Christians: When All Govt Bodies Are Muslim, The Rights Of Christians Will Be Protected- El-Rufai
The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was heard in a leaked tape claiming that, by the grace of God, the Muslim/Muslim governorship ticket in Kaduna State would continue for more than 20 years. In the widely shared video, El-Rufai was speaking to a group of Islamic academics when he said that a Muslim and Muslim ticket for governor is preferable because Christians will be looked after and safeguarded in the State.
'El Rufai Believe That He Can Play The Religion Game And Become The Next President' - Rev Hayab
The Immediate former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El Rufai has claimed that the Muslim-Muslim ticket is the reason why Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the 2023 Election. El Rufai speaking in a video that circulated online stated that the Tinubu victory shows that they do not need the Christian votes to win an election.
Igbo Muslims Exist And We Are Proud Of Our Religion —Lady
An Igbo lady who practices the Islamic religion has taken to social media to inform Nigerians that Igbo Muslims exist and that they are proud of their religion. According to a video posted by Instablog9ja, the young lady revealed that her children will have a tough time explaining their religion to their friends because they will grow up in a region where Islam is not the dominant religion.
President Tinubu Has Dodged Poisonous Knife By Not Appointing El-Rufai – Shehu Sani Mocks El-Rufai
The former Kaduna governor was mocked by Sani, who called him a divisive politician who "always exploits the religious difference for personal gains". Shehu Sani, a social activist and former federal lawmaker, referred to Nasir El-Rifai, the former governor of Kaduna State, as a poisonous knife and said President Bola Tinubu was wise to not have him serve as one of his frontline aides.
Muslim Ticket: El-Rufai Is Up To Something And I'll Say It So That Nigerians Will Understand - Joseph Hayab
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter, Reverend Joseph Hayab, has slammed the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, over his statement on the Muslim-Muslim ticket and the alleged replication of Islamic dominance in Nigeria. While speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Rev.
Kwankwaso Mourns The Death of Imam, whom He Rejected His Traditional Title
The former Kano State governor and National leader of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), took to his Twitter page and mourned the death of Islamic scholar Sheikh Muhammad Nasir (Limamin Waje), who died on Wednesday after a protracted illness. Image: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (left) and Sheikh Nasir Muhammad (right)
CAN knock El-Rufai over Islamization statement, says he is seeking relevance and should be ignored
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly criticized Nasir El- Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, for his recent remarks regarding Muslim dominance in Nigerian politics. In a viral video circulating on social media, El- Rufai allegedly stated that the success of Islamic dominance in Kaduna had been replicated at the national level and would continue indefinitely.
Muslims and Christians set against one another by politicians in Kaduna - Shehu Sani
Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central senator, has claimed that Muslims and Christians in the state are set against one another for political advantage. This came after the state's former governor, Nasir El-Rufai, said in a viral video that during electioneering campaigns, when "they" (Christians) tried to ask why the Muslim/Muslim ticket, he deceived 'them' that it was not for religious dominance when, in fact, the tickets both nationally and at the state level were for Islamic dominance.
I Know A Religious Bigot And Jihadist When I See One, El-Rufai Is Not One Of Them- Femi Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode has appeared to mock those denouncing the remarks made by the former governor of Kaduna State amid the continuing public outcry that has accompanied some religious remarks attributed to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former minister of aviation. Remember how El-Rufai boasted to some Islamic clerics in a viral video that went viral across the nation's media a few days ago that the APC's same-faith ticket was an attempt to demonstrate the dominance of Muslims over Christians in the nation.
Catholic priests petition Tinubu, Kaduna Gov Sani over El-Rufai's Islamization remark
A statement credited to the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El- Rufai, which stated that there is a plan to Islamise Nigeria has generated a lot of controversial reactions from Nigerians, particularly from the religious leaders. The Catholic Priests in Kaduna State under the umbrella of the Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), have demanded a more explanation regarding the situation and looking at the best way to avoid an impending religious war.
I Know A Religious Bigot And Jihadist When I See One, El-Rufai Is Not One Of Them- Femi Fani-Kayode
Amid the ongoing public backlash that has greeted some religious comments credited to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has come out to lampoon people condemning the statements made by the former Kaduna State Governor. Recall that in a viral video that circulated across the country's media space a few days ago, El-Rufai was seen boasting to some Islamic Clerics that the APC's same-faith ticket was a move to show the dominance of Muslims over Christians in the country.
El-Rufai not a religious fanatic – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, defends former Kaduna governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, stating that he is not a religious fanatic, contrary to public perception. This comes after a viral video of El-Rufai addressing Muslim clerics following Bola Tinubu's victory in the election.
'El Rufai Believe That He Can Play The Religion Game And Become The Next President' - Rev Hayab
Nasir El Rufai, the recently-resigned governor of Kaduna State, asserts that Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory in the 2023 election was due to the Muslim-Muslim ticket. In a video that went viral online, El Rufai claimed that Tinubu's victory proved that they didn't need Christian votes to succeed.
El Rufai is not a religious bigot, Fani-Kayode defends him over Muslim/Muslim ticket comment
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode said the former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El Rufai is not a religious bigot, a Muslim fundamentalist, terrorist or a fascist. He made the statement on Thursday while reacting to a viral video that surfaced online showing where El Rufai was heard telling a group of Islamic scholars that Muslim/Muslim governorship ticket would be sustained in Kaduna State beyond 20 years by God's grace.
Nigerian Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack in Lake Chad Region
In a devastating blow to the Nigerian military, several soldiers lost their lives in an attack on a military convoy in the Lake Chad region. The assailants were jihadist fighters affiliated with the Islamic State group, known as the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Today's Headlines: Politicians Set Muslims, Christians Against One Another In Kaduna For Political Gains - Sani; Tinubu Meets Governors At Villa
Politicians Set Muslims, Christians Against One Another In Kaduna - Sani Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers The former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has alleged that Muslims and Christians in the state are set up against one another for political gains. This comment was following the state’s erstwhile governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s remark in a viral video where he told his audience that in the course of the electioneering campaigns, when “they”(Christians) tried to ask questions on why the Muslim/Muslim ticket, he deceived ‘them’ that it was not for religious dominance when in reality, the tickets both nationally and at the state level were for Islamic dominance.
Muslim/Muslim Ticket Will Be Sustained Beyond 20yrs In Kaduna By God's Grace - El-Rufai
By the blessings of the Divine, the Muslim-Muslim ticket for governor in Kaduna state, as reported by Sahara Reporters, is projected to endure for over two decades. According to sources, El-Rufai addressed a gathering of Islamic scholars and expressed his preference for a Muslim and Muslim ticket for governor, emphasizing the need to care for and protect Christians in the State.
Alleged Islamization: El-Rufai Is A Chameleon; God Has Helped Us That He Openly Said His Mind - CAN
The Chairman of Kaduna State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Joseph Hayab, has slammed the state's immediate past governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged Islamization claims. While speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Hayab described the former governor as a 'chameleon', adding they have known him for the past 20 years and the statement he made regarding the Muslim-Muslim ticket in a viral video doesn't come as a surprise to them.
Tinubu Must Disassociate From El-rufai’s Islamization
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to stand firm and distance himself from the Islamization plot of the former governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-rufai, by Evangelist Kwamkur Samuel, a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and former national director of legal and public affairs of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Don’t set Nigeria on fire with your utterances, APC chieftain tells El-Rufai
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Samuel Kwankur, has issued a strong warning to the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, cautioning him against making inflammatory statements that could ignite tensions in Nigeria. Kwankur, who previously served as the National Director of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), expressed his concerns during a press conference held in Jos over the weekend.