The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday. Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman,…
Sultan knocks CAN, Christian leaders on killings
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has faulted claims by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other Christian leaders that their members, especially in the North, are being persecuted and denied some privileges because of their faith.…
Archbishop of Canterbury, other religious leaders demand free, fair poll (ThisDay)
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has urged the Nigerian government and the politicians to do their best to ensure credible elections in 2019, saying it is the wisest course to peace and progress in the country. Welby stated this…
Stop collecting money from politicians, Methodist Prelate warns religious leaders (Punch)
The Prelate, Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr. Samuel Uche, has cautioned religious leaders in the country against collecting money from political parties and aspirants. He alleged that some clerics have been receiving money from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the…
Leah: Sultan cautions Christian leaders over inflammatory remarks (SUN)
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Christian leaders in the country to be cautious before making remarks that could jeopardise the peaceful co-existence that exist between followers of major faiths in the country. The Sultan made the…