Religion Watch

By Taiwo Niyi, KWARA | The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kwara and Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kwara State, Right Reverend Sunday Timothy Adewole, has urged Nigerians to place their trust in God while fostering unity, hard work, and moderation to improve the nation’s …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Oluwo of Iwo Defends Sharia Law Implementation in Yoruba Land The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has defended the implementation of Sharia law in Yoruba land, stating that it is a necessary framework for Muslims to resolve issues related to inheritance, marriage, and divorce. The monarch’s …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The planned inauguration of a Sharia Court in Oyo State has sparked controversy and debate online, with many Nigerians expressing mixed reactions to the development. The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, has announced plans to inaugurate the Sharia Court on January 11, 2025, …

The Muslim community in Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most prominent and respected figures, Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello. The revered Islamic scholar passed away at the age of 84. Born in 1940 in Ibadan, Alhaji Bello was widely recognized for his profound Islamic teachings, fearless sermons, …