53 m. ago Police confirm one killed, arrest five over farmers–herders clash in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person following a clash between farmers and herders in read more Police confirm one killed, arrest five over farmers–herders clash in Bauchi

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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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2 h. ago National Council On Sports Unveils Sweeping Reforms, Approves New Games Structure, Hosts Up To 2030

Arising from the National Council on Sports 2025 meeting in Calabar, Criss River State, it concluded with far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s sports ecosystem and aligning national sporting activities with the economic aspirations of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The meeting which held at the Kashim Shettima Hall, State Library Complex, Cross River State, brought […]

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2 h. ago 1 Killed As Farmers, Herders Clash Over Alleged Farm Encroachment In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into a violent confrontation between farmers and herders in Bursali Village, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, which resulted in the death of a yet-to-be-identified herder. In a statement on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Mohammed, said the incident occurred on November 26, 2025 […]

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3 h. ago VP Shettima Advocates Deeper Executive, Legislative Collaboration For A Working Nigeria

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has sought a deeper collaboration between the executive and legislature, saying the two arms of government must work towards aligning their purpose and unshakable resolve to build a Nigeria that works for all the citizens. This, he noted, explains why the relationship between the two arms of government under […]

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3 h. ago Shettima urges Islamic scholars to embrace dialogue, moderation

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Islamic scholars across Nigeria and Africa to uphold the values of dialogue, moderation, accommodation, read more Shettima urges Islamic scholars to embrace dialogue, moderation

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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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7 h. ago South West citizens should prepare to defend themselves  — Sheikh Akeugbagold

Popular preacher and former chairman of the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, speaks with LASISI OLAGUNJU and SAHEED SALAWU on some issues affecting the polity, particularly insecurity and the religious dimension to the problem. Akeugbagold is a long name. Can you tell us the story behind it? My family name is […]

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12 h. ago When tension thawed at Makinde’s interface with Circular Road stakeholders

By: Aisha Alimi The atmosphere was tense. Angry-looking residents carrying banners with inscriptions such as “No Corridor”, “We want development but not the Corridor”, and “Don’t render us homeless” formed a defence line facing the section from which they expected the governor to address them. Government officials settled into their seats ahead of his arrival, […]

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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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20 h. ago 2027: ADC will liberate Nigerians from insecurity, hardship – Atiku

"Without registering to obtain your voters card and exercise your franchise, your efforts and determination to change the government in 2027 will be in vain

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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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24 h. ago Bauchi govt laments increasing cases of child abuse, harmful practices

The lament was expressed by the State Commissioner of Justice and Attorneys-General, Hassan El-Yakub SAN, on Thursday during the commemoration of the 2025 World Children’s Day, organised by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with relevant MDAs.

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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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30 h. ago Guinea Bissau’s ousted president Embalo flees to Senegal after coup

Guinea Bissau’s ousted president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has arrived safely in Senegal after an unexpected military takeover that halted the read more Guinea Bissau’s ousted president Embalo flees to Senegal after coup

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33 h. ago Ilorin Quranic school alumnus emerges overall best graduate at Egypt’s Al

A 27-year-old alumnus of Darul-Kitab Wa Sunnah College of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Gaa-Akanbi, Ilorin, Kwara State, Muhammadul-Awwal Babatunde, has emerged the best graduating student at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. Darul-Kitab Wa Sunnah College of Arabic and Islamic Studies was founded about three decades ago by the Ubandoma of Ilorin Emirate, Sheikh Dr Abdulkadir As-Salman […]

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33 h. ago Lagos cleric urges Tinubu to prioritise security over 2027 politics

Founder of Markaz-ul-Uloom School of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Sheikh Tunde Abbas Abdul-Azeez, has urged President Bola Tinubu to place greater priority on tackling insecurity, warning that the nation’s challenges are being fuelled by actors embedded within the system. He also cautioned against religious division, stressing that there is no genocide in Nigeria. The cleric […]

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