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The Church Blog: Bauchi wants to start taxing churches and mosques. We agree
Bauchi's government has a convoluted policy on taxation of religious organizations, but we agree with the spirit of its decision. Convoluted because, according to Baba Madubi, Commissioner for religious affairs…
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Demolition of mosques: Muslim leaders reach agreement with Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has reached an agreement with Muslim leaders in the state not to demolish four mosques built in filling stations in Ado Ekiti. The deal was reached…
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Fayose’s plan to demolish mosques an aggression against Muslims – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the plan by Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose to demolish some mosques in the state. The state government had marked four mosques for…
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Convert mosques to schools, Sanusi tells Northern governors
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi has advised northern governors to convert mosques to primary schools, especially in the villages. The emir made the call in his remarks at an event…
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‘Send your girls to school, stop early marriage’ | Sanusi tells northerners
The Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II on Thursday called on wealthy individuals in the North to use their wealth to educate the girl child instead of building mosques.…
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YNaija Editorial: Jigawa’s mosques and misplaced priorities
The recent announcement by the Jigawa state government that it has opened bidding for the construction of ninety mosques in the state, is the latest example of the wasteful spending…
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Boko Haram: We will kill all Christians – New leader, Al-Barnawi
The new Boko Haram leader, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, has reportedly threatened to bomb churches and kill Christians in Nigeria while promising to end attacks on mosques and markets used by…
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‘Female bombers now disguise as men to bomb mosques’ – Army
The Nigerian Army has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents have employed the strategy of hiding their true sexual identity in order to carry out their attacks. Acting Director Defence Information,…
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Why Lagos government shut down 53 churches, mosques
Not less than 53 churches, mosques and hotels have been shut down by the Lagos State Government. The churches, mosques and hotels were sealed over their noise pollution and other…
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Churches, mosques in Lagos to be put under surveillance
The surveillance of activities of churches and mosques in Lagos state would soon commence, the state government has said. The government says the move is to curb the preaching of hate…
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Zainab Usman: My thoughts on el-Rufai’s ‘The Accidental Public Servant’
by Zainab Usman At the height of these disagreements, El-Rufai inadvertently rises to a defacto Vice-President, a position which would ironically lead to his persecution and exile less than a…
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Churches, Mosques, other non-for-profits to render accounts from 2013 – Financial Reporting Council
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) said it had designed an accounting system for churches, mosques and other not-for-profit organisations, adding that it will compel them to report their financial transactions…
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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