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News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: How Sokoto gov achieved peaceful coexistence in state – Commissioner for Religious Affairs Sani

News channel or source: https://thenationonlineng.net/how-sokoto-gov-achieved-peaceful-coexistence-in-state-commissioner-for-religious-affairs-sani/

Published on: Saturday 18 October 2025

Dr. Jabir Sani has been entrusted by Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto with the responsibility of overseeing the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Sokoto State. The ministry, among other responsibilities, ...

News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: Christian farming communities under siege as US report names Fulani militants Nigeria's deadliest threat

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/christian-farming-communities-under-siege-as-us-report-names-fulani-militants-nigeria-s-deadliest-threat/ar-AA24nD12

Published on: Friday 29 May 2026

The USCIRF report states that Fulani militant violence in Nigeria surpasses that of Boko Haram and ISIS, with mostly Christians and also some Muslims being targeted in widespread attacks.

News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: U.S. Commission Accuses Nigeria Of 'Tolerating' Religious Violence, Says Govt Fails To Prosecute Killers

News channel or source: https://saharareporters.com/2026/05/28/us-commission-accuses-nigeria-tolerating-religious-violence-says-govt-fails-prosecute

Published on: Wednesday 27 May 2026

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has accused the Nigerian federal and state governments of tolerating religious violence and failing to adequately investigate ...

News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: Sultan, Onayekan to lead religious leaders’ parley on peaceful elections

News channel or source: https://www.pulse.ng/articles/sultan-onayekan-to-lead-religious-leaders-parley-on-peaceful-elections-2024081001094959211

Published on: Saturday 12 January 2019

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar III and the Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan will on Jan. 16, lead religious leaders in a two-day interfaith conference on peaceful elections ...

News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: "Redeem image of Islam" - Catholic Bishop of Sokoto urges Muslims

News channel or source: https://www.pulse.ng/articles/religion/rev-matthew-hassan-kukah-redeem-image-of-islam-catholic-bishop-of-sokoto-urges-2024080903055263774

Published on: Monday 20 July 2015

In the midst of Eid-El-Fitr celebration, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Mathew Hassan Kukah has encouraged Muslims to try and redeem the image of Islam. According to Leadership, presenting gifts which ...

News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: Sultan breaks silence on allegations Muslims are planning to wipe out Christians in Nigeria

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/sultan-breaks-silence-on-allegations-muslims-are-planning-to-wipe-out-christians-in-nigeria/ar-AA22Aujz

Published on: Thursday 07 May 2026

Sultan reacts to allegations claiming that Muslims are planning to wipe out Christians, addressing the concerns and clarifying the situation amid growing tension.

News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: U.S. Accuses Nigeria Government Of Enabling Religious Violence, Failing To Prosecute Offenders

News channel or source: https://www.informationng.com/2026/05/u-s-accuses-nigeria-government-of-enabling-religious-violence-failing-to-prosecute-offenders.html

Published on: Thursday 28 May 2026

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has accused Nigerian authorities of tolerating religious vi%lence and failing to ...

News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: Sultan of Sokoto a symbol of unity, not extremism

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/sultan-of-sokoto-a-symbol-of-unity-not-extremism/ar-AA24jzRm