1 hour ago Shettima, Atiku, Governors, Others Attend Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s Funeral Funeral

Thousands of Muslims from across Nigeria and several African countries were in Bauchi yesterday for the funeral of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98. The funeral prayer held at the Filin Idi (Eid Ground) in Bauchi at 4:30pm was led by the deceased’s longtime […]

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4 h. ago UPDATED: VP Shettima, Atiku, Govs in Bauchi as crowd bids Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi farewell

Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, joined multitudes of mourners, family members, disciples and admirers from across Nigeria and beyond...

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14 h. ago Late Dahiru Bauchi Was A Colossus, Symbol Of Inclusive Islam — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged emerging Islamic scholars across Nigeria and Africa to preserve and propagate the enduring message of tolerance, dialogue, and inclusivity exemplified by the late renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. He specifically said that the late Tijjaniyya leader’s commitment to dialogue and inclusivity represented the true heritage of Islam […]

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17 h. ago He was a spiritual colossus, Atiku mourns Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Former VP Atiku Abubakar joins mourners for the funeral of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, describing him as a spiritual colossus. Read More: https://punchng.com/he-was-a-spiritual-colossus-atiku-mourns-islamic-scholar-sheikh-dahiru-bauchi/

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21 h. ago Shettima, Atiku, others arrive in Bauchi for Sheikh Dahiru’s burial

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Bauchi for the burial of renowned Islamic scholar, the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman read more Shettima, Atiku, others arrive in Bauchi for Sheikh Dahiru’s burial

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22 h. ago Gwarzo Mourns Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, Condoles Family, Bauchi Government

Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has expressed condolence over the death of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, who passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. In a condolence message issued to journalists in Kano on Friday, Prof. Gwarzo described the cleric’s passing as a monumental loss to his […]

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22 h. ago PICTORIAL: Shettima, Ribadu Arrive Bauchi For Sheikh Dahiru’s Burial

Vice President Kashim Shettima and National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Friday arrived in Bauchi for the burial of the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Shettima and Ribadu landed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport at about 1:35pm, where they were received by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, […]

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25 h. ago PICTORIAL: Mourners Gather At Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s Mosque

A massive crowd of mourners converged on the Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Mosque in Unguwar Jaki on Friday as the remains of the revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, were scheduled for burial later in the evening. The atmosphere was filled with emotion as thousands of mourners poured into the mosque and its surroundings, struggling for […]

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40 h. ago Sheikh Dahiru’s Teachings, Life Touched Millions Of Muslims — VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sadness over the passing of revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing him as one of Nigeria’s greatest Islamic scholars whose teachings and exemplary life touched millions of Muslims across the country and beyond. Sheikh Dahiru, the leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, died on […]

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48 h. ago Kano govt mourns renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

The Kano State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of eminent Islamic scholar and spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday after a prolonged illness.

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50 h. ago Minister, deputy senate president mourn Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Minister Yusuf Tuggar and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin mourn the passing of Islamic cleric Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, praising his life and scholarship. Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-deputy-senate-president-mourn-sheikh-dahiru-bauchi/

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51 h. ago BREAKING: Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi is dead

Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has passed away. His death was confirmed by his son and former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-islamic-scholar-sheikh-dahiru-usman-bauchi-is-dead/

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52 h. ago BREAKING: Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, is dead

Part of his charitable work was the establishment of about 1,000 housing units for students and followers...

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53 h. ago BREAKING: Renowned Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, Dies At 98

Renowned Islamic scholar, leader and cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has passed away at the age of 98. The respected Dariqa Islamic scholar, who was born June 29, 1927, died on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Confirming the passing of the cleric, one of his close associates, Daha Azhary Bauchi, announced, “Innaa lillahi wa innaa ilaihi […]

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1 week ago Assault: Women’s Group Seeks Gender Desks In Churches, Mosques

A women-led organisation has called for the establishment of Gender Desk Offices in churches, mosques and community structures across Bauchi State to strengthen the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Speaking during an advocacy engagement in Bauchi, Project Lead WEIN, Justin Nathaniel, said the initiative is designed to amplify the voices of marginalised women who suffer […]

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