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Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has signed six new laws, including the amended Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law, which has sparked controversy nationwide. The new law removes the Sultan’s authority to appoint district and village heads in the state. During the signing ceremony on Thursday, Aliyu emphasized that the new laws aim to strengthen […]
The Council of Imams and Ulama in Kaduna State has expressed strong disapproval of the alleged assault on the Sokoto Sultanate. The Imams reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar. The council revealed this at a press briefing in Kaduna, monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday. The […]
The Sokoto State government has clarified that, constitutionally, the Sultan of Sokoto has no authority to appoint individuals to official positions. During a public hearing on the Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law 2008, held on Tuesday, Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Nasiru Binji, emphasized that the current Chieftaincy law in the state is in conflict […]
The Centre for the Promotion of Sharia has expressed significant concern over attempts by the Sokoto State Government to interfere with the Sultanate Council. The Centre emphasized that the Sultan represents a belief system and heritage established by Sheikh Uthman Danfodio, which must be protected and promoted. NewsNow recalls that the Sokoto State House of […]
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called for the protection and preservation of the Sultanate institution in Nigeria, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance. Alhaji Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, the National President of MACBAN, issued a statement on Saturday in Abuja, underscoring the importance of safeguarding this institution, which has been in existence […]
The Sokoto State House of Assembly’s Committee on Local Government and Community Development has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, 2nd July, 2024, at 2:30 pm in the Mini Chamber of the Assembly Complex. The hearing will discuss the proposed amendment to the Sokoto Sultanate Council Law. This proposed legislation has sparked significant controversy, with […]
On June 13, 2024, the Sokoto High Court, led by Justice Kabiru I. Ahmed, issued an order for maintaining the status quo in favor of District Heads facing removal in Sokoto State. The ruling came in response to ex parte applications filed by Alhaji Buhari Dahiru Tambuwal and Alhaji Abubakar Kassim in cases SS/M.290/2024 and […]
The Sokoto State government has denied allegations of a plan to depose the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. However, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) maintains that the Sultan is still being targeted. In a statement on Wednesday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, claimed that the Sokoto Emirate Council Amendment Bill, currently […]
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has taken significant legislative steps that could redefine the traditional power structure in the state. In a session held today, the Assembly passed the Sokoto Emirate Council Amendment Bill through its first and second readings. This bill aims to substantially reduce the powers of the Sultan of Sokoto. If […]
In response to the ongoing emirate tussle in Kano and Sokoto states, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for significant constitutional reforms to safeguard the integrity and stability of traditional institutions. He emphasized the growing trend of state governments exerting undue influence over the enthronement of traditional rulers, which he sees as a destabilizing […]