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Leo Igwe 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

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Mubarak Bala: Why They Hate Him By Leo Igwe

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For allegedly making posts and comments on his Facebook page which some Muslims interpreted as insults on the prophet of Islam, police in Nigeria arrested Mubarak Bala. They have detained and held him incommunicado for almost three weeks. The Islamic establishment has refused to speak out against this illegality and infringement on his fundamental human rights. In fact, some Muslims… Read More
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COVID19 and Snake Oil Salesmanship in Nigeria

Leo Igwe,
As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, and the search for a vaccine continues, many people are gullible and are easily swayed by peddlers of cures or solutions.There is so much fear and uncertainty in the communities. People are hoping for some miracle or magical remedy. However, charlatans are having a field day in places such as Nigeria. They… Read More
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COVID-19 And Snake Oil Salesmanship In Nigeria By Leo Igwe

Leo Igwe, ,
As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, and the search for a vaccine continues, many people are gullible and are easily swayed by peddlers of cures or solutions.There is so much fear and uncertainty in the communities. People are hoping for some miracle or magical remedy. However, charlatans are having a field day in places such as Nigeria. They… Read More
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Killing Those Who Insult Prophets And Religious Discontents In Nigeria By Leo Igwe

Leo Igwe,
In the light of Mubarak Bala’s case, it has become pertinent to take a critical look at this idea of insulting prophets. This is because persons of a particular religion have always exercised the prerogative of making allegations of insulting their prophet and consequently threatening violence as if their prophet is the only prophet. As a standard for inter-religious interaction… Read More
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Killing Those Who Insult Prophets And Religious Discontents In Nigeria By Leo Igwe

Leo Igwe, , ,
In the light of Mubarak Bala’s case, it has become pertinent to take a critical look at this idea of insulting prophets. This is because persons of a particular religion have always exercised the prerogative of making allegations of insulting their prophet and consequently threatening violence as if their prophet is the only prophet. As a standard for inter-religious interaction… Read More
Leaders Nigeria News and Headlines 

Killing Those Who Insult Prophets And Religious Discontents in Nigeria

Leo Igwe
In the light of Mubarak Bala’s case, it has become pertinent to take a critical look at this idea of insulting prophets. This is because persons of a particular religion have always exercised the prerogative of making allegations of insulting their prophet and consequently threatening violence as if their prophet is the only prophet. As a standard for inter-religious interaction… Read More
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Insulting Prophets: Between Islamic Totalitarianism And Tolerant Pluralism By Leo Igwe

Leo Igwe,
The arrest Mubarak Bala has compelled a revisit of the issue of insulting prophets. Some Muslims filed a petition complaining that Mubarak Bala insulted the prophet of Islam. They are asking the police to investigate and prosecute him. Others are threatening to kill him. From time to time, Muslims have given the impression that they are the only religious constituency… Read More