The Burden of Extremism and Religious Bigotry Versus History in Nigerian Politics
“Nigeria’s political history continues to wrestle with the enduring dangers of extremism, sectarian rhetoric, and religious bigotry,” asserts Solomon Dalung.
2026
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Children’s Rights, Parental Guidance Critical to Choices about Religious Education, Observance – Catholic Bishops of Scotland
The Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) has issued a statement on the proposed amendments to the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill before the Scottish Parliament insisting that children’s rights and parental guidance are critical to choices about religious education and observance.
Newly Elected AU Leaders Pledge Reforms in Water, Sanitation and Security at 39th Addis Ababa Summit
At the just-concluded 39th African Union summit at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, African Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) championed developing a strong African solidarity, financial independence, and a collective push to shape the global agenda.
Tales of Woro Attack: Plateau Survivors Offloaded in Trucks Demand Urgent Government Aid
When the news of the Tuesday, 3 February 2026, attacks on the Woro-Nuku communities in Kwara State by suspected Jihadists, which resulted in the death of about 200 people, broke, little did anyone know that at least 5000 of those victims were Plateau State indigenes who had migrated to the community for farming purposes.
Plateau Community Leaders Overwhelmed by about 5000 Displaced Persons, Count Losses Following 31 Persons Killed in Kwara
Community leaders in Ganawuri District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, north-central Nigeria, the epicentre of incessant attacks by suspected Fulani militia, have lamented that their woes have increased due to the recent unprecedented influx of thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) into their community.
Italian Prime Minister Decries Drowning of Young African Migrants at AU Summit
The Italian Prime Minister has lamented the increasing number of African youths dying on the Mediterranean Sea in their attempt for a better life in Europe, urging for actionable steps to curb the menace.
President Tinubu Joins World Leaders in Paying Tribute to American Civil Rights Icon, Describes him as “A Great Friend of Nigeria and Africa.”
Nigeria’s leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has joined world leaders in eulogising “civil rights icon and renowned Baptist preacher, Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away” on Monday, 17 February 2026, at the age of 84.
Breaking – Rowdy Session Erupts in House of Reps Over Electoral Act Review
A rowdy session erupted Thursday, 17 February 2026, during the House of Representatives deliberations on the Electoral Reform Bill, deepening the political crisis surrounding recent amendments to the electronic transmission of election results.
Lenten Reflection
The traditional Lenten observances – prayer, fasting and almsgiving are appropriate spiritual recipes for this Holy Season.
Plateau Governor Congratulates Indigene for Emerging World Powerlifting Champion in Finland
The Executive Governor of Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has congratulated Plateau-born Janet Gavou Pam, over her historic emergence as World and European Champion in the Women’s 84kg M2 sports category at the Powerlifting Championship in Oulu, Finland.
