The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has extended warm Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement released by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organization congratulated the Muslim Ummah for fulfilling their religious obligations during Ramadan, including fasting, prayers, and charitable acts. It also prayed for the acceptance of these acts of worship. MPAC emphasized that Eid-el-Fitr is not only a time of celebration but also a moment for deep reflection. The group urged Muslims to uphold the values of righteousness, compassion, and justice…
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The Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three police officers and a local vigilante leader following a violent attack by suspected bandits in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State. According to a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Victor Mshelizah, the incident was triggered by a distress call from a resident, who reported that armed men had attacked Tse Kwe Village in Tordamisa Akate Ward. Police authorities said a joint team led by the Divisional Police Officer of Donga, alongside special force operatives, was immediately deployed to the area in response to the alert. “On arrival,…
Nigeria is facing renewed pressure to take a definitive stance in the high-profile genocide case at the International Court of Justice, as the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) warns that history will judge harshly those who remain silent in the face of injustice. In a statement issued Tuesday and signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the group called on the Nigerian government to urgently intervene in the case filed by South Africa against Israel over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention linked to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. MPAC expressed “grave concern” over what it described as Nigeria’s continued…
Members of the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) have called on Nigerians to confront rising anti-Muslim prejudice and intensify efforts aimed at promoting interfaith harmony across the country. In a statement made available to journalists over the weekend, the Executive Chairman of MPAC, Disu Kamor, said the organisation stands in solidarity with Muslims worldwide who continue to face institutional discrimination, socio-economic exclusion and unwarranted surveillance. Kamor noted that Islamophobia is becoming an increasing concern in Nigeria, often framed within narratives of national security or ethnic tension. According to him, the trend represents a broader societal challenge capable of undermining peaceful…
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of six bodies following an attack on cashew farmers by suspected armed herders in Apa Local Government Area of the state. Police said the incident occurred on Wednesday in the communities of Asaba, Ojantele, and Okpette, where the victims were reportedly working on their farms when the assailants struck. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edet Udeme, said joint security teams comprising operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, the military, and local youths from the affected communities immediately launched a search and rescue operation in nearby forests after…
By Disu Kamor The United States has a long record of acting on its own on the world stage—often without a United Nations mandate. From early “gun‑boat” interventions in Latin America to recent military strikes and sanctions, these unilateral moves have repeatedly tested the UN’s authority and fueled regional instability. When Washington bypasses multilateral channels, it sets a precedent that other nations can follow, eroding collective security frameworks and pushing nations to seek self‑help measures outside traditional alliances. Even before the United Nations existed, Washington’s “Manifest Destiny” and the Monroe Doctrine justified interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean, setting…
In a significant move to strengthen the healthcare system in Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the immediate recruitment of 473 medical personnel, including doctors, nurses and other health professionals, to boost service delivery across the state. The decision is part of a broader effort by the state government to improve access to quality healthcare, particularly in underserved and rural communities. The Chief Medical Director of the Borno State Hospital Management Board, Abubakar Kullima, announced the development on Thursday in Maiduguri, noting that the recruitment will strengthen staffing in both newly commissioned and existing health facilities. Expanding the…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and more than 75 civil society organisations under the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have called for the establishment of an independent judicial commission of inquiry into the financial activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) during the tenure of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. The groups also expressed doubts about the ability of the National Assembly of Nigeria to ensure meaningful accountability through its ongoing investigation into an alleged N210 trillion accounting discrepancy in the records of the national oil company. In a joint statement…
The Benue State Government has intensified efforts to contain the outbreak of Lassa Fever following what authorities describe as an alarming rise in cases across the state. Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia disclosed this on Thursday, at Government House in Makurdi while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, the Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria, and UNICEF during an advocacy visit. Represented by his deputy, Sam Ode, the governor described the situation as an emergency and stressed that health security remains a priority for his administration. He said the state government would scale up…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers over the abduction of a four-year-old boy in Ngballang community, Numan Local Government Area of the state, in a case that has drawn concern among residents over the safety of children in local communities. Police authorities disclosed that the incident was first reported on March 2, 2026, when a resident of Ngballang, Umar Ibrahim, approached the Numan Police Division to report that his son, Ramadan, had gone missing after leaving home to play on March 1. According to the police, the child failed to return home that evening, prompting frantic…