Tag: ISLAM

“Islam facing reputational damage under Tinubu” – Baba-Ahmed

Aminu Imam
Baba Ahmed on Islam

…Says North may reject Obi-Kwankwaso alliance Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has stirred fresh political debate with a pair of pointed interventions – warning of what he described as reputational damage to Islam under the current administration, while also casting doubt on the electoral prospects of a potential opposition alliance ahead of 2027. Speaking at a political event organised by the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) led by its National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Datti addressed what he called a “sensitive but necessary” issue concerning leadership and representation in…

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President Tinubu appoints new NAHCON Chairman

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) pending the confirmation by the Senate.  This appointment effectively removes the previous Chairman, Jalal Arabi in the face of corruption allegations. Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. He previously served as Chairman of the Kano State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board, successfully overseeing the operations of the largest quota of state pilgrims in the country. According to a statement…

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