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Islam was introduced to Nigeria during the 11th century through two geographical routes: North Africa and the Senegalese Basin. [7] The origins of Islam in the country is linked with the development of Islam in the wider West Africa. [7] Trade was the major connecting link that brought Islam into Nigeria. [7]
Christianity and Islam are the two main religions practiced in Nigeria. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The country is home to some of the world's largest Christian and Muslim populations, simultaneously. [ 4 ] Reliable recent statistics do not exist; however, Nigeria is divided roughly in half between Muslims, who live mostly in the northern region, and ...
Boko Haram forces were believed to have retreated to the Mandara Mountains, along the Cameroon–Nigeria border. [166] On 16 March, the Nigerian Army said that it had recaptured Bama. [167] On 27 March, the day before the Nigerian presidential election, the Nigerian Army announced that it had recaptured the town of Gwoza from Boko Haram. [168]
9 March – Chadian and Nigerien forces retake the towns of Malam Fatouri and Damasak in northeastern Nigeria. [88] 13 March – The Nigerian government admits to using foreign mercenaries in the fight against Boko Haram. [89] 16 March – Nigeria, Chad, and Niger began a battle to liberate Damasak, Borno, from Boko Haram militants. [90]
Muslim News Nigeria was founded by Rasheed Abubakar, an author, writer and a columnist with The Daily Independent in Lagos, Nigeria. It debuted in August 2018. It was established due to the media reportage of Barrister Firdaus Amasa's Hijab saga and several other cases of under-reporting of news about Islam and Muslims.
Following independence in 1960, Nigeria experienced political instability, military coups, and ethnic tensions, culminating in the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970. The First Republic of Nigeria, from 1963 to 1966, saw the emergence of the Muslim–Muslim ticket as a political strategy, notably during the 1964 election in the Western Region ...
Islam portal; This category collects individuals, organizations, publications, events and other topics that are relevant to Islamism in Nigeria. Note that Islamism refers to the political Islam, not to the religion in general. Please use the respective subcategories, if existing.
Jama'atu Nasril Islam is the umbrella under which all Islamic organizations in Nigeria rally around. Its name, which in English is "Society for the Support of Islam", signifies why the society was first conceptualized and formed; basically to work, through peaceful ways, including 'wisdom and good preaching' in projecting the good image of Islam and defending the legitimate rights and interest ...