The Independent Shari'ah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti held its first public sitting, addressing two marriage-related disputes. The panel, led by three Kadhis, resolved one case and adjourned another for further investigation. The sitting has sparked opposition in southwestern Nigeria regarding the...
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has voiced strong support for the introduction of Sharia law in South-West Nigeria, emphasizing its long-standing practice in the region. He reassured non-Muslims, asserting that Sharia law would only apply to Muslims and would not affect the rights of...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, responds to the controversy over the proposed Sharia court in Oyo Town, affirming his commitment to upholding Nigeria’s Constitution. He emphasized that while groups may advocate for such initiatives, they must adhere to legal guidelines. The court inauguration...
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, yesterday advocated for the amendment of Nigeria’s constitution to accommodate some of the concerns of Muslims and the Shari’a law.
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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in a book titled “Making Africa Work,” co-authored by the former president with Greg Mills, Director of Brenthurst Foundation; Jeffrey Herbst, President of NEWSEUM and Dickie Davis, a retired major general, talks about how Sharia law almost derailed his...
The South- East Caucus of Nigeria's House of Reps has rejected introduction of Sharia in the Constitution, The Sun says.
Sokoto Rep, Abdullahi Salame, had introduced the bill earlier this year. The bill seeks to expand the jurisdiction of Sharia courts of appeal.
Chairman of the caucus and...
Islamic Terrorist organization ISIS has banned the use of referees while playing football in Syria because the referees obey FIFA rules and not ISIS rules.
According to ISIS commanders, football referees will not be allowed at local football matches because their rulings 'do not judge...
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