Sultan of Sokoto, 3 others get honorary doctorate degree
The Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has conferred an honorary doctorate degree to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad, and three others. The three […]
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Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan urges politicians in courts to accept outcomes in good faith
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has tasked politicians seeking redress in courts to […]
Saudi Arabia sights Shawwal moon crescent, to hold Eid-il-Fitr, Friday
The crescent of Shawwal, the 10th lunar month, signifying the end of Ramadhan, has been sighted in Tumair and Sudair, in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. […]
Sultan urges Nigerians to pray for smooth transition of government at all levels
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to pray for smooth transition of power to incoming governments across the nation. Abubakar made […]
Look out for Crescent of Shawwal from Thursday – Sultan tells Muslims
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims […]
Tambuwal assents to 2 bills, inaugurates Almajiri Education Model
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Sunday assented to two executive Bills and inaugurated the Almajiri Nizzamiyah Education Model (ALNIZAMO) in the state. The […]
Buhari urges Nigerians to be responsible for better change
President Mmuhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to hold themselves responsible for making the country economically and politically better. The President made the call at […]
Sokoto, Yobe emerge winners of 37th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition
The representative of Sokoto State, Nura Abdullahi and that of Yobe State, Aishatu Abdulmutallib have emerged overall winners of the 37th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition […]
Buhari canvases Army neutrality on 2023 polls, wants human rights obligations sustained
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Sokoto directed the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain apolitical and continue to operate within […]
Insecurity, unemployment major challenges affecting Nigeria – Sultan of Sokoto
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Insecurity, poverty, unemployment, lack of accountability and transparency have been identified as the major challenges confronting the country. The Sultan […]
ASR Initiative’s N2.5bn projects will bridge health sector manpower shortfall — Tambuwal
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State says the N2.5 billion AbdulSamad Rabiu (ASR) Initiative’s infrastructure projects will bridge health sector manpower shortfall in the state. […]
FRSC to set up mobile courts nationwide – Corps Marshal
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – As part of its 2022 ember months campaign, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), it to set up mobile courts […]
Delay in justice delivery is an obstacle in the fight against GBV – Official
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Chairman of Gender Based Violence Response Team (GBV-RT) Rabiu Bello Gandi has decried that unnecessary delay in dispensing […]
President Buhari congratulates Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III at 66
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar 111, on the occasion of his 66th birthday, August […]
Sultan of Sokoto pledges support for Persons Living With Disabilities
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111 has assured […]
Sokoto will continue to partner UNICEF in addressing plights of Almajiris – Tambuwal
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has reiterated that his administration would continue to support UNICEF and other development partners […]
Tambuwal declares Monday work-free to mark Islamic New Year in Sokoto
By HARUNA AHMED, Sokoto – Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has declared Monday, Aug. 1 as a work-free day to mark the commencement of the […]
Poverty responsible for some children joining Almajiri, says Sultan
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111 has […]
Insecurity: All Nigerians must be responsible for peace – Buratai
The Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has offered measures capable of addressing the menace of insecurity facing Nigeria, saying that everybody’s participation […]
Osinbajo visits Sultan, APC stakeholders, harps on Nigeria’s unity
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President and an All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential aspirant in the 2023 election, has called for understanding and tolerance among Nigerians. […]