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.
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.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim forfeiture order for N30.7 million linked to alleged fraud involving NNPC officials. The EFCC traced the funds to a BDC operator.
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.
Women activists from 19 northern states honour former Senator Shehu Sani with the inaugural Freedom Fighter Award for his advocacy for the poor and vulnerable. Read more.
Kaduna State clarifies it will not borrow for its 2026 N985.9bn budget, using IGR and allocations instead. Education and infrastructure get 25% each. Read details.
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.
Ahead of 2027, Kaduna State becomes a political battleground. Governor Uba Sani, ex-governors El-Rufai and Makarfi, and insecurity shape the race. Will APC hold or will ADC's new alliance disrupt?
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.
Analysis of Nigeria's lingering crisis over arbitrary local government creation, from 240 native authorities in 1960 to 774 today. Explores historical data, military nepotism, and constitutional hurdles.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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'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.
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.
Former Senator Shehu Sani asserts Nigeria's peaceful Christmas was due to local security efforts, not a US airstrike. Read the full analysis of the sovereignty debate.
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network has honoured Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for his outstanding advocacy of President Tinubu's policies, both in Nigeria and globally. Discover his key contributions.
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.
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.
Former senator Shehu Sani and activist Omoyele Sowore offer opposing views on the US military strike in Sokoto State, sparking a debate on sovereignty and counterterrorism. Read their full reactions.
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.
Former Senator Shehu Sani endorses recent US-Nigeria joint airstrikes on terrorist targets in the Northwest, calling it a 'conscionable action' but warns against over-reliance on foreign military intervention.
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.
Kaduna State's 2026 budget allocates N100m to each of its 255 wards for grassroots projects. Education receives the largest share at 25% of the N985.9bn budget. Read details of the historic plan.
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.
Bauchi State has trained 800 health personnel to improve management of medical consumables across 350 facilities, backed by a N500 million investment to boost local procurement and prevent waste.
Kaduna Christian clerics applaud Governor Uba Sani for fairness, equity, and inclusive governance during the state's Christmas carol. Read how his leadership is fostering peace.
Governor Uba Sani signs Kaduna's N985.9bn 2026 budget, prioritizing education with 25%. See the full sectoral breakdown and focus on grassroots projects.