Day: April 12, 2026

The Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the state government and political stakeholders to accord greater respect to Chief Imams, stressing the need for harmony between public institutions and religious leaders. The call was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the chapter, Barrister Lawal Abduwaheed, and the General Secretary, Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, who emphasized the importance of recognising the religious and leadership roles of Islamic clerics in governance-related engagements. The group noted that Chief Imams occupy highly revered positions within…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned an alleged accidental airstrike on a market at the Borno–Yobe border that reportedly left dozens dead on Sunday, April 12, 2026. In a press statement issued the same day, MURIC said more than 56 people were confirmed killed in the incident, though conflicting reports suggest the death toll could be significantly higher. While some local media estimates place casualties between 50 and 56, international reports have indicated that as many as 200 people may have died. The group described the bombing as “one…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has declared that political parties seeking support from Muslims in Nigeria’s South-West must field Muslim candidates in the 2027 general elections or risk losing their votes. In a statement issued on Sunday, April 12, 2026, the group’s Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, said the call was rooted in what he described as persistent political marginalisation of Muslims across the region. MURIC specifically demanded that Muslim governors should emerge in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Osun states, while Muslims should be considered for deputy governorship positions in Ekiti…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has issued an urgent Save Our Soul (SOS) appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it described as a looming humanitarian crisis in Katsina State, following the mass displacement of Muslim communities threatened by bandits. In a statement released on April 8, 2026, the organisation’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said panic had gripped residents of Sukuntuni and adjoining communities in Kankia Local Government Area, forcing hundreds to flee their homes. MURIC revealed that the exodus was triggered by a letter allegedly sent by…