Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his commendation by the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI), describing the recognition as a strong affirmation of professionalism, respect for democratic values and commitment to Press Freedom. The honour was…
The United States on Thursday night carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria, in what President Donald Trump described as a “powerful and deadly strike” targeting extremists accused of killing Christians in the region. The Military action, announced on Christmas night, marks a significant escalation of U.S. involvement in Africa’s security…
A fresh cultural debate has erupted in Nigeria’s entertainment landscape after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) publicly rejected the title of a newly released Nollywood feature film, A Very Dirty Christmas, which premiered in cinemas Nationwide on December 16, 2025. CAN, led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, described the movie’s title as “offensive,” “disrespectful,” and…
On a calm May evening in 2020, as Nigeria struggled under the tension and uncertainty of a Nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, 20-year-old Rinji “Ceejay” Bala stepped out for a simple stroll with two friends. It was a brief attempt to escape the suffocating monotony of isolation. Instead, it became the final walk of his life. Nearly…
Nigeria’s Senate has issued a firm summons to Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and the Association of Airline Owners, following what lawmakers describe as a shocking and unjustifiable escalation in domestic airfare prices. During Tuesday’s plenary, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC–Oyo), who chairs the…
The Nigerian Army has strongly denied swirling reports alleging that soldiers attached to the Commander of the 23 Brigade opened fire on women protesters during a disturbance in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State. In an official statement released on Tuesday in Yola, Capt. Olusegun Abidoye, spokesperson for the 23 Brigade, described the online…
The United States Government has taken a firm stand against religious persecution in Nigeria, announcing visa restrictions on individuals implicated in violations of religious freedom. The policy, unveiled Wednesday, could also apply to immediate family members of those targeted, signaling a broader crackdown on perpetrators of violence. In a statement titled “Combating Egregious Anti-Christian Violence…
Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem has revealed that his Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after the release of his latest protest song, “Open Letter to Donald Trump.” Abdulkareem told Sahara Reporter on Sunday that he has been blocked from accessing both accounts since the song’s release. “Facebook just suspended my Facebook and…
The Sokoto State Police Command has smashed what authorities describe as a Digital cult recruitment network after arresting three suspected members of the notorious Sai Malam cult group, believed to be behind a string of criminal activities across the State. The suspects, including the alleged gang leader Usman Shu’aibu were apprehended on Friday during an…
The town of Ejiba in Yagba West, Kogi State, descended into panic early Sunday after armed men stormed a Cherubim and Seraphim Church, abducting the pastor, his wife and several worshippers in yet another brazen attack on religious centres across the region. The gunmen, believed to have been hiding in surrounding bushes for days, launched…
