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Blasphemy: Kano Ulama, NGOs back death penalty

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2020 0

Guardians and transmitters of Islam doctrine and law, Ulama and non-government organisations (NGOs) in Kano have expressed support for the death verdict on Kano singer for blasphemy against the Holy Prophet (SAW). READ ALSO: Blasphemy: CAN supports Kano singer death sentence, gives reasons

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Blasphemy: How singer’s execution could set a bad precedent for Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2020 0

On Friday, August 28, the ongoing narrative surrounding the death penalty against a musician in Kano state received another round of public outcry following the declaration by the Executive Governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje, that he is set to sign off on the death sentence of the convicted musician. Governor Ganduje’s resolution comes in […]

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Senate may amend death penalty in Hate speech bill, says Sen. Abdullahi

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2019 0

Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said the death penalty proposed for anyone found culpable of hate speech that leads to the death of another, will be amended by the Senate when the bill is subjected to legislative input by the National Assembly. He said the bill will undergo some […]

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Kano wants death penalty for kidnappers

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2019 0

Kano – Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has directed the state ministry of Justice to review the Penal Code to enforce death penalty on any person found guilty of Kidnapping in the state. Ganduje gave the directive in Kano on Thursday, while inaugurating the 16-member commission of inquiry, instituted by the state government to […]