Religion Watch

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering gay imam who founded a mosque as a safe haven for marginalized Muslims, was fatally shot near Gqeberha, South Africa, on Saturday. Hendricks, who came out as gay in 1996, had faced threats but remained committed to his mission, saying, “The need to …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has renewed his call for the establishment of Sharia Courts in the Southwest region of Nigeria. This move has been met with resistance from Christian groups, particularly the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). Despite the opposition, the Sultan remains …

Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has called on leaders in the South-West to approve the formation of Sharia panels in the region to promote peace and religious harmony. Oloyede, who also serves as the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic …

Gospel singer Paul Nwokocha has addressed rumours surrounding his troubled marriage in a video on his official YouTube channel. He explained that he has no regrets about ending his relationship, citing his wife’s alleged “abominable acts” as the main reason for his decision. He said that if he discovers his …