Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), led by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and popularly known as Shiites, on Sunday, staged a protest in parts of Niger State over reports of the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Iran after weeks…
Tragedy struck in Kofar Guga Quarters in Katsina metropolis as four people were confirmed dead as a result of a stampede during the distribution annual Ramadan alms. The incident occurred on Friday at about 9:00 p.m. at the residence of a philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki, where a large crowd had gathered to receive charity…
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd) said on Friday night that Nigeria was passing through many challenges, but assured citizens that the current journey of the country through the wilderness would lead to a glorious end. Speaking at this year’s edition of “Special Abuja Power Touch” programme, hosted by Pastor Matthew Morakinyo and his…
The United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs have submitted a report detailing their findings and recommendations on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. US Congressman Riley Moore confirmed this on his X account. Recall that Trump had mandated Moore and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to lead a comprehensive investigation into…
Woman in Afghanistan continue to suffer degradation as the ruling Taliban government has passed a law permitting husbands to beat or abuse their wives as long as there is no serious bodily harm. The 90-page penal code, which was signed by Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada spells out punishment for people depending on their standing…
By Oto Drama, PhD THE delicate fabric of Nigeria’s federalism is currently being stretched to a breaking point by a glaring legal and moral contradiction: the aggressive enforcement of Sharia penal codes in 12 northern states, juxtaposed against their reliance on “sin taxes” generated from the very substances they prohibit. As the U.S. government ramps…
Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has said he built a mosque and named it after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mother following divine instruction. The newly built mosque in Oke-Afa, Lagos, named Abibatu Mogaji, the late Tinubu’s mother was unveiled on February 14 during Ayodele’s annual thanksgiving programme, which attracted political,…
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has denied the claims currently circulating on social media that he was arrested by United States military personnel in Nigeria, describing the reports as false and misleading. The cleric reacted after a viral image surfaced online on Thursday, allegedly showing him being apprehended by US troops at an airport…
Witnesses appearing before the United States Congress Foreign Affairs Committee have cautioned that Nigeria is at risk of descending into widespread Christian–Muslim violence, identifying the country as a major flashpoint in an escalating global crisis of religious freedom. The warning is contained in written testimonies released ahead of the joint hearing of the committee, which…
Apostle Sunday Abang has been arrested after he was reportedly caught attempting to steal church equipment at the Apostolic Church in Afaha Akai, Akwa Ibom. Abang hails from Uko Ukim, Udung Uko Local Government Area of the state. According to eyewitnesses, the cleric was intercepted within the church premises while allegedly trying to make away…
