Family members, prominent dignitaries, Islamic scholars and community leaders on Friday gathered in Kano for special prayers marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed (GCFR). The solemn event, held at Masallacin Murtala in the Hausawa area along Zoo Road, brought together worshippers from across the…

United States lawmakers have called on the federal government to adopt stronger and more decisive measures against countries accused of violating religious freedom, with Nigeria singled out as one of the nations of concern. The call was made during recent discussions in the U.S. Congress on global religious persecution, where congressmen expressed growing alarm over…

The United States has deployed a small contingent of military personnel to Nigeria, the first official confirmation of U.S. forces on the ground in the country since Washington launched airstrikes on Nigerian targets on Christmas Day. The disclosure was made by the general leading U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), who said the deployment is aimed at…

The United States Congress on Tuesday held a fresh hearing on Nigeria, focusing on allegations of genocide, rising insecurity, and concerns over religious freedom across the country. The session, convened by congressional panels on international human rights and religious freedom, brought together policy experts, advocates, and analysts who described Nigeria as a growing flashpoint for…

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has announced that it will not admit students into its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision was made public by the institution through an official notice, signaling a temporary suspension of admissions into the medical programme. While the university…

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot and killed in the western Libyan city of Zintan, where he had been based for more than a decade. Reports indicate that Gaddafi was killed on Tuesday, February 3, though details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain unclear…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, recording a 71.63 per cent pass rate nationwide. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim-Wushishi, disclosed this during a press briefing at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State. According to him, the…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said military officers arrested in connection with a foiled coup attempt were fully aware of the consequences of their actions before proceeding. Speaking on the matter, Musa stated that the officers involved “must have made up their minds,” stressing that such actions do not occur without a clear…

Iran’s Chief of Army Staff, Major General Amir Hatami, has issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel against any military aggression, declaring that Iranian forces are on high alert amid heightened tensions in the region. Hatami’s warning comes in response to what he described as heavy military deployments by the United States…

Journalists were on Saturday barred from covering the 45th Convocation ceremony of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, following restrictions imposed by the institution’s Security Division. Several media practitioners who arrived at the university campus to report the event were denied access to the convocation venue, despite identifying themselves and stating their professional purpose. The restriction…