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Dahiru Bauchi, leader of the Tijjaniyyah Sufi order in Nigeria and one of the country’s most influential Islamic scholars, has passed on. Family sources confirmed that the cleric passed away on Thursday at a private hospital in Bauchi after a brief illness. Funeral prayers have been scheduled and details will be announced soon. Reportedly born around 1927 in Gombe, Dahiru Bauchi spent over seven decades teaching Qur’anic exegesis (tafsir) and leading millions of followers across West Africa. Tinubu hails Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi at 100, says he’s a shining light  He was widely recognised as the Khalifah of the Tijjaniyyah Ibrahimiyyah…

The Kaduna Anglican Communion Diocese has announced the death of Edwin Achi, priest of Ebenezer church, in Ungwan Maijero, Chikun LGA. Achi was abducted by bandits over a month ago. The priest, who hailed from Umuaja in Ukwuani LGA of Delta, was kidnapped alongside his wife, Sarah Achi — a customs officer — and their daughter on the night of October 28, 2025, after armed assailants invaded their residence in Nissi community, near the Kaduna refinery. Days after the abduction, the kidnappers reached out to the family, demanding a ransom. In a statement shared on its official Facebook page on…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among several African leaders currently trapped in Guinea-Bissau following a coup d’état in the country. Jonathan is one of 36 high-profile observers on a joint mission of the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the West African Elders Forum (WAEF), who were in Guinea-Bissau to monitor Sunday’s presidential election. On Wednesday, military officers seized control of the government and suspended the electoral process. The takeover followed a tense standoff after President Umaro Embaló, who is seeking re-election, and his main opponent, Fernando Dias, both declared themselves winners despite the…

Military officers in Guinea-Bissau have taken control of the government, suspended the country’s electoral process and declared they will be in control “until further notice”. On Monday, President Umaro Embaló, who is seeking to re-election, and Fernando Dias, his main opponent, both declared victory in the country’s election even though the electoral commission had not released official results. As the country awaited official results, both sides claimed that their contenders exceeded the 50 percent threshold needed to win outright, eliminating the need for a run-off. In a statement on Wednesday, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) noted that…

Tottenham Hotspur went down to their first Champions League defeat this season despite leading twice against holders Paris St-Germain (PSG) in a thriller at Parc des Princes. For the first hour, Thomas Frank’s side delivered a vast improvement on the limp display that drew so much criticism after the north London derby defeat by Arsenal, but it was ultimately not enough to keep PSG at bay. Richarlison gave Spurs a deserved lead when he headed home from close range after 35 minutes, but PSG crucially drew level seconds before the interval when Vitinha’s superb right-foot strike flew high past keeper…

Kylian Mbappe scored four goals as Real Madrid edged out Olympiacos in a Champions League thriller. The Greek hosts took an early surprise lead through Francisco Chiquinho’s 20-yard strike. But Mbappe stepped up for the visitors and struck three times in the space of seven minutes – the second quickest Champions League hat-trick ever. The Frenchman first ran on to Vinicius Jr’s wonderful pass behind the defence to finish calmly – and then headed in Arda Guler’s cross. Mbappe looked unstoppable as he then beat the offside trap to net his hat-trick from Eduardo Camavinga’s pass. Real Madrid held by…

Liverpool’s torrid run continued as they suffered a miserable home defeat by PSV in the Champions League. The ragged Reds, on their worst run since 1953, have now lost nine of their last 12 matches across all competitions as they were destroyed by the Dutch side at Anfield. Arne Slot’s domestic troubles are well-documented, coming into this match off back-to-back defeats by a three-goal margin, but the Champions League has provided some respite for the Dutch manager and his struggling side. Three wins in four matches, including a brilliant victory over Real Madrid last time out, had put Liverpool in…

Noni Madueke scored his first goal for Arsenal as the Gunners put three past Bayern Munich to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League. Arsenal were dominant from the beginning of the game and took the lead in the 22nd minute when Jurrien Timber headed in Bukayo Saka’s corner – the 10th goal that Arsenal have scored from a corner this season, the most of any side in Europe’s top five leagues. Bayern grew into the match after going behind and equalised 10 minutes later when Joshua Kimmich hit a crossfield pass to Serge Gnabry and the former Arsenal…

Atalanta scored three times in the space of five second-half minutes to win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League. The first half was a fairly even affair, although Atalanta hit the post twice in 30 seconds through Ademola Lookman and Gianluca Scamacca. But the Italians ran away with it in the second half. First Lookman scored with a cushioned volley to turn home Charles de Ketelaere’s cross. Then former Premier League striker Lookman picked out Ederson to add a second. Atalanta sack coach Ivan Juric after poor run And De Ketelaere slammed in a third after Scamacca hit the…

The White House has reportedly been placed on lockdown after two US national guard members were shot dead nearby on Wednesday, sparking heightened security concerns. The incident happened near the Farragut metro station and comes amid a controversial troop deployment to Washington ordered by President Donald Trump. In an X post, the DC Metropolitan Police said they are at the crime scene and advised people to avoid the area. The police did not confirm if there were casualties, but law enforcement officials told AP two US national guard members were shot. Another law enforcement official told the New York Times…