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Opinion: Myanmar’s Muslim massacres- A case for religious minority groups everywhere
by Albert Afeso Akanbi Some sad news filtered in from Myanmar on August 25, 2017. Again we saw proof of people’s willingness, both law enforcers and breakers, to sink into…
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The Thread: The hypocrisy of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
Articles have been written, Twitter threads have been spun about the injustice meted out by the Federal Government to the Islamic sect, Shiites. In fact, calls are still being made…
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LONG READ: You’re not really saved, you’re a Christian because you were born in the East
Religions relate humanity to what anthropologist Clifford Geertz has referred to as a cosmic "order of existence and is defined as any cultural system of designated behaviours and practices, world…
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“How is it homophobia if my religion does not permit me to support same sex marriage” | 7 takeaways from Zinga’s TNC piece
While same sex marriage has been embraced in most parts of the world, it's a conversation Nigeria is struggling to have. Whenever the topic arises on social media, it tends…
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The Thread: What Muslims want you to know about Ramadan
What is Ramadan? "Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar and during the 29/30 days of it, Muslims are under an obligation to fast from dawn to…
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“Drive them out of this earth” | The full speech Donald Trump delivered in Saudi Arabia
by Omoleye Omoruyi On his first foreign trip as United States President, Donald Trump showed his excitement, as he visited the Gulf country, Saudi Arabia. His excitment was very evident…
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The Thread: God does not grant long life – Muslims and Christians debate
There's a lot to be said for people who jump on other people's tweets and cause drama where there should be none, but we won't say. All we'd say is…
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Peregrino Brimah: Linking poverty to Sharia law, Emir Sanusi goes for Islam’s jugular
by Peregrino Brimah In 2013 when I wrote the article, "CBN: The Poverty In Sanusi Lamido Sanusi's Legacy," apart from discussing how the charismatic bank manager-turned Central bank governor had played…
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Moses Ochonu: Why Sanusi’s anti-polygamy plans might be pointless
by Moses Ochonu In principle, I agree with the emir of Kano's pronouncement on polygamy, procreation, and poverty. However, there is need to proceed with caution on the legislative intervention…
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Opinion: RE | The need to tame religion before it kills us
by Victor Terhemba. “Religion in the history of this continent has been a disastrous venture, a disaster in many zones and continues to be even so today. Only the religiously…
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The Thread: Is this how the Shia muslim sect spread in Nigeria?
El Zakzaky is still being held in illegal detention after the ruling handed down by the courts which stipulated 45 days has lapsed. There have been peaceful protests by Shiites around…
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Opinion: The Sultan Lied, Gender Equality Bill is not Anti-Islam
by Jude Ndukwe The recent call by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, on the Senate, not to pass the Gender Equality Bill because, according to…
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The Church Blog: Have you noticed something about the wives of Lagos State governors?
Has it occurred to you? Over 65-percent of the governors of Lagos since democracy’s return in 1999 have been Muslim, and yet they have enjoyed a very warm mutual-admiration relationship…
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Peregrino Brimah: John Danfulani witnesses Nigerian authorities’ unprovoked attack on Shia muslims
by Peregrino Brimah Kaduna-based activist John Danfulani embedded himself with Shia Muslims embarking on this year's Arbaeen trek from Kano to Zaria and witnessed firsthand the attack on the minority Muslim group by Nigerian…
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Opinion: Religion and corruption in Nigeria-an interplay
by Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi “According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, many of the most corrupt countries in the world also rank high in terms of religiosity.” “In as…
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Opinion: #SultanAt10 | A quiet leader that just was not there
by Peregrino Brimah Amirul Mumineen Sultan Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III is a quiet man. So quiet that it appears he is mostly not there. The esteemed leader of Nigeria's Muslims does…
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Peregrino Brimah: Nigerian government detains little children without bail over religious differences
by Peregrino Brimah At least 13 young children have been detained for two weeks so far by the Jos state government in Nigeria's northern region since a recent ban on activities…
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Peregrino Brimah: The cowards of Kaduna
by Peregrino Brimah Did you see them? I bet you did. We all saw them. They carried sticks, machetes and matches. They also carried empty bags. Even though we call…
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Peregrino Brimah: Mr. President, Nigeria is being closed up and closed out
by Peregrino Brimah Those who know me know of my aggressive campaign against the Goodluck Jonathan corrupt government and my participation through various media activities and street protests to bring…
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Opinion: Why Nigerians do everything by the grace of God
by Chuks Okeibunor Recently I hosted a friend for a couple weeks; though Nigerian, he hadn’t been to Nigeria in more than 20 years. As his visit wound down, he…
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Opinion: The political strategy that is Boko Haram
by Adetayo Adesola Giles Fraser wrote an article in the Guardian in 2015 tagged ‘It’s not the religion that creates terrorists; it’s the politics’. The language of violent jihad may…
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Jude Ndukwe: Ishaq Akintola and the blindness of an Islamic scholar
By Jude Ndukwe The recent interview granted The Punch by one Professor Ishaq Akintola titled “We want Fridays work-free for Muslims” wherein among other things he acerbically nay needlessly criticized…
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Hajj: Saudi Arabia shortens time for ‘devil stoning’ ritual
The government of Saudi Arabia has shortened the timing for the symbolic stoning ritual for this year's lesser hajj. The decision is believed to avert a repeat of the disaster…
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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…
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Opinion: Open letter to Gov. Abdulazeez Yari
by Balogun Oluwalonimi Mayowa Your Excellency sir, The Governor of Zamfara State, and as well the Chairman of the Nigeria Governor's Forum (NGF) and a card carrier of All Progressive…
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Opinion: Far North and the menace of Almajiri
by Usama Dandare Whoever is familiar with the northern region of Nigeria, especially the core northern states, will agree with me that the region is indeed home to several destitute…
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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…
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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…
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The YNaija Tracklist: What caused Zamfara killings | Sanusi has a stern warning to Buhari | Columbia to end 52-year old war | More
From the papers- a tracklist #Immigration2000: Comptroller General says disengaged officers must undergo screening- YNaija Nigeria lost N51.28billion to oil vandalism in 2015- YNaija Sanusi warns Buhari that his government…
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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy