Tag: Muslim Cleric
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Christian, Muslim preachers warn against voting for tribal, religious sentiments
Muslim and Christian preachers have advised against electoral violence and voting based on tribal and religious grounds. The Chief Imam of Takur central mosque, Malam Aminu Baba Waziri, on Friday evening called on the Muslim Ummah to come out en masse to exercise their constitutional rights and vote for competent leaders.
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U.S. honours Nigerian Muslim cleric for rescuing 200 Christians
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has honoured Chief Imam of Nghar Village, Abdullahi Abubakar who protected 200 villagers during attacks on Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau in June 2018. The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington awarded the Chief Imam with Ambassador’s Peacemaker Award for Heroism at an interfaith dialogue organised by the…