Africa Global Village

Atheism and Improbability of Jannah

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 Leo IgweAtheism and Improbability of Jannah, Leo Igwe

By Leo Igwe Atheism and Islamic belief in Jannah were the main focus of a recent event in Kano. The theme of the 184th monthly seminar of the International Institute of Islamic Thought, The World Cannot be… Read More

Human Rights

AfAW Joins Humanists International

June 19, 2022June 19, 2022 Leo IgweAdvocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW), Humanists International, Javan Lev Poblador, Leo Igwe, witchcraft narratives

By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has joined the global humanist body, Humanists International as an associate member. AfAW’s membership application was ratified at HI’s General Assembly in Glasgow in June. In its letter to AfAW, HI’s acting membership development officer, Javan Lev Poblador, said: ” I am glad to inform you that your membership application has… Read More

Nigeria News and Headlines

Abuja: Muslims who Murder for Blasphemy Are Killing Islam

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022 Leo IgweAbuja, Leo Igwe, Muslims Blasphemy Killings, Nigeria

By Leo Igwe Abuja, Nigeria: Humanists condemn the murder of a man for blasphemy in Abuja. According to a news report, some muslims killed this man, who belonged to a vigilante group, at the Federal Housing Estate following some exchange of words with members of the group. As in the case of Deborah Samuel, a Christian woman killed for blasphemy… Read More

Global News OP-ED

The Treacherous Notion of Insulting Religious Sensibilities

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Leo IgweDeborah Samuel, Leo Igwe, Mubarak Bala

By Leo Igwe I have been campaigning vigorously for the release of Mubarak Bala, who has been jailed for insulting the religious sensibilities of Muslims, some Muslims in Kano. In the past two years, I have engaged the notion of contempt for religion as a crime or an offense that warrants any sanction or penalty. I am of the view… Read More

Human Rights Lifestyle

Two Years of Advocacy Against Witch Persecution in Africa

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 Leo IgweAdvocacy Against Witch Persecution in Africa, Leo Igwe

By Leo IgweTwo years ago, the Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) campaign was launched. This initiative was put in place to tackle witchcraft accusations and witch persecution in Africa. Campaign against witch-hunting in the region had too many missing links. AfAW was founded to supply these links, and yes to try and right the wrongs of witch-hunting in Africa.… Read More

Nigeria News and Headlines OP-ED Opinions

Police and Investigating Witch-bloodletting in Ebonyi State

January 11, 2022May 14, 2022 Leo Igwecase of Okechukwu Nweke, Leo Igwe, tortured to death in Ezza North in Ebonyi state, Witch-bloodletting in Ebonyi State

By Leo Igwe The case of Okechukwu Nweke, accused of harmful magic and tortured to death in Ezza North in Ebonyi state, has once again demonstrated the incompetence and lack of diligence in the Nigeria police force. This sordid reality is once again manifesting itself. Mr. Nweke was last seen on August 28, 2021. On this day, a lynch mob… Read More

OP-ED People

On My Funeral

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 Global Authorhumanist funeral., Leo Igwe, My Funeral by Leo Igwe, When I die

By Leo Igwe When I die, I would want to be given a humanist funeral. I do not want a religious funeral service because such a ceremony is not consistent with my life stance. I believe that when people die, they should be buried in line with the principles and values that guided their lives. It is a dishonor to… Read More

OP-ED Opinions

Heart of Humanism

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 Leo IgweHeart of Humanism, Humanist Association of Nigeria, Leo Igwe

The Heart of Humanism award recognizes an individual who exemplifies humanist values. This year the recipient is Leo Igwe. Leo has been a friend of FBB for many years, having been pivotal in helping develop the program that became Humanist Action: Ghana. Leo is a Board Member of Humanists International and the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the… Read More

Authors

Leo Igwe

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 Elwin MandowaLeo Igwe

Leo Igwe (born 26 July 1970) is a Nigerian human rights advocate and humanist. Igwe is a former Western and Southern African representative of the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and has specialized in campaigning against and documenting the impacts of child witchcraft accusations. He holds a Ph.D from the Bayreuth International School of African Studies at the University of… Read More

Africa OP-ED Opinions

Atheism And Virus Of Taqiyyah In Muslim Communities By Leo Igwe

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 Leo IgweAtheism And Virus Of Taqiyyah, Leo Igwe, Opinion, saharareporters

Since the arrest and detention of Mubarak Bala, the atheist community in Nigeria has been afflicted by a more virulent form of Taqiyyah. Some Muslim individuals, who are seeking to fulfill imagined protective duties, have reached out to atheist and humanist organizations. These questers for this-worldly and otherworldly gains, desirers of Ummah capital, and transcendental mileage have been the prowl.… Read More

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