{
  "id": 12353796,
  "title": "Tinubu mourns popular religious leader Nafiu Baba-Ahmed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/tinubu-mourns-popular-religious-leader-nafiu-baba-ahmed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T10:26:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-mourns-popular-religious-leader-nafiu-baba-ahmed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the passing of Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, a respected religious leader, died early Tuesday morning. In a statement, Tinubu described Baba-Ahmed as an impactful leader who devoted his career to serving Islam and Nigeria. The President remembered their long-term association, highlighting Baba-Ahmed's guidance during Tinubu's 2011 election and 2023 presidential campaign. Tinubu also acknowledged Baba-Ahmed's contributions to the council's role in national affairs, promoting understanding, moral renewal, and social justice. The President extended his condolences to the President and members of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah, the Baba-Ahmed family, the Kaduna State Government, and the Nigerian Muslim Ummah.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu mourns the death of Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, who died on Tuesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-mourns-popular-religious-leader-nafiu-baba-ahmed/",
  "key_points": [
    "President Bola Tinubu mourns death of Malam Nafiu Baba-Ahmed.",
    "Baba-Ahmed, Secretary-General of Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, passes away.",
    "Tinubu praises Baba-Ahmed’s leadership and contributions to Islam and Nigeria."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu mourns Secretary-General of Supreme Council for Shari’ah, Nafiu Baba-Ahmed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/tinubu-mourns-secretary-general-of-supreme-council-for-shariah-nafiu",
        "published": "2026-10-06T10:24:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu mourns popular religious leader Nafiu Baba-Ahmed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/tinubu-mourns-popular-religious-leader-nafiu-baba-ahmed-12358328",
        "published": "2026-10-06T10:50:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}