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Michael Isaac August 28, 2020

Time is ticking for Yahaya Aminu and Governor Ganduje is waiting patiently

A few weeks ago, a Kano Sharia Law Court sentenced a man, Yahaya Aminu Sharif, to death for speaking against Prophet Mohammed in one of his songs that went viral.…

Op-Ed Editor August 11, 2020

Death Song: 22-year-old musician sentenced to death for “blasphemy” | The #YNaijaCover

A musical artiste in Kano has been sentenced to death by hanging for blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad.An upper Sharia court in the Hausawa Filin Hockey area of the state…

Michael Isaac August 11, 2020

The death sentence of Yahaya Aminu Sharif proves that Sharia law targets poor, ordinary Nigerians

A Sharia court in Kano on Monday sentenced a 22-year-old musician, Yahaya Aminu Sharif to death by hanging. Yahaya's crime was his self-expression in his music as the court found…

Op-ed Editor July 4, 2017

Moses Ochonu: Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim is a hypocrite

Hypoby Moses Ochonu Nigeria has minted some overnight hyper-liberal commentators. In the last two days, they've been lecturing us on how the private life of Senator Abba Bukar Ibrahim should…

Op-ed Editor April 11, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Linking poverty to Sharia law, Emir Sanusi goes for Islam’s jugular

by Peregrino Brimah In 2013 when I wrote the article, "CBN: The Poverty In Sanusi Lamido Sanusi's Legacy," apart from discussing how the charismatic bank manager-turned Central bank governor had played…

Oludolapo Adelana October 31, 2016

11 women face prosecution for drinking, smoking and romancing men in Kano

Eleven women are to be prosecuted in Kano for engaging in social vices. Salisu Umar, the Commander, Special Services of the Faggae Outpost of the Kano State Hisbah Board (Sharia…

Op-Ed Editor May 31, 2016

Opinion: Dogara and his terrorists are coming with Sharia Law

By Bayo Oluwasanmi If the Senators or House Reps were not sponsoring the world's most bizarre bills, they'll be stirring up the hornet's net to further divide and polarized the…

Mazi Emeka May 26, 2016

In 7 tweets, the strongest argument for why religions should not set laws for countries #ShariaBill

With the latest discovery that the House of Representative is considering a bill on Sharia law, many have questioned the rationale for making a sectional belief a part of Nigeria's…

Mazi Emeka May 26, 2016

The Explainer: Have you heard about the #ShariaBill?

A bill seeking to alter the Nigerian constitution so as to increase the jurisdiction of the Sharia law in Nigeria has reportedly scaled through the second reading at the House…

Kolapo Olapoju November 4, 2014

Boko Haram establish Sharia law in Mubi

by James Sambo Days after overunning Mubi, militants of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, have established Sharia law in the town. The terrorists are believed to have amputated the hands…

January 23, 2014

Terrible: Mob stones 2 suspected homosexuals in court

by 'Jola Sotubo A court of law was the venue of a descent into lawlessness as a mob turned on 2 suspects being tried and pelted them with stones. The…

October 3, 2013

Sudanese woman receives public flogging for getting into a car with a man she isn’t related to (WATCH)

A disturbing new YouTube video shows a Sudanese woman crying out in pain during a public flogging. She was reportedly guilty of riding in a car with a man…

July 24, 2013

Opinion: Focus on the contentious Section of the Constitution

by Ayisha Osori For instance, senator (ex-governor) Abdullahi Adamu voted to keep the provision but he has at least two daughters, educated and over 20 years of age who are…

June 30, 2013

Incredible! SEE how feminism is practiced Saudi-style (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido It's strange how a conference meant to discuss the topic ‘women in society’ does not have a single woman participating. The conference, reportedly held at the University of…

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