5 d. ago Political crises in Rivers, Osun, Lagos highlight fragility of governance in Nigeria—Shettima, Arewa youths’ president

Tribune Online Political crises in Rivers, Osun, Lagos highlight fragility of governance in Nigeria—Shettima, Arewa youths’ president Comrade Yerima Shettima is the president of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF). The activist speaks with KUNLE ODEREMI on the culture of indiscriminate actions by politicians to dump their parties for the ruling parties, quality of opposition in the country and the hoopla trailing the closure of public schools by governors due to the […] Political crises in Rivers, Osun, Lagos highlight fragility of governance in Nigeria—Shettima, Arewa youths’ president Tribune Online

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6 d. ago School closures: Sharia council, groups urge more shutdown as opposition grows

The decision by the four northern states of Kebbi, Katsina, Bauchi and Kano to close schools for the Ramadan period has continued to spark criticism with education stakeholders raising concerns over the impact on students. While the four states shut down schools for five weeks, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State reduced the official working Read More

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8 d. ago Ramadan: Benin Chief Imam chides Northern govs over closure of schools

Tribune Online Ramadan: Benin Chief Imam chides Northern govs over closure of schools The Chief Imam of Benin, Sheikh Abdulfattah Enabulele, on Thursday morning, lend his voice to the widespread condemnations of the five weeks closure of schools for Ramadan fasting by some Northern governors. It would be recalled that the Governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states, recently ordered the closure of schools ranging from nursery […] Ramadan: Benin Chief Imam chides Northern govs over closure of schools Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Katsina defends schools closure during Ramadan, promises minimal disruption

The Katsina State Government has defended its decision to close schools during the holy month of Ramadan, saying it has put measures in place to ensure minimal academic disruption. The state Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Sani Danjuma, on Tuesday, said the move was aimed at Read More

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9 d. ago Ramadan schools closure: Catholic Bishops call for FG’s intervention

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called for the federal government’s intervention concerning the recent declaration by some read more Ramadan schools closure: Catholic Bishops call for FG’s intervention

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9 d. ago Ramadan: HURIWA faults closure of schools in Northern States

Says it’s discriminatory against other religions From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A civil society group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has described as unconstitutional, discriminatory and insensitive, the arbitrary closure of public educational institutions in some Northern states for a month to mark the Muslim Ramadan fasting period. HURIWA said it is unjust to […] The post Ramadan: HURIWA faults closure of schools in Northern States appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Closure of schools during Ramadan in Bauch, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina a setback —CAN

Tribune Online Closure of schools during Ramadan in Bauch, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina a setback —CAN The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and  Abuja has posited that the closure of schools in four Northern states of Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi and Kano for five weeks attributing the decision to Ramadan fasting is a setback to education in the region. The Christian body, therefore, urged the governors who […] Closure of schools during Ramadan in Bauch, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina a setback —CAN Tribune Online

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1 week ago Catholic Bishops Criticise Closure Of Schools In Northern Nigeria During Ramadan

The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria, under the auspices of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), have condemned the recent decision by several governors in northern Nigeria to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan. In a joint statement from CBCN president, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, and secretary, Most Rev. Donatus Ogun, the bishops […]

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1 week ago Ramadan: Reconsider decision on schools’ closure, Catholic Bishops tell northern governors 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Catholic Bishops under the umbrella of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have asked the governors of Katsina, Kebbi, Bauchi and Kano states, to reconsider their decision on closure of schools, public and private, for the one month period of Ramadan. CBCN President, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, in a statement, […] The post Ramadan: Reconsider decision on schools’ closure, Catholic Bishops tell northern governors  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago MURIC Accuses CAN Of Double Standards Over Ramadan School Closures

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has responded to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), over its criticism of the decision by four Northern states Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi to extend school closures during Ramadan. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused CAN of overstepping its boundaries and displaying double standards regarding Muslim practices. CAN […] The post MURIC Accuses CAN Of Double Standards Over Ramadan School Closures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago CAN exhibiting double standards over Ramadan school closures — MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern has issued a rebuttal to the Christian Association of Nigeria’s condemnation of the decision by four Northern states—Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi—to extend school closures for the Ramadan period. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused CAN of overstepping its bounds and exhibiting double standards in matters concerning the Muslim community. Read More

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1 week ago Ramadan: Catholic Bishops condemn closure of schools in Northern Nigeria

Tribune Online Ramadan: Catholic Bishops condemn closure of schools in Northern Nigeria The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has criticized the decision by some northern state governors to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan, describing it as a violation of the country’s secular principles and a threat to education. In a statement signed by CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji and Secretary Bishop Donatus A. […] Ramadan: Catholic Bishops condemn closure of schools in Northern Nigeria Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ramadan: Northern CAN condemns school closures in Bauchi, others

The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and Abuja has condemned the closure of public and private schools in some Northern states during Ramadan. While condemning the action of the affected states, the Christian body asked northern governors to match education with spiritual practice. The call followed the directive to close public Read More

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1 week ago NANS Warns Of Nationwide Protests Over Ramadan School Closures In Northern States

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened nationwide protests if the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states fail to reverse their decision to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan. NANS National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, criticized the move as an infringement on students’ right to uninterrupted education. In a […] The post NANS Warns Of Nationwide Protests Over Ramadan School Closures In Northern States appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NANS threatens protest over Ramadan school closure in Northern states

The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened to embark on nationwide protests if the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states do not reverse their decision to close down schools for five weeks for the Ramadan fast within 72 hours. NANS, in a statement on Monday by its National Public Relations Officer, Samson Read More

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1 week ago Middle Belt Forum faults closure of northern schools for Ramadan

The Middle Belt Forum has strongly condemned the closure of public and private schools in parts of Kebbi and Southern Bauchi states to observe Ramadan, calling it unjust to non-Muslim students. In a statement released in Kaduna on Sunday, MBF national spokesman, Luka Binniyat, argued that the move reinforced fears that Sharia law in these Read More

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1 week ago Ramadan: 5 weeks closure of schools in northern states unacceptable — CAN

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the decision of some northern states governors to shut down schools, public and private, for five weeks period of Ramadan. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement, on Sunday, said that CAN views the decision of governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi […] The post Ramadan: 5 weeks closure of schools in northern states unacceptable — CAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago CAN Demands Reversal Of Ramadan School Closure Policy in Northern States

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has threatened legal action against the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states over their directive to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan. CAN criticized the move as discriminatory, arguing that it violates the rights of non-Muslim students who are denied access to education during the period. […] The post CAN Demands Reversal Of Ramadan School Closure Policy in Northern States appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago CAN threatens legal action over Ramadan school closures in northern states

The Christian Association of Nigeria has issued an ultimatum to the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states, demanding the reversal of their directives mandating a five-week closure of schools for the Ramadan fast. CAN described the move as discriminatory and a violation of the rights of non-Muslim students, warning that it would pursue Read More

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1 week ago Ramadan: Middle Belt Forum condemns closure of schools in North

Tribune Online Ramadan: Middle Belt Forum condemns closure of schools in North It posited that the action serves as a stark confirmation of the long-standing fears among non-Muslims in these states—that the implementation of Sharia does not differentiate between Muslims and non-Muslims. Ramadan: Middle Belt Forum condemns closure of schools in North Tribune Online

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