…released a nine-minute video on November 2, doubling down on its claim that it killed Islamic cleric Yahaya Masussuka in Katsina StateA masked member of the group cited historical Islamic precedents and theological arguments to justify the assassination of the clericThe video came weeks after supporters of the slain cl…

Notable Islamic cleric and social commentator, Muhammad Nure Khalid, popularly known as Digital Imam, has called on the government to identify and prosecute those responsible for the killing of Katsina-based cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka. Khalid, who made the call in an exclusive interview with our Correspond…

…government •Other clerics also killed By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The assassination of Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masusuka in Katsina State has rekindled concerns over the safety of religious scholars in Northern Nigeria, bringing back painful memories of previous killings that shocked Muslim communities and raised questi…

…State Services (DSS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, have rescued three Islamic clerics kidnapped while travelling to attend a special prayer session for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Zamfara State. The victims were among six Imams abducted on September 12, 2026, when heavily armed bandits intercepted…

…Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Bello, has confirmed the rescue of three of the six Islamic Clerics (Imam) kidnapped on September 12, while travelling to Talata Mafara, Zamfara. Bello gave the confirmation in an interview with some select reporters on Friday in Gusau. He said the rescue followed a multi-agency coll…

The wife of slain Katsina Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, has recounted how gunmen killed her husband in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state on Monday evening. Hajiya Fatima Masussuka, who spoke with journalists at their residence in Dutsin-Ma on Tuesday, said the assailants attacked shortly a…

…popularly known as Ansaru, has claimed responsibility for the murder of popular Katsina Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, accusing him of being an infidel. Masusuka and another man identified as Adamu Abubakar, were fatally shot armed men outside his residence in Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State on Monday night. The Ka…

…international issues Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State - Suspected bandits have killed prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and one of his associates in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State.The gunmen opened fire on the two men at close range at around 9 pm on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the entrance to…

Gunmen have reportedly murdered a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Masusuka, in a suspected targeted attack at his residence in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. Sources said the cleric was murdered by armed men who attacked his home in the town late Monday night, October 26, 2026. The circumstances surrounding the murd…

Five Islamic clerics abducted by bandits in Zamfara State after attending a prayer gathering for President Bola Tinubu have remained in captivity 41 days after their abduction.The development was disclosed by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering northwestern Nigeria, in a post on X on Friday.“UPDATE: The Islamic sch…

…over his passing while acknowledging the will of Almighty God. The council recited the Islamic condolence phrase: "Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un."The Adamawa State Muslim Council announces the death of prominent Yola cleric Modibbo Abubakar Bobboi Modibbo Iya Wuro Yombe after a brief illness. Photo cleric’s buria…

…The court noted that the defendant did not call any witness in his defence, except an Islamic cleric who testified on inheritance, which the court dismissed as irrelevant. "This is a case of culpable homicide, not an inheritance case," the court held. The three other persons mentioned by the defendant - a tea seller, M…

…Police Command has commenced a coordinated rescue operation to secure the release of six Islamic clerics (Imams) abducted by armed bandits along the Dakko–Damri feeder road in Bakura Local Government Area. This was disclosed in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Yazid Abubakar, in Gusau on…

…the end of the event disclosed that over 350 participants attended, including prominent Islamic clerics, academics, professionals, political leaders and youth representatives drawn from across the country.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Key figures at Jos gatheringThe sy…

Over 500 Islamic scholars and clerics from across Nigeria met with key political figures in Jigawa StateDeputy Senate President Jibrin Barau and presidential aide Ibrahim Masari attended the closed-door sessionSix northern APC governors were present at the meeting before the endorsement was announcedPAY ATTENTION: Find…

…speaks in video below:Cleric speaks about visit to OgogoLegit.ng also reported that an Islamic cleric who had publicly committed to delivering herbal medicine to ailing Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo opened up about his visit to the actor.He narrated his experience as well as his observations, triggering reactions…

…Constitution frowns at same-faith presidential ticket. He was reacting to comments by an Islamic cleric, Shiekh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who spoke in support of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. Okonkwo insisted that Muslim and Christians must be accommodated in the presidency as the Pre…

…funds to facilitate marriage is a component of good governance - Sheik Gumi Popular Islamic cleric, Sheik Gumi, has backed the mass weddings carried out by some Northern state governors. In a post shared on Facebook, Gumi said in a Shariah state where prostitution, fornication, adultery, and promiscuity are prohibited,…

…-reject-claims-that-dead-player-regained-consciousness-at-mortuary/ 4. I have no regrets, Islamic cleric defends Muslim-Muslim ticket stance: The Chairman, Ulama Council of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’ikamatis Sunnah, Sheikh Muhammad Jingir, has maintained his stance on his call for a Muslim-Muslim ticket ahead of the…

…alone in the 2023 general elections. Hayab made the remark while reacting to comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who had defended Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket ahead of the 2027 elections and argued that Muslims should not apologise for supporting candidates of their faith because of their population…

…The Media aide to FCT minister, Lere Olayinka, has called for the arrest of an Islamic cleric identified as Shafiy Adeba, who was caught on camera saying muslims have the 'right' to enslave Non-Muslims While preaching to his congregants in his mosque somewhere in the Southwest, Adeba, who spoke in Yoruba, said;''God sa…

…New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned comments attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing them as divisive and capable of undermining national unity. Kwankw…

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the provocative comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahya Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, warning that religious rhetoric capable of deepening divisions could threaten Nigeria’s unity. Adeyanju, in a statement on Sunday…

…a Christian state but rather a secular state. He said comments such as those made by the Islamic clerics are highly provocative and should be avoided. His post reads;''I have immense respect for Sheik Jingir but I am constrained to point out that the extremist rhetoric he has indulged in here is most unhelpful and neit…

…with a Christian candidate among those shortlisted.A public affairs analyst and an Islamic cleric have both weighed in on the religious sensitivity surrounding the decision ahead of the 2027 election.