Nigeria News » Sokoto News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: In Nigeria's troubled north, a bustling nightlife lives with a morality police and insecurity
There is a thriving nightlife in Nigeria's conservative Sokoto state, which is known as the "seat of the caliphate" for its storied place in the birth and propagation of Islam in West and Central ...
News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: Sokoto Hisbah denies alleged agenda to Islamise Nigeria
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that it was imposing restrictions on ...
News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: Sokoto Hisbah denies imposing restrictions on Christian worship
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has denied claims that it imposed restrictions on Christian worship and practices in the state. According to the board, it ...
News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: Nightlife thrives in deeply religious northern state of Nigeria
Sokoto state is known as the “Seat of the Caliphate” for its role in the birth and propagation of Islam in the region.
News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: In Sokoto State, religion is also development priority
Religion has for centuries been recognised as a powerful force for societal development. Beyond its spiritual significance, it also shapes ethical values, strengthens social cohesion, influences ...
News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: Sokoto Hisbah dimisses claims of restricting Christian worship
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has denied reports that it imposed restrictions on Christian worship and practices in the state. The denial followed claims circulating on social media that the Islamic ...
News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: Sultan, Onayekan to lead religious leaders’ parley on peaceful elections
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar III and the Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan will on Jan. 16, lead religious leaders in a two-day interfaith conference on peaceful elections ...
News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: "Redeem image of Islam" - Catholic Bishop of Sokoto urges Muslims
In the midst of Eid-El-Fitr celebration, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Mathew Hassan Kukah has encouraged Muslims to try and redeem the image of Islam. According to Leadership, presenting gifts which ...
News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Defense Department official, who insisted on anonymity to discuss details not made public, said the U.S. worked with Nigeria to carry out the strikes and that they'd ...
News Nigeria » Sokoto » Religion: Religion, Power and the State: Who is bigger than Nigeria?
There is something deeply unsettling about a country that knows where the line is but appears unwilling to draw it. Nigeria has laws against incitement. It has laws against threats to public order. It ...