Gumi: US Airstrikes Risk Making Nigeria a Theatre of War
Prominent cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi warns US military involvement in Nigeria's counter-terrorism could inflame tensions and polarise the nation. He urges alternative partners.
Prominent cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi warns US military involvement in Nigeria's counter-terrorism could inflame tensions and polarise the nation. He urges alternative partners.
Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi condemns recent US airstrikes in northern Nigeria, warning they deepen insecurity and erode sovereignty. He urges government to seek help from neutral nations.
Mogadishu residents voted in the region's first direct local election since 1969. The poll, a test ahead of 2026 presidential vote, saw high security but opposition boycott. Read more.
Niger State Government has deployed the first batch of newly recruited forest guards. Governor Bago visited trainees, urging discipline in the fight against criminal elements in forests.
Prominent Islamic scholar Ahmad Gumi takes legal action against two individuals for false posts alleging threats against the Defence Minister. The case highlights the fight against social media misinformation in Nigeria.
Nigeria and the US have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement, blending $2.1B in US grants with $3B in Nigerian funding. This pact aims to strengthen primary healthcare and disease response from 2026-2030.
Former FIRS Chairman Muhammad Nami advises the National Assembly to cancel the gazetted Tax Administration Act after unauthorized alterations. He calls for investigation and prosecution of perpetrators to protect Nigeria's tax system.
Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, leader of Nigeria's Islamic Movement, receives the Imam Khomeini World Award in Iran for his advocacy of justice and Islamic values. The Resource Forum hails it as historic.
A prominent Kwara cleric warns APC and PDP that zoning the 2027 governorship outside Ilorin will lead to failure. Meanwhile, traditional rulers from Kwara North and South unite to demand a power shift.
The family of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi reveals he mentored over 63 million Muslims. President Tinubu renames a federal university in his honour during a condolence visit to Bauchi.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in honour of the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Read the full story.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Azare, after the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during a condolence visit to Bauchi State.
Controversial singer Portable details the alleged religious insult that sparked a physical altercation at a recent concert. Get the full story and fan reactions here.
A coalition of civil society groups has commended NNPC GCEO Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari for transformative leadership, citing record profits and increased oil production. Read the full appraisal here.
A civil society coalition has lauded NNPC Ltd's CEO, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, for transformative leadership that increased crude production to a 36-year high of 355,000 bpd and drove record profits. Read the full appraisal.
Bauchi State confirms the death of former Chief Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad in Saudi Arabia. The jurist passed away two weeks before his 72nd birthday. Read more.
Nigeria's judiciary mourns the death of former Chief Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad at 71. Tributes pour in from NJC and legal bodies. Read about his legacy.
Federal and state governments, with global partners, are ramping up efforts to make healthcare affordable for all Nigerians. Key strategies include expanding health insurance and systemic reforms under the NHSRII initiative.
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu's first three non-career ambassador nominees. Discover the confirmed names and the significance of this move for Nigeria's foreign policy.
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died in a Saudi Arabian hospital. NAMLAS mourns a towering figure of integrity and justice. Read more.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed expresses deep sadness over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, at 72. Read his tribute.
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died in a Saudi Arabian hospital at age 71. Get the full details on his life and legacy.
Nigeria mourns former Chief Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, who passed away in Saudi Arabia at 71. NAMLAS confirms the loss of a judicial icon. Read more.
Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago appeals for prayers for the safe return of the remaining abducted pupils of St Mary's Catholic School, Papiri. He made the call at a dinner with journalists.
Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka meets CAN leaders in Plateau to forge peace. They urge government action on jobs and security to end religious violence. Read the full story.
Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi alleges foreign support for terrorists in Nigeria, citing a reversal in security gains. He calls for enhanced intelligence and diplomacy.
Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi claims wealthy foreign actors support bandits, worsening Nigeria's insecurity. He advocates for addressing root causes and strategic force. Read his full analysis.
Popular cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi invokes divine retribution against sponsors of Nigeria's insecurity. His viral prayer sparks heated online debate between critics and supporters.
Ex-Defence Minister Muhammad Badaru Abubakar refutes claims he quit Tinubu's cabinet over alleged US plans to bomb Nigeria. He calls reports false and reaffirms loyalty.
Former Defence Minister Muhammad Badaru Abubakar refutes claims he quit over alleged US-Nigeria strike plans. He calls the report false and reaffirms his loyalty to President Tinubu and the APC. Read his full statement.