Tag: Jama’atu Nasril Islam

Plateau: JNI kicks, as Mutfwang creates portfolio for Indigenous Muslims

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The Plateau State chapter of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has kicked against the appointment of a Senior Special Assistant on indigenous Muslims by the State governor, Caleb Mutfwang. Recall that the State governor had on Thursday appointed Hajiya Jamila Pam as Senior Special Assistant on Indigenous Muslims. This has generated heated controversy within and outside the state. According to reports, soon after the appointment, social media was agog with comments on appropriateness or otherwise of the appointment. Reacting to the development, the JNI and other Muslims in the State described…

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“Arrest, prosecute abductors of women, children in Borno, Kaduna” – JNI urges FG

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The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), has called on the Federal Government to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of abductions at Ngala IDP camp in Borno and Kuriga in Kaduna State. Its Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Aliyu, who made the call in an issued statement in Kaduna yesterday, said: “We also urge the government, most especially the Office of the National Security Adviser and Director-General, Department of State Security, to, as a matter of national interest and stability, do more to prosecute all the perpetrators of heinous crimes against humanity. “Taking into…

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Kaduna Bomb Attack:  ACF, NEF, JNl, calls for investigation

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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), and Jama’atul Nasiru Islam (JNI) have called for an immediate probe of the ‘inadvertent’ military drone attack that killed over 80 people in Tudun-Biri community, Afaka Ward, near Rigasa, in the Igabi local government area of Kaduna State, on Sunday evening, In separate press statements, both the three organisations expressed their sadness over the attack, which left many innocent civilians dead as well as several others with serious injuries. ACF, in a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Prof. Tukur Muhammad…

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JNI blasts Nigerian leaders over extravagant lifestyle as masses die in poverty

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The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has slammed Nigerian leaders for “perpetually living in affluence” while the masses die in poverty. The Muslim group also called for mutual respect, peace and harmony among Nigerians. The JNI made the call in a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Khalid Aliyu. According to the statement, the JNI, under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Saad Abubakar III, noted that Nigerians make painful sacrifices to keep the nation moving, “but the leaders are perpetually living in affluence, to the detriment of the malnourished…

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Why Nigeria’s insecurity may become uncontrollable – JNI

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…Says perpetrators of killings in S’East must be arrested The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, (JNI), has urged the Federal Government and the States to take concrete actions against insecurity. The group, in a statement by the Secretary-General, Khalid Aliyu, yesterday warned that insecurity in Nigeria may become uncontrollable. They also told the authorities to immediately take control of forests and swampy areas occupied by outlaws. The Islamic leaders also demanded the arrest and prosecution of all criminals and gangs. “Pro-active measures should be taken in nipping the situations from the bud,…

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‘Kukah’s message targeted at Islam’ ? JNI

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The Jama’atu Nasirul Islam, (JNI), has said the Christmas message of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah was targeted at Islam and Muslims. In a statement issued by the Secretary-General of JNI, Khalid Abubakar, yesterday, said the message was disguised to deceive the innocent. The statement noted that the message was a poisoned arrow fired at the heart of Islam and Muslims in Nigeria. The JNI said that the bishop’s statement was a prepared address, considering the occasion and the audience, one cannot but agree that it was a calculated attempt to…

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‘Stop paying lip service to insecurity’ – JNI to FG

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An umbrella body for Muslims, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has accused the Federal Government of paying lip service to insecurity. This was contained in a statement released by Khalid Aliyu, the Secretary-General of the Muslim group under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar II.  “The wanton killings, acts of banditry, kidnapping for ransom, high rate of unemployment amongst the youths, rape and all forms of terrorisms have now become the ‘New Trend’ in our communities. Nigerians have become so terrified, as nowhere is safe;…

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