The Executive Chairman of the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Disu Kamor, has praised hijab advocates worldwide for their efforts in promoting understanding, acceptance, and respect for Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab. In a statement commemorating World Hijab Day, Kamor called for greater inclusion and an end to discrimination against hijab-wearing women and girls. He noted that these advocates have played a key role in breaking stereotypes and fostering peaceful coexistence across communities. While acknowledging progress in global awareness, Kamor expressed concern over ongoing challenges in Nigeria. He highlighted cases of discrimination, harassment, and exclusion faced by…
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The Nigerian Army’s 2 Division has launched a major offensive operation, code-named Operation Igbo Danu (Operation Forest Flush), targeting terrorist elements operating within forested areas of Kwara State. Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, with substantial support from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), conducted coordinated offensive operations across the Joint Operations Area between 23 and 29 January 2026, recording significant operational gains. The operation was led by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Major General Chinedu Nnebife, who also serves as Commander Sector 3 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, alongside the Commander 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General…
Traditional rulers in Gombe State have pledged their support for a voluntary blood donation campaign aimed at addressing blood shortages in health facilities and reducing maternal mortality across the state. The commitment was made during an advocacy visit by the Gombe Blood Donation Campaign Drive Committee to traditional institutions in Gombe, where discussions focused on the urgent need for community mobilisation to support voluntary blood donation, particularly during medical emergencies. The Senior District Head of Gombe, Bappah Ibrahim Mohammad, assured the delegation of the full backing of the traditional institution. He pledged to mobilise district and village heads on the…
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Mustapha Mohammad, over the alleged unlawful possession of suspected explosive materials. According to a statement issued by the command, the arrest was made on January 27, 2026, at about 4:15 p.m. by operatives of the Task Force on Illegal Mining, acting on credible intelligence. The suspect was apprehended while driving a Toyota Corolla. A search of the vehicle reportedly led to the recovery of 954 pieces of suspected explosive materials concealed inside polyethylene bags. Preliminary investigations suggest that the materials were intended for use by bandits as Improvised Explosive Devices…
On a bright and memorable day at Sagamu High School in Ogun State, the Chief Executive Officer of Megastar Media Communications and President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) returned to his alma mater to lay the foundation for a solar-powered toilet facility, a project designed to improve sanitation and promote sustainable development. The initiative forms part of Dr. Adeniyi’s growing portfolio of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects and represents his second major intervention in this area, following the successful execution of a similar solar-powered sanitation project in Abuja. For him, the choice of Sagamu High…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have raised serious concerns over the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, warning that it poses a significant threat to national peace, constitutional governance, and Nigeria’s democracy. Briefing journalist on Monday, in Abuja, the groups argued that the turmoil in Rivers State is not the result of governance failure but a deliberate political attempt to seize control of the state through manipulation of the legislature. Led by Baba Abubakar El-Nafaty, Chairman of the Elders Forum of the CNCSOs, the statement said the intervention was…
The Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has urged officers and soldiers to use the West African Social Activities (WASA) celebration as an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to discipline, loyalty, teamwork and unity across ranks and cultures. Brigadier General Uwa made the call at the weekend while serving as the Special Guest of Honour at the maiden WASA 2025 of 114 Battalion (Rear), held at the Battalion Parade Ground in Jimilari, Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The colourful event brought together officers, soldiers, their families…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a newly married woman over the alleged poisoning and death of her husband in Gauza village, Jahun Local Government Area of the state. Police said the incident occurred on January 23, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam Anipr, the deceased reportedly consumed a meal prepared by his wife at their residence before suddenly falling ill. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead while undergoing treatment. Following the report, detectives from the Jahun Division…
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…
Taraba State’s ongoing campaign against arms trafficking has recorded fresh success following an intelligence-led operation by troops of the 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation WHIRL STROKE. The operation resulted in the arrest of suspected gun runners and the recovery of arms and ammunition, the Brigade said. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Brigade’s Acting Spokesperson, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, disclosed that the operation was conducted in collaboration with the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). According to the statement, the recent operation followed the earlier arrest of two suspected gun runners, identified as Mr. Christopher Adamu and Mr. James Yangyang. The…