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Sultan of Sokoto Sets July 16 as Start of Safar 1448AH
Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has announced that Thursday, July 16, 2026, is the first day of Safar 1448AH, following a nationwide failure to sight the crescent moon.
July 15, 2026
Sultan of Sokoto Sets Thursday as Start of Safar 1448AH
The Sultan of Sokoto has announced that Thursday, July 16, 2026, marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Safar 1448AH, following reports that the moon was not sighted.
July 15, 2026
Sultan of Sokoto demands swift rescue for abducted Borno students
The Sultan of Sokoto has called on the federal government to secure the release of kidnapped Borno students, citing the successful rescue of pupils in Oyo State as a hopeful precedent.
July 11, 2026
Sultan of Sokoto: Successful Oyo Rescue Boosts Optimism Against Insecurity
Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III commends the successful rescue of 44 kidnapped victims in Oyo, describing it as a beacon of hope while urging similar efforts to secure abducted schoolchildren in Borno.
July 11, 2026
Sultan of Sokoto Calls for Unified Front Against Northern Insecurity
The Sultan of Sokoto has urged northern leaders and citizens to unite against the rising wave of banditry and kidnapping, emphasizing that security is a collective responsibility.
July 8, 2026
Sultan of Sokoto Clarifies That Crime and Extremism Are Foreign to Islamic Teachings
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, asserts that criminal activities like terrorism have no foundation in Islam, urging for a move away from linking crime to ethnicity or religion.
July 1, 2026
NSCIA warns Federal Government that Muslim patience is wearing thin
The NSCIA has cautioned the federal government to address rising concerns over violence and systemic bias against Muslims, warning that the community’s continued restraint is reaching its limit.
June 29, 2026
NSCIA Urges Federal Government to Intervene Before Muslim Patience Wanes
The NSCIA has warned the Nigerian government to address the systematic marginalization and public attacks against Muslims before the community's patience expires, citing concerns over unfair media coverage and biased political appointments.
June 29, 2026