…the Muslims’ “numerical strength.” Such a perverse narrative, if unchecked, could fuel religious tension in Nigeria. In their book Nigeria: What Everyone Needs to Know, John Campbell and Mathew Page state that “the official consensus is that Christians and Muslims each make up about half of the population,” adding that…

…social media video that the foundation alleged mocked an Islamic prayer and could cause religious tension. The foundation accused him of publishing the video on Facebook, YouTube and TikTok and claimed it contained material capable of causing religious tension. It alleged that the video attracted hostile comments again…

…and called on authorities to take decisive steps against rhetoric capable of worsening religious tensions. He also faulted efforts to restrict religious preaching, arguing that the Constitution guarantees Nigerians the freedom to practise and propagate their faith. “Nigerians are suffering from hunger. There is insecur…

…leaders, and create a peace-building mechanism to help Nigeria and West Africa prevent religious tensions from escalating into violence. Sheikh Al-Issa is a leading global voice for moderate Islam and interfaith outreach. He is also the most senior Islamic figure to have visited Auschwitz and, during the papacy of Pope…

…in a statement on Sunday, described Jingir’s remarks as divisive and capable of fuelling religious tension in the country. He said Nigeria remained a plural society whose Constitution recognised and protected religious diversity, urging religious leaders to use their influence to promote peace and unity. He said, “I co…

…from that controversy and positions himself as a unifying figure in a state where religious tensions have historically affected both politics and security.Sani won the 2023 governorship election against the PDP and others by a narrow margin. The result was initially declared inconclusive before he was eventually confir…

…groups, journalists, women and youth leaders to examine practical ways of countering religious tensions and harmful narratives. According to the organisers, the Code emerged from a Nigerian-led interfaith process supported by KAICIID and outlines ten core values for Christian-Muslim engagement, including mutual respect…