15 h. ago Gov Aliyu pays Sallah homage to Sultan, calls for collective support against banditry

Tribune Online Gov Aliyu pays Sallah homage to Sultan, calls for collective support against banditry Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has called for collective efforts from all segments of society to combat banditry in the state.  The governor made the call during a Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar at his palace. The governor, according to a statement by Abubakar Bawa, his press secretary, highlighted […] Gov Aliyu pays Sallah homage to Sultan, calls for collective support against banditry Tribune Online

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37 h. ago BREAKING: Sultan confirms moon sighting, declares Sunday Eid

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced that the crescent moon marking the end of Ramadan has been sighted in Nigeria, confirming that Eid-el-Fitr will be observed on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The announcement, made on Saturday night, follows reports of moon sightings from various locations across the country. “With the sighting Read More

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40 h. ago JUST IN: Moon has not been sighted in Nigeria, fasting may continue – Sultan of Sokoto

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared that fasting may continue on Sunday because Nigeria has not sighted the moon, indicating the end of the month of Ramadan. NSCIA made this known in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, Read More

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40 h. ago UPDATED: Moon has not been sighted in Nigeria, fasting may continue – Sultan of Sokoto

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared that fasting may continue on Sunday because Nigeria has not sighted the moon, indicating the end of the month of Ramadan. NSCIA made this known in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, Read More

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2 d. ago Sultan of Sokoto calls for moon sighting ahead of Eid celebration

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025. In a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Friday by the Waziri of Read More

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3 d. ago Sultan of Sokoto calls for moon sighting ahead of Eid celebration

Tribune Online Sultan of Sokoto calls for moon sighting ahead of Eid celebration According to the statement, "March 29 marks the 29th day of Ramadan 1446AH, making it the first possible day for moon sighting. Sultan of Sokoto calls for moon sighting ahead of Eid celebration Tribune Online

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3 d. ago 2 Corps Members Receive Sultan, State Govt Meritorious Award In Sokoto

Two corps members of 2024 Batch A stream 2 posted to Sokoto State received the Sultanate and State Government Meritorious Awards. The Sultanate Council awarded each of the best-behaved male and female corps members in Sokoto State a set of Plasma TVs and N100,000 in cash. Alhaji Usman Yakubu Yaro, the Sokoto State coordinator of […]

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9 d. ago JNI Urges Muslim To Abstain From Abominable Acts After Ramadhan Fasting

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has counselled Muslims never to return to abominable acts after the Ramadhan fasting. JNI also called the Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for the Ummah against all manners of misfortunes, relief and succour to the security and […]

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2 w. ago Oloyede urges Muslims to respect Sultan’s authority as NSCIA leader

Tribune Online Oloyede urges Muslims to respect Sultan’s authority as NSCIA leader     THE Secretary General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has urged Muslims to respect the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, as the leader of the NSCIA and not engage in any move that could undermine his authority. Oloyede said this as the chairman of a   […] Oloyede urges Muslims to respect Sultan’s authority as NSCIA leader Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Oloyede Warns South West Muslims Against Undermining Sultan’s Authorities

The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Isiaq Oloyede, has warned adherents of Islamic faith in the South West against engaging in any activity that could undermine the authority of the Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad, as leader of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Oloyede, who is also […]

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3 w. ago N/West: Sultan, Kukah, Global Rights, Others Propose Women Inclusion In Peacebuilding

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Saad Abubakar, the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Most Rev Hassan Kukah, and other stakeholders have emphasised the crucial role of women in restoring peace in Nigeria’s insecurity-plagued North West region. During the second edition of the Northwest Regional Conference on Women, Peace, and Security, organised by Global Rights […]

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4 w. ago Appeal Court Grants Gowon, Sultan Permission To Challenge Judgement On BOBA Land

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has granted leave to former head of state Gen Yakubu Gowon, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, and the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA), to challenge the judgement of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a dispute involving land in the Central Business District […]

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4 w. ago Court of Appeal allows Gowon, Sultan to contest BOBA land judgment

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has granted leave to former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, and the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA) to challenge the judgment of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a dispute […] The post Court of Appeal allows Gowon, Sultan to contest BOBA land judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Ramadan: Four northern states vote N16bn for palliatives during holy month

As the annual Ramadan fast commenced on Saturday, state governments across the country have rolled out relief packages to Islamic clerics, organisations, and Muslims during the holy month. Sunday PUNCH gathered that governors of Sokoto, Jigawa, Katsina and Kano approved over N16bn for Ramadan feeding and palliatives. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, officially Read More

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last month Tinubu, Sultan, seek prayers for Nigeria as Ramadan begins today

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that Ramadan will start today. Speaking from his palace, Abubakar announced that the crescent moon was sighted evening of February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. The Sultan urged all Muslims to dedicate the holy month to prayers, seeking Allah’s blessings and guidance for Read More

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