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Sa’ad Abubakar

June 4, 2025

Sultan seeks fervent prayers for Nigeria on day of Arafah

The sultan called Nigerian Muslims to “rededicate themselves to good virtues and fervent prayers on the day of Arafah on Thursday.”

Sultan of Sokoto
May 21, 2025

Sokoto govt, UNICEF inaugurate digital skills centre for almajiri, out-of-school children

On Tuesday, the Sokoto government inaugurated a digital skills training centre to empower Almajiri children and out-of-school adolescent girls in the state.

ELEVA Foundation
March 28, 2025

Eid-el-Fitr: Look for Shawwal crescent from Saturday, Sultan tells Muslims

According to Mr Junaidu, the directive aligns with Islamic tradition, which relies on moon sightings to determine the start of a new month.

Moon crescent
February 27, 2025

Sultan urges Muslims to look for Ramadan crescent from Friday

The statement quoted the Sultan as praying for Allah’s guidance and blessings upon all the Muslims as they fulfill their religious obligations

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III
January 28, 2025

Sultan directs Muslims to look out for Sha’aban moon

The Sultan prayed for Allah’s guidance and blessings upon all Muslims as they fulfill their religious obligations.

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II
June 25, 2024

We have not received law to dethrone Sultan: Sokoto House of Assembly

The House leader urged the public to disregard any reports of an attempt to dethrone the Sultan, describing such information as a mischievous act.

Sultan of Sokoto
June 24, 2024

Devastating effects of bandits’ attacks on Nigerians will continue until 2044 or forever: Sultan

The sultan said criminal activities in the region will only be curtailed with cooperation from northern stakeholders.

Sultan of Sokoto
June 12, 2024

Sokoto government inaugurates 28-member committee to address farmer-herder clashes

He added that the symbiotic relationship between herders and farmers cannot be overemphasised.

Killer Herdsmen
May 11, 2024

Nigeria on right track to end insecurity, says defence minister

Mr Badaru assured the troops that the prevailing security challenges would end with the requisite equipment, determination, courage, and collaboration.

jigawa state governor, Badauru.
May 11, 2024

Sultan advises Muslims to build mosques, says it paves way to paradise

Mr Abubakar said this would facilitate unity, peace and progress among the Muslim Ummah and the country.

Sultan of Sokoto