NewStats: 3,263,765 , 8,181,334 topics. Date: Saturday, 07 June 2025 at 08:01 PM 4e2i1x

descarado:
Atiku is watering a rock.

Does tinu care, nope.
He has people that defend his actions under his pay roll.
Expect them to start working.

His people are happy.
National cake dey enter their hands.
That's what matters.

The moment they stop eating, they will patriotism.
It's their turn to enjoy.
That is the reality of Nigeria that politicians spend billions on electioneering

You are quite right. They are the majority on nairaland now

An Islamic cleric and the National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, Dr. Ibrahim Jalingo, has endorsed death penalty for religious faithful who renounce their religion.

In a strongly worded statement shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, Jalingo openly defended a Hadith prescribing the death penalty for apostates and accused critics of Hadith literature of what he described as “compound ignorance.”

The cleric made the statement in response to criticisms questioning the authenticity of the Hadith, alleging that it contradicts the Quran.

A Hadith is a report of the sayings, actions, or approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

It serves as a key source of guidance in Islam, second only to the Qur’an.

In his post, Jalingo launched a detailed theological rebuttal against what he described as “fabricators” attempting to discredit the Hadith.

Jalingo, wrote: “Today, I came across the first Hadith among the supposed ‘100 Hadiths’ which the fabricators claim contradict the Qur’an. They assert that Muslims who believe in both the divine revelation of the Hadith and the Qur’an cannot respond to them! The Hadith in question is: ‘Whoever changes his religion, kill him.’ The person who presented this statement by the fabricators to me is someone named Issiyaku Abdulkadir.

“Here is what I wrote in response to the claims of these fabricators: First, I thank you for starting to bring me what this compound ignoramus refers to as ‘100 Hadiths that contradict the verses of the Qur’an.’ This will, God willing, give me the opportunity to expose his ignorance to the world”, Jalingo’s statement partly read.

He continued by reinforcing the divine origin of Hadith, equating it with the Qur’an: “Second: It should be made clear to everyone that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) never said: ‘The role of Hadith is to interpret the Qur’an.’ However, the Prophet said: ‘Indeed, I was given the Qur’an and something like it alongside it.’ What is true is that the Qur’an is a revelation from Allah, and so is the Hadith a revelation from Allah. Often, the Qur’an addresses a matter in a summarised or brief way, and then the revelation of Hadith comes to elaborate on that matter.”

In what is sure to spark fierce debates among scholars and human rights advocates, Jalingo defended the Hadith calling for the execution of apostates, citing Qur’anic verses in : “Third: The Hadith you cited—’Whoever changes his religion, kill him’—is authentic and does not contradict the Qur’anic revelation. This is because Allah says in Surah At-Tawbah, verse 5: ‘Then, when the sacred months have ed, kill the polytheists wherever you find them.’

He ed his claims with another Quranic citation in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 193, saying, “Fight them until there is no more fitnah (disbelief and oppression) and religion is for Allah alone.’ Meaning: fight them until they accept Islam.

And in Surah An-Nisa’, verse 89: ‘Kill them wherever you find them.’ And again in Surah An-Nisa’, verse 91: ‘Kill them wherever you confront them.'”

He further declared that the widely quoted verse advocating freedom of religion had been abrogated: “You see, unless someone is completely ignorant like the fabricators, no one would claim that the Hadith which says ‘Whoever changes his religion, kill him’ contradicts the Qur’an—because the Qur’an itself goes even further. It does not only permit the killing of apostates, but all polytheists in certain contexts.

“Fourth: You should also know that the verse ‘There is no compulsion in religion’ (La ikrah fi ad-deen) has had its ruling abrogated (naskh) by the verses we’ve just quoted, as well as by the very Hadith you brought: ‘Whoever changes his religion, kill him.’ And abrogation is a well-established concept within the revelation of the Glorious Qur’an.”

In a final explosive comment, Jalingo launched a personal attack on his critics, stating, “This is a brief response to the compounded ignorance of this individual—whose approach and manner resemble that of prostitutes and effeminate men—i.e., the so-called fabricators.”

The cleric’s post has since gone viral across social media, drawing both and backlash.

While some hardline followers praised him for defending Islam, other Muslim voices have condemned the remarks as dangerous and inflammatory.

https://punchng.com/islamic-cleric-defends-death-penalty-for-whoever-changes-religion/

Reality3080:
Them suppose use bullet comot their legs

Since they want to b stupid, those police should help them go mad

You are mad for this post of yours. Since you are sponsored against the masses, you can't ever see things from the ordinary people's perspective

ToIu:
No you are wrong.

The news should read
Nigerians using Facebook AD, and Google Ad etc Pays FG 3.85Trillion

We pays the VAT, not Facebook.

For instance, only 2k Facebook Ad attracts over N100 VAT. Not to mention the millions of businesses using all the social media Paid Ads.

We are robbing small business to feed others, which is why we are where we are today as a country

You are quite right! The taxes all these social media platforms are paying the federal government are indirectly coming from Nigerians using the platforms/handles

Unfortunately, this current federal government keeps collecting taxes here and there, taxing everything taxable and daily putting burdens on Nigerians without using the taxes to improve the welfare of the masses.

Address who? Who wants to listen to him gan?

GOFRONT:
We love him that way.......Let us continue to exercise patience and endure the hardship that come along his policies. It wont be long before we get the Nigeria we desire.

So, let us be patient okay......endure ok......okay...... ok

Ngelale's case is now a thing of the past.

Longlive Tinubu Jagaban
Longlive The Fed republic of Nigeria

You are mad! Useless and unreasonable paid commentators. Olóríburúkú!

Lithiumite:


You ers of hate cannot think beyond your hate filled faculties......in your supposed wisdom,u really think subsidy removal policy was made on the 29th may 2023,a policy that had been on the table since GEJ's govt also electricity price hike policy had been initiated far back as obi's tenure.

Removal of tariff on certain food items was initiated by this govt and implemented within a month,same with selling of crude to local refiners in naira was also initiated by this govt and is set to commence implementation in a few weeks......are this policies beneficial to people in Sudan or Afghanistan and not Nigerians.......my brodaa!! Running a country and public isn't same as running a 2 by 2 corner shop.

You must be an idiot to talk without evidence. What's the effect of the removal of tariffs on food items? Even after the supposed announcement, prices of goods and services including food items have kept going up. It appears you don't buy things from the market. If you want to the truth, go out to the street and see the level of frustration among the citizens. Idiot

All this current government knows is to hike this or that and effective immediately! However, when it comes to policies that benefit the masses, implementation may take donkey years! Wicked, vicious and torturous government.

The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian port effective from September 1, 2024.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesman for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kenneth Udo, on the X handle of the NIS.

The increment aims to ensure the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard port, Udo said.

'' As part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard port, the Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the port, effective from September 1, 2024.

“Based on the review, a 32-page port booklet with five-year validity previously charged at N35,000 will now be N50,000 only; while a 64-page port booklet with 10-year validity which was N70,000 will be N100,000,” the statement read.

The NIS said though it regretted “any inconvenience this increase might cause prospective applicants,” it assured Nigerians of “unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery at all times''

https://punchng.com/fg-hikes-port-fees-to-n50000-n100000/

Lithiumite:


Implementation of policies take time institutional changes take various processes and not just by executive fiat.....

You ers of this government cannot think. How come some policies (with negative effects) take effect immediately - 'Subsidy gone'; 'Electricity tariff is up' while others (supposed to have positive impact to the masses) take eternity?

PressMyButton:

You're the failure here and the funds for your Education is a waste. You lack the understanding and exposure to know there are processes to implementation of policies. It requires relevant stakeholders and authorities to adopt a template that'd suit its practicality, reports have to be submitted and adopted before the implementation, approvals from relevant quarters have to be given before implementation begins. Similarly was the directives of removal of import duties on some specific food items which had to through relevant agencies with procedures laid out before implementation begins, it doesn't just fly off the hat. You're simply ignorant.

Here we have another idiot and sponsored commentator. You are actually the one ignorant here and I bet you cannot even think beyond the pecuniary gains you make, because if you can, you will see that directive is not different from directive. It is all a hoax from the present government. How come the directive to remove fuel subsidy or the one given on increase in electricity tariff took effect immediately (the same day) while those of selling crude oil in naira and removing tariffs on food items have to take several months before they are effective? Which of the directives require some sort of urgency?

You have been blinded by your for your paymaster. Idiot

Magnoliaa:
God knows how much I hate content like these.


Always providing a means for wet-dreaming incels to dunk on women.


You ladies should have sense, for Christ's sake! It's 2024. Stop projecting your dating experience as the norm! Ugh.

I like you jare

vibratingpenis:
This is a classical example of enemy of progress, not like they will still use them or equip the hospitals with latest technologies at least let their practices be at par with those abroad, No! You'll see, they will still rush to to fix their leaking scruutuum and trap these young medical practioners to rot in the Nigeria shithole hospitals that them and their families aren't using.

These idiots don't know allowing these young men japa even helps the country, but you know anything APC touches and it doesn't degrade or get destroyed is forged with hytrolite.

Very useless set of people, most times I feel most of them were born through abortion and that part of their brain already shifted from where it is supposed to be.

God bless you richly for this comment

Hypocrisy! The president should also sign a bill prohibiting politicians and public servants from medical tourism!

DevilsEqual:
We finally can finally feel it
We now have a president that touches all sector


The lady time we had anything like it was in 2009(Under Yaradua)

When we encourage local investors like Innoson and Dangote, pay the students monthly, deploy rangers to farm and increase health worker pay...

We are now the green pasture

All of you paid to praise the activities of this wicked and insensitive government are oloriburuku

Salewa97:
Tinubu is a leader who understands the complexity of governance. It's crucial to learn from experiences, but let's not forget the long-term benefits these policies will bring. Change is hard, but it’s necessary for progress.

You are obviously mad!

Philipponzaghi:
Tinubu is doing what he believes is best for Nigeria's future. Change is hard, but let’s give him time to adjust the sails. We need to him while he navigates these waters.

You are and your paid colleagues are mad!

Opposition parties in the country, on Thursday, condemned Wednesday’s raid on the Nigeria Labour Congress national headquarters in Abuja by security agents.

The PUNCH reports that the armed men, allegedly from the DSS, invaded the NLC office and carted away several documents.

According to the congress, the raid took place around 8:30 pm, with operatives reportedly breaking into the Labour House.

NLC’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Benson Upah, said the attackers ransacked the bookshop on the second floor, confiscating hundreds of books and other publications.

“The invading team claimed that they were searching for seditious materials allegedly used during the #EndBad Governance protests,” Upah said.

But the DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, denied the allegation.

“Please, kindly note that the Service (DSS) did not carry out any operation at the NLC office in Abuja,”Afunanya told The Punch.

Opposition parties, in separate interviews with The PUNCH, condemned the action,

But the ruling All Progressives Congress urged for restraint, saying it was too early to rush to a conclusion and start casting aspersions.

The PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, characterised the action as an attempt to suppress the labour union.

“What happened yesterday is condemnable. As a party, we do not subscribe to that approach. Security agencies shouldn’t be deployed to go to institutions of the state, like the labour office, to ransack them and then suspect or blackmail them into sponsoring what you call a protest. Nigerians are entitled to their rights. Nigerians can see through them and through the government, and they have decided that they will go on the street.

“It is condemnable. As a party, we do not it, and we see it as a further attempt to coerce the citizens and get them into silence. That is just the attempt or the decision of the APC,” the PDP chieftain said.

Similarly, the chief spokesman for the Labour Party presidential candidate, Yunusa Tanko, also condemned the action.

Tanko said, “The action of the security agencies is totally condemnable. No one needs to come into the NLC office in a commando style. These are people who are accessible to you. At any point in time, you can easily walk into the NLC office and issue them a warrant and say you suspect something is going on and you want to charge them if you find anything incriminating. So what is all this showmanship of barging into the NLC office unannounced and saying you are investigating some documents? These are respected union leaders, not criminals.''

Also condemning the invasion, the National Publicity Secretary of New Nigeria People’s Party, Ladipo Johnson, “One begins to wonder whether they are going back to the military days. One begins to wonder about their propensity to tolerate constructive criticism or protests, which is an aspect of democracy for that matter. It would seem that from Mr. President’s speech, he feels that the people do not understand. He hasn’t expressed that he will look again at some of his major policies that people believe have brought the economy to the stage it is at.”

Also, human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), described the invasion as a “shameful reminder” of the dark days of military dictatorship in a statement he personally signed on Thursday.

“For genuine democrats, it’s utterly regrettable that official actions in a democratic dispensation could be reminiscent of the atrocities that defined the dark days of military dictatorship.

“It is incontestable that it is illegal for security forces to invade the homes and offices of law-abiding citizens and corporate bodies under a democratic dispensation,” Falana said.

Also, the Civil Liberties Organisation described the invasion as “an egregious abuse of democratic principles,” in a statement by its Executive Director, Ibuchukwu Ezike.

“We demand that the police return carted NLC property without delay and tender an apology to them for this flagrant and heinous act,” the CLO said.

However, the ruling APC called for calm, saying it was too early to start trading blame over the alleged invasion.

In an exclusive phone call, the National Publicity Director of the party, Bala Ibrahim, said, “It is something that can be multidirectional and one thing leads to another. Unless and until you are able to get information from those who are investigating as to what prompted their action, you cannot just pre-empt and jump to a conclusion by saying a particular action is wrong.

“You don’t know from the angle they are coming. It might be some information given to them and, in their course of investigation and in an attempt to leave no stone unturned, they will invade premises, with a view to getting clues. One thing about crime is that no matter how smart you are, you always must leave behind something that will give clue to it. So that is the ugly side of crime.

“I think for now, it will be too early to jump to a conclusion and say action A or action B is wrong. It has to be after the investigators have been debriefed and got information with regard to what led to their action. Let’s not begin to paint political pictures, based on emotions and sentiments. We will be one-sided and wrong.”

https://punchng.com/apc-opposition-clash-over-nlc-secretariat-invasion/

efighter:
Useless parents will always have children they cannot take care of, and lazy youths like the OP will always post such nonsense here

You are an idiot and you don't understand anything. I have never had any difficulty feeding my family or paying my children's school fees until the last few months of Tinubu's istration when the economy became tough and my business and means of survival became strained!

benuejosh:
Uninformed and misled masses.

You're misled by those who lost election and trying to use hunger that has been around since he time of Obasanjo and Jonathan. Why didn't they protest against hunger during the time of Buhari.

Tinubu is their target simply because they lost election

PROTEST IS A GOOD THING BUT THIS PARTICULAR ONE IS A USELESS PROTEST!

I AM NOT PROTESTING!

I won't be used by the tactics of LABOUR PARTY AND PETER OBI to war against my country and President Tinubu.

The conditions/demand to be met by the protesters is a call for anarchy.

I WON'T BE PART OF ANARCHY!

TINUBU IS WORKING!
GIVE HIM TIME.
HE IS NOT A MAGICIAN.

Sleeping or working?

TimeManager:
Jagaban is always a step ahead of them.

-Kiss the truth!

You are a mad. Sponsored idiot! This is not about being a step ahead; he is just a doctor, not a democratic leader!

Uncletony:
Hope they also sell , tomatoes, oil, spices,gas, water ...etc at cheaper rate. Lagos -ibadan expressway economics!

Including all other goods, not just rice

sIfioksq:
This is a great initiative from the FG! Finally, a step towards making essential commodities more accessible to the average Nigerian. Let’s hope this translates to real relief for families struggling with the rising cost of living. It’s about time we see some action that truly benefits the people.

You are very stupid

Salewa97:
This is indeed a proactive step by the Federal Government to address the rising cost of living. Selling 50kg rice at N40,000 is a commendable move that will undoubtedly provide relief to many households struggling with food inflation.

It's essential to recognize that the FG is taking tangible actions to cushion the effects of economic challenges faced by Nigerians. This initiative can help stabilize the market and ensure that essential commodities remain accessible to the average citizen.

Let’s also acknowledge the effort to manage resources effectively. If this plan is executed well, it could set a precedent for future interventions aimed at alleviating poverty and ensuring food security across the nation.

Kudos to the istration for this timely intervention!

Another mad idiot

Chinkoalhaji34:
This is a step in the right direction! When FG takes initiative like this, it shows they are listening to the needs of the people.

Affordable rice is a big deal, especially with all the rising costs lately. If we can get staple foods at reasonable prices, it will ease the burden on many households. Let’s hope this becomes a regular thing!

You are mad

Feintline:
With the whole schenegians from these satanic group of tinubu and his group, it is so clear that tinubu is tyrant , far worse than Abacha, whose main ambition is to grab power by all means and hold power by all means.
Tinubu and his group have nothing to offer. I can bet my breath on that.

Just imagine the kind madness unleashed on citizens who are out to protest the unbearable wickedness of an evil entity.

Oro and traditionalist unleashed to pollute the land
Barred phone lines of citizens.
Bribed useless religious leaders.
All sorts of useless and devilish propagandas poured out.

Tinubu and his group are ditactors from hell.
His major ambition is to grab the whole country under as his conglomerate.

100% correct

Omoawoke:
Those secondary school girls.

I was teaching an SS3 class back then during my nysc then . Some of the students were almost as old as I was. But I don’t do girls below my level, some of those girls wanted to start crossing some boundaries. If I were that bad without class, it was easy to chop them all

Which state is that?

abba09:
honestly i feel for this man he is trying his best but the country is fvcked up. tinubu is not cruel like buhari he is just harvesting the cruelty sown by buhari.

Safe that for another time. Nonsense!

Jovi10:
The protest that will change Nigeria is not this is one. That one won't be planned for, everybody go just fall out and everywhere go scatter .

Good point!

This one is mad, as usual. It is easy to say 'be patient' since you don't know what the hell people are going through. Useless monkey

maestro299:
A Yoruba adage roughly translated says, "A murderer will never allow anyone his back with a razor blade". A prostitute who stole another woman's husband will also be doubly wary of other women coming close to her man. APC know the game. They know how they deceived Nigerians to get into power. They know the format of citing discontent against the government. That's why they have been so aggressive with the 'Obidient movement'.

You are 100% correct!

If protests are a constitutional right of Nigerians to drive home their grievances or react to negative policies of the government, then why is it that the APC-led government right from the time of Muhammadu Buhari till now ìs always against protests and subsequently clamps down on protesters as well as organisers of protests?

On many occasions, the government is known to sponsor thugs who infiltrate the protesters thereby causing mayhem and destruction of properties, just to create the impression that such protests are not peaceful or are highjacked by unscrupulous elements.

Since the news of the planned protests for August became public, the current leadership has been rattled. The question now is: shouldn't there be protests any more? Has protest been removed from the constitutional rights of Nigerians?