News

Kafanchan Chief Imam dies at 130

The Chief Imam of Kafanchan Central Mosque, Adam Tahir, has died at the age of 130.

Confirming his demise, the Deputy Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Muhammad Kassim, said Sheikh Adam died on Wednesday evening after a brief illness.

While praying to God for the repose of the deceased’s soul, Kassim said the late Chief Imam would be greatly missed by Muslim faithful, saying he was “a role model to all”.

READ ALSO: Catholic Church confirms abduction of priest in Kaduna

In his condolence message, the Emir of Jema’a, Muhammad Isa Muhammad II, described the death of Adam as a huge loss to the emirate and to the people of the southern part of Kaduna State.

The late Chief Imam was survived by 26 children, 290 grandchildren, and over 200 great-grandchildren.

TheStar

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

LIRS extends tax return filing deadline to April 14

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of individual…

37 minutes ago

IWD: Zenith Bank, Ford Foundation honour 19 at inaugural woman of power award

Zenith Bank and Ford Foundation have presented awards to 19 women who have shown resilience…

43 minutes ago

Kano South lawmakers hold ‘critical meeting’ after boycotting Gov Yusuf’s parley

Lawmakers from Kano South Senatorial District on Monday held what they described as a “critical…

3 hours ago

Oil prices rise as traders weigh Iran de-escalation report

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as investors weighed the possibility…

3 hours ago

Stock market investors lose N276bn amid sell pressure

The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a bearish note, with investors losing N276…

3 hours ago

BUA Foods revenue hits N1.77trn as company proposes N28 dividend

BUA Foods Plc has posted revenue of N1.77 trillion for the year ended December 31,…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.