Musa Warns Gumi, Sympathisers: Friend of Thief Is Thief
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, issues a stern warning to Sheikh Gumi and terror sympathisers. Get the latest on national security, army expansion, and Poland's praise.
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Musa Warns Gumi Against Calling Bandits 'Brothers'
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Lt.Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), issues a stern warning to Sheikh Ahmed Gumi and others against legitimizing banditry. Read the full statement.
Katsina Wedding Attack: Two Killed, Several Abducted
Gunmen attacked a wedding convoy in Katsina, killing two and abducting guests. The assault occurs as the state government clarifies its swap deal with repentant bandits. Read more.
Saraki, Olubadan to Headline Media Dialogue in Abuja
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki will chair the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue on January 22. The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Ladoja, is Special Guest of Honour. Read more about the key political event.
Suspected Bandits Issue Written Attack Threat in Oyo
Residents of Ikoyi-Ile in Oyo State live in fear after suspected bandits dropped handwritten notes warning of an impending attack. Police have launched a full-scale investigation.
Theological Absolutism: A Threat to Nigeria's Unity
Professor Tunji Olaopa examines how religious absolutism fragments Nigeria and calls for ecumenical dialogue to foster national unity. Read his compelling analysis.
Katsina Hosts 40th Sheikh Nyass Maulud, Expects 4 Million
Katsina prepares to welcome four million Muslims from 15 countries for the 40th Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass Maulud on January 17, 2026. Discover the event's theme and significance for the Tijaniyya sect.
Islamic Cleric Missing 25 Days After Abuja Trip
Zaria-based Islamic scholar Sheikh Khalifa Sani Abdulkadir has been missing for 25 days after traveling to Abuja. His family raises the alarm. Read the full story.
Gumi Claims US Plot, Troops Recover Arms, Arrest 13
Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi alleges he was marked for elimination by the US. Meanwhile, Nigerian troops make significant arms recovery and arrests in Borno. Full details inside.
Gumi: US Marked Me for Elimination in Airstrike
Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi alleges a US plot to assassinate him. He urges Northern leaders to speak out. Full story on the viral claims.
Scholar Warns Youths on Globalisation, Digital Revolution
Sheikh Hammid Yusuf Aderemi urges Muslim youths to hold firm to their faith amidst 21st-century pressures. Over 2,000 attended the National Islamic Training Programme's closing ceremony.
Gumi: Build Schools, Don't Drop $2m Bombs on Nigerian Herders
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi reacts to US airstrikes in Sokoto, urging investment in education over military action. Read divergent views on the operation's impact.
Pastor Seeks Gumi Arrest After Egypt TV Terror Report
A Nigerian pastor calls for Sheikh Gumi's arrest, linking him to Egyptian TV claims that Turkey funds Islamist terrorists in Nigeria. Read the explosive details.
Engineer Cautions Gumi Over US Airstrike Remarks
A Nigerian engineer reacts to Sheikh Ahmad Gumi's viral comments condemning the US military strike on ISIS in Sokoto. He urges President Tinubu to intervene and advises the cleric to stop speaking for Northerners. Read the full story.
Prophet's Mosque Muadhin Sheikh Faisal Al Nu'man Dies
Sheikh Faisal bin Abdul Malik Al Nu'man, the revered voice of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, has passed away. Discover his 25-year legacy and family tradition.
U.S. Airstrikes Test Nigeria's Sovereignty, Economy
U.S. military strikes on terrorist targets in Sokoto ignite fierce debate on sovereignty and governance. The FG reassures investors as Yoruba coalition backs action, calls for Gumi's arrest.
Tinubu Travels to Europe, Then to Abu Dhabi Summit
President Bola Tinubu has left Lagos for Europe, continuing his end-of-year break. He will then attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit in January 2026. Full details inside.
Somalia: Israel's Somaliland move threatens Horn of Africa
Somalia's president condemns Israel's recognition of breakaway Somaliland, calling it an attack on sovereignty and a threat to regional stability. Get the full story on the diplomatic crisis.
US Soldier Sends Strong Message to Sheikh Gumi
A Nigerian serving in the US Army has gone viral after sending a direct message to Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi following the US airstrike on ISIS in Sokoto. Read the full story and public reactions.
Pastor Demands Gumi's Arrest Over ISIS Remarks
A Nigerian pastor calls for Sheikh Ahmad Gumi's trial after the cleric criticized US airstrikes on ISIS in Sokoto. The online debate heats up as users react. Read the full story.
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.
Gumi Slams US Airstrikes, Calls for End to Military Cooperation
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.
Somalia's Mogadishu votes in first local poll in 56 years
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.
Gumi sues Facebook users over defamatory posts
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.
Sheikh Zakzaky Bags Imam Khomeini Award in Iran
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.
Cleric Warns Against Zoning Kwara 2027 Ticket Outside Ilorin
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.
Army Arrests Notorious Bandit Leader in Benue
Nigerian Army troops have captured Fidelis Gayama, a high-value bandit leader terrorising the Benue-Taraba axis. Details of the operation and his links to wanted criminal Aka Dogo revealed.
Family: Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Guided 63 Million Muslims
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.
Tinubu Renames University After Sheikh Dahiru 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.
Tinubu renames university after Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
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.
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