Muslims to look for new moon from Sunday

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has requested Muslim Ummah to start the look for the new moon of Rabi’ al-thani 1442AH from Sunday. The Sultan made the request in a statement signed by Professor Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, on Saturday. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Sunday November 15, which is equivalent to 29th day of Rabi’ al-awwal 1442AH, shall be the day to look for the new moon of Rabi’ al-thani 1442AH. “Muslim are, therefore,…

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Buhari, Sultan, other Monarchs meet in the Villa

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with various representatives of traditional rulers across Nigeria with emphasis on the six geopolitical zones. The traditional institutions to the meeting is led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Hius Eminence Muhammed Saad Abubakar the 3rd. The meeting taking place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, reports says has in attendance the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ife, the Emir of Kano, Etsu Nupe, Chairman, Imo State Traditional rulers among others. The genda of the meeting though not made public, sources say it may not be…

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