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Supreme Islamic Council, CAN bicker as US blacklists Nigeria over religious freedom

John Ogunsemore Dec 14, 2020 0

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has faulted the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for backing the United States' decision to place Nigeria on a religious freedom blacklist.The Federal Government had…

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NSCIA tasks Worshippers on Precautionary measures against COVID-19

Ahmed Ubandoma Mar 19, 2020 0

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has advised all Islamic worship centres across the country to take precautionary measures against the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).SEE ALSO: BREAKING: Presidency confirms new…

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“Declare state of emergency on security” – Sultan of Sokoto’s NSCIA urges…

John Ogunsemore Feb 6, 2020 0

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately declare a state of emergency in the country.NSCIA, which is led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji…

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Deputy President-General of NSCIA confirmed Dead

Faith Oct 2, 2019 0

The Deputy President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Sakariyahu Babalola has been confirmed dead.Alhaji Babalola was the president of the Muslim Ummah of Southwest Nigeria ( MUSWEN). He was the…

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Hijab Controversy: Nigeria Islamic Council Threatens ‘War’, Nationwide Protests

John Ogunsemore Dec 20, 2017 1

The refusal of the Body of Benchers to call Amasa Firdaus to bar for wearing hijab has continued to send ripples across the country, with many divided over the propriety of the action.However, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic…

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FRSC seeks partnership with NSCIA on road safety

Owolabi Oluwasegun Aug 13, 2016 0

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said it would collaborate with the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) to ensure safer roads in the country.The Corps Marshal of the commission, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, said this in…