News
JUST IN: Popular Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi is Dead
Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has passed away after a prolonged illness.
According to family sources, the respected cleric, who was over 100 years old, passed away on Wednesday.
The news was later announced by former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, in a post on X.
He wrote, “It is with a heavy heart and complete submission to the will of Allah (SAW) that we receive the news of the passing of our revered leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, one of the leaders of the Tijjaniyya order in Nigeria.
“May Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his noble deeds and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.”
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was regarded as one of Nigeria’s most influential Islamic scholars.
-
Metro24 hours ago3 Abia policemen arrested over extortion of 200 victims via ‘sting operations’; 4 at large
-
World News24 hours ago
Trump signs bill authorising sweeping Russia sanctions
-
Metro24 hours ago
Mother, three children burn to death in Rivers
-
News24 hours ago
Malami faces probe over five suspicious mega deals under his watch – Report
-
Politics24 hours ago
Presidential aide slams Atiku for calling Tinubu ‘Bola’
-
Business23 hours ago
Aliko Dangote’s refinery IPO could add $60 billion to Nigeria’s stock market
-
News4 hours ago
Nigerians Already Enjoying Cheaper Transport Fares – Tinubu
-
Metro19 hours ago
Jehovah’s Witnesses announce adjustment to blood transfusion policy
