Opinion: The Sharia Paradox: Economic hypocrisy and the call for global accountability in Nigeria

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…

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Chinese illegal miners payment of Fulani militias fuels crisis in northern Nigeria – US reveals

Militias The United States proposed bill has sought to counter Chinese mining operations in Nigeria as part of targeted measures to address religious freedom violations and extremism by terrorist groups. According to report, the proposal is contained in the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, co-sponsored by Rep. Riley Moore (R-West Virginia) and…

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Fear grows over emergence of new sect in Northern Nigeria

A new religious sect, known as Achard Life Mission International has allegedly surfaced in Northern Nigeria, suspected to be involved in human trafficking, sparking widespread concern among residents and security agencies. The sect, reportedly rejects both Islam and Christianity and advocates for the restoration of African traditions and humanity. Its activities have drawn significant attention,…

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