sultan of sokoto

The Digest: The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447AH in Nigeria. In a statement released Tuesday night, the Palace of the Sultanate Council confirmed that reports of the crescent moon sighting were...

The Digest: Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, in a move to reinforce civil-military relations and promote national unity following recent US airstrikes in the state. Key Points: The visit occurred less than 24...

The Digest: The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has firmly stated that subjecting Christians to Sharia law or courts is "totally wrong." The monarch emphasized that Islamic law is exclusively for Muslims and should never be imposed on followers of other faiths in Nigeria...

The Digest: At the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) meeting in Abuja, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, openly criticized religious leaders for a lack of honesty in addressing the nation's insecurity crisis. The Sultan, who co-chairs NIREC, warned that the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has continued his series of high-level consultations, meeting with the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar, at the State House. The meeting follows closely on the heels of the President's discussion with the Archbishop of Abuja, Bishop...

The Digest: The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on the Nigerian government to implement stricter regulation of social media, labeling it a significant threat to national peace and unity. Speaking through the Emir of Zazzau at a major northern summit, the Sultan lamented...

The Digest: In a powerful address at the launch of a book on Nigeria's insurgency, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has redefined the concept of Jihad. The Sultan emphasized that Jihad is about personal striving for excellence, not violence, urging Nigerians to reject extremist...

The Digest: A proposed Senate bill to elevate the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto over other traditional rulers has sparked nationwide controversy. Critics argue that the bill threatens Nigeria’s federal structure, igniting debates about fairness, unity, and ethnic equality. Key Points: Bill...

The Sultan of Sokoto, leading the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), has condemned the rising tide of violence across Nigeria, highlighting the brutal killing of Muslim wedding guests in Plateau State. This tragedy underscores the profound danger that now haunts the nation's shared spaces, turning...