The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially refuted allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. The regional organisation described these claims as deliberate attempts to sow division, fuel insecurity, and undermine social harmony across West Africa. In a communiqué released on Tuesday, November 4, the bloc addressed the nature of…
The government of Chad have reportedly closed its border with Nigeria over the threat of military invasion by President Donald Trump. Recall that last Friday, October 31, President Trump declared Nigeria as a ‘’Country of Particular Interest’ following reports of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. A post on X by security and counterinsurgency…
The Lagos State Police Command has declared human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, wanted over an alleged plot to incite public disorder and obstruct major roads across the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this on Monday, October 3, while speaking to newsmen at the Iyana-Oworo…
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, stresses Nigeria’s sovereignty following Donald Trump’s threat to deploy America’s ‘department of war.’ Daniel Bwala has firmly stated that it would be diplomatically unacceptable for the United States to carry out any military operation in Nigeria without the express consent of the Federal…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected in a landslide, winning 97.66 percent of the vote, according to official results announced by the Tanzanian Electoral Commission on state television on Saturday, November 1. The election was marred by widespread controversy, including the jailing or disqualification of key opposition candidates, violent clashes, and a nationwide…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended four top national officers for alleged anti-party activities. The decision was announced in an official statement issued after an emergency NWC meeting held in Abuja on Saturday, November 1. Those affected include: Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary Hon. Umar Bature, National Organising…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of betraying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite what it described as his “generous consideration for Christians” in federal appointments. The allegation follows the decision of former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday to return Nigeria to the list of “Countries of Particular…
Suspected bandits have kidnapped the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Samaila Bagudo. According to the spokesperson of the state police command, CSP Nafi Abubakar, the assailants invaded the lawmaker’s hometown in Bagudo Local Government Area on Friday, October 31, around 8:25 p.m., shortly after he had observed the Isha’i prayers…
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 62-year-old woman found with a sack containing 178 live cartridges prepared for delivery. Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed the arrest in a statement on Friday, October 31, 2025, identifying the woman as Charter Timide, who admitted buying the ammunition from Onitsha Main Market.…
Nigerian rapper Oladips has alleged that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) extorted ₦10 million from him before securing his release. Speaking on the Trending Podcast, Oladips recounted his arrest in November 2024, claiming that although nothing incriminating was found on him, he was detained for five days along with some of…
