Today’s Headlines: Why The North Will Vote For Tinubu In 2027 — Maiyaki; Sultan Urges Muslims

In this interview, he offered reasons Kaduna State and the North will vote for the re-election of President Ahmed Tinubu. He also dismissed suggestion that former Governor el Rufai will pose a threat to the aspiration of President Tinubu in the state. He also spoke about the efforts being made to ensure peace in the state.

Kaduna State is the heart of northern politics. It commands a good number of votes in Nigeria. How prepared are you and your governor for President Tinubu’s election in 2027?

In Kaduna State, we have been working very hard- not just in Kaduna State, but across the entire North for the election of our party’s presidential flag bearer.

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to begin preparations for the sighting of the new crescent moon of Jumadal Ula 1448 AH today, October 11, 2026.

The directive, which underscored the importance of the Islamic lunar calendar in determining religious dates, was conveyed in a statement issued yesterday by the Wazirin Sokoto, by the Chairman of the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.

According to the statement, Sunday, October 11, corresponds to the 29th day of Rabi’us Thani 1448 AH and has been designated for the nationwide moon-sighting exercise to determine the commencement of the Islamic month of Jumadal Ula.

𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵

Defending champions and league leaders Rangers International travel to Kano on Sunday, October 11, to face a wounded Barau side, with kick-off at 4pm.

The Enugu club sit on 16 points after five wins, a draw and a defeat from seven games, the latest a convincing 3-1 home win over Abia Warriors in Matchday 7. They are determined to protect their place at the summit. Rivers United, the only unbeaten team left in the division, are one point behind on 15 and also play on Sunday, away to Abia Warriors, so any slip could prove costly.

Rangers have a crucial CAF Champions League tie against MC Alger on the horizon, and they will be desperate to enter that week with their lead intact.

Supporters of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have intensified calls for the return of former head coach Nurudeen Aweroro as the Ibadan side continues to struggle under Salisu Yusuf in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season.

The demands grew louder after Matchday 7, with sections of the club’s fans openly expressing frustration over the team’s disappointing start. The Oluyole Warriors have collected only seven points from seven matches and currently sit in 17th position on the table, though they have one outstanding fixture.

In a short video that circulated among supporters, fans called for a complete change in the technical crew and the immediate reinstatement of Aweroro. Last season, after the same number of matches under the former coach, 3SC had accumulated 11 points and occupied fifth place.

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