Tensions are running dangerously high in Ekori town, located in the Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, following the fatal shooting of a young man during his father’s funeral wake-keep. The victim, identified as Sampson Udo, was killed last night at the venue of the funeral wake-keep for his father, who was […]
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of betrayal following the reported decision by President Donald Trump to place Nigeria back on the list of “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC) for alleged religious persecution against Christians. In a statement released by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq […]
The community of Afaha Atai in the Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is facing a severe health crisis due to an outbreak of waterborne diseases. Over 500 households, totaling more than 2,000 residents, have reported cases of illnesses including typhoid, malaria, cholera, dysentery, and Hepatitis A, which have heavily impacted […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, reaffirming that the country remains firmly committed to upholding religious freedom and tolerance as enshrined in its Constitution. The President’s response followed recent remarks by former United States President Donald Trump, who alleged that Christians in Nigeria were facing an existential […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has praised President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating an “unmatched commitment” to the development of Southern Kaduna. He made this assertion at a rally in Kafanchan, where he welcomed Daniel Amos and Senator Sunday Marshall Katung to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following their defection from […]
Tragedy struck again in Kaduna State as gunmen launched a deadly attack on Damakasuwa community in Chawai Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area, killing at least seven people and leaving one other critically injured. The attack, which occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Friday, sent residents fleeing into nearby bushes as the assailants stormed the community, shooting […]
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has applauded President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, for what it described as the remarkable progress being recorded in road infrastructure development across Nigeria. The coalition, in a statement titled “Road Infrastructure: CUPP Commends President Tinubu, Calls for Consistency”, and signed by its […]
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, actively courted global investors at the China Mining Conference in Tianjin, urging them to significantly increase their stakes in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. The Minister confidently declared that recent, major government reforms have positioned Nigeria as “one of the best destinations for mining investment” worldwide. […]
The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has directed the construction firm, Arab Contractors, to ensure the completion of the remaining 4.5-kilometre section of the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Abia State before the end of November 2025. Umahi gave the directive on Friday during an inspection tour of the project in Aba, Abia State, […]
Senator Ali Ndume (Borno Central) has criticized the Federal Government and the National Assembly for their alleged failure to act promptly and diplomatically to counter the growing “misconception” about religious persecution in Nigeria, which he says led to the recent U.S. designation. The criticism follows the declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump on his […]
