- Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), has died in Saudi Arabia.
- His death was confirmed by close sources and officially announced by the Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students, which described his passing as a monumental loss.
The former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), has passed away. A close source confirmed his death early Tuesday morning, stating he died at a hospital in Saudi Arabia.
The Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS) officially confirmed his passing in a condolence statement dated December 16, 2025, describing it as a “monumental loss” to the country.
The statement honored his career, noting that he was “a towering figure of integrity, humility, and unwavering commitment to justice”. NAMLAS emphasized that throughout his judicial career, he “exemplified the highest ideals of the Bench—fairness, courage, and fidelity to the rule of law,”.
Beyond his service as the head of Nigeria’s judiciary, NAMLAS highlighted his role as a mentor: “To NAMLAS, the late Chief Justice was more than a jurist; he was a fatherly pillar and a source of encouragement to Muslim law students across the country,”.
The association extended condolences, concluding with the prayer: “Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return,” and asking that Allah grants him “the highest abode in Jannatul Firdaus,”.
In other news….. Record producer Samklef has criticized singer Davido, accusing him of fueling rivalry and negativity within the Nigerian music scene.
The producer made the remarks in response to a tweet by fellow producer-turned-singer Pheelz, who had expressed concerns about the competitive and toxic atmosphere in the industry. Pheelz wrote, “Music was meant to be enjoyed, not compared. This comparison game is damaging the sound and culture more than we realize.”
Samklef argued that the Nigerian music industry used to thrive on mutual respect when artists like Wizkid and Olamide dominated the scene. He suggested that the dynamics shifted after Davido entered the industry.
According to Samklef, Davido’s presence introduced toxicity, a “cultist mindset,” threats, and fraudulent streaming practices. He emphasized that music should be about passion, not rivalry.
He added, “Music was fun when we started. With Wizkid, there were no comparisons just love for the craft. Olamide came in, and it was the same no pressure, no animosity, just music. Then this one Scorpio boy who moves like Diddy arrived, and the industry changed. Toxicity, fake streams, threats, and dirty tactics became common.”
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