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 and community relations, the government has spent at least N95,111, 300 for Quranic recitation competitions in the last two years. “The ministry intends to embark... Read More

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April 10, 2017

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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 at a meeting held in Government House in Ado-Ekiti. The meeting was attended by the President General of the League of Imams and Alfa for South-West,... Read More

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April 7, 2017

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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 demolition last week. In a statement on Friday, MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola said the attempt to demolish the mosques was an act of aggression.... Read More

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February 7, 2017

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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 in the Kano Educational Week programme. “I was in Morocco sometimes ago and I asked to see their universities. They took me to mosques where... Read More

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January 20, 2017

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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. Sanusi said this in his keynote address at the 3rd international conference on Islamic Banking and Finance, organised by the International Institute of Islamic Banking... Read More

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November 14, 2016

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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 that goes on at state level. Jigawa is one of Nigeria’s many beggar states. It depends on handouts from Abuja for 84% of its monthly... Read More

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August 4, 2016

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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 ordinary Muslims. He said this in an interview published on Wednesday by the Islamic State group, on its al-Nabaa newspaper. As translated by SITE Intelligence... Read More

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March 18, 2016

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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, Bigadier General Rabe Abubakar, in a statement on Friday, said: “Female bombers now dress in men attire to have access to mosque unhindered to detonate... Read More

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December 10, 2015

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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 environmental offences. Some of the erring churches were accused of constituting nuisance to other residents by converting residential apartments to places of worship. General Manager,... Read More

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November 18, 2015

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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 messages and religious intolerance. The development was communicated on Tuesday, by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef. “Henceforth, we will start to monitor... Read More

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September 17, 2013

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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 year after leaving public office. “…to put on record my version of events…” is one of the reasons Nasir El-Rufai puts forward for writing his... Read More

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November 26, 2012

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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 periodically from January 2013. Executive secretary/chief executive officer, FRC, Mr. Jim Osayande Obazee, who said this in a keynote address presented at the 2012 annual... Read More

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The Church Blog: Bauchi wants to start taxing churches and mosques. We agree

Demolition of mosques: Muslim leaders reach agreement with Fayose

Fayose’s plan to demolish mosques an aggression against Muslims – MURIC

Convert mosques to schools, Sanusi tells Northern governors

‘Send your girls to school, stop early marriage’ | Sanusi tells northerners

YNaija Editorial: Jigawa’s mosques and misplaced priorities

Boko Haram: We will kill all Christians – New leader, Al-Barnawi

‘Female bombers now disguise as men to bomb mosques’ – Army

Why Lagos government shut down 53 churches, mosques

Churches, mosques in Lagos to be put under surveillance

Zainab Usman: My thoughts on el-Rufai’s ‘The Accidental Public Servant’

Churches, Mosques, other non-for-profits to render accounts from 2013 – Financial Reporting Council

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