Religious leaders from the Christian and Muslim communities in Borno State have reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and religious tolerance during a one-day interfaith summit held in Maiduguri. The event, organised by the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Borno/Yobe District Headquarters, brought together clerics, faith-based...
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A Jos-based legal firm, Wholesome Attorneys, has petitioned the Bauchi State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), urging the agency to enforce a Federal High Court judgment ordering the release of a 17-year-old Christian girl, Faith Barnabas, to her mother. The petition, filed on behalf of Mrs....
A coalition of Christian groups and human rights organisations has petitioned United States President Donald Trump, the US Congress and diplomatic missions accredited to Nigeria, urging them to intervene against the continuation of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in the 2027 general election, claiming it could worsen insecurity and deepen...
Popular Maiduguri-based Islamic praise singer, Dan Zaki Yaya, has dismissed widespread rumours of his death, describing the reports as false, malicious and intended to tarnish his reputation. The renowned qasida singer, whose real name is Zaki Dan Yaya, spoke with journalists in Maiduguri on Wednesday after social media posts...
In commemoration of the Islamic New Year, 1st Muharram 1448 AH (Tuesday, June 16, 2026), Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has declared a statewide public holiday. The announcement was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Mohammed Usman Tar,...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has given the state pilgrims a personal gift of 300 Saudi Riyals each, when he visited them at their tents at Muna on Thursday night . A press statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, stated each pilgrim will receive...
Presidency has raised concern over what it described as a coordinated campaign of digital disinformation aimed at inciting religious division and discrediting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 political season. In a public service announcement issued by the Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy, the Presidency accused...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has commended the state pilgrims for their exemplary conduct in Saudi Arabia while performing the 2026 Hajj in the Holy Land. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa in Makkah on Thursday, said that the Governor gave the accolade when...
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has raised fresh concerns over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, revealing that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across different parts of the country. In its May 2026 report titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,”...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and united despite the nation’s mounting socio-economic challenges, saying the lessons of Eid-el-Kabir should inspire citizens to embrace sacrifice, compassion and faith in a better future. In his Eid-el-Kabir message released on Wednesday, Obi congratulated...
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has extended warm Eid-il-Kabir greetings to all Muslim faithful across Nigeria on behalf of the Agency. In the Eid-il-Kabir message she personally signed, Mrs. Umar said “he festival’s call to sacrifice, compassion, and...
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has rejoiced with Muslims across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration. He also called for consistent prayers, unity, and support for the poor and vulnerable in the society. In a special Sallah message signed by his Special...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the provision of Haday (sacrificial rams) for 1,725 indigent pilgrims from the state currently performing the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia. The Hadaya, an Islamic ritual involving the sacrificial slaughter of a ram (or equivalent livestock), is a mandatory...
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The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has assured residents across the North-East of adequate security arrangements ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, while warning of possible attempts by insurgents to disrupt the festivities. In a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer...
As the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration draws near, Muslims in Ibadan have voiced growing concern over the exorbitant prices of rams, a key sacrificial animal for the festival. Both buyers and sellers interviewed by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday described the situation as deeply worrisome. Buyers lament...
In the countdown to the 1993 presidential election between the National Republic Convention(NRC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), I served on the think tank of Chief M.K.O Abiola’s campaign. Our search for a unifying national resonant theme came down to one thing: the need to imbue Nigerians with...
Kaduna State Government on Wednesday officially flagged off the 2026 Hajj exercise, with Governor Uba Sani urging intending pilgrims to pray for peace, unity and sustainable development in Nigeria during their stay in the Holy Land. Speaking at the Mando Hajj Transit Camp in Kaduna, the governor, represented by...
Inside the two-tier captivity system of Fulani ethnic militias — where faith determines who suffers, how much a life is worth, and whether a hostage comes home at all. The terrorists conveniently called bandits by the media had a rule. They stated it plainly, in the open, in front...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has charged intending Muslim pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj to uphold national values that positively reflect Nigeria, and act as positive ambassadors of the country during their spiritual journeys. He described them as representatives of the country on the global stage who must portray...
Chidi AmutaUnited States President Donald Trump seems intent on fulfilling a self- appointed tragic destiny. Every step he takes to avoid being thought weak is leading him towards the inevitability of a disgraceful end and an apocalyptic legacy. Worse still, every step he has taken to show strength has...