22 h. ago ‘What Men Don’t Do, Women Do Better’, Sheikh Gumi Hails Kogi Central Senator Natasha

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has hailed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for her developmental projects in rural communities, describing her as a model of effective leadership. In video post on Facebook shared on Wednesday by Sheikh Gumi, it shows Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan commissioning a series of community projects, including […]

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53 h. ago Sheikh Gumi wants negotiation, says bandits ready to drop weapons

He compared Nigeria’s situation with global conflicts, noting that even powerful nations struggled with similar challenges.

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57 h. ago If Nnamdi Kanu Shows Remorse, I Will Lead Calls For Amnesty — Sheikh Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has disclosed that he would personally lead a campaign for amnesty for the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, if the separatist demonstrated genuine remorse and publicly call for peace. Gumi made the remarks while advocating a non-kinetic approach to resolving Nigeria’s security crises […]

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58 h. ago I’m More Concerned About Attackers Than Victims — Sheikh Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic, cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has disclosed that his priority in Nigeria’s worsening security crisis is addressing those perpetrating violence rather than focusing first on their victims. According to the Islamic cleric, the only way to stop the ongoing cycle of killings is to confront the attackers directly and deprive them of the means […]

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58 h. ago ‘Kaduna Is 90% Better Against Banditry After Adopting My Approach’ — Sheikh Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that the security situation in Kaduna State has improved significantly because authorities are beginning to apply elements of the non-violent, negotiation-driven strategy he has long advocated in tackling banditry. According to him, Kaduna is now “90 percent better” after adopting what he describes as his peace-focused approach. […]

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58 h. ago I’ll Champion Nnamdi Kanu’s Release If He Shows Remorse, Says Gumi

Kanu was convicted of seven counts of terrorism by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The post I’ll Champion Nnamdi Kanu’s Release If He Shows Remorse, Says Gumi appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago No Government Can Completely Eliminate Terrorism — Sheikh Gumi

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged Nigerians to remain patient and avoid despair over the country’s persistent security challenges, insisting that no government in the world can completely eliminate terrorism. Speaking against the backdrop of recent abductions in Kwara State and other parts of the country, Gumi argued that it was unrealistic to […]

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3 d. ago ‘Christians Also Kill Herdsmen’ — Again, Gumi Rejects Genocide Claims

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed reports of a targeted genocide against Christians in Nigeria, insisting that violent clashes between herders and farming communities involve casualties on both sides. Gumi made the remarks in a Facebook post on Sunday, arguing that the narrative portraying Fulani herdsmen as sole aggressors does not reflect […] The post ‘Christians Also Kill Herdsmen’ — Again, Gumi Rejects Genocide Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago School Children Abduction Engineered To Serve Unpatriotic Narration — Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has stated that the recent increase in spate of school children abduction were engineered to serve what he described as ‘unpatriotic narration of Christian genocide.’ Gumi, who was reacting to the kidnapped school children on his verified Facebook page, said the insecurity in the country was a burning candle. […]

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8 d. ago ‘Boko Haram Fighting Proxy War’, Sheikh Gumi Reacts To Killing Of Army Brigade Commander In Borno

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has described the late Brigadier General Musa Uba as a martyr, alleging that Boko Haram was prosecuting a “proxy war” backed by undisclosed international interests. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Gumi said the prolonged insurgency in Nigeria was fuelled by the exploitation of uneducated […]

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1 week ago “I’ve Led 600 Terrorists To Surrender” – Gumi Defends Peace Efforts, Slams Nigerians Demanding His Arrest

Popular Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has slammed critics calling for his arrest over his ongoing commentary on banditry and national security. In a statement on Facebook on Sunday, Gumi described his opponents as “spineless, irresponsible and unpatriotic imbecilic people”, arguing that they prefer outrage over truth. “ARREST HIM!!! These are the only words some spineless, […] The post “I’ve Led 600 Terrorists To Surrender” – Gumi Defends Peace Efforts, Slams Nigerians Demanding His Arrest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 600 Bandits Agreed To Lay Down Arms In 2021 After Peace Meeting — Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has revealed that over 600 bandits alongside their commanders agreed to lay down arms in exchange for security and basic amenities in 2021at Garin Yadi Forest in Giwa local government of Kaduna State. Reacting to calls for his arrest by some Nigerians, Sheikh Gumi explained his role negotiating peace […]

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2 w. ago Comparing Terrorists With IPOB Reckless, Misleading, Omirhobo Replies Gumi

Human rights lawyer, Chief Malcolm Omirhobo, has faulted the comparison drawn by Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, between the terrorist groups and the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB). Omirhobo stated this in a statement released on Sunday via his social media handle titled; “Fulani Terrorism Cannot Be Equated With IPOB Self-Determination: Nigeria Must Stop Rewarding […]

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2 w. ago I Met Bandits Under Watch Of Police, Local, State Officials – Sheikh Gumi

Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has disclosed that contrary to views held in some quarters, his meetings with bandits in their enclaves were carried out in the company of police, local and state officials. Sheikh Gumi who had earlier threatened to take legal action against a human rights lawyer, Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo, over […]

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2 w. ago ‘I Did Not Defame You, Let’s Meet In Court’ — Lawyer Omirhobo Dares Sheikh Gumi

Human rights lawyer and public interest advocate, Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo, has responded to an ultimatum issued to him by Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, insisting that he will not retract his public call for the government to investigate the cleric over his alleged defence of terrorists. In a strongly worded statement posted on his […]

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3 w. ago Why US won’t be able to eliminate terrorists in Nigeria – Gumi

Controversial Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has strongly asserted that the United States will be unable to

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3 w. ago Nigerian Terrorists Are Reasonable, Shouldn’t Be Eliminated By Force But Negotiated With – Gumi

Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has told President Donald Trump not to eliminate terrorists maiming, killing, and kidnapping innocent people for ransom by force. Trump last Friday designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged Christian genocide and threat to invade Nigeria to eliminate terrorists killing Christians. Gumi said the terrorists are “listening […] The post Nigerian Terrorists Are Reasonable, Shouldn’t Be Eliminated By Force But Negotiated With – Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Cut Diplomatic Ties With US Over Trump’s Invasion Threat, Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has advised President Bola Tinubu to cut diplomatic ties with the United States of America if President Donald Trump fails to retract his military invasion threat. Gumi, who stated this on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, said Trump’s threats were disrespect to the Nigeria’s sovereignty. The cleric, who […]

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3 w. ago Gumi Asks Nigeria To Cut Off Ties With U.S. If Trump Fails To Withdraw Invasion Threat

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against former U.S. President Donald Trump following his threat of military action against Nigeria. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi condemned Trump’s threat as an insult to Nigeria’s sovereignty and called for an immediate diplomatic response. […] The post Gumi Asks Nigeria To Cut Off Ties With U.S. If Trump Fails To Withdraw Invasion Threat appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago ‘Pardoning Maryam Sanda Was Right Thing To Do’, Sheikh Gumi Defends Tinubu’s Decision

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has thrown his weight behind the presidential pardon earlier granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, describing it as an act of mercy consistent with Islamic principles. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had initially granted […]

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