Tag: Imam
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Bauchi Imam Removed After Repeatedly Advocating Tinubu’s Re-Election
By George Omagbemi Imam Dahiru Abubakar has reportedly been removed from his position at Masjid Abdullahi Bin Zubbair in Madina quarters, Bauchi metropolis, following disagreements with the mosque committee over his public support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. Reports published on October 22 said the imam repeatedly discussed Tinubu’s administration and the 2027…
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My Case Files Are Full of Pastors, Imams’ — EFCC Chairman
By George Omagbemi The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the involvement of some religious leaders in financial crimes, saying pastors, imams, bishops and sheikhs feature among people investigated and prosecuted by the anti-graft agency. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday, September 23, 2026,…
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Ghana Police Arrest Imam, Pastor Over Alleged Inciting Religious Remarks
By Paul Joseph The Ghana Police Service has arrested two religious figures over separate videos containing statements authorities said could incite violence and promote hostility against people based on religion. The first suspect, 35-year-old Imam Masud Abdullah, was arrested in connection with a video in which he allegedly justified violence against anyone perceived to have…
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Imam Donates N100,000 to Support Release of Abducted Christian, John Arum
By Paul Joseph A Muslim cleric, Ladan Gana, has been widely praised following his donation towards securing the release of a Christian man, identified as John Arum. Gana reportedly contributed ₦100,000 to support efforts to free Arum, who had been abducted by gunmen. The Jos-based imam, made the donation as part of a collective effort…