Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: Twenty years of a reign shaped by destiny, By Samuel Aruwan
Today, 2 November 2026, Sultan Sa’ad marks exactly twenty years on the throne. He is the Sultan with the longest reign in this century and, by commonly accepted reign dates, ranks third in length of reign in the history of the Sultanate. During 2027, he is expected to surpass Sultan Muhammadu Bello and move into
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