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Leo Igwe: Humanism And Resolution Of Ethnic And Religious Crisis In Plateau (READ)

It is most fitting that this first humanist event in Jos, and in Plateau state is devoted to fostering peace and tolerance in the...

Leo Igwe: How Can Africa Develop A Culture Of Sceptical Inquiry? (READ)

While there is a critical need for sceptical rationality in Africa, it has not been such a potent force in the region. Sceptical viewpoints are seldom...

Leo Igwe: ‘Need Mechanisms’ And The Spread Of Hinduism In Kenya

A lot has been said about religion in Africa, and how Africans are so addicted to spiritual and magical beliefs. There has been an...

‘Robber Goat’: How Religion Is Hampering Scientific Thinking In Africa [MUST READ]

Recently, there have been media reports of paranormal claims from different parts of Africa. These reports highlight cases in which witches supposedly crash-landed in...

Biafra Agitation: Discontented Youths And The Failure Of The Nigerian State [MUST READ]

As I write this piece, a military operation called Operation Python Dance takes place. Its target is a secessionist movement in Nigeria’s Southeast, led by the...

Jailed For Eating During Ramadan In Tunisia: Much Ado About Radical Islam In The West

Why are western nations taking responsibility for the radicalisation of Muslims when the problem is not confined to these countries? Why are these countries...

Meningitis Outbreak: Questioning the Existence And Potency Of Allah, By Leo Igwe

Leo Igwe, an outspoken atheist, examines Zamfara Governor Abdul'aziz Yari's claim that the on-going meningitis outbreak in Nigeria is "punishment from Allah for fornication".  Recent...

Invisibility Of Atheism: Exploring The Phenomenon Of Worldly Religion In Africa

Atheism is a term that is not often associated with Africa and Africans. Studies have rather linked both ancient and modern Africa to religion...

Leo Igwe: Anti-Bullet Charms and Destructive Power of Superstition in Africa

The recent case of a traditional priest in Ghana who was fatally wounded in the process of testing his supposed anti-bullet charms has once again illustrated the...

Leo Igwe: Marking 20 Years Of The Nigerian Humanist Movement (READ)

The Nigerian Humanist Movement (NHM) was founded in 1996 and the main goal was to provide an alternative to religion and a sense of...

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