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Muslims condemn Nancy Isime movie over use of hijab
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Muslims condemn Nancy Isime movie over use of hijab
Enraged
Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has received received condemnation from the Muslim community in Nigeria after unveiling a movie poster that features women wearing hijab and face veils holding guns in a bank robbery scene.
The Muslims have threatened to file a complaint with Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to demand action against the account responsible for sharing what they described as “Islamophobic content.”
Reacting, one Latifat Adewunmi Jumah, with a Facebook page named Laj Fingers, expressed her dissatisfaction over the offensive posts, saying, “The niqab is not an armed robbery attire! The niqab/hijab is not an attire for concealing identity.
She queried the actress, saying, “If you needed to conceal your identity for a perfect robbery role, you could have used a nose mask or worn a mask. Why wear Islamic attire?”
“I find this offensive. Something needs to be done to stop these people. Niqab/Hijab is not a costume, nor is it a joke,” she added.
Speaking on the movie, Bashir Ahmed, former Digital Communications Assistant to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, in a statement on X on Thursday, mentioned that the niqab “should not be used as a mere costume in a movie, especially when the scenes it portrays are clearly associated with negative moral vices.”
Ahmed’s statement read, “I join my brothers and sisters to strongly protest the use of the hijab (Niqab) in an upcoming Nigerian movie produced by one Ms. Bolanle Ayo.
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“The hijab is an outfit deeply attributed to Muslim women that symbolises respect, modesty, and religious devotion. And I believe it should not be used as a mere costume in a movie, especially when the scenes it portrays are clearly associated with negative moral vices.
“Using the hijab in such scenes is a profound disrespect to our mothers, sisters, and daughters. This garment is a symbol of respect, and portraying it in a manner that suggests otherwise is offensive to those who wear it for religious purposes.
“The producers of this movie should have considered alternative costumes, such as balaclavas or masks, for such scenes. For us, the hijab (Niqab) is not worn by our women to hide their identity to commit crimes but to respect, follow, and abide by the teachings of our religion.
“I join well-meaning Nigerians in calling on the producers of this movie to respect our religion and remove all the scenes where the hijab is portrayed negatively. We also urge the National Film and Video Censors Board to censor these hurtful scenes to protect the dignity of those who wear the hijab.”
In his reaction, Taiwo James said, “This was exactly what I was saying days ago. We need to respect people’s culture and religion. No matter what. Hijab is highly respected in Islam for my Muslim brothers, and we need to respect it.”
Bashir Ismail argued that the use of the hijab in such a manner would create a “negative stereotype.”
“Hijab is a sacred symbol of faith, modesty, and respect for Muslim women, and it’s disheartening to see it being used as a prop to perpetuate negative stereotypes. I stand in solidarity with the Muslim community in calling for the removal of these offensive scenes and urgin,” Ismail argues.
“Yes, I concur to the fact that hijab is a modest wear that shouldn’t in anyway be trampled upon because of its level of importance. “This video should be abolished and restricted for production,” Bagbansoro AbdulAzeez, another X user, stated.
Muslims condemn Nancy Isime movie over use of hijab
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Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
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Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed allegations that politicians are behind the rising insecurity in northern Nigeria.
In recent months, the North-West region has faced increasing banditry and violence, leading to the deaths of many, including the monarch of Gobir in Sokoto State. The unrest has sparked claims that politicians may be funding the violence for their own gain.
In 2021, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, alleged that some politicians were sponsoring the banditry seen across the country. However, in an interview with Punch, Sheikh Gumi denied these claims, stating that there is no evidence to suggest that politicians are fueling the unrest in the North.
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He said;
“This is an unintelligent allegation. No politician is sponsoring these people. We are all victims. The opposition is not even behind this. This is a natural reaction of people neglected for centuries without education.
“Now they are exposed to the world and they want education. These people are exposed to the Internet and they see how much they are deprived. They want to fight back. This act is not by anybody.”
Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
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152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
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152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters Friday said troops during the week killed a total of 152 terrorists and arrested 109.
The military high command also stated that the strongholds of two notorious terrorist leaders — the Sadiku enclave at Tsora Hill in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State; and the Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest, Giwa LG, Kaduna State, were destroyed.
The Director of Media Operations, Edward Buba, in a statement, said the troops’ achievements were an indication that the military was steadily progressing towards the goal of destroying all criminal elements.
“The war against terrorists, insurgents, violent extremists and others perpetrating insecurity in the country rages, and troops are sustaining the momentum to achieve victory. Indeed, the armed forces are steadily progressing towards the goal of destruction of all these elements.
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“Given recent events, the military learns every day and makes improvements on ways to better deal with threat situations posed by these terror groups. Troops are moving in against the terrorists and denying them freedom of action.
“During the week, troops carried out surgical operations against two prominent terrorist commanders and decimated their strongholds, namely, Sadiku enclave in Tsora Hill in Safana LGA of Katsina State and Alhaji Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.”
“Overall, troops operations during the week resulted in 152 terrorists neutralised, 109 arrested and 91 hostages rescued,” Buba said.
He noted that during the operations against crude oil theft, products worth N795 million were recovered.
Buba urged the citizens to support the troops to win the war against insecurity in the country.
152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
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Six kidnappers arrested in Delta, N2.3m ransom recovered
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Six kidnappers arrested in Delta, N2.3m ransom recovered
Six persons have been apprehended in Delta State over their alleged involvement in kidnapping.
The suspects were arrested in Uvwie Local Government Area of the State by police operatives from Ebrumede Division.
They also recovered from them a ransom of N2,344,000 (Two million, three hundred and forty-four thousand naira), with some stolen mobile phones.
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda announced the development while briefing journalists in Asaba.
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CP Abaniwonda said, “Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of Ebrumede division while on patrol duty intercepted a tricycle conveying six-passengers.
“The suspects on sighting the Police attempted to escape but the operatives chased and arrested them.
“Upon search of the suspects, two million, three hundred and forty-four thousand naira was recovered.
“Some suspected stolen phones were also recovered. Further investigation revealed that the phone belonged to their kidnapped victims and the money was part of the ransom the victims paid for their freedom.”
Six kidnappers arrested in Delta, N2.3m ransom recovered
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