Tinubu celebrates as Sultan marks 20th year on the throne
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In a statement he personally signed, President Tinubu said in the last 20 years, the Sultan has not only preserved the glorious heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate but “enriched it, redefined it, and made it a formidable instrument for peace, unity, and national development.” The President, who is currently in Saudi Arabia praying for Nigeria, noted that the Sultan had stood for religious harmony and tolerance, adding that under his leadership as Co-Chairman of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, “Christians and Muslims have found common ground, and our diversity has become a source of strength rather than division.” He said, “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Today, I join millions of your subjects and friends in Nigeria and abroad to celebrate you as you mark 20 years on the exalted throne of your forebears as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto.” Gov Mohammed mourns as Bauchi LG chair dies in auto crash Suspected Thugs disrupt APC primary in Zamfara Tinubu said the Sultan ascended the throne with humility, courage, and a profound sense of duty. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, over his 20th year on throne, describing him as “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother”.
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✦May your reign continue to bring peace to Sokoto, unity to Nigeria, and honour to the Ummah.” UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
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Today:In a statement he personally signed, President Tinubu said in the last 20 years, the Sultan has not only preserved the glorious heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate but “enriched it, redefined it, and made it a formidable instrument for peace, unity, and national development.” The President, who is currently in Saudi Arabia praying for Nigeria, noted that the Sultan had stood for religious harmony and tolerance, adding that under his leadership as Co-Chairman of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, “Christians and Muslims have found common ground, and our diversity has become a source of strength rather than division.” He said, “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Today, I join millions of your subjects and friends in Nigeria and abroad to celebrate you as you mark 20 years on the exalted throne of your forebears as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto.” Gov Mohammed mourns as Bauchi LG chair dies in auto crash Suspected Thugs disrupt APC primary in Zamfara Tinubu said the Sultan ascended the throne with humility, courage, and a profound sense of duty.₦2.5 million:May your reign continue to bring peace to Sokoto, unity to Nigeria, and honour to the Ummah.” UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.:All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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✦In a statement he personally signed, President Tinubu said in the last 20 years, the Sultan has not only preserved the glorious heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate but “enriched it, redefined it, and made it a formidable instrument for peace, unity, and national development.” The President, who is currently in Saudi Arabia praying for Nigeria, noted that the Sultan had stood for religious harmony and tolerance, adding that under his leadership as Co-Chairman of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, “Christians and Muslims have found common ground, and our diversity has become a source of strength rather than division.” He said, “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Today, I join millions of your subjects and friends in Nigeria and abroad to celebrate you as you mark 20 years on the exalted throne of your forebears as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto.” Gov Mohammed mourns as Bauchi LG chair dies in auto crash Suspected Thugs disrupt APC primary in Zamfara Tinubu said the Sultan ascended the throne with humility, courage, and a profound sense of duty.
✦President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, over his 20th year on throne, describing him as “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother”.
✦May your reign continue to bring peace to Sokoto, unity to Nigeria, and honour to the Ummah.” UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
Key Facts:Today: In a statement he personally signed, President Tinubu said in the last 20 years, the Sultan has not only preserved the glorious heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate but “enriched it, redefined it, and made it a formidable instrument for peace, unity, and national development.” The President, who is currently in Saudi Arabia praying for Nigeria, noted that the Sultan had stood for religious harmony and tolerance, adding that under his leadership as Co-Chairman of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, “Christians and Muslims have found common ground, and our diversity has become a source of strength rather than division.” He said, “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Today, I join millions of your subjects and friends in Nigeria and abroad to celebrate you as you mark 20 years on the exalted throne of your forebears as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto.” Gov Mohammed mourns as Bauchi LG chair dies in auto crash Suspected Thugs disrupt APC primary in Zamfara Tinubu said the Sultan ascended the throne with humility, courage, and a profound sense of duty.₦2.5 million: May your reign continue to bring peace to Sokoto, unity to Nigeria, and honour to the Ummah.” UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.: All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, over his 20th year on throne, describing him...
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In a statement he personally signed, President Tinubu said in the last 20 years, the Sultan has not only preserved the glorious heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate but “enriched it, redefined it, and made it a formidable instrument for peace, unity, and national development.” The President, who is currently in Saudi Arabia praying for Nigeria, noted that the Sultan had stood for religious harmony and tolerance, adding that under his leadership as Co-Chairman of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, “Christians and Muslims have found common ground, and our diversity has become a source of strength rather than division.” He said, “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Today, I join millions of your subjects and friends in Nigeria and abroad to celebrate you as you mark 20 years on the exalted throne of your forebears as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto.” Gov Mohammed mourns as Bauchi LG chair dies in auto crash Suspected Thugs disrupt APC primary in Zamfara Tinubu said the Sultan ascended the throne with humility, courage, and a profound sense of duty.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, over his 20th year on throne, describing him as “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother”.
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In a statement he personally signed, President Tinubu said in the last 20 years, the Sultan has not only preserved the glorious heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate but “enriched it, redefined it, and made it a formidable instrument for peace, unity, and national development.” The President, who is currently in Saudi Arabia praying for Nigeria, noted that the Sultan had stood for religious harmony and tolerance, adding that under his leadership as Co-Chairman of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, “Christians and Muslims have found common ground, and our diversity has become a source of strength rather than division.” He said, “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Today, I join millions of your subjects and friends in Nigeria and abroad to celebrate you as you mark 20 years on the exalted throne of your forebears as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto.” Gov Mohammed mourns as Bauchi LG chair dies in auto crash Suspected Thugs disrupt APC primary in Zamfara Tinubu said the Sultan ascended the throne with humility, courage, and a profound sense of duty.
