• Sultan economical with truth – Christian groupAdelani Adepegba and Ted OdogwuThe Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, on Wednesday, in Kano dismissed as false, insinuations by the United States that Christians were being persecuted in Nigeria. The Chairman of the council and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, III, made the position of the body known while reacting to the claim by the Christians Association. The Sultan noted that the numerous atrocities allegedly committed by Fulani herdsmen were by no means ignited by religion, pointing out that not all Fulani were Muslims. While describing the statement, credited to the US, as unfortunate, the Sultan charged the Federal Government to debunk the impression about Nigeria. Also, the Sultan disclosed that the council was working tirelessly to change the narrative.

Source: Punch December 28, 2019 00:35 UTC