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‘Ese Oruru can’t choose her faith until she’s 18’ – Islamic group
As the controversy surrounding the alleged kidnap of Bayelsa state teenager, Ese Oruru, continues to grow, an Islamic group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Nigerian government to…
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Former PDP minister slams Fayose over comments against Buhari
Suleiman Abubakar, a former minister of National Planning during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan has lambasted Governor Ayodele Fayose over his claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is turning…
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Shi’ite leader, El-Zakzaky flown abroad for treatment of gunshot wounds
Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria was reportedly taken out of the country for medical attention after sustaining gunshot wounds during the clash between the Nigerian…
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‘We rejected $3 million bribe from Jonathan’
The Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) has revealed that some associates of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan offered the Islamic body $3 million in exchange for goodwill and votes in the April 2015…
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Shiite-Army clash: Muslim leaders to hold ’emergency meeting’ in Abuja
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called for an emergency 'expanded general purpose meeting' in response to the mass killing of the members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria.…
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Shiite killings: Minister of Interior arrives Kaduna
Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, the Minister of Interior, has landed in Kaduna state to make an assessment of the situation of developments resulting from the violent clash between the Nigerian Army and…
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‘Shiite leader, Zakzaky was shot ‘four times’ by the Army’
There was a clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) which spanned from Saturday to early Sunday and left several dead in Zaria. During…
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Islamic council warn Buhari, Army over death of Shiite members
Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Government over the recent killings in Zaria, Kaduna state. About 20 people are reported…
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Emenike ‘converts to Islam’ to avoid being punished at his football club
Nigerian striker Emmanuel Emenike has told Fenerbache coach Vitor Pereira that he is a Muslim. Apparently, Emenike failed to join the squad up for breakfast on Saturday, prompting the Portuguese…
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Adebayor converts to Islam (Watch)
It's been a roller coaster of a season for Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor and whatever his next action is, he can't really be blamed. It all started when he recently…
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Igbo Corps member converts to Islam to fulfill Buhari vow (Photos)
At least people are not trekking anymore! A batch C corps member serving in Benue State, Konshisha LGA, Chukwuma Austin Dike has converted to Islam. Chukwuma who hails from Mbailtoli LGA,…
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Singer, Asa reveals how Islam influenced her music
by Anike Jacobs Internationally acclaimed recording artiste, Asa has revealed that she was once a Muslim and that Islam played an important role in her style of music.In an interview…
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Must Reads: Nelson Mandela’s former PA is a ‘racist’, How expensive it is to be poor + more
Appaz, Nelson Mandela's former PA is a 'racist'. IoL News Poetry: Who needs it? NYTimes How expensive it is to be poor. NYTimes Thomas Friedman: Say it like it is.…
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Horrific: 12 people confirmed dead in Paris terror attack
by Chinwe Okafor An attack, which was aimed at the HQ of Charlie Hebdo, a publication known for it's controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in 2011 has left twelve…
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#illridewithyou was contrived, but it reflects our thoughts on Islam and terrorism
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Taliban gunmen shot dead 141 people at a school in Pakistan last week, and most of the people killed were children. Just hours before that, an…
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The Pope prayed at a mosque last weekend – Is this the cool, progressive thing to do?
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Picture the Pope praying in a mosque alongside top Muslim leaders. That's what happened in Turkey last weekend. Pope Francis was at the Blue Mosque in Instabul…
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I am not a religious fanatic – Buhari opens up
by Isi Esene Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has responded to those who label him as a religious fanatic as he gets ready to represent his party, the…
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Can a couple really find peace in an inter-faith marriage?
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Getting married to someone of a different faith is often very challenging for people. They have to deal with some degree of opposition from either family and…
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GEJ says Islam should not be blamed for the actions of terrorists
by Azubuike Azikiwe On Saturday, 3 September, President Goodluck Jonathan stated that the nefarious activities of terrorist groups across the world had nothing to do with Islam. The President said…
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@MaxSiollun : Do you believe in Juju?
by Max Siollun Juju , native medicine, black magic....call it whatever you want, but do you believe in it? In a country as deeply religious as Nigeria, there is still…
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Eid-el-fitri: Monday, 28th, Tuesday 29th declared public holidays
The federal government has declared Monday, 28 and Tuesday 29 public holidays to mark this year's Eid-el-fitri salah celebration. A statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the ministry of Interior…
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‘Boko Haram is planning to Islamize Nigeria’ – Oritsejafor plays Captain Obvious
by 'Ifreke Inyang President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has claimed that that Boko Haram's ultimate plan, is to turn the country to a full…
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BREAKING: Boko Haram threatens to attack 2 boarding schools, abduct more students
by Akan Ido The Boko Haram Islamic sect may be perfecting another sinister plan to abduct more secondary school students according to NAN report. Godfrey Ugudu, the Principal of Government…
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“The kidnapped girls have been converted to Islam,” Shekau says in new video (WATCH)
by 'Jola Sotubo A new video released by Boko Haram to AFP is believed to show some of the abducted girls clad in hijabs in what seems to…
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Perry Brimah: 10 real tips to becoming a billionaire like Dangote
by Perry Brimah The Dangote business model some are understudying can never make a penny outside Africa. Check his money making ventures—all are local. In America it takes ingenious thinking,…
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Opinion: Boko Haram is a wrong conception of Islam
by Amir-Abdurrahman More so, the “heroic” acts of Boko Haram and Shekau will not in anyway contribute to a religion that has already been in existence for centuries and stood…
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Man receives 20 lashes for gay offence in Bauchi, others arrested
A Nigerian man has received 20 lashes after an Islamic court in the northern city of Bauchi convicted him of homosexual offences. Under Islamic law, courts can punish homosexual acts…
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Opinion: But why would Osun gov’t build a church?
by Ifeanyi Uddin One of the biggest threats to our democracy, today, is the relationship between the church and the state. Christians rejoice when the newspapers report visits to general…
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READ: Did Pope Francis really say hell is not real but ‘merely a metaphor’?
by LittleGreenFootballs This post (excerpted below) from Diversity Chronicle Blog from December 5, 2013 has been circulated. POPE FRANCIS CONDEMNS RACISM AND DECLARES THAT “ALL RELIGIONS ARE TRUE” AT HISTORIC THIRD VATICAN…
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‘My faith is more important’: Meet America’s first OPENLY GAY Imam (WATCH)
He’s been condemned by other Muslim leaders, and some local imams have even refused to greet him. But Imam Daayiee Abdullah – believed to be the only openly gay imam…
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YMonitor
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- 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