Massive Crowd in Katsina as Over 3 Million Tijaniyya Faithful Attend 40th National Maulud

Millions of Tijaniyya followers from Nigeria and other African countries converged on Katsina State for the 40th National Maulud in honour of Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass. Held at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, the event filled the venue to capacity, spilling onto surrounding roads as worshippers arrived early. Religious leaders and government officials offered prayers for peace, unity and stability in Katsina and Nigeria. The gathering also boosted local businesses, with traders recording high sales as visitors flooded the city.

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Where Is Sheikh Khalifa? Family Alleges Weeks-Long Detention — What Really Happened in Abuja?”

For over 25 days, the family of Sheikh Khalifa Sani Abdulkadir, a respected Islamic scholar and leader of the Tijaniyya sect Fityanul Islam in Zaria, has been desperate for answers. According to reports, Sheikh Khalifa traveled to Abuja to resolve issues surrounding a blocked bank account, but since that day, he has reportedly been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS).
His wife, Hajiya Ramatu Khalifa, describes a life now filled with anxiety, sleepless nights, and fear, raising their children alone while not knowing her husband’s whereabouts or well-being. The family claims to have received only a single brief call from Sheikh Khalifa, leaving more questions than answers.
Reports suggest that the matter may involve a sum of N2 million and, disturbingly, that authorities have classified it as a military case, making transparency even harder. Meanwhile, rumors linking Sheikh Khalifa to allegations of receiving money for prayers related to a coup remain unconfirmed, with the family completely unaware of such claims.
This raises urgent questions for the public: Why has Sheikh Khalifa been detained for so long? What exactly is the connection between his bank account and the military case? Should families be left in the dark about the detention of religious leaders?
We want to hear from you, Fintter readers: What do you think is happening in Abuja, and how should authorities handle cases like this? Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation.