Sudan’s Hausa People Block Roads After Deadly Tribal Clashes

Map of Sudan   Thousands of Sudan’s Hausa people set up barricades and attacked government buildings in several cities Monday, witnesses said, after a week of deadly tribal clashes in the country’s south. In a bid to shed light on the violence in Blue Nile state, which has killed 60 people and wounded 163 others … Continue reading “Sudan’s Hausa People Block Roads After Deadly Tribal Clashes”

Zamfara Govt Suspends Emir For Giving ’Notorious Bandit Leader’ Chieftaincy Title

A photo combination of Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle and a notorious leader of bandits in the state, Ado Aleru.   The Zamfara State Government has suspended the Emir of Birnin ‘Yandoto of Tsafe Local Government Area, Aliyu Marafa, for conferring a chieftaincy title to a “notorious bandit leader”. Secretary to the State Government, Kabiru … Continue reading “Zamfara Govt Suspends Emir For Giving ’Notorious Bandit Leader’ Chieftaincy Title”

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Shettima Breaks Silence, Says No Plan To Islamise Nigeria

   The vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the ruling party ahead of forthcoming general elections. Shettima was recently announced as the vice-presidential candidate of the APC by the party’s flagbearer and former Lagos State governor, Bola … Continue reading “Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Shettima Breaks Silence, Says No Plan To Islamise Nigeria”

2023: Muslim-Muslim Ticket Is The Work Of God, Says APC Chairman

  National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has described the party’s Muslim-Muslim ticket as the work and will of God, saying Christians in the country who are agitated by the choice need not fear. Adamu says he is confident the ruling party will win Saturday’s Osun Governorship Election as a pointer … Continue reading “2023: Muslim-Muslim Ticket Is The Work Of God, Says APC Chairman”

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Let No Imam Or Pastor Tell You Whom To Vote For, Says Keyamo

A file photo of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo.   The Minister of State, Labour & Employment, Festus Keyamom, has asked Nigerians to steer clear of religious leaders asking them to consider religious sentiments when casting their votes come 2023. This comes off reactions by certain quarters and some Christian … Continue reading “Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Let No Imam Or Pastor Tell You Whom To Vote For, Says Keyamo”

2023: Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket Is ‘A Disastrous Error, Dead On Arrival’ – Babachir Lawal

  Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has faulted the announcement of a Muslim-Muslim ticket by the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Lawal, in a note he personally signed on Tuesday, described the decision as a “disastrous error.” Mr Tinubu on Sunday had announced former Borno … Continue reading “2023: Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket Is ‘A Disastrous Error, Dead On Arrival’ – Babachir Lawal”

Muslim/Muslim Ticket: I Feel Threatened For My Beloved Country – Edwin Clark

File photo of ex-Information Minister, Edwin Clark.   Former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark has criticized the nomination of Senator Kashim Shettima, as the running mate to the party’s Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. In a Statement released today, the Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) … Continue reading “Muslim/Muslim Ticket: I Feel Threatened For My Beloved Country – Edwin Clark”

2023 Presidency: Bwala Quits APC Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket

   Legal practitioner and politician, Daniel Bwala, has dumped the All Progressives Congress after the party unveiled a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 presidential election. In a tweet announcing the decision, Bwala said it was “based on principles and conviction that I hold so dear. “At this time of our national existence, our efforts … Continue reading “2023 Presidency: Bwala Quits APC Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket”

‘Religion Cannot Always Determine Our Path,’ Tinubu Speaks About Muslim-Muslim Ticket

A file photo of APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Kashim Shettima.   The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has explained the reason for his decision to pick a Muslim as his running mate in the forthcoming general elections. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State and … Continue reading “‘Religion Cannot Always Determine Our Path,’ Tinubu Speaks About Muslim-Muslim Ticket”

Eid-El-Kabir: Muslims Observe Prayers At Eid Grounds

File photo of Muslims marking the Eid prayers in Abuja, Photo: Sodiq Adelakun/ Channels Television   Nigerian Muslims have joined their counterparts across the globe to celebrate the 2023 Eid-El-Adha also known as Eid-El Kabir. The annual festival of Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice marks the end of the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca … Continue reading “Eid-El-Kabir: Muslims Observe Prayers At Eid Grounds”