Tag: islam
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
#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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
@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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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