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Fulani herdsmen killed nearly 1,700 people Nigeria News and Headlines 

Charming Insecurity in a Sharia State?

Leo Igwe,
 By Leo Igwe In recent times, Zamfara state in northern Nigeria has been plagued by incessant attacks and killings. Fulani herdsmen have reportedly carried out vicious attacks against local farmers. These attacks have led to heavy loss of lives and the displacement of persons. Efforts by state and federal governments to contain these security challenges have proved ineffective. However, some… Read More
Minority-rights Nigeria News and Headlines Opinions 

Nigeria and Rights of Religious and Sexual Minorities at the UN

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By Leo Igwe Once again, Nigeria has been rebuked for its homophobic stance at the United Nations. In a statement that its representative delivered at the ongoing session of the Human Rights Council, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (now Humanists International) urged Nigeria to rethink its official hostile disposition towards gays and atheists. Nigeria has been asked to uphold the rights… Read More
Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria News and Headlines 

The next four years will be tough, Buhari warns

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President Muhammadu Buhari says the new four-year mandate given to his administration by Nigerians will be tough as he pursues his campaign promises of securing the country, transforming the economy and the fight against corruption. The President stated this at a special meeting with his cabinet ministers, who were in the State House, Abuja, on Friday to congratulate him on… Read More
Buhari Nigeria News and Headlines 

Nigeria: Too close to call, though turnout may tip the election towards Buhari

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The Nigerian presidential elections pitting incumbent Muhammadu Buhari against former vice-president Atiku Abubakar remains close. What we know so far: Buhari’s All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken 3 states (Ekiti, Osun and Kwara) Atiku’s People Democratic Party (PDP) has taken the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Read the original article on Theafricareport.com : Nigeria – Too close to call, though turnout… Read More
Fighting Boko Haram Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa 

Women of war deployed to eliminate Boko Haram

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from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria ABUJA – THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed female officers to aid the fight against the Boko Haram terror group northeast of the country. Known as the ‘Women of War’, it is anticipated their presence will help eliminate the Islamist sect that has been perpetrating a violent campaign to overthrow the government. “We call them ‘Women of War’ as they are… Read More
Does Africa Need a Religious Reformation? Nigeria News and Headlines 

Hijab Crisis: Unveiling Islamic Privilege in Postcolonial Nigeria

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     By Leo Igwe  Protests and scuffles over the use of the Islamic veil by Muslim schoolgirls have recently been sweeping across Nigeria. The hijab crisis, as it is called, has led to the disruption of educational activities, litigations in courts, and a simmering religious tension especially in Southwest Nigeria In Osun state, the crisis took a very dramatic turn. Muslim families… Read More
Baptism Deaths Nigeria News and Headlines OP-ED 

African Baptism Deaths: Where Was the Christian God?

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In 2018, two cases where people died in the course of baptism should serve as some food for thought to African believers. In fact, the two incidents should get Africans to rethink their faith in God, at least in the Christian god. Let’s examine these cases. The first case happened in Ethiopia. According to a BBC report, a crocodile jumped and… Read More
Hisbah Nigeria News and Headlines OP-ED 

Hisbah: Between Sharia Implementation or State-based Islamic Terrorism

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 By Leo Igwe The Nigerian nation-state is under assault from jihadist groups on two main fronts. First, on the non-state axis, this onslaught is embodied in the activities of Boko Haram and other extremist organizations, that are campaigning to impose their own version of sharia law and the Islamic state. Then on the state front, Islamic extremism is typified in… Read More
Human Rights Nigeria News and Headlines OP-ED 

Rethinking Apostasy and Religious Others in Nigeria

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By Leo Igwe Humanists are meeting in Abuja in early January. The objective of the meeting is to discuss apostasy and the associated risks and challenges. This meeting is special because it is happening at a time when extreme religious beliefs are ravaging the world and wreaking havoc in many places including Nigeria. The event is taking place at a… Read More
Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria News and Headlines OP-ED 

Buhari: Stop the Killing and Persecution of Shiites in Nigeria

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By Leo Igwe It is time to call the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, to order over the mindless slaughter and persecution of the members of the Shi’a Islamic organization in the country. It is time to get Buhari to end the slaughtering of innocent citizens. The Nigerian president must end this state-orchestrated bloodshed that has led to massive loss of lives and… Read More
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