Last updated: 13 april, 2010 - 09:29 GMT

Nigeria: Preaching law

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In Borno state in north-eastern Nigeria, the House of Assembly is to begin debating a bill proposed by the executive to regulate activities of Islamic preaching in the state.

The move is designed to curb religious extremism.

From Maiduguri Bilkisu Babangida reports.

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