Religious freedom: CAN laud US for placing Nigeria on Special Watch List
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has welcomed the idea of the United States government placing Nigeria on a special watch list for having “engaged in or tolerated severe violations…
We reject attempts to sow the seed of mistrust among religious groups in the country – FG replies US
The Federal Government has rejected the US designation of Nigeria as a country that engages in or tolerates severe violations of religious freedom. The US in its Special Watch List…
I do not see long-term future for Nigeria’s oil industry if govts follow through on Paris Agreements – Minister
Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil-producing country, understands it will have little choice but to wean its economy off a reliance on fossil fuels as the world inches onto a low-carbon path,…
Insurgency: Boko Haram militants kill 14 Chadian civilians in overnight raid
Boko Haram fighters Boko Haram militants killed 14 Chadian civilians and wounded five others in an overnight attack on a fishermens’ camp in the northeastern part of Lake Chad,…
ISWAP claims killing four humanitarian hostages in Nigeria – AAH says
An armed group that kidnapped humanitarian workers in northeastern Nigeria five months ago has claimed it killed four hostages, international aid agency Action Against Hunger, AAH said on Friday. Six…
Terminate all legal charges against Sowore, Bakare immediately, Falana tells AGF
Lead Counsel and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has asked the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), to terminate all legal proceedings against…
Army says viral video of soldiers’ execution fake
In a statement on Thursday, the acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, stressed that the video was doctored. He said, “The attention of the Nigerian Army has…
Only acts of deep humility and personal sacrifice can root out intolerance, bigotry – Osinbajo
In a world increasingly plagued by activities of the agents of intolerance and religious extremism, it will take acts of deep humility and personal sacrifice, especially by leaders across…
Insurgents kidnap army sergeant, 13 others in Borno
Fourteen persons, including two Red Cross workers and an army sergeant, have been kidnapped in Borno State. According to two security sources, the group was intercepted by fighters from the…
Army frees 983 suspects cleared of alleged links with Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army has released 983 suspects cleared of alleged links with Boko Haram terrorists. The Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Olusegun Adeniyi, handed over the detainees…