SULTAN OF SOKOTO Archives - Global Upfront Newspapers

Polo, Politics, and the Dasuki Family

Global UpfrontMar 3, 2025March 3, 20250

By Yushau A. Shuaib It is both shameful and appalling that despite the prolonged persecution of the Dasuki family—from the dethronement of Sultan of Sokoto,

Are Yoruba Muslims Truly Marginalised?

Global UpfrontFeb 3, 2025February 3, 20250

By Lasisi Olagunju Each time we hear or read outsiders say they are fighting for Yoruba Muslims, some of us (Yoruba Muslims) laugh. Who told

Fish Out, Punish Terror Sponsors, CAN, Sultan Tell FG

Global UpfrontDec 4, 2024December 4, 20240

Leaderships of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigeria Supreme Council on Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), have challenged the federal and State governments to

Nigeria: Stop Castigating Leaders, Allow God Deal With Them – Sultan of Sokoto

Global UpfrontNov 4, 2024November 4, 20240

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Mohammad Abubakar II, on Monday called on Nigerians to stop castigating their leaders, urging them to allow God to

Investigate False Death Report On Sultan Of Sokoto, MURIC Tells IGP

Global UpfrontOct 30, 2024October 30, 20240

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) on Wednesday called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate the source of the false

Suspend Nationwide Protest, Sultan, CAN Beg Nigerians

Global UpfrontAug 3, 2024August 3, 20240

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar and President Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop

Nigeria: Despite outcry, Sokoto Governor Signs Law Limiting Sultan’s Influence, Strips Him Of Power To Appoint District And Village Heads

Global UpfrontJul 12, 2024July 12, 20240

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has given assent to the Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law, which has effectively limited the influence of Alhaji

Sokoto Govt Rebukes VP Shettima Over Sultan Abubakar III, Says Check Your Facts Before Commenting

Global UpfrontJun 25, 2024June 25, 20240

The Sokoto State government has given Vice President Kashim Shettima a public rebuke over his admonition that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar

Rejoinder: Arewa Cultural Heritage Network Responds to Vice President’s Remarks on Sokoto State Governance

Global UpfrontJun 24, 2024June 24, 20240

By Yunusa Abdullahi Esq The Arewa Cultural Heritage Network wishes to address the recent comments made by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the North West

Sultan of Sokoto Must Be Guarded Jealously, VP Shettima Tells Sokoto Govt As MURIC Warns Of Plans To Depose Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III

Global UpfrontJun 24, 2024June 24, 20240

Vice President Kashim Shettima has told the government of Sokoto State that His Eminence, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III must be guarded