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Fulani group pushes back: Miyetti Allah says pastoralists, not Christians, face “25 Years of systematic killing”

A major counter-narrative has emerged in Nigeria’s heated debate over violence in rural communities, as the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore socio-cultural association claims that...

Protest rocks U.S. Capitol as Nigerians in America demand action over Christian killings

Hundreds of Nigerian immigrants and supporters rallied outside the U.S. Capitol this week, calling on the United States to take concrete action over what...

Senate confirms Christopher Musa as Defence Minister amid security emergency

The Senate has confirmed retired General Christopher Musa as the country’s new Defence minister after a rigorous screening session on Wednesday. The confirmation followed swift...

US imposes visa ban on Nigerians over religious-freedom violations

On Wednesday, Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, announced a sweeping visa-restriction policy targeting Nigerians alleged to be involved in anti-Christian violence, including supporters...

Court warns Sowore as judge threatens bail revocation over ‘inflammatory’ remarks

By Yemi Oyeyemi, Abuja Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday issued a stern warning to activist and politician Omoyele...

Tinubu nominates General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu has put an end to speculations by formally nominating retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. The...

Debate erupts over ACF’s call for banditry amnesty as Hausa group issues rebuttal

A heated dispute has erupted following remarks by the chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Bashir Dalhatu, suggesting that the Federal Government should...

General Musa visits Tinubu; controversial comments and scathing newspaper editorial lead to Defence Minister’s resignation on health grounds

There are speculations the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, may be named the nation's new Defence Mminister after  Alhaji Mohammed...

Governor Adeleke shakes up Osun politics as he signals possible exit from 2026 PDP race

Osun politics took an unexpected—and electrifying—turn on Monday as signals emerged that Governor Ademola Adeleke may step back from seeking the Peoples Democratic Party...

EFCC seizes Malami’s passport as probe into $490m Abacha Loot intensifies

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confiscated the international passport of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar...

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