The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has alleged religious bias in the ongoing prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai. According to Vanguard, the council warned against what it described as the weaponisation of public institutions and the legal system to pursue a sectarian agenda against the former governor. The NSCIA raised the alarm over what it called signs of religious bias in the case, framing the prosecution as targeting El-Rufai on sectarian grounds.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Tuesday appealed to Nigerians to avoid making comments that could prejudice the ongoing trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai or worsen the country's security situation. According to Tribune Online, the council urged restraint and warned against incendiary statements as the legal proceedings against the former governor continue.

The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on religious leaders to prioritize truth and verify information before sharing it publicly. During a capacity-building workshop for Islamic clerics from Northern Nigeria in Abuja, Secretary-General Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede emphasized the importance of responsible communication in sermons, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2027 elections.

The Federal High Court in the state capital has once again prohibited journalists from entering the courtroom during the trial of former governor Nasir El’Rufai. El’Rufai arrived at the court under security escort as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) continues its case against him regarding alleged financial misconduct.

The Supreme Council for Shari'ah in Nigeria has responded to allegations linking Senator Shehu Buba Umar to banditry and terrorism, warning in a Monday statement against the politicisation of national security. The allegations reportedly followed calls by former Minister of Sports Solomon Dalung, who urged the Department of State Services to investigate the senator's alleged connections to insecurity. The council's intervention highlights growing tensions over how security-related accusations are handled in Nigeria's political arena.

Nigeria is identified as the country with the highest levels of religious violence globally. Addressing this crisis requires the Nigerian government's immediate and sincere political commitment to enforce existing solutions, according to The Chanzo.