10 h. ago Religious leaders bemoan surge in ritual killings among clerics

Christian and Islamic leaders have expressed concerns over the increasing cases of suspected ritual killings involving clerics across the country, attributing the disturbing trend to greed, and economic hardship. Last week, an acclaimed Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Bello, gruesomely murdered a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Hafsoh Lawal. According to the Read More

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30 h. ago Kwara Islamic scholars condemn Ilorin ritual killing, warn against profiling

Tribune Online Kwara Islamic scholars condemn Ilorin ritual killing, warn against profiling     THE Kwara State Council of Ulama has condemned the murder of a student, Hafsoh Lawal, by one Abdulrahman Bello for ritual purposes. Speaking with newsmen in Ilorin, the state capital, the council, led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Mohammad Bashir Salih, appealed to the state police command to be thorough in […] Kwara Islamic scholars condemn Ilorin ritual killing, warn against profiling Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Kwara Ulama condemns ritual killing, demands justice for slain student

Islamic spiritual leaders in Kwara State, under the aegis of the Kwara State Council of Ulama, on Tuesday, urged the police to carry out a thorough investigation on the alleged murder of a final year female student of Kwara State College of Education, Miss Hafsoh Lawal. The council, at a press conference held at the Read More

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4 d. ago Sokoto gov unveils N285m Ramadan package for religious leaders

The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has unveiled a total financial package of N285 million, including the distribution of maize and financial assistance to Jum’at Imams, their Na’ibs, Mu’adhins, Islamic scholars, and various religious organizations across the state. Aliyu unveiled the Ramadan package at the Government House on Monday. According to the governor, this Read More

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7 d. ago Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility

Tribune Online Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility Muslim clerics and traditional rulers have been urged to intensify efforts in enlightening the youth against the get-rich-quick syndrome, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in society. The spiritual leader (Amir) of an Islamic organization in Kwara State, The Companions (Ilorin District), Mallam Ismail Okunlola, made this call in a statement condemning the recent brutal killing […] Kwara: Islamic group decries ritual killings, calls for parental responsibility Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Kwara ritual killing: Residents want quick dispensation of justice

Tribune Online Kwara ritual killing: Residents want quick dispensation of justice     RESIDENTS of Kwara State are unanimous in their call for quick dispensation of justice in the case of a self-acclaimed Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Bello, that allegedly killed and butchered his girlfriend that he met on Facebook. A huge crowd of spectators that trooped out to the Ilorin Magistrate’s Court complex, located opposite the […] Kwara ritual killing: Residents want quick dispensation of justice Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Accidental Discharge From Hunter’s Gun Injures 8 At Religious Event In Adamawa

Eight persons have sustained various degrees of injuries following an accidental discharge from a gun at Lutheran Church of Christ (LCCN) national convention in Demsa local government area of Adamawa State. The State’s Commissioner of Police, Danwambo Morris, has strongly condemned the firearm mishandling incident that occurred on Tuesday at the convention ground. The CP […]

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1 week ago Gov Inuwa harps on unity, collective purpose to overcome regional challenges

Tribune Online Gov Inuwa harps on unity, collective purpose to overcome regional challenges Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has stressed the urgent need for collective action to tackle the challenges facing Northern Nigeria, particularly insecurity and underdevelopment. He also emphasised the need for the North to overcome ethno-religious and political differences, provide visionary leadership, and drive sustainable development. The governor made these remarks while receiving the leadership […] Gov Inuwa harps on unity, collective purpose to overcome regional challenges Tribune Online

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1 week ago End ritual killings in Nigeria, media executive tasks FG, stakeholders

Tribune Online End ritual killings in Nigeria, media executive tasks FG, stakeholders ”Traditional rulers and religious leaders can no longer watch as Nigerian girls are being slaughtered like animals by some youths who are not ready to embrace legitimate means of livelihood." End ritual killings in Nigeria, media executive tasks FG, stakeholders Tribune Online

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