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Islam does not encourage massacres of Christians, others – JNI
Islam does not encourage massacres of Christians, others – JNI
The Plateau chapter of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) paid a visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang regarding the recent killings in the state.
The JNI chairman, Emir Mohammed Haruna of Wase, emphasized the importance of stakeholders being more vigilant to early warning signs to prevent a recurrence of such tragedies. He labeled the incident as regrettable and against religious principles.
“You are fully aware there are Muslims living with you in Plateau. We felt that with such development, there’s a need to come to show our love, concern, prayers, support and suggestions on the way forward. I am saying to the governor that Islam in no way encourages such kind of horror,” stated Mr Haruna.
The Emir of Wase added, “Islam does not give anyone the right to take the life of another, and in your government, you have Muslims working with you. I pray that this will be the last time that any gathering like this will hold because of something like this happening on the Plateau.
”It is time for us to put our hands together like our forefathers have done in the past to guard against such. I want to urge you and the local government chairmen to utilise the early warning signals which are usually available before such crises erupts and this recent attacks was no exception.
“May God console those who suffered losses and grant eternal rest to the departed.”
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Mr Mutfwang thanked the group for its support, reiterating his commitment to all citizens irrespective of religious inclinations. He pledged to work closely with the Muslim Ummah to develop Plateau.
The governor said, “I want to express my profound gratitude to the Muslim Ummah. I appreciate you all for the support you have shown me this far. You have demonstrated to the world that we can live together as one people.
“You have demonstrated to the world that all you care for is a leader who is fair and just, and that is what we promise to all Plateau people.
“We will be fair to all, we will be just to all, irrespective of our faith or tribe; neither of us chose our religions; I, therefore, believe that we are all answerable to God who created us.”
He added, “I want to thank you for the support you have shown to me personally and to the state even at such a time.”
The Plateaus governor stressed the need for them to continue to work for peaceful coexistence within their communities and caution their members against any act that may breach the peace.
The Jama’tu Nasril Islam (“Group for the Victory of Islam”) was founded in 1962 by a coalition of Muslim leaders in northern Nigeria, and served as an umbrella organization for a variety of Muslim groups and interests. It is now led by the Sultan of Sokoto.
Islam does not encourage massacres of Christians, others – JNI
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Just in: Tinubu swears in Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas
Just in: Tinubu swears in Rivers Sole Administrator Ibok-ete Ibas
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Vice Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (Retd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State.
The administrator was sworn in on Wednesday after a short meeting with the President.
Tinubu announced the appointment of the retired naval chief at a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, when he declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu, and the state House of Assembly members.
The President said his decision was based on Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, saying he could not continue to watch the political situation in Rivers escalate without taking concrete action.
The suspension of Fubara and other elected representatives has been rejected and condemned by many eminent Nigerians, legal luminaries, groups such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Femi Falana, the Labour Party (LP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Nigerian Bar Association.
However, the emergency rule has been praised by the pro-Nyesom Wike Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule, accusing Fubara of contravening the Supreme Court ruling on the political situation in the state.
Ibas was the Chief of Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021.
He is from Cross River State where he had his early education.
The new sole administrator went to the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1979 from where he proceeded to have a successful career in the Navy, rising through the ranks to the very top.
He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) and the Nigerian Institute of Management.
President Muhammadu Buhari who appointed him as Chief of Naval Staff conferred him with the National Honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) in 2022.
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Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State
Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state.
Tinubu made the declaration during a nationwide broadcast, saying it is for six months.
He announced the suspension of the Executive Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months.
He immediately named an administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd), to take charge of the affairs of the state for the six-month period.
Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets a state of emergency as a situation of national danger or disaster in which a government suspends normal constitutional procedures to regain control.
A state of emergency allows the President to immediately make any desired regulations to secure public order and safety. (Channels TV)
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BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis
BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night will hold a nationwide broadcast to address the crisis in Rivers state.
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said the broadcast will be transmitted by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).
The broadcast is expected to be held by 7pm today.
Video: President Tinubu has declared state on emergency on Rivers state effective immediately, suspends Governor Fubara, his deputy governor and house of assembly members for six months.
He also nominated an administrator pic.twitter.com/jD1g9FHOez— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) March 18, 2025
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