Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned what it described as the growing threat of mob violence and “jungle justice” in northern Nigeria, following an incident in Katsina state where a crowd reportedly besieged a court demanding the extrajudicial execution of a defendant facing a blasphemy allegation. In a statement issued on Friday, the human rights organisation said the incident, which occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the Kofar Soro area of Katsina town, represented a serious attack on the rule of law. According to Amnesty International, a large crowd of children and young men, allegedly armed with various weapons, surrounded…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno state command, and the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration in support of ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the North-East. The renewed commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 1, Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General S.S. Diwa, to the NSCDC Borno State Command Headquarters in Maiduguri. The visit, according to the Command, aligns with the GOC’s operational doctrine of “Excellence through Inter-Agency Collaboration,” which seeks to…
The Adamawa state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on its candidates to conduct issue-based campaigns and avoid criticizing one another as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. The appeal was made yesterday in.Yola, during a high-level strategic engagement session with the party’s candidates, where certificates of return were also presented to successful flagbearers. The meeting brought together PDP candidates for the Senate, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly, alongside local government party chairmen and secretaries. It was also observed to have served as a platform to strengthen collaboration between the party leadership and its…
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced a major anti-smuggling breakthrough following the interception of arms and other prohibited goods valued at over N3.22 billion in the Oyo–Osun Area Command. Speaking at a press briefing in Ibadan, Acting Area Comptroller, Deputy Comptroller Wale Adewole, said the seizures were achieved through intensified intelligence-led enforcement operations, surveillance, and coordinated patrols across the command’s jurisdiction. According to him, three pump-action rifles suspected to have been illegally brought into the country were among the most significant recoveries. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the arms, while investigations are ongoing to identify and dismantle…
The governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has condemned a deadly attack on the Saai community in Mbajir Ward, Katsina-Ala local government council, describing it as a “senseless assault on innocent citizens.” The attack, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of July 1, left several people dead and many others injured. Authorities said the assault was allegedly carried out by armed groups described as terrorists masquerading as herdsmen. Governor Alia expressed concern over the incident, calling it “ugly, cowardly and unacceptable,” and linking it to attempts to disrupt farming activities and food production in the state.…
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Minister of Defence, the move was widely received with optimism across the country. His long military service and experience in counter-insurgency operations raised expectations that Nigeria’s worsening security situation would see a more decisive and coordinated response. Nearly seven months into his tenure, however, public debate has intensified over the pace and impact of security reforms under his leadership. Across several regions, insecurity remains a persistent challenge. Incidents involving insurgent attacks, banditry, and kidnappings continue to be reported, sustaining public anxiety and raising questions about the effectiveness of…
The Yobe state Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has directed the immediate suspension of all activities by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in public primary and secondary schools across the state. The directive, dated July 2, 2026, was conveyed in a circular signed by the Director of Schools Management, Idriss Mohammed Fune, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education. It was addressed to all head teachers and principals of public primary and secondary schools in Yobe State. According to the circular, the decision followed reports of attempts by “undesirable elements” to infiltrate schools nationwide under various guises. …
A disagreement over a divorced woman has turned fatal in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, after a violent confrontation between two groups of youths left one person dead and four others injured. The Yobe state police command confirmed the incident, saying the clash, which occurred in the early hours of June 29 at Kalam Hamlet, escalated from a personal disagreement into a deadly attack involving members of the same family. In a statement issued to journalists, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said officers attached to ‘A’ Division, Damaturu, responded to a distress call at about 3:00…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called on governorship candidates across South-West Nigeria to make binding commitments on religious inclusion, political representation, and the protection of the constitutional rights of Muslims ahead of the forthcoming elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, the organisation said Muslim voters in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states should assess candidates based on their records and commitments to equity rather than campaign promises or symbolic gestures. MPAC, which described itself as a non-partisan public service organisation focused on defending the civil, political and religious rights of Nigerian Muslims, argued that Muslims…
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has announced plans to resume electricity distribution and other operations in Biu local government area of Borno state following the resolution of issues that forced the company to suspend its services after an attack on its office. The announcement, contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the company’s Communications Officer, Blessing Tunoh, marks the end of weeks of uncertainty for residents and businesses affected by the disruption in electricity services. YEDC recalled that on May 4, 2026, hoodlums invaded its office in Biu, vandalising the facility, destroying valuable property and carting away company…