Saturday, October 24, 2026

Faith

October 9, 2026

After Gazette report, Meta deletes ‘Nigeria Islamic Revolution’ Facebook page for inciting terrorism among Muslims

“No place on our platforms for people or content that promote or incite violence, and we have removed the content and page…,” the Meta spokesperson told The Gazette.

Facebook/Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg
October 8, 2026

Gov Idris buys house to relocate mosque in Malami’s Birnin Kebbi community

Governor Nasir Idris approved the purchase of a building to relocate a temporary mosque in the Go-Slow Road area of Birnin Kebbi, a community near Abubakar Malami’s family house.

Image used to illustrate the story
October 7, 2026

Tinubu mourns as Shari’ah’s supreme council loses Baba-Ahmed

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of the secretary-general of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Nafiu Baba-Ahmed.

Nafiu Baba-Ahmed.
October 7, 2026

Governor Yusuf mourns Sharia chieftain Baba-Ahmed

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed shock over the death of Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, secretary-general of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
October 7, 2026

Abia-born squadron leader Ahamefule Man-Ugwueje died in plane crash days after wedding: Otti

Mr Man-Ugwueje died barely two weeks after marrying his colleague, Damilola Adekunle, in Abuja.

Squadron leader Ahamefule Man-Ugwueje
October 6, 2026

Flydubai: Facebook’s ‘Nigeria Islamic Revolution’ urges Muslims to train as pilots for terrorism

“My fellow Muslim youths, go and learn to become pilots. It is the easiest way to put tears in the eyes of our enemies,” the Facebook page stated.

Hamam al-Hammami
October 6, 2026

Pastor Caleb Flynn gets life sentence for murdering wife to marry church member Alleigha Botner

Caleb Flynn, a former music pastor and American Idol contestant, has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn.

Ashley Flynn, Caleb Flynn, Alleigha Botner
October 6, 2026

Blasphemy: 24-year-old Anujan Sivarasa faces execution for insulting Prophet Muhammad, Islam

Mr Sivarasa, who was earlier sentenced to five years in jail and a fine of three million Saudi riyals, now faces execution after the court advanced the case under Sharia law.

Anujan Sivarasa
October 5, 2026

Religious leaders laud Governor Sani’s inclusive governance

The religious leaders pointed out that Kaduna State now enjoys relative peace and harmony.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
October 2, 2026

Sultan urges Muslims to practise freely, avoid imposing beliefs on others

The Sultan said Muslims had important roles to play in addressing challenges confronting the country and the world.

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II