Kaduna: 3 killed, 10 Injured During Shia Ashurah Mourning Session – IMN

At least three members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shi’ites have been reportedly killed by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Kaduna State. The West African Pilot News gathered that the Shi’ite members were holding their Ashura annual mourning session when the police attacked them at Hayin Bello area of Kaduna metropolis. The President Media Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim Musa, confirmed that three of their...

Mosque Reopening: EKiti Muslims to Bring Private Praying Mats, Ablution Kettles

As Mosques reopen in Ekiti after the COVID-19 lockdown, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), says individuals are expected to come with private praying mats and ablution kettles. Alhaji Kunle Sanni, President, NSCIA EKiti chapter, in a statement on Thursday, said the services in the Mosque would be in line with directives of government on COVID-19 protocol. Sanni said an investigation by the religious body had confirmed that a substantial number of Mosques...

Buhari to Observe Eid Prayers With Family – Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari will observe the Eid-el Kabir prayers with his family at home, just as he did during the Eid-el Fitr over two months ago. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. The presidential aide stated that Buhari’s decision was in line with advisories from the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Presidential Task Force (PTF)...

Islamic Leader Kicks Against Ban on Almajiri

Dahiru Usman Bauchi, an Islamic scholar and leader of Almajiri has kicked against the ban on Almajiri by the Northern governors saying it is an infringement on human rights. In an interview with The Sun Newspaper, Usman stated that the constitution gives everyone the right to practice any religion of choice. “The constitution of the country gives us the freedom to practice our religion the way we want it. Our biggest religion is the Quran....

FG Rejects UK Religious Freedom Report on Nigeria

The Federal Government has rejected the new levels of misrepresentation in the United Kingdom All-Party Parliamentary Group on International Religious Freedom Report on Nigeria. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, made this position known in a statement in Abuja on Friday. The report released by the UK based Group on International Religious Freedom Report on Nigeria on June 15, had alleged that the Nigerian government was allowing...

Rape: CAN Tasks Parents On Teaching of Children’s Sex Education

The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State Chapter, Rtd. Col. Joshua Akinyemiju has urged parents to teach their children sex education and encourage their female ones to dress modestly. Akinyemiju gave the advice in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ibadan, while reacting to the rampant cases of rape in the society. He advised parents to stay together as much as possible while monitoring the movements of their...

OPINION: The Church Must Make Reparation for its Role in Slavery, Segregation

The ever-expanding protests over the epidemic of police violence and systemic racism in the United States, manifested most recently in the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, have brought our society to another monumental crossroad. At the intersection of these enduring crimes against humanity and protesters of varying hues and creeds screaming, “Enough is enough,” is a global system of anti-Blackness and violence that has strangled Black communities in the United States...

CAN Appeals to Govts to Tackle Insecurity

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter has appealed to government at all levels to tackle the security challenges facing the country. Rev. John Hayab, the Chairman of CAN made the appeal in a statement on Monday. Hayab said that the chapter was sad and upset with the killings and increasing insecurity in the north, especially in Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto and Borno States. “Our governments must therefore live up to their responsibility by...

‘They are Core Church Members’ – CAN Frowns at Stay-at-Home Advice for Old People

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has kicked at the advice by the Presidential Task Force  (PTF) on COVID-19 for persons above the age of 55 to stay away from places of worship due to risk of contracting the virus. The West African Pilot News reported that the PTF national coordinator Dr. Aliyu Sani, had on Tuesday, advised vulnerable persons, including people with underlying conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, HIV, cancer and those above...

COVID-FG: Suspends Restrictions on Religious Gathering, Schools Remain Closed

The Federal Government has announced the suspension of the restriction placed on religious gathering as part of measures put in place to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 in the country. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, announced on Monday during the media briefing of the Taskforce in Abuja. Mustapha also said the ban on interstate travel is still in place, schools...

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