Suspected Islamist jihadists have set St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral in Wukari, Taraba State, ablaze in a late-night attack that has sent shockwaves through the Christian community in the region. It was gathered that the attackers struck under the cover of darkness, with flames rapidly consuming the roof and windows of the cathedral as helpless bystanders…
Abuja, the federal capital territory, was agog few days ago, as the Prevailers Theological School held its graduation ceremony at the Centre for Childcare and Youth Development (CCYD), with fanfare. There were talks on religion, education, leadership and national development. Speaking at the occasion, Prof. John Imonbhio Abhuere, Chairman of the occasion and Founder/Chairman of…
A senior Islamic cleric in Plateau State has warned President Bola Tinubu against pushing forward with the creation of state police. The cleric said the move could worsen political tension and deepen insecurity in fragile states. The warning came days after President Bola Tinubu asked the National Assembly to amend the Constitution to allow states…
An examination in the Department of Accounting at the University of Calabar was abruptly cancelled after an examiner allegedly distributed question papers containing both the questions and their corresponding answers. According to reports circulating among students, the error was discovered shortly after the exam began, when candidates noticed that the answers were printed on the…
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…
