Sultan Of Sokoto, Abubakar Visit Wike Amid Election Preparations EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III on Friday paid the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike a courtesy visit. Abubakar visited Wike ahead of the 37th Annual National Conference of the Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria. EDITOR’S … Read more
A statement from the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), said that Sultan Abubakar has declared Thursday 30th June as the first day of Dhul Hijjah This means that Saturday 9 July is the Eidul Adha or sallah day, coming after Friday 8 July, which is Arafat Day EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi … Read more
Osinbajo commended the Sultan of Sokoto, the State Governor and other leaders in the state for condemning the dastardly act… He also insisted that the perpetrators be brought to justice EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Buhari’s Aide Confirms Jonathan Now APC Member ‘I’m Forced To Pay DSTV Bills For My Fellow Inmates’ — Abba Kyari Cries Out … Read more
Abubakar made the call in his Eid-el-Fitr Sallah message to Nigerians on Monday in Sokoto He said politicians in Nigeria should play the game of politics with faith, love each other… EDITOR’S PICK Sultan Declares Monday Eid-el-fitr Day In Nigeria Eid-el-Fitr: NLC To Shift Workers Day Rally To Avoid Clashes Eid-el-Fitr: Police Ban Political Campaign … Read more
Eid-el-Fitr is a celebration that heralds a successful month of fasting, praying and refraining from all negative actions, thoughts and words… Muslims are usually enjoined to refrain from unholy acts which they ditched during the month of Ramadan and not get carried away during the Eid celebration EDITOR’S PICK Sultan Declares Monday Eid-el-fitr Day In … Read more
The Sultan declared Monday as the first day of Shawwal 1443AH, Day of Eid-el-Fitr He urged Muslims to continue to pray for peace progress and development of the country EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Don’t Just Pray For My Aspiration Keep Nigeria In Mind –Tinubu To Lagos Assembly APC Hails Return Of Lagos4Lagos As Positive Development 2023: Group Rallies Support For Tinubu In South West EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General … Read more
The Sultan enjoined the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Shawwal 1443 AH immediately after sunset on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 Sultan Abubakar, who felicitated with the Nigerian Muslim ‘Ummah and indeed the entire Muslim worldwide, on the auspicious occasion of the 1443 AH ‘Idul Fitr EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Full Details Of … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Felicitates, sends a strong message to all Muslims faithful. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Friday, announced the sighting of the moon, showing the commencement of Ramadan on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has sent a strong message to all Muslim faithful … Read more
The Sultan called on all Nigerian Muslims to work towards peaceful coexistence with all in the country He asked leaders to imbibe the fear of God in the discharge of their duties and also make effort to end the heightened insecurity in the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sultan of Sokoto and President General … Read more
Sultan of Sokoto has called on the federal government to take urgent steps to address the high cost of food items in the country as the Ramadan approaches He also asked market people who sell things to be fearful of what Almighty God will ask them when they get to him on the day of … Read more
ASUU had suspended the planned strike as ₦22.1bn earned allowances was paid to lecturers in federal universities… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Committee of the Academic Staff Union of Universities will commence a two-day meeting at the University of Lagos, Akoka, today, to finalise the union’s decision on an impending strike. It … Read more
Sultan and CAN slam FG over insecurity says everything is not alright The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar and President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Samson Ayokunle on Thursday slammed the Federal Government for the poor management of the nation’s security. They lamented that terrorists kill people on a daily basis in the … Read more
“May Allah bless the age of His Eminence as we wish him long long life and prosperity” – Oba Ogunsanwo. Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, has felicitated with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on the occasion of his 65th birth anniversary. Alara, in a congratulatory message on Tuesday, described … Read more
With the declaration by the Sultan, Nigerian Muslims will observe the 2021 Eid-el-Kabir on Tuesday, July 20, which is equivalent to 10th of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Sunday, July 11, as the first day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH. This … Read more
“The sighting of the crescent of Dhul Qadah 1442AH on Thursday, June 10, is equivalent to the 29th day of Shawwal 1442AH. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared June 12 as the first day of Dhul Qadah 1442AH. Abubakar is the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Prof. Sambo … Read more
“I remain an unapologetic believer in devolving power to the people and that is why I signed the Executive Order granting autonomy to State Legislature and Judiciary.” President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday in Abuja said the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution of powers remains a constitutional matter, with which only the … Read more
Nigeria has been battling terrorism, among other security challenges, for more than a decade. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday, said Nigerians should not deceive themselves that things are alright. He made the comment during a National Security Summit in Abuja. “Let us not deceive ourselves that things are alright, things are … Read more
“Nigerians need (an) explanation on how much was recovered. Where is the money” The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, says how recovered loot was expended must not be shrouded in secrecy, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to come clean on how the loot was spent and what it was spent on. Speaking at the … Read more
The President called for continuous dialogue between the leaders of the two major faiths for peace and stability… President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday called on religious leaders of all faiths and backgrounds to unite in support of the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the novel Coronavirus pandemic. According to a statement signed by spokesman … Read more
The Eid prayer is a special prayer said to mark the end of the Muslims 30-day Ramadan fasting. It is mostly said in an open space or field allocated Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheik Dahiru Usman Bauchi, conducted Eid prayers on Wednesday. This is against the directive of Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, who … Read more