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'Reopen Abuja-Kaduna Train Service' - MURIC Tasks FG

‘Reopen Abuja-Kaduna Train Service’ – MURIC Tasks FG

September 2, 2022 7:19 pm

In a new directive, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has come out to openly appeal to all the families of victims of train attack on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line to allow the the Federal Government of Nigeria to allow the train service on the route to resume.

Prof. Ishaq Akintola who is the MURIC Director had made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

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“Bandits attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, killing eight, injuring 26 and kidnapping about 300 passengers. The bandits have …

32,000 Muslims Killed In 3yrs In Nigeria — MURIC Fires Back

32,000 Muslims Killed In 3yrs In Nigeria — MURIC Fires Back

August 5, 2022 2:32 am

In its response to claims by US lawmakers, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has claimed that no fewer than 32,000 Muslims were killed within three years in Nigeria.

The director of the organisation, Ishaq Akintola made this claim yesterday at a media briefing in Lagos in reaction to the request by five US senators for Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, to re-designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC).

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that sometime in December 2020, the US listed Nigeria among countries blacklisted for “violating religious freedom” under the CPC …

'Reopen Abuja-Kaduna Train Service' - MURIC Tasks FG

MURIC Alleges PVC Registration Ban On Muslims By INEC

June 26, 2022 4:45 pm

Recent reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York have revealed that the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised an alarm that some staff of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are allegedly denying and banning some Muslims the right to register for Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in some south western states.

Professor Isiaq Akintola who is the MURIC Director had made this disclosure in Ibadan on Sunday while delivering his speech during a programme organised by Political Awareness Group (PAG) an association of Muslim Professionals and Technocrats in Nigeria.

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MURIC Backs Sharia In S-West, Tells Christians To ‘Mind Business’

MURIC Backs Sharia In S-West, Tells Christians To ‘Mind Business’

May 29, 2021 11:56 am

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed support for the introduction of Sharia in the South-West.

The Islamic group told the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and other Christianity adherents to mind their business.

The comment followed a warning by the PFN against any move to introduce Sharia law in Yoruba States through the ongoing constitutional review by the Senate.

MURIC Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, accused Christians of always being the first to fire shots and heat up the polity.

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He said Christians know very well that Shariah is the Allah-given …

MURIC Backs Sharia In S-West, Tells Christians To ‘Mind Business’

MURIC Issues Strong Warning To Oduduwa Republic Agitators

September 23, 2020 7:21 am

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has told the protagonists of the proposed Oduduwa Republic to stop using fake Islamic organisations to camouflage as Muslims.

The human rights organisation urged Nigerians to be wary of fake Islamic groups masquerading and declaring support for the secessionists.

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This was revealed by the Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a press statement issued on Wednesday.

‘The protagonists of the proposed Oduduwa Republic are desperate. Their desperation has reached a crescendo where they have resorted to dishonourable actions.’

‘This should jog the conscience of

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Hate Speech: Igbo Muslims Fleeing Their Homes - MURIC

El-Rufai: MURIC Attacks NBA For Inviting Obasanjo, Wike

August 21, 2020 5:47 am

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has described the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA’s decision to withdraw its invitation to Governor Nasir El-Rufai as parochial, myopic, and jejune.

The NBA yesterday removed the name of El-Rufai from the list of speakers at its 2020 Virtual Annual General Conference (AGC) which is scheduled for 26th to 29th August, 2020.

The Islamic human rights organisation reacted to the development in a statement through its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.

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El-Rufai was billed to speak on the topic: ‘Who is a Nigerian?’ But his inclusion led to …

WAEC Timetable Is Anti-Muslim – MURIC

WAEC Timetable Is Anti-Muslim – MURIC

August 3, 2020 4:38 pm

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has rejected the timetable of the 2020 West African Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE).

The body said the dates clashed with Muslims’ Friday prayers.

The examination will commence on the 17th August, 2020.

MURIC Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a statement on Monday accused WAEC of creating a wedge between young Muslims and the mosque.

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“There are at least three clashes between examination periods and Muslim prayers on Fridays: Management-in-Living (2 pm, Friday 14th August, 2020); Literature-in-English (2 pm, Friday 21st August); Health Science (1.30 pm, …

Pastors, Imams Should Be Given Special Palliatives – MURIC

Pastors, Imams Should Be Given Special Palliatives – MURIC

May 20, 2020 5:31 am

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Wednesday, advised State governments to consider “giving special palliatives to Imams and pastors” in order to cushion the effect of the lockdown occasioned by COVID-19.

MURIC argued that such relief will stem the tide of agitations for early reopening of churches and mosques for normal worship sessions.

The advice was contained in a statement signed by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.

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According to MURIC: “Like many countries of the world, Nigeria has been under government-imposed lockdown for nearly two months. The citizenry is

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Stop Expulsion Of Almajiris - MURIC Cries Out

Stop Expulsion Of Almajiris – MURIC Cries Out

May 8, 2020 7:00 am

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Friday criticized the current expulsion of almajiris from various Northern States to their States of origin due to the spread of COVID-19.

It said the expulsion of almajiris by State governments was wrongly-timed.

MURIC urged Northern governors to postpone the expulsion of almajiris until the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

The group made the call in a statement signed and sent to DAILY POST by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.

MURIC stated that the world would have been a better place if the teachings of Prophet Muhammad were adhered to by the people.

Following

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Kwara Is Muslim State, Take Your Missionary Schools Away – MURIC

‘Kano Deaths Is A Plot To Depopulate Muslims’ – MURIC

April 28, 2020 1:11 pm

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has given a rather ridiculous interpretation to the unfolding tragedy in Kano, suggesting that the unusual death toll in the northwestern state could be “a deliberate attempt” at decimating the population of Muslims in Nigeria.

Kano State has seen a spike in mystery deaths in one week amid COVID-19 threats.

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With scant resources nationally and low capacity to test, authorities are yet to determine if COVID-19 caused the deaths.

Public concerns have arisen over the situation in the state, which now appears helpless, with …

Muric We're Not In The Fake Miracles Squad – MURIC

We’re Not In The Fake Miracles Squad – MURIC

April 4, 2020 6:45 am
Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has accusing the Christian Rights Agenda, CRA of seeking relevance and meddling in the affairs of Muslims.

This is after the CRA yesterday challenged MURIC and the Jamaatu Nasril Islam (JNI) to emulate Christian organizations in donating cash and materials towards the fight against the spread of COVID-19.

MURIC’s reaction was contained in a press statement signed by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, and made available to DAILY POST on Saturday.

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It said, “The Christian Rights Agenda (CRA) has overstepped its bounds. It has

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MURIC Reacts As Buhari Govt Moves To Release Prisoners

MURIC Reacts As Buhari Govt Moves To Release Prisoners

March 28, 2020 7:14 am

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the announcement by the President Muhammadu Buhari government that it would release some set of prisoners.

Those excluded are inmates serving jail terms for capital offences such as murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, treason among others.

The government’s decision followed coronavirus spread and the health challenges the Nigeria Correctional Service would face in the event of a major outbreak in Nigeria.

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The global pandemic is currently ravaging the world and claims hundreds of lives daily on the average.

MURIC Director, Professor

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