Just In: Former Nigerian Justice Ashigar is Dead, "Irreparable Loss"
- Retired Federal High Court judge Justice Baba Gana Ashigar died on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Maiduguri after a brief illness
- The Federal High Court described the late jurist as a distinguished judicial officer who served with diligence, integrity, and dedication
- The Chief Judge and staff of the Federal High Court extended condolences to his family following his death
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Maiduguri, Borno state - Justice Baba Gana Ashigar, a retired judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, has died.
As reported on Tuesday, July 28, by Nigerian Tribune, Ashigar passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Maiduguri, Borno state, following a brief illness. He was buried on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in line with Islamic burial rites.
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TVC News also noted the sad update.
The Federal High Court confirmed his passing in a statement issued by the court's director of information, Catherine Oby Christopher.
Ashigar's death: Court pays tribute
The court described Justice Ashigar as a jurist of exceptional character who gave himself fully to the service of the law.
In its statement, the court said:
"Hon. Justice Baba Gana Ashigar, Rtd, was a distinguished jurist who served with diligence, dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the administration of justice."
The statement added that his contributions to the bench and the wider legal profession would remain a lasting memory among those who worked alongside him.
The court said:
"His substantial contributions to the Bench and the legal profession will be fondly remembered by his colleagues, members of the outer Bar, Court Staff, and all who had the privilege of working with him."
The Chief Judge, fellow judges, management and staff of the Federal High Court used the statement to send condolences to the justice's family, praying that God would give them the strength to cope with the loss.
The court closed with a religious supplication:
"May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus."
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Community leader Adamu Chushe is bereaved
Earlier, Legit.ng reported the death of Hajia Maryam Chushe, the mother of Muhammad Tirmizi Adamu Chushe, a prominent Nigerian community leader.
News of the passing of Hajia Maryam, the mother of Chushe, the chief executive officer (CEO) of TAC Global Investment and a youth leader in Jos North local government area of Plateau state, spread online.
Reacting to the development, Abubakar Shu'aibu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Bassa/Jos North federal constituency in the 2027 election, extended his “deepest condolences” to the bereaved philanthropist and his family over the loss of their beloved mother.
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