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US Lawmakers Fault Nigerian Government Over Failure to Halt Killings

US lawmakers have accused the Nigerian government of failing to do enough to address the rising insecurity and mass killings across the country. The lawmakers spoke on Tuesday during a joint congressional briefing of the United States House Appropriations Committee on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, held in the aftermath of President Donald […]

US Congress Urged to Demand End to Sharia Law, Disband Hisbah in Northern Nigeria

United States lawmakers were on Tuesday urged to pressure the Nigerian government to abolish Sharia law in northern states where it has been adopted and disband the religious-enforcement Hisbah commissions, as experts warned that these laws and institutions are fuelling systematic anti-Christian persecution. During a joint House briefing convened in response to US President Donald […]

Sowore Freed on Bail as Court Warns Against Inciting Public Amid Cybercrime Allegations

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday granted Mr. Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition, cautioning him against making any statements capable of inciting the public against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sowore’s bail followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a five-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. He […]

Tinubu Nominates Former Defence Chief Musa as New Minister of Defence

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed the nomination, naming General Musa as the successor to Mr. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. The announcement was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser […]

US Lawmakers Hold Briefing on Rising Violence and Christian Persecution in Nigeria

The United States House Appropriations Committee will on Tuesday hold a joint congressional briefing to examine allegations of rising violence and the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. US Congressman Riley Moore announced the meeting on X, confirming that Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Chair of its National Security Subcommittee, Mr. Mario Díaz-Balart, […]

Adeleke’s Exit Shakes Osun Politics as Governor Quits PDP

The Governor of Osun State, Mr. Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the platform on which he rose to national prominence as a senator and later as governor. Mr. Adeleke announced his resignation in a post on his official X handle late on Monday, attaching a copy of his letter […]

Northern Leaders Seek Six-Month Mining Ban, Renew Call for State Police

Alarmed by the worsening insecurity across the country, northern governors and traditional rulers have proposed a six-month suspension of mining activities across the region. The recommendation was contained in a communiqué issued after a joint meeting of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim […]

Badaru Steps Down as Defence Minister Amid National Security Emergency

The Minister of Defence, Mr. Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. His resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and dated 1 December. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development to Channels Television on Monday. The presidential spokesman said […]

EFCC seizes Malami’s passport over probe into alleged $490m Abacha loot

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the international passport of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, as part of investigations into the whereabouts of an alleged $490 million Abacha loot recovered through a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLAT) process. A credible EFCC source said on […]

‘The Darkness Before Dawn’: Bakare warns Nigeria at breaking point, calls for sweeping security reforms

Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has urged the Federal Government to suspend all non-essential gatherings in vulnerable areas across the country and place them under emergency security patrols. Dr. Bakare made the call on Sunday during a State of the Nation news conference titled “The Darkness Before Dawn”, held […]

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