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Opinion!!! Kano Emirate And The Irony Of Innocence

Jun 1, 2024. by Damilare Abass

There is a ticking time bomb in Kano and President Bola Tinubu has to move in quickly in a statesman like way to diffuse it. If centuries of upholding the tradition have brought peace to the ancient city just as we have in Ibadan, why uproot hundreds of years of history? Of course, thats why … Read more

Tinubu, Sultan, Ado Bayero, Others Listed Among 500 World Influential Muslims

Oct 14, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar; Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero; and 12 other Nigerian Muslims have been listed among the 500 most influential Muslims in the world. This is the first time … Read more

Sultan Announces Friday As Eid-El-Fitr Day

Apr 21, 2023.Apr 21, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Sultan has declared Friday as Eid-El-Fitr day. The Sultan of Sokoto confirmed the sighting of the moon Thursday night. The Sultan implored Muslims to peacefully live with each other, regardless of any differences that may exist between them. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday as … Read more

What Sultan Of Sokoto Discussed With Atiku Ahead Of PDP Presidential Rally

Jan 31, 2023.Jan 31, 2023. by Praise Ben

Atiku met with the Sultan of Sokoto ahead of his campaign rally in the state. On Tuesday, the former Vice President visited the monarch at his palace in the city of Sokoto. Abubakar argued that Nigerians from all political backgrounds must cooperate sincerely and honestly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the … Read more

Sultan Of Sokoto Calls On The Nation To Shed The Shackles Of Tribal And Religious Biases In The Coming Election

Jan 20, 2023.Jan 20, 2023. by Praise Ben

Sultan of Sokoto has sent strong warning to Nigerians weeks to election. The monarch told Nigerians to vote for leaders with reputable character in the 2023 general elections. According to the Sultan, for Nigeria to progress as a nation, Nigerians needed to put ethnicity aside and face the reality. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more

Sanwo-Olu, SGF, Sultan, CAN President Task Nigerians On Peace, Justice

Sep 27, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, and leaders of the Nigeria Inter-Religion Council (NIREC) have called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious and ethnic differences to work together for peace and justice in country. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu, Mustapha and co-chairmen of … Read more

2023 Presdiency: Igbo Elders Begin Consultation, Meet Sultan, Others Ahead Of Elections

Aug 21, 2022. by Praise Ben

Igbo Elders Has Began Consultation Ahead Of The 2023 Elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that the South-East elders and key political actors have intensified consultation with prominent religious and traditional rulers to concretise their plan for Igbo presidency in 2023. Among those they being reached out to are the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General … Read more

BREAKING: Sultan Urges Muslims To Watch Out For Crescent Of Dhul-Hijjah

Jun 28, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Sultan directs muslims to look out for new moon …Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th and the last month in the Islamic calendar where the Holy Pilgrimage (Hajj) takes place as well as the Eid Kabir – festival of sacrifice EDITOR’S PICK: (PHOTOS): Angry Fulani Herdsman Slaughters Driver Over Cow In Badagry BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood … Read more

BREAKING: Longest Serving Emir of Zamfara, Alhaji Ahmad Umar Is Dead

Jun 10, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Alhaji Ahmad Umar (Mai-Kwatarshi), the Emir of Zamfara is dead …Mai Kwatarkwashi was crowned by Sultan Abubakar III on March 17, 1961 EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege APC Will Coast To Victory Again In … Read more

Ramadan: Sultan Tells Muslims To Look Out For Shawwal Moon On Saturday

Apr 29, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

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

Sultan Announces Commencement of Ramadan Fast In Nigeria

Apr 2, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

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

BREAKING: Sultan Announces Tuesday As Muslim New Year

Aug 9, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Sultan of Sokoto has announced Tuesday as Muslim New Year. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Tuesday as the first day of the Muslim New Year 1443 AH. This was made known via a statement signed by the NSCIA Director of Administration, Arc. Zubairu … Read more

[JUST IN] Hijrah: Sultan Gives Fresh Directive To Muslims

Aug 7, 2021.Aug 7, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Sultan of Sokoto has given a fresh directive to Muslims on Jijrah.

EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim faithful to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1443 AH, on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

The Sultan, who is also the President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), gave the directive via a statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Prof. Sambo Junaidu, on Saturday.

The statement read, “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Sunday, August 8, which is equivalent to 29th day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH shall be the day to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1443AH.

“Muslims are, therefore, requested to start looking out for the new moon on Sunday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to the Sultan,’’ the Sultan stated.

The Sultan further prayed Allah to assist Muslims in the discharge of their religious duties.

Dhul Hijja: Sultan Gives Fresh Directive To Muslims

Jul 10, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has given a fresh directive to Muslims for the new moon of Dhul Hijja 1442AH. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto and the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed Muslims to look out for the … Read more

Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Sultan, Others To Meet Buhari Over Insecurity

Jun 12, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Sultan of Sokoto, others have concluded plans to meet President Buhari over insecurity. Elder statesmen in the country under the aegis of the Committee for the Goodness of Nigeria (CGN) have concluded plans to meet President Muhammadu Buhari over the security challenges bewildering the country, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was made … Read more

Those Seeking To Scrap NYSC Are Enemies Of Nigeria – Sultan Of Sokoto

May 31, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“I urge you to be security conscious while staying in Sokoto” The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme do is the single most important scheme in the country at the moment, Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has said. The NYSC scheme was set up in 1973 during the military regime of Yakubu Gowon as … Read more

Obasanjo, Abdusalami, Ooni, Sultan, Others To Hold Meeting

May 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, traditional leaders, and elder statesmen are set to hold a meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, traditional leaders, and elder statesmen are set to hold a meeting over the current security challenges bewildering the country. The Nigerian leaders are also expected to meet … Read more

Why Nigeria Won’t Witness Another Civil War – Sultan

May 20, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“Peace is the most important aspect of our lives because without peace we can not even worship” Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, says Nigeria will not witness another civil war despite the strident echoes of balkanizatiion from certain sections of the country. Speaking on Wednesday at the second quarterly meeting of the Nigeria … Read more

BREAKING: Sultan Declares Thursday As Eid-El-Fitr Day

May 11, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Thursday, May, 13 has been declared as Eid-El-Fitr day by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar. The statement added that consequently, Muslims are expected to fast on Wednesday. Thursday, May, 13 has been declared as Eid-El-Fitr day by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. According to him, the … Read more

Sultan Of Sokoto Gives Update On Ramadan

Apr 11, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH starting from Monday. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month for fasting, prayer, reflection and assisting the needy. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji … Read more