Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar-led Jamatu Nasir Islam (JNI) has faulted the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari for paying lip service to security in Nigeria. JNI in a statement signed by its Secretary-General,…

Northern elders say they have been vindicated by a statement by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on worsening insecurity in the region.Speaking on the platform of Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), the…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Nigerians to continue to pray for their leaders to enable them to address the numerous challenges facing the country.Abubakar spoke at the inauguration of a new Mosque donated…

Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai on Monday met behind closed doors with the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar at the Government House Kaduna. Although the Sultan did not disclose the outcome of the meeting, the…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, say wanton killings keep spreading across the nation.The eminent religious leaders stated this through…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has said that insurgency in the North is part of God's way of punishing Nigerians for their sins.The revered monarch stated this in Abuja on Thursday in an address at the 5th…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately declare a state of emergency in the country.NSCIA, which is led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Friday in Abuja urged all Nigerians, irrespective of their political affiliation, to support the agenda of the second tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.Abubakar III, who is also the…

The Sokoto Sultanate Council on Thursday condemned some media reports associating the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Sultanate Council with certain national and state political issues.A statement signed by the…

The Jamaatu Nasril Islam (JNI) has advised all contenders in the February 23 presidential election to sheath their swords and accept the outcome of the election.The JNI is led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar lll.In a…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Wednesday in Abuja urged religious leaders to maintain neutrality before, during and after the forthcoming general elections to enhance national cohesion.Abubakar gave the advice at…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Saturday, urged Muslims to start looking for the new moon of Jimada Ula 1440AH.Abubakar made the call in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Chairman, Advisory Committee on…

“This is utterly reprehensible and unacceptable, for hooligans and way-wards to hold a whole state (Zamfara) to ransom to no avail. Where is the government? Where are the security agencies? Where are the political, community and religious…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III has lamented the deplorable condition of the oil-rich city of Warri, saying a city of such wealth should be among the best in the world.The traditional ruler spoke recently at a…

The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, has described as false the allegations that he demolished a mosque and shunned the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, during his time as…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, has berated the Federal Government for the high level of crime and insecurity in the country, noting that things were not right with Nigeria.The respected traditional ruler blamed the crises…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, said on Saturday that money based politics was a major factor responsible for unprecedented corruption and bad governance in the country.The monarch, who is also the President-General,…