Written by Nigeria’s highest Islamic body, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has strongly condemned what it described as a “false and dangerous narrative” by the United States government alleging a Christian genocide in Nigeria. The council said such claims are misleading and threaten Nigeria’s sovereignty, insisting that the country’s security challenges are driven by […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “to urgently refer the allegations of vote buying and undue influence during the just concluded governorship elections in Anambra state to appropriate anticorruption agencies and the police for investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators and […]
A viral FIFA documentary showcasing a $1.2 million mini-stadium in Kebbi State has ignited widespread outrage among Nigerians, prompting former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick to publicly defend the project amid allegations of poor execution and financial mismanagement. The facility, known as the Birnin Kebbi Mini Stadium, was constructed under the FIFA Forward […]
Senator Ned Nwoko has said that his embattled wife and mother of two must undergo rehabilitation for drug-related issues to safeguard her life and ensure she is in the right frame of mind to raise their children. He made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. […]
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a new travel advisory warning British nationals against visiting six Nigerian states, citing worsening insecurity, terrorism, and kidnappings across multiple regions. In its updated Foreign Travel Advice published on GOV.UK and reviewed by our correspondent on Sunday, the FCDO stated that insecurity is spreading […]
The law firm of Funmi Quadri & Co. hosted an exclusive networking reception for Nigerian and Canadian lawyers during the recently concluded International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada. The well-attended event provided a dynamic platform for legal practitioners and thought leaders from both countries to exchange ideas on cross-border collaboration, judicial reforms, […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has ordered a probe into the allegations that an oil firm, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, neglected oil spills that devastated B-Dere community in Gokana local government area of the state. The House raised concerns over the development following a petition written against the company by the community through […]
The US Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a devout Rastafarian who is seeking damages after his knee-length dreadlocks were forcibly shorn while he was in prison in Louisiana. Damon Landor is seeking permission to sue individual officials of the Louisiana Department of Corrections for monetary damages for violating his religious rights. “Without … Continue reading “Top US Court Hears Case Of Rastafarian Whose Hair Was Cut In Prison”
The family of former President Shehu Shagari has announced the death of his last surviving wife, Hajiya Saratu Shehu Shagari. She passed away on Monday at the age of 89, after a prolonged illness. A statement signed by the eldest son of the former president, Captain Mohammed Bala Shagari, confirmed that Saratu died at … Continue reading “Ex-President Shehu Shagari’s Wife Saratu Dies At 89”
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said that the Nigerian government will have no moral ground to blame citizens for seeking help elsewhere if it cannot provide security. READ ALSO: Tinubu’s Govt Not Interested In Fighting Insecurity – Babachir Lawal Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics … Continue reading “FG Shouldn’t Blame Nigerians For Seeking Help If It Can’t Protect Them – Lawal”