The Catholic Bishop of Abuja Diocese, John Onaiyekan, has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to include Nigeria in the Saudi Arabia-led Islamic coalition against terrorism. The Archbishop described the move as dangerous and unwise while noting that the countries which came together to form the alliance have not made any form of headway in their... Read More

March 22, 2016

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Garba Shehu: It doesn’t matter if Boko Haram is defeated by a Christian or Muslim coalition

A good number of the reactions to President Muhammadu Buhari’s announcement that Nigeria has joined the Islamic Coalition Against Terrorism, show quite clearly that many Nigerians do not fully understand the president’s motives for this decision. With the rise of the Boko Haram Terrorist group of the past few years, Nigeria faces a threat such... Read More

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March 18, 2016

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Christian Elders to Buhari: ‘Don’t make Nigeria a satellite state of Saudi Arabia’

The Nigerian Christian Elders Forum, has criticised the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari on a number of issues- one of which is the decision of the government to join the Saudi Arabia-led coalition against terrorism. Chairman of the NCEF, Solomon Asemota, while addressing journalists on Friday, accused the present administration of trying to make Nigeria... Read More

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March 9, 2016

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It’s in Nigeria’s best interest to join Islamic Coalition on terrorism – Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani, the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, has backed President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to include Nigeria in the Saudi Arabia-led Islamic Coalition against terrorism. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Senator said terrorism is a global problem and as such, Nigerians should not attach any religious meaning to Buhari’s intentions.... Read More

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March 7, 2016

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‘Nigerians should support Islamic Coalition against terror’ – Minister

Following the recent public outcry over the announcement that President Muhammadu Buhari had agreed for Nigeria to become a member of the Islamic Coalition against terrorism under the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Monday, stated that the agreement had nothing to do with giving Nigeria an Islamic identity.... Read More

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