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We won't islamize Nigeria - Shettima

Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima has dismissed the alleged plot of the new Asiwaju Bola Tinubu administration to Islamize Nigeria. He said that a president-elect who does not Islamize his family cannot Islamize Nigeria. Shettima said this while speaking at the inaugural lecture of the incoming government in Abuja on Saturday.

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We won't islamize Nigeria - Shettima

POLITICS

Reactions As Shettima Tells Nigerians That There's No Islamization Agenda In Tinubu's Government

According to Channels Television, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Vice President-elect, addressed fears on Saturday that he and his principal, Bola Tinubu, have an agenda to Islamize Nigeria. Recall that since Tinubu named Shettima as his running mate last year, many organisations and individuals have expressed differing opinions, with some arguing that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim ticket is a plan to Islamize Nigeria.

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Reactions As Shettima Tells Nigerians That There's No Islamization Agenda In Tinubu's Government

POLITICS

Reactions As Shettima Tells Nigerians That There's No Islamization Agenda In Tinubu's Government

According to Channels Television, Vice President-elect Senator Kashim Shettima addressed concerns on Saturday regarding rumors that he and his principal, Bola Tinubu, have plans to Islamize Nigeria. Recall that numerous organizations and individuals have voiced different opinions ever since Tinubu announced Shettima as his running mate last year.

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Reactions As Shettima Tells Nigerians That There's No Islamization Agenda In Tinubu's Government

POLITICS

Reactions As Shettima Refutes Allegations Of Islamization Agenda

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of his principal, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 16th Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic, Vice-President-elect, Alhaji Kashim Shettima has once again refuted claims that the APC's upcoming Muslim-Muslim presidency is an attempt to Islamize the entire country. While speaking at a lecture in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of the events around Tinubu's swearing-in ceremony on May 29, the former Borno State governor told Nigerians not to listen to such allegations being peddled by opposition parties and their cohorts, insisting that it is practically impossible to Islamize a country as hugely populated as Nigeria.

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Reactions As Shettima Refutes Allegations Of Islamization Agenda

ENTERTAINMENT

Murphy Afolabi: Why Alfa refuses to pray for his departed soul

Nollywood actors have responded to a video circulating on social media featuring a Muslim cleric openly expressing his inability to offer prayers for the departed soul of Nigerian actor Murphy Afolabi. According to Islamic customs, it is customary to supplicate for the souls of the dead, seeking their goodwill.

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Murphy Afolabi: Why Alfa refuses to pray for his departed soul

RELIGION

Today's Headline: I Won’t Pray For The Late Afolabi—Islamic cleric, Why Blinken Called Tinubu-Tunde

Why I won’t pray for the late Murphy Afolabi — Islamic cleric Photo Credit: Punch Newspaper An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yelma’e, has said Islam forbids him from praying for the departed soul of popular actor, Murphy Afolabi, because he mostly used his roles in movies to promote actions that are against the Islamic religion.

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Today's Headline: I Won’t Pray For The Late Afolabi—Islamic cleric, Why Blinken Called Tinubu-Tunde

RELIGION

Islamic cleric explains why he won't pray for late actor, Murphy Afolabi

A video circulating on social media has sparked reactions from Nollywood actors regarding a Muslim cleric's refusal to pray for the departed soul of Nigerian actor Murphy Afolabi. In Islamic customs, it is customary to supplicate for the souls of the deceased, seeking their goodwill. Murphy Afolabi, a highly cherished actor within and beyond the Nollywood community, tragically passed away on May 14 after a brief illness.

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Islamic cleric explains why he won't pray for late actor, Murphy Afolabi

JUSTICE

Today's Headlines: Supporters Of Bauchi Cleric Warned Against Protests; Gunmen Kill 9 In Benue

Supporters Of Bauchi Cleric Warned Against Protests Photo Credit: Daily Post Nigeria Supporters and other followers of the embattled Idris Abdulaziz have been warned not to embark on any form of protest or any act that may lead to violence as a result of the current travails of the popular Bauchi-based Islamic cleric.

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Today's Headlines: Supporters Of Bauchi Cleric Warned Against Protests; Gunmen Kill 9 In Benue

ENTERTAINMENT

Why Alfa refused to pray for Murphy Afolabi Why Alfa refused to pray for Murphy Afolabi 's body at his burial

According to a video that went viral, an Alfa refused to pray for Murphy Afolabi's body at his burial because of the roles he played in movies, mostly that of a traditionalist. The Muslim cleric also declared that he couldn't pray for Murphy because of the roles he played in movies, mostly that of a traditionalist and not a Muslim.

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Why Alfa refused to pray for Murphy Afolabi Why Alfa refused to pray for Murphy Afolabi 
's body at his burial

ENTERTAINMENT

Why Islam Forbids Me from Praying For Late Murphy Afolabi - Cleric

An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yelma'e has stated the reason why Islam forbids him from praying for the late Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi who passed away a few days ago. According to Vanguard Newspaper, in a video shared on YouTube, on Thursday, the cleric Islam forbids him to pray for the late actor, because he used to roles in his movies to promote actions contrary to the teachings of Islam.

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Why Islam Forbids Me from Praying For Late Murphy Afolabi - Cleric

RELIGION

Why I Won’t Pray For The Late Murphy Afolabi — Islamic Cleric

Sheikh Yelma'e, an Islamic cleric, claims that Islam bans him from praying for the soul of popular actor Murphy Afolabi because he frequently exploited his on-screen personas to support immoral behavior. In a video clip shared on YouTube and reposted by @mufasatundeednut on Instagram on Thursday, the cleric said that he would never pray for Afolabi since he frequently performed professions that are prohibited in Islam, such as herbalist.

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Why I Won’t Pray For The Late Murphy Afolabi — Islamic Cleric

ENTERTAINMENT

Why Islam Forbids Praying For Murphy Afolabi - Cleric

Sheikh Yelma’e, an Islam cleric, said that it is forbidden by Islam for him to pray for the deceased Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi. He explained that the reason is because the actor, while he was alive, used his roles in movies to promote actions that are contrary to the values of Islam.

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Why Islam Forbids Praying For Murphy Afolabi - Cleric

RELIGION

Why I won’t pray for the late Murphy Afolabi — Islamic cleric

Sheikh Yelma'e, an Islamic cleric, "claims that Islam bans him from praying for the soul of popular actor Murphy Afolabi since he mostly used his film roles to advance behaviors that are opposed to the Islamic faith." According to PUNCH. In a video clip shared on YouTube and reposted by @mufasatundeednut on Instagram on Thursday, the preacher declared that, "he would never pray for Afolabi since, among other duties, his typical profession was a herbalist, which is prohibited in Islam."

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Why I won’t pray for the late Murphy Afolabi — Islamic cleric

RELIGION

Why Islam forbids praying for late Murphy Afolabi – Cleric

Photo showing late Murphy Afolabi, the Nollywood actor and Script writer. An Islamic cleric named Sheikh Yelma'e believes that because Murphy Afolabi frequently used his on-screen personalities to advocate immoral behavior, Islam forbids him from praying for his soul. According to VANGUARD NEWS, The preacher claimed in a video released to YouTube and reposted on Instagram on Thursday that he would never pray for Afolabi since he constantly engaged in occupations that are forbidden in Islam, including herbalist.

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Why Islam forbids praying for late Murphy Afolabi – Cleric

ENTERTAINMENT

"Why I won't pray for late Murphy Afolabi" - Cleric

An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yelma’e has stated that he cannot pray for the departed soul of actor Murphy Afolabi due to the actor’s roles in movies that go against Islamic teachings. As per Dailypost, Sheikh Yelma’e has expressed his reluctance to pray for the late actor Murphy Afolabi, citing Afolabi's portrayal of roles in movies that contradict Islamic teachings.

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RELIGION

Why I won’t pray for late Murphy Afolabi — Islamic cleric

Sheikh Yelma'e, an Islamic cleric, claims that, "he is forbidden by Islam from praying for the soul of deceased actor Murphy Afolabi because most of the time, he used his film parts to further ideas that are opposed to Islam." Source stated.

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Why I won’t pray for late Murphy Afolabi — Islamic cleric

RELIGION

Why I won’t pray for late Murphy Afolabi — Islamic cleric

According to Punchng. Islamic cleric Sheikh Yelma’e has expressed his reluctance to pray for the late actor Murphy Afolabi, citing Afolabi's portrayal of roles in movies that contradict Islamic teachings. Sheikh Yelma’e, in a video shared on YouTube and Instagram, stated that Afolabi often acted as a herbalist and engaged in other activities forbidden in Islam.

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Why I won’t pray for late Murphy Afolabi — Islamic cleric

RELIGION

Why I would not offer prayers for the late Murphy Afolabi, an Islamic cleric

According to Punch News reports, an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yelma’e, has said Islam forbids him from praying for the departed soul of popular actor, Murphy Afolabi, because he mostly used his roles in movies to promote actions that are against the Islamic religion.

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Why I would not offer prayers for the late Murphy Afolabi, an Islamic cleric

JUSTICE

Court Remands Famous Bauchi Imam Over ‘Blasphemy’

A Bauchi-based Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of Dutsen Tanshi Jumaat mosque, Dr Idris Abdulaziz, has been remanded at a correctional centre for alleged disturbance and inciting public unrest. Daily trust report that, Confirming the incident, his lawyer, Barrister Umar Hassan, told newsmen that his client was arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court.

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Court Remands Famous Bauchi Imam Over ‘Blasphemy’

RELIGION

Today's Headlines: God Has Set Confusion Among Tinubu’s Enemies, Keyamo: Attack On US Embassy Staff: We'll Smoke Out The Criminals - Gov Soludo

God Has Set Confusion Among Tinubu’s Enemies – Keyamo The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has claimed that there’s confusion in the midst of those planning to disrupt the swearing-in of President-elect Bola Tinubu. Keyamo alleged that they were fighting publicly and disrupting their own affairs.

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Today's Headlines: God Has Set Confusion Among Tinubu’s Enemies, Keyamo: Attack On US Embassy Staff: We'll Smoke Out The Criminals - Gov Soludo