The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has strongly refuted allegations suggesting an ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria, describing such claims as “false, dangerous, and politically motivated.” Addressing journalists at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the Council’s Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said the narrative being promoted by certain Western media outlets […]
Team Nigeria’s weightlifting sensation, Rafiatu Folashade Lawal, once again proved her dominance on the global stage by clinching three gold medals in the women’s 58kg category at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Lawal, known for her explosive power and flawless technique, produced a stunning performance to sweep […]
Popular Nigerian comedian, Bovi Ugboma, sparked laughter and conversation at a recent Lagos event after jokingly declaring that music icon 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) is “the only man who successfully skipped divorce and entered another marriage.” Speaking during his performance, Bovi used humour to address the topic of relationships and personal happiness, urging people to […]
A Nigeria Customs Service officer identified as Sadiq has been killed following an attack by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on a Customs checkpoint in the Maje area of Bagudo Local Government Area, Kebbi State, on Saturday night. Witnesses said the heavily armed attackers stormed the outpost under the cover of darkness, opening fire on officers […]
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has strongly refuted allegations suggesting an ongoing genocide against Christians in Nigeria, describing such claims as “false, dangerous, and politically motivated.” Addressing journalists at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the Council’s Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said the narrative being promoted by certain Western media outlets […]
A senior military officer on Sunday reassured worshippers at Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo’s church that the armed forces would protect them and work to halt recent killings, in a show of solidarity aimed at calming fears in the community. Speaking directly to the congregation, the Major General declared: “We Will Not Allow Anyone To Harm Or […]
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has called on youths in Adamawa State’s Qur’anic schools to also embrace Western education as the essential path to living a balanced life and making meaningful contributions to national development. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 40th Adamawa State Annual Qur’anic Recitation Competition held at Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola, […]
Leaders of armed Fulani groups operating in forested areas have pledged to lay down their arms and embrace peaceful coexistence following a high-level peace dialogue with representatives of Charanci and Batagarawa Local Government Areas. The meeting, held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Wurma town, Kurfi Local Government Area, brought together community leaders, government […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has countered the assertions made by President Donald Trump regarding an alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria. While receiving the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, the traditional ruler insisted that terrorists in the country do not distinguish between Muslims […]
The President of the International Council for Ifa Religion, Fayemi Fakayode, has challenged the long-held belief about the origin of Ibadan’s name, asserting that the city’s name evolved from “Iba” and “Odan” rather than “Eba” and “Odan.” Fakayode made this clarification while presenting a paper titled “A Sociocultural Relevance of Osemeji Festival in the Modern […]
