The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has criticised a recent visit by a United States congressional delegation to Nigeria, accusing members of conducting what it described as “sectarian” and “biased” consultations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organisation focused its concerns on U.S. Congressman Riley Moore, who has previously amplified claims of “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. According to MPAC, Moore wrote on X that he visited “in the name of the Lord and on behalf of the American people,” highlighting meetings with Catholic bishops Wilfred Anagbe and Isaac Dugu, as well as Tiv traditional ruler James Ioruza, during a…
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The 23 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has rejected media reports claiming that women protesters were shot by troops under the Brigade Commander’s escort during communal clashes in Lamurde Local Government Area, Adamawa State. In a statement on Tuesday, Captain Olusegun Abidoye, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, described the reports as “baseless, entirely misleading, and an attempt to smear the image of the Brigade and its Commander.” He clarified that neither the Brigade Commander nor his escorts were at the scene, as the Commander was participating virtually in the Chief of Army Staff’s weekly operational briefing at the time.…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have thwarted a robbery attempt, rescued abducted travellers, and recovered arms in a string of coordinated operations across Taraba State. The Brigade’s Acting Spokesperson, Lt. Umar Muhammad, disclosed the operations in a statement issued on Monday. According to the statement, the first incident occurred on 6 December 2025 in Manya, Takum Local Government Area, where soldiers responded to a distress call after armed robbers barricaded the Manya–Takum Road and began robbing commuters. “The troops launched a rapid clearance operation, forcing the criminals to flee and abandon their weapons. An…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering support for the Nigerian Army during a visit to troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, a front-line community in the state’s ongoing fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents. Addressing officers and soldiers at the military base, Zulum commended their “giant effort and supreme sacrifice” in protecting Borno’s citizens. The governor sympathized with the brigade over a recent insurgent attack that claimed the lives of several personnel, describing the incident as a “painful setback.” “On behalf of the government and good people of Borno…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has criticised the Nigeria High Commission in London over its choice of venues for the December 2025 Passport Intervention Exercise, alleging that all selected locations are churches owned by, affiliated with, or originally founded by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). In a statement released on Saturday, MPAC Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, said the organisation reviewed the High Commission’s announcement and found that each of the seven host cities will use a facility linked to RCCG — even where the churches no longer explicitly include “RCCG” in their names. MPAC described the decision…
The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa Chidiebere, has cautioned soldiers under his command against complacency and arrogance, stressing that such conduct undermines the core values of military service. General Chidiebere issued the warning on Wednesday in Jalingo, Taraba State, during the decoration ceremony of 42 newly promoted personnel, including an Army Warrant Officer (AWO). He urged the beneficiaries to demonstrate humility, dedication, and integrity as they take on their new roles, describing the high number of promotions within the brigade as a rare privilege. The commander also commended the…
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has recommended a one-month suspension for the Chairman of Madagali Local Government Area, Simon Musa Shashi, over the alleged unlawful closure of schools within the council. The resolution which was passed on Monday, as lawmakers reconvened from recess, followed a matter of urgent public importance raised by the Majority Leader, Kate Raymond Mamuno, during plenary. Mamuno informed the House that the council chairman had ordered the shutdown of schools without legal backing, an action members unanimously condemned as unlawful. Lawmakers stressed that no public official is above the law. In its resolution, the Assembly…
The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has dismissed a suit challenging the motorcycle restriction policy enforced by the Gombe State Police Command as part of its crime-prevention strategy. The restriction, which took effect on 12 June 2025 from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., was introduced in response to rising security concerns and the growing use of motorcycles in criminal activities within the metropolis. In its ruling, the court affirmed that the policy is lawful and falls within the constitutional powers of the Nigeria Police Force to maintain public safety, enforce law and order, and prevent crime. The Police Command,…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested three men suspected of setting a house ablaze in Karim town, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday, 2 December 2025, according to the Brigade’s Acting Spokesperson, Lt. Umar Muhammad. The suspects — Bitrus Ishaya and Mamman Ibrahim from the Wudumpi area, and Emmanuel Adi from Step 2 — were reportedly apprehended at the scene shortly after the home of a Wurkun resident was set on fire. In a statement, the Army said preliminary investigations…
The Gombe State Government has released N5 billion to secure more than 950 Hajj seats allocated to the state for the 2026 pilgrimage, fulfilling the December 5, 2025 payment deadline set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Sa’adu Hassan, confirmed the development while briefing journalists in his office. He explained that the funds were provided as a loan to the board to ensure the state does not forfeit its allocation due to late payment. According to him, intending pilgrims are expected to complete payment for the 2026 Hajj before the end of…