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June 26, 2023
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Blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad Will Have Severe Consequences – Sokoto Governor

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has issued a statement calling for calm and adherence to the law among the people of the state. The governor’s plea comes in response to an attack on an individual, Usman Buda Mai Hanji, who allegedly made blasphemous comments about the personality of Prophet Muhammad at the Sokoto main abattoir... Read More
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August 17, 2022
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Kano singer who was given the death penalty for blasphemy will be tried again – Appeal Court

A musician who was sentenced to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad was given a new trial by the Court of Appeal in Kano on Wednesday. Aminu Yahaya-Sharif, a 24-year-old singer from Sharifai in Kano city, was charged with blasphemy against the Islamic prophet in a song that he distributed via WhatsApp in March... Read More
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June 4, 2022
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Another Nigerian stripped of fundamental human rights and killed for ‘blasphemy’ in Lugbe, Abuja

While we mourn the death of Deborah Samuel, who was killed for supposed blasphemy. She, as a Nigerian citizen, was accused of blasphemy, stoned and burnt to death, notwithstanding the Nigerian Constitution’s stance on murder. We mourn, but many are already forgetting her death, and the conversation is long gone. But, another has happened and... Read More
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September 24, 2021
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Kenya bans ‘blasphemous’ film about gay lovers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Kenya bans ‘blasphemous’ film about gay lovers Kenyan authorities on Thursday banned a documentary about two gay lovers, calling it “unacceptable and an affront to (the) culture and identity” of a deeply Christian country which has long criminalised homosexuality. –... Read More
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August 6, 2021
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This is the Northern gambit you didn’t know about regarding enforcing Shari’ah

Unless you have a core of steel, shock is a natural reaction to news items like the arrest for blasphemy of Muslims and former Muslims in Northern Nigeria. The news of the sentencing to death of a child for blasphemy – who according to the Shari’ah court that tried his case, “committed the ‘crime’ while... Read More
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A picture of demonstrators holding placards at a protest calling for the prosecution Yahaya Sharif - a singer accused of blasphemy in a song. This is to reinforce the subject of the topic.
July 10, 2021
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Once again a mob calls for blood in a new blasphemy case in Northern Nigeria

A mob of young Nigerian Muslim men in Sokoto, stormed the palace of Sultan, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday carrying placards that read “Isma’il must die,”  to demand the arrest and prosecution of one Isma’ila Sani Isah of Gobirawa area. His ‘crime’ is that he allegedly posted a blasphemous comment against the Holy Prophet Muhammad... Read More
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March 31, 2021
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‘Accused of blasphemy and burnt to ashes’ | The tragic tale of Talle Mai Ruwa

In case you missed it, Talle Mai Ruwa is the latest victim of fanatical religiosity (blasphemy), only he doesn’t make it out alive. The middle-aged resident of Darazo local government area, Bauchi, was burnt to ashes and charred bones by his neighbours for allegedly insulting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad – an act considered blasphemous and punishable... Read More
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February 23, 2021
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300+ days of illegal incarceration, reversed prison sentence | What to learn about anti-blasphemy in Nigeria

Less than 10 weeks from today, outspoken ex-Muslim Mubarak Bala, would have spent a full year in illegal detention for a harmless Facebook post. The Human Rights Activist and President of Humanist Association of Nigeria, up until 28 April 2020, when he was picked up from his home in Kaduna is being held for allegedly... Read More
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Blasphemy
August 11, 2020
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Death Song: 22-year-old musician sentenced to death for “blasphemy” | The #YNaijaCover

A musical artiste in Kano has been sentenced to death by hanging for blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad.An upper Sharia court in the Hausawa Filin Hockey area of the state said Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, 22, was guilty of committing blasphemy for a song he circulated via WhatsApp in March. This decision sparked heated conversations on social... Read More
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November 8, 2016
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Kano blasphemy: CAN demands justice for Bridget Agbahime

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the decision by a Kano Magistrates’ Court to set free those accused of killing a 74-year-old christian woman, Bridget Agbahime for alleged blasphemy as “highly provocative”. The Christian body expressed sadness that no one has ever been prosecuted for such crimes in the country. A statement in Abuja... Read More
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November 3, 2016
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Blasphemy: Kano Court frees all suspects on Attorney-General’s advise

A Magistrates’ court sitting in Kano on Thursday discharged an acquitted all five suspects who allegedly killed Bridget Agbahime, a trader based in Kano. The suspects, Dauda Ahmed, Abdulmumeen Mustafa, Zubairu Abubakar, Abdullahi Abubakar and Musa Abdullahi were charged on a four-count charge of allegedly inciting disturbance, culpable homicide, joint act and mischief. Agbahime, 74, an... Read More
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September 5, 2016
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Opinion: Blasphemy – Time to end this psychosis

by Adekoya Boladale Enacting a law on the premises of these two religions constitute a direct infringement on equity which the likes of Ogun, Sango, Obatala, Amadioha, Bori, Alledjenu, and others ought to enjoy. Christiana Oluwatoyin Oluwasesin, Florence Chukwu,Abdullahi Umaru, Methodus Chimaije Emmanuel, Bridget Agbaheme and Eunice Elisha all have one thing in common: they... Read More
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August 31, 2016
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Victims of Zamfara blasphemy killings are ‘suspects’ – Police

The Zamfara State Police Command on Wednesday said its investigation has shown that the 8 persons who were killed during the blasphemy killings were part of the suspects. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Muhammad Shehu and obtained by NAN in Gusau, the police said 14 persons have been... Read More
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August 26, 2016
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There is a plot to cause religious crisis in the North – JNI

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), has condemned the killing of 8 persons in Zamfara State over alleged blasphemy on Islam and its prophet. JNI, stated this in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu. It said the incident was aimed at starting religious crisis in the Northern part of the country as... Read More
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August 25, 2016
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Zamfara killings: Human Rights Commission begins investigation

Following the killings of eight persons in Zamfara State over blasphemy, the National Human Rights Commission has started investigations. An angry mob had lynched a student for alleged blasphemy against islam, which prompted a man simply known as Tajudeen to rush him to an hospital. Clearly unhappy with Tajudeen’s actions, the mob marched to his... Read More
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August 24, 2016
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Blasphemy: What actually caused the mob killings in Zamfara – Gov. Yari explains

Governor of Zamfara, Abdulaziz Yari, on Wednesday gave a detailed account of how eight persons were killed in the state. Yari gave the account to State House correspondents shortly after he met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja alongside Borno state governor Kashim Shettima. A mob killed eight people and went ahead to set... Read More
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August 24, 2016
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Buhari meets Borno and Zamfara state governors (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with governors of Borno and Zamfara state at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock. Governors Kashim Shettima and Governors Abdulaziz Yari arrived the President’s office this afternoon. Details of the meeting is yet to be known. However President Buhari may have called the governors to discuss issues bothering on security... Read More
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August 23, 2016
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Blasphemy: Pres. Buhari reacts to killing of 8 people in Zamfara

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the killing of 8 persons in Zamfara State over blasphemy of islam. The victim who was a student of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic was alleged to have made a blasphemous statement against Islam and Prophet Muhammad and was consequently attacked by a mob who beat him to a pulp. A man whose... Read More
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June 5, 2016
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YNaija Says: Enough is enough, it is time we take mob actions seriously

Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd. – Bertrand Russell The gruesome killing of Bridget Patience Agbahime, 74, by a religious mob in Kano has left a sour taste in our mouth and a tragic image in our minds. It is... Read More
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January 17, 2014
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Ghanaian musician calls Jesus ‘a dead god’, rants about Nigeria’s anti-gay law (Viewer Discretion)

by Oke Efagene   A few Nigerian celebrities have spoken against the new anti-gay law in Nigeria, which some have viewed as ‘unnecessary’ and ‘irrelevant’. Now a Ghanaian singer, who goes by the name Wanlov, has added his voice to the outcry but in an unusual manner. The dreadlock sporting artiste has shared some rather... Read More
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July 7, 2013
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Femi Aribisala: Pastor Paul’s manipulative ‘witchcraft’

by Femi Aribisala The gentleman doth protest too much, methinks!  The same Paul who says he would rather die than collect money now reveals he “robs” others of their money.    Have you noticed that the primary business of pastors is the collection of money?  Every manipulative trick in the book is used to do... Read More
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July 2, 2013
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“Deviation warrants the displeasure and frown of God” – Deeper Life Suspends Kumuyi’s Son, Wife

by Lucas Togan John Kumuyi, the embattled son of the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has been suspended from participating in any of the church activities till further notice due to his controversial wedding in Jamaica. After the June 15, 2013 wedding, thousands of members of the church reacted sharply to the anti-church... Read More
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April 29, 2013
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Teens accused of blasphemy for dancing to Maroon 5 during prayer in Indonesia (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

TOLI-TOLI PERANTAU VIA YOUTUBE The five girls recorded themselves praying and dancing. Some in Indonesia are calling it blasphemy. Five Indonesian teens are in big trouble for showing off their “moves like Jagger.” The girls have been accused of blasphemy and may be forced into juvenile detention after they filmed themselves dancing to another Maroon... Read More
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