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Religious Fanaticism The Bane of Nigeria's Development

Religious Fanaticism: The Bane of Nigeria’s Development

December 19, 2022 4:04 am

It has been over a century since the geographical expression called Nigeria was birthed. But sadly, it is almost impossible to pinpoint the course of development or direction it has crafted for itself to follow. Despite living for more than six decades as an independent country, Nigerians have not been able to enjoy Nigeria as it is supposed to be.

From its inception till date, Nigeria has hardly enjoyed internal peace having been faced with perennial crises of state or territorial legitimacy, all of which have remained heavy stumbling blocks as far as its effort at national cohesion, stability, democratisation, …

2023 Reject Religious, Ethnic Politics, GEJ Urges Youths

2023: Reject Religious, Ethnic Politics, GEJ Urges Youths

September 4, 2022 6:11 am

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has called on young people to reject those trying to divide the country with ethnic and religious politics ahead of the 2023 elections.

He made this call on Saturday giving a speech in Owerri at the 80th birthday symposium of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Jonathan pointed out that Nigeria’s politics is steeped in ethnicity and religion ‘to the detriment of our country and our own collective roots. I think we need to reduce this.’

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He added: …

2023 We Don't Need Ethnic, Religious President — Saraki

2023: We Don’t Need Ethnic, Religious President — Saraki

May 14, 2022 5:55 am

A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Bukola Saraki has disclosed that the country does not need an ethnic or religious President in 2023 but a bridge builder as the country has become more divided than ever in the last seven years of the current administration of Muhammadu Buhari.

He also pointed out that he will create a democratisation of opportunities for all Nigerians regardless of their ethnic, regional, or religious background.

The former Senate President and Governor of Kwara State made this assertion when he visited the Imo State people’s Democratic Party secretariat on …

CAN Defends Kwara Govt Despite Ban On Religious Activities

January 18, 2020 4:10 pm
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara State chapter, insisted State Government has not banned religious activities in public schools.

The defence was issued on Saturday despite government order on such activities to stop.

Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Fatimoh Ahmed, had on January 14, issued a statement that no religious organisation is permitted to go to public schools for preaching or engaging in any religious activities during the morning assembly.

The statement added that prayers should be said silently on the morning assembly across public schools in the state.

On Saturday, a statement signed by CAN

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Nigeria, US And The Question Of Religious Freedom

December 24, 2019 5:32 am

ON December 20, the United States government issued a statement, speaking through the US Department of State and US Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, designating Nigeria “a country of particular concern” with regard to religious freedom and the freedom of thought and conscience. The statement opens with the patronizing declaration that “the protection of religious freedom is a top Trump Administration foreign policy priority.” It adds that: “The United States continues to work diligently to promote religious freedom and combat abuses. These recent designations continue that important work.” We are further told: “…The Department renewed the placement of Comoros, …

CJN Attempting To Start Religious Crisis, Should Be Sacked

December 15, 2019 3:04 am

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, on Sunday called on the National Judicial Council, NJC, to sack the Chief Justice of the Federation, CJN, Tanko Muhammad for allegedly attempting to start a religious conflict in Nigeria.

HURIWA, a prominent civil rights advocacy group claimed that Tanko was attempting to instigate religious conflict in Nigeria by advocating for full Sharia law in the country’s constitution.

The rights group recalled that the CJN during a two-day conference organized by the Centre for Islamic Legal Studies, CILS, ABU, in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute, NJI, Abuja had called for full …

Cleric Predicts VP Osinbajo’s Removal Before 2023

Nigeria’s Existence Threatened By Religious, Tribal Tension

November 30, 2019 7:03 am
  • Many beat drums of ethnic, religious superiority; some seek to divide Nigeria into ethnic zones
  • Aisha Buhari scolds governors on basic amenities, says Buhari can’t handle problem alone

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday lamented that Nigeria’s existence was being threatened by religious and tribal tensions.

The Vice President stated this at the opening ceremony of the General Assembly of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Abuja.

Also at the general assembly, First Lady, Aisha Buhari admonished governors to provide basic amenities for residents of their states, saying that President Buhari cannot take care of every part of the …

Osinbajo Says Religious Misinformation Can Tear Nigeria

Osinbajo Says Religious Misinformation Can Tear Nigeria

October 25, 2019 4:49 am
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has warned that religious misinformation by the media is capable of creating conflict that could completely get out of hand and jeopardise citizens’ lives and property.

Osinbajo, who gave this warning yesterday in Abuja at an inter-faith tolerance dialogue organised by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy, regretted that most Nigerians were not enlightened enough to differentiate between fact and fiction.

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He argued that the conflict in the country presently was that of extremism and not religious, adding that religious leaders must go beyond

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Religious tolerance, key to united Nigeria – APC Chieftain

Religious tolerance, key to united Nigeria – APC Chieftain

August 1, 2019 1:28 am

Dr Vitalis Orikeze-Ajumbe, former ANPP Chairman in Imo and Chieftain of APC has said that religious tolerance was key to Nigeria’s unity and prosperity.

Ajumbe told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday that both Christians and Muslims were united by the worship of one God.

He said that only collaboration between the two major religions in the country could usher in a stable polity.

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“Both Christians and Muslims are worshipping the living God; I don’t know why there is misunderstanding.

“They are supposed to work together for the unity …

JNI, Shiites differ on Kaduna religious law

JNI, Shiites differ on Kaduna religious law

June 9, 2019 12:30 am
Jamatul Nasirul Islam (JNI) and the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), known as Shiites, have disagreed on the passage of the Religious Preaching Regulation law by Kaduna State House of Assembly.
Three years after the religious bill was censured by different religious bodies and individuals, the Assembly eventually passed the bill last Friday for public hearing and signing into law by Governor Nasir el-Rufai.The bill aims to regulate religious preaching in the state, with a view to promoting religious harmony and peaceful co-existence among the residents.A local government inter-faith committee has been established in each of the 23 councils …

Africa and religious gimmicks

March 9, 2019 1:54 am

By MarkAnthony Nze

The legendary and iconoclastic German philosopher and political theorist of blessed memory, Karl Marx in one of his scholastic works entitled, “A Contribution To The Critique Of Hegel’s Philosophy Of Right,” propounded that, “Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people.”

It was as if Karl Marx had Africa in mind when creating the theory. His postulation might not be completely successfully in Western world today because they are so rational and civilized in their thoughts and dealings …

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