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By Patrick Egwu The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) is working to defuse tensions between Christians and Muslims here, providing a forum since 1999 to enhance dialogue between the two groups. Through the past two decades, the interfaith group has responded…

By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 3 February, 2025) Each time we hear or read outsiders say they are fighting for Yoruba Muslims, some of us (Yoruba Muslims) laugh. Who told them that we cannot fight…

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said religion without tolerance is inhumanity saying that tolerance should be a hallmark of religious understanding. In a release signed by Ministry’s Director Press & Public Relations, Ozoya Imohimi, the Minister stated…

By Robin McDonough The existence of religious violence is unjustifiable. Recognizing the need to address and mitigate its occurrence, the commemoration of the International Day of Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief was held on August 22, 2024.…

By Musliudeen Adebayo The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has enjoined the leadership of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) to continue to preach religious harmony among the people of the South West region. The monarch gave…

By Musliudeen Adebayo The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakunlehin, has implored the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, to continue to play the positive roles he has been playing in the promotion of religious tolerance in the…