Tag: MURIC

MURIC urges Gov Makinde to intervene as protesters block Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to urgently intervene in the blockade of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway by protesters a situation that has left thousands of commuters stranded on Monday, 17 November 2025.   According to MURIC, the gridlock stretches from the Ibadan Tollgate to the Ogere Tollgate, covering nearly 60 kilometres and trapping travellers for hours.   In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the organisation warned that the stranded commuters risk possible attacks from criminals as many…

MURIC rallies in support of Dangote Refinery, urges FG to protect $20bn Investment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has declared strong support for the Dangote Refinery, urging the Federal Government to protect the $20 billion investment from what it described as “union sabotage” and “subsidy cabal interests” threatening Nigeria’s economic stability. Speaking at a peaceful solidarity rally held on Tuesday at Alausa, Ikeja, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said the organisation’s decision to publicly back the refinery stemmed from a commitment to national economic recovery and social justice. “Dangote Refinery is a money spinner. It is Nigeria’s goose that lays…

MURIC slams CAN over Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria, says Tinubu doesn’t deserve Christian betrayal

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has faulted the recent redesignation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” by former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing it as “blurred, misplaced and distorted.”   MURIC, in a statement signed by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Saturday, accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of being behind the move, alleged that some Christian leaders misled the U.S. government through false petitions about Christian genocide in the country.   Akintola said, “There can be no smoke without fire. The Americans…

MURIC slams postponement of $1 Trillion Halal Economy launch, demands revisit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has faulted the Federal Government over the postponement of the $1 trillion National Halal Presentation Ceremony, described the move as “unjustified” and “a setback to inclusive economic development.”   The event, initially scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025, was reportedly postponed following objections raised by some Christian leaders.   In a statement issued on Friday by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC accused the Federal Government of bowing to pressure from religious quarters and “succumbing to blackmail.”   “We strongly condemn this sudden postponement.…

MURIC accuses Christian leaders of using U.S. influence to intimidate FG, Muslims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused some Nigerian Christian leaders of using the influence of the United States (U.S.) to “bully” the Federal Government (FG) and “subjugate Nigerian Muslims.”   In a statement released on Tuesday by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights group alleged that Christian leaders deliberately reported alleged “Christian genocide” in Nigeria to the U.S. government to attract sympathy from what it described as a “Christian superpower.”   MURIC argued that if the motive was genuine, the report should have been sent…

MURIC demands dialogue with 2027 election candidates, calls for inclusivity and accountability

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has announced its intention to engage with candidates for the upcoming 2027 general elections, urging them to address the specific needs of Nigerian Muslims and promote inclusivity in governance. In a statement issued today, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of MURIC, emphasized that Muslims, who make up a significant portion of Nigeria’s population, have long faced marginalization and unmet demands despite their demographic strength.   In what appeared to be a strategic move in preparation for the 2027 elections, MURIC expressed its determination to…

MURIC urges FCT Minister to tackle waste management crisis in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Abuja Chapter, has issued an urgent appeal to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and relevant agencies to take immediate and decisive steps to address the escalating waste management challenges in Abuja. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, and Public Relations Officer, Lukman Laleye Babalola, MURIC expressed deep concern over the growing accumulation of refuse across the city, describing it as a threat to public health, environmental safety, and the capital’s once-celebrated aesthetic appeal. The…

MURIC calls on NAICOM to reverse ban on Co-Insurance with Takaful firms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to immediately rescind a recent policy directive banning co-insurance arrangements between conventional insurance companies and Islamic (Takaful) insurance providers.   In a press statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the faith-based advocacy group described the NAICOM circular as discriminatory, unconstitutional, and detrimental to religious harmony in Nigeria.   The circular, referenced NAICOM/I&R/CIR/69/2025 and dated August 19, 2025, titled “Prohibition of Coinsurance Arrangements Between Takaful Companies and Conventional Insurance Companies”, prohibited conventional…

MURIC asks FG to shield Dangote Refinery from PENGASSAN strike threat

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Federal Government to protect the Dangote Refinery from what it described as the overbearing influence of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).   This was coming after PENGASSAN on Monday, September 29, 2025, embarked on a nationwide strike over alleged mass dismissal of about 800 Nigerian workers by the Dangote Refinery.   In a statement signed by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC condemned the strike, described it as “narrow-minded, parochial and unpatriotic.”…

Oyo state reaffirms students’ right to wear Hijab, MURIC applauds decision

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed the right of Muslim female students in public schools to wear the hijab as part of their official school uniform, a move hailed by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Oyo State Chapter, as a landmark victory for justice and equality.   The resolution followed a petition by concerned parents, led by Mallam Ayanrinde Daud, to MURIC over the refusal of some missionary public schools to admit girls wearing the hijab. Responding swiftly, MURIC’s State Secretary, Ambassador Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, accompanied the affected parents and…