Tag: Muslims
This is how Churches and Mosques come in to change the narrative on mental illness stigma
There is a trend lately of Nigerians discussing mental health and lamenting the stigma attached to it – arguably due ...
This is the Northern gambit you didn’t know about regarding enforcing Shari’ah
Unless you have a core of steel, shock is a natural reaction to news items like the arrest for blasphemy ...
YNaija Non-Binary Chat tackles the question, “What is the place of gay Muslims in the eyes of Allah (SWT)?”
There are many ways to be a Muslim LGBT+ person, but I have only ever allowed myself to contemplate either ...
Social media users are tweeting as historical bible figures and there’s much to learn
An innocuous tweet has exploded most definitely beyond the original poster’s expectations. And while a global Twitter community is having ...
Why Muslims, non-Biafrans in the S’East have nothing to fear – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied burning a mosque at Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. The ...
Seven Bloody Days of Summer I: The 9/11 we tend to forget
Only days before 9/11, a weeklong episode of bloodletting began in the central Nigerian city of Jos as Christians and ...
It is time for our leaders to be held accountable – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked the government to increase its efforts in stopping tension of ethnic division ...
Pius Adesanmi: Prayer is a Nigerian political gimmick
by Pius Adesanmi. That is how you will maintain your lane jejely and they will make you begin to yarn ...
[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode’s remarks at the Eid-el-fitr get together
Assalam Alaykun, Wa Ramatullahi Wabarakatuhu (May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon you All). It is with great ...
Backstory: How Donald Trump’s feud with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan started
There is a boiling feud between US President Donald Trump and Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The most recent you’ll ...
[The Sexuality Blog]: Child marriage is not a ‘Muslim’ problem, Nigerians, it is all our problem
Nigeria was in the news in 2015 thanks to the revival of the hashtag #ChildNotBride in revolt to the new ...
The Thread: What Muslims want you to know about Ramadan
What is Ramadan? “Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar and during the 29/30 days of it, ...
The Dummies’ Guide to understanding what Muslims do during Ramadan
There’s going to be no escaping it. Within the next 29 or 30 days, you are going to cross paths ...
It’s official! Today isn’t just Children’s day, it’s also the first day of Ramadan
Everybody has one or two Muslim friends. If you live in this part of the world, there is a possibility ...
Stop attacking homes and business premises of Muslims – MURIC tells Fayose
Islamic body, Muslim Rights Congress (MURIC) has called on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to stop the attacks ...
Opinion: Suicide- Religious leaders are not doing enough
by Owolabi Afeez Ashola I wondered why someone will think the exit route to end difficulties of life is by ...
The Thread: God does not grant long life – Muslims and Christians debate
There’s a lot to be said for people who jump on other people’s tweets and cause drama where there should ...
Peregrino Brimah: Buhari fails to react as hundreds of Muslims are killed in coalition airstrike on Mosul
by Peregrino Brimah The conscientious world is struggling to grapple with the March 17th massacre in Mosul. It is the ...
Calls for Osinbajo’s resignation callous – JNI
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) says calls for the resignation of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo from office are “callous, mischievous ...
Southern Kaduna crisis: “I am being accused of paying to kill” – El-Rufai
Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said he is being attacked by Nigerians despite making efforts to stop the Southern Kaduna ...
You have lied enough, CAN tells Lai Mohammed
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to stop ...
Killing of Christians: Lai Mohammed a sick liar – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed as s sick liar. ...
Opinion: Why Women’s rights may never be guaranteed In Africa and the Middle East
by Nimi Princewill The large craving for gender equality and a continuous upgrade in affirmative action for women may yield a ...
The Thread: This is the effect of keeping Muslims out of America
Trump’s ban on refugees has generated quite some controversy on Twitter. @Rex Huppke addresses this controversy. Do see below: 1/ Let ...
Muslims barred from flights to US
Citizens of Iraq and Iran were on Saturday barred from boarding flights to America after President Donald Trump order the ...
Stop preaching hate in mosques, Sanusi tells clerics
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II has warned Muslim leaders and clerics to stop preaching hate in the ...
I don’t hate Muslims, I was born into a Muslim family – Apostle Suleiman
General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman has said he was born into a Muslim family and ...
My comments on Fulani herdsmen was misinterpreted – Apostle Suleiman
Founder of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Solomon has said he did not galvanize Christians to attack Muslims. Apostle ...
Opinion: For Christians and Muslims alone
by Nimi Princewill The casual rise of Atheism, or most emphatically; the non-committal, cold and distant ‘been there, done ...
Femi Fani-Kayode: They love the blood
by Femi Fani-Kayode I just watched a horrific video of hundreds of young men in the traditional orange prison garb. ...
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy