Religion

January 24, 2016

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 Army and members of his sect. According to Vanguard Newspaper, multiple sources revealed this information in Abuja on Saturday, Janauary 23. In the clash between... Read More

army, islam, medicine, Muslim, Religion

January 3, 2016

‘We’ll report Father Mbaka to the Pope over fake prophecy about Buhari’

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka of peddling rumors and sensationalism in his prediction of multiple assassination attempts on President Muhammadu Buhari in 2016. Father Mbaka, Founder, Adoration Ministries, Enugu had on Friday, January 1st, warned the president that several attempts would be made on his life by corrupt... Read More

Buhari, Father Mbakla, human rights, Pope Francis, Religion

January 1, 2016

‘Disasters, earthquakes, discovery of new STD’ | Read Pastor Adeboye’s prophecy for 2016

Internationally respected man of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has predicted that a new Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) would be discovered in 2016. Adeboye, who is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has issued his yearly set of predictions. The cleric revealed that the situation in the country would get worse... Read More

2016, Church, Redeemed Church, Religion

December 28, 2015

‘I’m not scared’ | Ike Ekweremadu speaks on alleged attempt on his life

Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu held a special thanksgiving service on Monday, in Enugu, his country home where he rededicated himself to the service of the nation. At the reception after the thanksgiving, he gave a brief account of what the closing year 2015 had thrown his way and how he navigated through the... Read More

reception, Religion, senate, thanksgiving

December 27, 2015

‘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 presidential polls. This revelation was made by the Coordinator of CIO, Imam Abdullahi Shuaib at the 22nd National Islamic Training Programme (NITP), which commenced in Odosengolu, Ijebu-Ode,... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, islam, presidential elections, Religion

December 26, 2015

Guru Maharaji speaks on Biafra, Boko Haram and anti-social media bill

Remember Guru Maharaji? He is the founder of the One Love Family Sect and yes, he has a message for pro-Biafra agitators. Sat guru on Christmas day, Friday, December 25 cautioned the people clamoring for the secession of the Biafran state from Nigeria to desist from acts that can rip national unity to shreds. He... Read More

biafra, boko haram, Buhari, corruption, insurgency, Religion

December 16, 2015

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. The NSCIA is the highest Islamic body in Nigeria with its president being the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar. According to Premium Times, the NSCIA has... Read More

genocide, human rights, islam, Religion, Sokoto, Sultan

December 15, 2015

Buhari to Boko Haram: ‘If you don’t value your life, others value theirs’

President Buhari has enjoined religious leaders to join in the Federal Government’s fight to strip the Boko Haram terrorists of their religious pretension. Buhari made this request on Tuesday, December 15 as he received Ecuador’s new Ambassador to Nigeria, Leopoldo Rovayo Verdesoto. He revealed that the religious leaders’ joint work with government would depict the... Read More

boko haram, Ecuador, Embassy, presidential, Religion, terrorism

December 15, 2015

‘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 the clash, the army also arrested the leader of the movement Ibrahim Zakzaky, who is being held in an undisclosed military facility. On Monday, December 14, the... Read More

armed forces, Burutai, islam, Religion, Shi'a, Zaria

December 14, 2015

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 to have been killed in the fight between the Shiite Islamic group and the Nigerian Army which started on December 12 and spanned for many... Read More

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human rights, islam, Military, Religion, violence, Zaria

December 1, 2015

Defying Boko Haram, Muslims embark on Shi’ite march in Kaduna (WATCH)

Muslims have defied the terrorist sect Boko Haram and proceeded with a Shi’ite procession from Birnin-Gwari and some other adjoining towns to Zaria. The terror sect had on Friday, November 27 attacked a Shia procession, killing over 21 people in Kano. It was perceived that the Muslims would cringe in the wake of the terrorist attack and disembark on the... Read More

boko haram, north, Religion, terrorism

November 30, 2015

‘Buhari is like Abraham Lincoln’ | 10 things we learned from Pastor Bakare’s interview

Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Senior Pastor of the Latter Rain Church is no stranger to politics and the general affairs of the nation. Bakare, who was running-mate to President Buhari in the 2011 presidential elections, has stayed off the political scene for the past few months. Returning from his self imposed hiatus, the cleric granted TheNews... Read More

APC, Buhari, Church, Interview, Politics, Religion

October 19, 2015

‘The North is not united’ | 13 factors responsible for existence of Boko Haram – Shehu Sani

Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has identified 13 factors responsible for the insurgency of Boko Haram in the North-East. Sani stated the 13 factors on Sunday, while receiving a delegation of Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), in Kaduna. They are; Religion has been manipulated The first and very strong factor has to do with manipulation of religion.... Read More

boko haram, kaduna, Religion, Sani Shehu

Steve Ayorinde: Why Buhari should not give subsidy to pilgrims

Why should anyone speak against the folly of allowing private citizens fund their religious trips with tax payers’ sweat when beneficiaries cut across different strata of the society on a yearly basis? Almost two weeks after it was made public, the Federal Government is yet to authenticate the shocking news that President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

opinion, Religion, Steve Ayorinde, subsidy, ynaija

Femi Aribisala: When God appears determined to embarrass you

by Femi Aribisala God is determined to thwart our purposes in life and to make us the reproach of men instead. One day, at three o’clock in the morning, the Lord woke me up to spend some time with him. In the middle of the fellowship, he gave me a strange instruction. He asked me... Read More

Faith, Femi Aribisala, God, Holy Spirit, Religion, settee

Nigerians are very religious… but they love marijuana as well – Study reveals

by Chinwe Okafor There you have it Nigerians- as religious as you are, you also appreciate a good ‘ol blunt from time to time. A new study by Pew Research puts Nigeria as number 2 on the list of countries that believe that religion is very important. Nigeria comes second to Pakistan in this category.... Read More

Marijuana, nigeria, Pew research, Religion, study

Opinion: Dear politicians, please leave religion and face real issues

by Mustafa Yusuf-Adebola A common aggregator amongst most religions is the law of Karma – we would all pay for the consequences of our deeds be it futuristic or immediate. Politicians could be very crafty people as they behave like chameleons and changing colours is not a problem for them. It is no wonder why... Read More

Governance, politicians, Religion, spiritual leaders

February 19, 2015

No gov’t should use religion to divide people || APC is still on the ‘satanic leaflets’ matter

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alarmed Nigerians over a supposed plot by politicians to share leaflets in mosques and churches, in order to create religious division ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The party released a statement in Lagos on Thursday, February 19, through its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, who... Read More

All Progressives Congress, christian, Muslims, Religion, Satanic leaflets

February 5, 2015

Must Reads: Nigeria is seeing a shift in politics of religion, Can corruption be eradicated? + more

Serena Williams: I’m Going Back to Indian Wells. TIME Welcome back, Missy Elliott. CNN.com The big dangers of ‘big data’. CNN.com Nigeria seeing shift in politics of religion ahead of vote. Yahoo News Can Corruption Be Eradicated? The New Yorker Activists ensure Nigeria’s kidnapped schoolgirls aren’t forgotten. The Globe and Mail

africa, boko haram, Chibok girls, corruption, elections, Missy Elliott, nigeria, Religion, Serena Williams

January 29, 2015

‘Well, I just wanted to kill someone’ || Teenager says after murdering woman

by Nneamaka Opara Talk about motive. A 19-year-old Tokyo college student allegedly attacked an elderly woman with an ax before choking her to death with a scarf because she “just wanted to kill someone”. The unnamed student (under Japanese law, she is still a minor) struck 77-year-old Tomoko Mori with an ax several times before strangling her. The... Read More

axe, japan, Murder, Religion, Tomoko Mori

January 23, 2015

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Rev. Samuel Chukwuemeka Uche is a Prelate for hire

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Uche’s gospel of do not touch my anointed Emperor has a snowball’s chance in hell of winning converts to his new crusade. His remarks are comically pompous and damnable. The robust defense of President Jonathan’s inept and corrupt administration by the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Rev. Samuel Chukwuemeka... Read More

2015, Bayo Oluwasanmi, boko haram, Chibok girls, Goodluck Jonathan, mourners, National Christian Centre, nigeria, Politics, Religion, Samuel Chukwuemeka Uche

January 21, 2015

Why I don’t believe in the afterlife || Charly Boy wants y’all to try Buddhism

by Damilola Jagun One of Nigeria’s most controversial entertainers, Charly Boy, has opened up on the faith he practices. The veteran singer/songwriter, in a new message, says he is not a religious person, but still believes in “Jesus and Christianity”. Charly Boy also hinted on his leaning towards the Buddhism, saying Buddha shares similar characteristics with... Read More

Buddha, Buddhism, Charly Boy, Christianity, Religion

December 30, 2014

Need to spice up your life? We give you 15 things to do in 2015

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Vote – It’s not enough to keep complaining about all the things that are wrong with Nigeria. It’s time to actually do something about it. You can start by going out to vote in 2015. Vote the right people into government and flush out the wrong people. Get back on #TeamFitFam... Read More

2015, charity, fitfam, God, Health, NGO, nigeria, Religion, resolution

November 16, 2014

@dian4real : Why Religion & Ethnicity will persist in our politics.

by Diana-Abasi Udoh Yes it is purely lips service and hypocrisy whenever our political, religious and traditional leaders seek to divorce religion and ethnicity from our politics, when they are the very guilty culprits promoting and sustaining this over vexed topic. Yes tell us, how we divorce the two monsters (ethnicity and religion) from our... Read More

@dian4real, APC, christian, Diana-Abasi Alphonsus Udoh, ethnicity, nigeria, Religion, ticket

November 13, 2014

#BokoHaram is fighting and Nigeria is not responding – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has chastised Nigerian political leaders for the unabated reign of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The human rights activist also accused the leaders of promoting religion to divide the country. Falana made the comments on Wednesday, 12 November, at the 7th edition of Emeritus Prof.... Read More

boko haram, femi falana, Ibrahim Babangida, insurgency, leaders, nigeria, olusegun obasanjo, Religion

October 8, 2014

WTH! Ladies, would you wear this on your wedding day? (LOOK)

by Akan Ido We’re kind of wondering what the informed the choice of the bride’s dress and the colour of her bouquet but finding answers to those mind-numbing questions pales into insignificance when you consider her bridesmaids outfit. WTH! Well, we’ll leave you with this hard simple question: would you show up like this on your... Read More

Arab, funny, picture, Religion, wedding

October 5, 2014

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 may feel uncertain about how they’ll keep practising their faith when they marry. Then when they eventually marry, they have to deal with the religious... Read More

Christianity, Faith, islam, Love, Marriage, Religion

September 29, 2014

Opinion: Will the true Muslims please stand up?

by Tofarati Ige I personally do not like to be drawn into matters that have to do with religion. Especially, when it has to do with other faiths, but in these present times, not to discuss it would be almost criminal. With the deadly siege laid against Nigerians in recent times by the terrorist group,... Read More

insurgents, Muslims, opinion, Religion, stand up, tofarati ige, ynaija

September 23, 2014

@Ammaogan on #Synagoguegate – The conduct of religion in Nigeria should be regulated

by Amma Ogan Pastor TB Joshua has declared all those who were crushed to death when the additional floors he was adding to his ‘Synagogue Church of all Nations’ gave way, martyrs. The word martyr as defined, means a person who is prepared to die rather than renounce a religion or cause. Historically martyrs have... Read More

@ammaogan, amma ogan, blame, opinion, regulation, Religion, Synagogue, ynaija

September 12, 2014

Lip service religion is Nigeria’s problem – Do you agree with Kaduna’s governor?

by James Sambo Kaduna State governor, Alhaji Mukhtar Yemo, has said that inorder to move Nigeria forward, religious and political leaders must stop lip service religion. The governor, while speaking in Kaduna, at a 2-day workshop on National Interfaith Dialogue on Religion and Peace-making in Northern Nigeria; organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict... Read More

Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan, Gombe State, Hannatu Ibrahim, Kaduna State, Religion

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