Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has insisted that there is no structured or state-backed persecution of Christians in Nigeria, challenging both local and international narratives that frame the country as a battleground of targeted religious oppression. Speaking at a recent Catholic gathering, Kukah clarified that while Nigeria faces severe insecurity […]
Arewa elder statesman and former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf, has sparked nationwide debate after alleging that “Christian fighters from the Niger Delta” are responsible for several deadly attacks in northern Nigeria Prof. Yusuf made the claim in a recent publication where he challenged what he described […]
Security operatives in Katsina State successfully disrupted a potential attack by armed criminals along the Kandawa–Dankar route in Batsari Local Government Area. The foiled operation resulted in the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and a motorcycle abandoned by fleeing suspects. According to a statement released by the state police command, the incident occurred on […]
The United States and Nigeria have intensified joint security efforts in the fight against extremist groups operating in the country’s northeast, following reports that recent American intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions helped guide Nigerian aerial attacks on insurgent positions. According to military sources and defence analysts familiar with the development, U.S. surveillance aircraft […]
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has commenced its fifth round of recruitment as part of renewed efforts to bolster security operations across the state. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday by Muyideen Fabunmi, who spoke on behalf of the Corps Commander. According to the […]
Troops of Operation MESA under the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have reportedly rescued seven abducted persons during a night operation in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Captain Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 3 Brigade, the security team—comprising personnel […]
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as rare qualities of compassion and statesmanship, following his nomination as one of Nigeria’s ambassadors. In a statement shared on his verified X handle on Sunday, Omokri said the President’s conduct embodies forgiveness, national devotion and timely guidance, adding that […]
