Ex-U.S. Mayor Accuses Sultan of Sokoto of Ignoring Jihadist Violence, Calls for Investigation
Former U.S. Mayor Mike Arnold has publicly accused the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, of failing to curb jihadist violence in northern Nigeria, calling for a formal inquiry. In a widely shared open letter on social media, Arnold questioned the…
No Genocide Against Christians in the North — Sultan of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has strongly refuted allegations suggesting that Christians are being subjected to genocide in Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the General Assembly of…
Yoruba Nation Movement to Sultan of Sokoto: No Obligation for Yoruba Muslims to Recognize You as Leader
The Yoruba Nation Self-Determination Movement has criticized Sultan of Sokoto, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III’s recent suggestion to implement Sharia law in Yorubaland, calling it “disrespectful.” In a statement signed by its leader, Professor…
Sultan: Sokoto State Government Cautions VP Shettima, Tells Him to Verify Facts Before Commenting on Sensitive Issues
The Sokoto State Government has admonished Vice President Kashim Shettima to verify facts before commenting on sensitive national issues. This follows Shettima’s public warning at the Northwest Security Summit in Katsina. The Sokoto government in…