Author: Aminu Imam

Sokoto: 10 killed in Kebbi, as  communities face ₦15m bandit levy threat

Aminu Imam
Sokoto attack

Fresh waves of violence have rocked parts of Northwestern Nigeria, leaving at least ten people dead in Kebbi State, sparking widespread panic in neighbouring Sokoto, where bandits have demanded a ₦15 million levy from residents. In Kebbi, tragedy struck the Tilli community in Bunza local government area on Sunday, when suspected Lakurawa terrorists launched a reprisal attack on a Fulani settlement, killing no fewer than ten herders and injuring several others. Local sources said the attack was triggered by the earlier killing of a vigilante member by suspected bandits in…

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“Over 7,000 Nigerian Christians killed in 2025” – US lawmaker claim

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US lawmaker claim

A United States (US) Congressman, Riley M. Moore, has countered denials by the Nigerian government on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria. He insisted that available data showed that about 7,000 Christians have been killed across the country this year. Moore, a Republican member of the U.S. parliament, who stated this in an interview with Fox News yesterday, said the alleged genocide was a tragedy that has been going on for decades without anyone talking about it. Recall that a few weeks ago, Moore and Senator Ted Cruz had called on…

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Kaduna: Courts shut, as judiciary workers begin indefinite strike

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Kaduna Courts to close

Courts in Kaduna State were shut yestetday, as Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) began an indefinite strike to press home several demands, including the implementation of financial autonomy for the Judiciary. The Federal and State high courts, Upper Shari’a court, Customary and Magistrates’ courts were under lock and key with banners on the gate reading: “JUSUN Kaduna state chapter embarks on strike”. At the Shari’a court Magajin-Gari, the situation was not different as court rooms were also closed. However, some staff members of the court were seen outside the…

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2027: Lamiɗo threatens legal action, as PDP blocks his bid for nomination form

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Lamiɗo threatens

Former Jigawa State governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamiɗo, has threatened to take legal action against the party if he is not granted access to purchase the nomination form to contest for the position of National Chairman ahead of the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Lamiɗo, who spoke with newsmen at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, yesterday, said his attempt to obtain the form was frustrated despite arriving at the secretariat with supporters to make…

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Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, others freed from Kuje prison

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Kanu, others freed

Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore has been released from the Kuje Prison after meeting the bail conditions granted by a Magistrate Court sitting in Kuje, Abuja.  It was earlier reported that Sowore, alongside Nnamdi Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and 11 other protesters, were arrested the Nigerian police for engaging in #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, last week.  The protesters were arraigned before Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id on Friday on charges bordering on unlawful assembly and disturbance of public peace. …

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“Tinubu weaponising hunger, intimidating opposition, sheltering corrupt defectors — ADC fires at APC

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ADC fires at APC

…As Babachir, Okonkwo lead charge ahead of 2027 The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has launched a blistering attack on the Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of weaponising hunger, intimidating opposition figures, and turning itself into a haven for politicians fleeing corruption charges. In a statement issued yesterday, the ADC said the Federal Government has been “manipulating food prices and exploiting hunger for political control”. The party faulted the administration’s claims of improved local production and lower food costs, describing them as “deceptive propaganda” aimed at…

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“Nigeria’s violence beyond religion” – Shari’ah Council

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Shari’ah Council

…Says Kukah’s remarks “unfair, insensitive” …Vatican dismiss faith-based narratives A rare convergence of voices from both Islamic and Christian leaders has challenged growing claims that Nigeria’s persistent violence is driven by religion, calling instead for a deeper look into the nation’s social and political realities. The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Kaduna State Chapter, has condemned recent comments by Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, which linked the implementation of Shari’ah law in northern Nigeria to rising violence.  The Council described Kukah’s remarks as “unfair and insensitive”, insisting they misrepresent…

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Resident doctors to begin indefinite strike Nov. 1

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Resident doctors

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, (NARD), has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike starting November 1. NARD President, Mohammad Suleiman, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday, said the strike directive was issued after the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier given to the Federal Government over unresolved demands. This latest action comes after a five-hour meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) on Saturday. “The NEC has marshalled out minimum demands, strike monitoring directives, and ‘no work-no pay/no pay-no work’ resolutions needed for a successful…

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“Nigeria building global partnerships to counter false narratives” – FG

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FG on false narratives

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment in building strategic global partnerships to counter negative narratives aimed at damaging the country’s reputation. According to a statement by the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim but the weekend in Abuja, Idris stated this at the UK Edition of the ‘Renewed Hope Global Dialogue’, with the theme: ‘Strengthening Global Partnerships for Economic Renewal and National Rebranding under the Renewed Hope Administration’. According to him, the partnerships and collaboration remain central to Nigeria’s efforts at…

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APC disowns trending timetable for 2025 Congresses

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APC disowns timetable

The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has dismissed a purported schedule of nationwide congresses circulating on social media, describing it as fake. In a statement issued yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka said the document, titled: ‘APC 2025 Schedule of Nationwide Congresses and Related Activities’ did not originate from the party. “Our great party wishes to clarify that the purported schedule of activities for congresses was neither made nor authorised by the party and should be disregarded as fake news”, Morka stated. He urged party members and the public…

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