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.
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.
Tragic road accident claims life of Senate President's outrider, Hassan Husseini, just months before retirement. He leaves behind a widow and four children. Read full details.
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.
Analysis of why Tanzania's December 9, 2025, passed peacefully despite calls for mega protests. Citizens chose stability, rejecting external narratives of chaos. Read the full story.
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige granted bail by Federal High Court in Abuja. Case adjourned to 2026. Details on the bail conditions and allegations inside.
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has commissioned critical medical equipment and renovated the Accident & Emergency Ward at the Military Hospital, Ikoyi. This initiative aims to expedite patient recovery.
Dangote Group strengthens its economic advisory team with the appointment of renowned economist and former CBN Director, Dr. Mahmud Hassan. Discover his role and vast experience.
Former Minister Chris Ngige remanded in Kuje prison until December 18 over N2.2bn fraud charges. Court to rule on bail after EFCC alleges flight risk. Read the full details.
Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida and prominent Northern figures honour late General Hassan Usman Katsina, calling his humility and patriotism a model for tackling Nigeria's current crises.
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.
Turkish football legend Hassan Sas has sparked controversy by criticizing the quality of the Africa Cup of Nations, claiming European clubs are complaining. Read the full story and latest AFCON updates.
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.
Lead City University celebrates its 18th convocation and 20th anniversary, graduating 3,379 students. Olubadan Oba Rashidi Ladoja and NLC pioneer Hassan Sunmonu receive honorary doctorates. Read more.
In his will, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi forbade a Maulid celebration for his birth, stating he was just one Muqaddam among many. Read his powerful message of humility.
Prince Ibrahim Hassan Abdullahi, SSA to Nasarawa Governor, introduces his new third wife, Sadeeqa. He gifted her a house and a Mercedes-Benz GLK. Governor Sule presented the marriage certificate.
The Arewa Consultative Forum laments the death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, calling it a deep void in Nigeria's quest for religious harmony and national unity. Read the full tribute.
British-Bangladeshi MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced in absentia to two years in jail by a Bangladeshi court on corruption charges. She denies all allegations, calling it a political witch-hunt.
Prof. Adamu Gwarzo expresses deep shock over the death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, praising his legacy of peace and scholarship. Read the full tribute.
Governor Bala Mohammed declares Friday, November 28 as public holiday in Bauchi state to honor late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during burial rites. Read details.
Nigeria loses four prominent Islamic scholars in 2025 including Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. Read about their legacies and national reactions to these monumental losses.
President Tinubu, Kwankwaso and other Nigerian leaders mourn Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi's passing at 101. The influential Islamic scholar was hailed as a moral compass and voice of peace.