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Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Ibehchizzy: 6:28am On Sep 15, 2025

Is this not illegal and against democratic rule of law

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Teymanhenry(f): 6:44am On Sep 15, 2025

Politically speaking, it’s clear he wants to silence the clerics — to stop them from calling out the failures of poor political leadership. But on the flip side, there's an objective benefit: it could help the government expose fraudsters and scammers who hide behind religion to exploit people.

Just last week, a so-called man of God publicly declared that Opay loans are “from Hell fire.” Imagine that — a multi-millionaire preacher, someone who could easily offer interest-free loans to his own church members, yet he chooses not to. Instead, he condemns platforms that are actually helping the average person get by. The irony is wild.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Guyman02: 6:50am On Sep 15, 2025

owobokiri:
He has a point.
This is not totally bad.
A lot of the riots, indoctrination and all the violence in that part of the country, start in different religious environments. Boko jaram recruits from the young radicalised by some wayward imams..

Most of these imams were trained by terrorists. They are the ones who basically control the minds of the people and dictate who and who they should vote for or not.
Allowing them a free ride is dangerous. Let them be monitored if that is what will bring peace..

90% of riots in the North started from the Mosques and some years back before bandits took over the violence many non Muslims in the North used to dread Friday jumaat prayers

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Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Cheapgadget(m): 6:51am On Sep 15, 2025

Best Governor.. we pray for more like him in Jesus name.. Amen.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by flokii: 6:57am On Sep 15, 2025

So the Christian preacher must face panel headed by a Muslim Director-General of religious affairs in Niger State to get a license to preach?.
If a Christian-majority State should introduce same rules, you'll see Muslims condemning left, right and centre.

They want to suppress Christianity and other religious faiths by all means but it won't work.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Lithiumite: 6:58am On Sep 15, 2025

guywitzerogal:
look at all the countries you mentioned please if you are seeking to leave this country can you apply to any of those countries? Nigeria is not only Muslim we have others religion and we must respect other people views......just like Nairaland that make people swear an oath before commenting on some post specially on Friday.

Religion has always been the opium of the people,it determines the socialisation patterns of so many people.... Many of these clerics who are the gate keepers and moral entrepreneurs are often times the compass used to navigate their lives by their adherents......you do not allow such influence be used dysfunctionally......there are many of them that have grossly deviated from the message and are only propagating their own philosophies.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by EnergyEnergy(m): 7:01am On Sep 15, 2025

owobokiri:
Let them be monitored if that is what will bring peace..

Then let them monitor them, it's just a stupid and senseless idea

Cos this is also saying all social media post should be reviewed by government before we post cos some people are posting anti people and anti government

Anything they don't like, whether right or wrong will be teared down

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by abidem4real: 7:02am On Sep 15, 2025

fergie001:
https://dailytrust.com/breaking-preachers-must-submit-sermons-for-approval-in-niger-gov-bago/?fbclid=IwY2xjawM0CuxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlJyQ5Bobkzml9LGB9XYb-JFb5iLLL-V9wi7Sam6Yy1xNd-o3G5qekzQcR5V_aem_xtcM4PvNYhYmq6p1OaKY9w

This is clearly the result of too much consumption of marijuana by some of the Nigerian politicians because if not, how can such a statement or order be given in a lawful society? What instead should be done is making any erring preacher pay for his or her sin in the proper court of law and not this nonsensical charade Mr Gov is showcasing

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by EdiskyHarry: 7:15am On Sep 15, 2025

Beautiful, atleast cross check if there's any message that will make the people believe that killing innocent people will take them to heaven and free 72 virgins

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by pastorarynzay: 7:18am On Sep 15, 2025

Damn this foolish governor that fail to understand that the unity of Nigeria is hung upon freedom to religious right. You want to review the word of God that is the only hope to a poor man and fail to tell inec to review election drama before announcing the winner, if the people accept it so be it.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by kingthreat(m): 7:24am On Sep 15, 2025

How many preachings can the state monitor? What about the ones that never get aired?

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by zedman1(m): 7:25am On Sep 15, 2025

Beckyroman:
Misplaced priority. when a governor loses focus and track he'll start chasing rat.
Of all the issues ravaging your state.
God ll deliver Nigeria one day

You don't think that's a major issue ravaging the state? It's Niger state we are talking about here bros. How are terorists indoctrinated? I know it will be futile in the long run but there's some sense in what he's saying if you check am well

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Jomonix: 7:27am On Sep 15, 2025

It's shocking most of the comments on this thread. Lucifer took root in the heart of many.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by huptin(m): 7:37am On Sep 15, 2025

This should be extended to all states, especially in the north... It is from these preachers that terrorism starts

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by GenFunction: 7:57am On Sep 15, 2025

Ooshey Gov Project supervisor say make them submit their project topic Nd chapter 1-5

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Rexymania(m): 8:00am On Sep 15, 2025

Paramount01:
But a leading presidential aspirant also said he will make sure no night vilgin again ,it will turn to shifting of work and nothing happens till toady

These are different scenario

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Ennypitas: 8:12am On Sep 15, 2025

wiseone28:
Nice idea it may sound anti people but it is good

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It is good because it is not affecting you directly. Soon they will ask you to tell them or give the government prior notice before you have s*x with your wife.
In as much some preacher preaches hate what is wrong is wrong. U can't ask them to be submitting their messages. For me it's totally not okay. If we permit soon it will reach all of us.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by donmik: 8:47am On Sep 15, 2025

This guy is a disguise Boko Haram and the court won't notice it yet

In Nigeria, a terrorist could be mincely branded as a herdsmen, governor or whatever and we keep having the thorn on our flesh

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Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by donmik: 8:48am On Sep 15, 2025

Na today...
This too has failed b4 he voiced it out

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by smokinloud(m): 9:11am On Sep 15, 2025

Lithiumite:
There must be some form of control over these guys....wrong religious indoctrination is the harbinger of Boko Haram,iswap etc......this order isn't out of place as there is manifest existential threats to national security.

It exists in Saudi Arabia,uae and even Iran.

You're not so smart, why do Saudi Arabia and UAE still need US protection if it was a noble policy?!.
Why is there ban on the church in Saudi Arabia, why's there no single church in Saudi Arabia?!.
Nigeria is a secular state and no government can control religion. We've had it during the barbaric era and this is the era of civilization and we will never allow such thing as state controlling the church. You can go to your Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iran if you want to be ruled by ISLAMISTS.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by dederocs(m): 10:05am On Sep 15, 2025

Rexymania:
To even think he's this young and sayin this kinds of things breaks my heart

Do you like how the bad extremists imams indoctrinate the youths into jihadism?

Common sense is not common, maybe you people want to see what happened in Iraq before una get sense.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by onyxo76(m): 10:09am On Sep 15, 2025

so which religion the gov sef dey practice? abi he no dey attend jumat on Friday's?

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Salowise: 10:12am On Sep 15, 2025

Dogalmighty17:
I used to have high hopes for this governor. What a disappointment he has become.

Seems you don understand the influence preachers have on their followers, what they teach to their follower right, they shouldn't use their opportunity to spread hate, create religious extremist and other things. It's good to know what they preach except the governor has another motive.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Lithiumite: 10:48am On Sep 15, 2025

smokinloud:
You're not so smart, why do Saudi Arabia and UAE still need US protection if it was a noble policy?!.
Why is there ban on the church in Saudi Arabia, why's there no single church in Saudi Arabia?!.
Nigeria is a secular state and no government can control religion. We've had it during the barbaric era and this is the era of civilization and we will never allow such thing as state controlling the church. You can go to your Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iran if you want to be ruled by ISLAMISTS.

Where did the gov mention that the policy was for only churches.....you people always twist narratives based on your myopic reasoning......Niger state ha a bigger problem with Islamic associated fundamentalism than xtianity but that goes without saying that people have been indoctrinated from places if worship to go kill their fellow citizens......you dear not preach radical islam in Saudi Arabia or UAE why should it b different hear.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by DrWokili: 11:38am On Sep 15, 2025

''overnor Umar Bago of Niger State has said it is mandatory for preachers to submit their sermons for approval.

Speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, the governor clarified some aspects of the law seeking to regulate preaching in the state.

“I didn’t ban evangelism… For everyone going to sermon on Friday, he should bring his scriptures for review, and it’s normal. Even in Saudi Arabia, this is done. We cannot say because you have been given the opportunity to be a cleric, you will go out and preach the gospel that is anti-people, anti-government and you think it’s normal.”

Asked if it was out of fear of indoctrination, the governor said, “It’s in that direction. We want to be able to see what they are preaching, hear what they are saying. We are working together with security agencies; the Department of State Services (DSS), the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the military.”

THE INTENTION MAY BE GOOD, BUT THE MODUS OPERANDI IS SURELY FAULTY. PUBLIC PREACHING, LIKE THE PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA USE, IS AN AVENUE TO PROPAGATE IDEAS AND VALUES, WHICH UNFORTUNATELY, HAS BEEN USED TO SOW BAD SEEDS FOR THE DETRUCTION OF THE CORPORATE PEACE. HOWEVER, I HOLD THAT ANY SOCIETY IS DOOMED WHEN POLITICIANS START TO VET THE WORDS OF FAITH FOR ANY REASON. TO AVOID VIOLATION OF THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND AT THE SAME TIME DEFEND THE PUBLIC PEACE, THE BEST WAY TO GO IS TO PROSECUTE, WITH HEAVY DETERRENCE, ANYONE WHO PREACHES HATE.

BY THE WAY, CAN THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AT ALL LEVELS CLAIM IGNORANCE OF THE IDENTITY AND LOCATION OF THE AGENTS OF VIOLENCE AND THEIR SPONSORS? WHY ARE THE VIOLENT PEOPLE REWARDED AND THEIR VICTIMS ABANDONED? DOES THE GOVERNMENT REALISE THAT THE NIGERIAN SYSTEMIC CORRUPTION IS AN ACTIVE CONVEYOR OF THE OBVIOUS SOCIO-ECONOMIC VIOLENCE THAT BIRTHS OTHER FORMS OF VIOLENCE? ARE THE LEADERS NOT THE PRACTITIONERS AND DEFENDERS OF THE OBNOXIOUS SYSTEM? HYPOCRACY IN GOVERNANCE IS THE NORM IN NIGERIA, AND THE EARLIER IT IS ABANDONED, THE BETTER.

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Antilsiaam: 12:13pm On Sep 15, 2025

doffman Expanse2020 this is the result when you depend on government

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by adeniyi65(m): 12:51pm On Sep 15, 2025

fergie001:
https://dailytrust.com/breaking-preachers-must-submit-sermons-for-approval-in-niger-gov-bago/?fbclid=IwY2xjawM0CuxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlJyQ5Bobkzml9LGB9XYb-JFb5iLLL-V9wi7Sam6Yy1xNd-o3G5qekzQcR5V_aem_xtcM4PvNYhYmq6p1OaKY9w

What if they preach another thing entirely compare to what they submit to the government? How will the government know?

Re: Niger: Preachers, Imams Must Submit Their Scriptures For Review - Gov Bago by Corrections: 1:14pm On Sep 15, 2025

When I talk some people just think am just talking nonsense or in vain. A governor just agreed with the truth I talked about below. Thank you JESUS!

The truth is when a country is full of religious hypocrisies, unrest is what happens. A State/country that rejects the truth will have itself burnt.

You can't be raising TERROR islamic children and expect peace at HOME.

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