The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has firmly rejected recent statements made by American TV host Bill Maher during his HBO show Real Time with Bill Maher. Maher had alleged that so-called “Islamists” in Nigeria were orchestrating a genocide against Christians, claiming that over 100,000 Christians had been killed and more than 18,000 churches destroyed. He described this as a campaign to “wipe out the Christian population of an entire country.” However, MPAC’s Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, issued a statement on Monday dismissing these comments as “alarmist, false, and agenda-driven.” MPAC’s Standpoint According to MPAC, Nigeria’s security challenges cannot…
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The Nigerian 10th Senate will officially resume plenary on October 7, with lawmakers expected to deliberate on several key national matters that directly impact governance and development. According to a statement released by Jackson Udom, the Special Assistant on Media to the Senate President, the legislative chamber will focus on local government autonomy, the 2026 Appropriation Bill, electoral reforms, and national security measures. Local Government Autonomy Takes the Lead One of the major items on the agenda is the enforcement of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy. Despite the ruling that guarantees administrative and financial independence for local…
Traditional rulers and community leaders from Kwara South Senatorial District, in collaboration with the Kwara South Development Initiative (KSDI), have voiced their deep dissatisfaction with the performance of lawmakers representing the zone at the National Assembly. This strong criticism was made during a strategic consultation meeting held in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, with the theme: “Strategic Consultation of Kwara South Leaders: Reawakening the Giant.” Monarchs Call Out Ineffective Representation Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Alebiosu, accused the district’s legislators of neglecting their core responsibilities and failing to positively impact their constituents.…
Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has openly criticized Manchester United for neglecting what he calls an “obvious issue” in their squad — the goalkeeper position. Despite investing almost £200 million in the 2025 summer transfer window, United’s problems remain, as they sit 14th in the Premier League table with just two wins from six matches. Big Spending, Wrong Areas United brought in high-profile players including Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Senne Lammens, but according to Crouch, the money wasn’t directed at the club’s most pressing concern. Last weekend’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford further exposed these weaknesses, raising more…
Former Manchester United legend and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville believes the race for the 2024/25 Premier League title is already down to just two clubs – Arsenal and Liverpool. Speaking after Arsenal’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Newcastle United, Neville praised the depth and quality of Mikel Arteta’s squad, highlighting that they now sit just two points behind league leaders Liverpool. Arsenal had to fight back after falling behind to a Nick Woltemade strike, but goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Magalhães secured all three points for the Gunners at St James’ Park. Neville didn’t hold back in his analysis,…
The Federal Government has called on the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to suspend its planned industrial strike set to begin on Monday over a dispute with Dangote Refinery. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made this appeal in a statement released on Sunday. According to him, the Ministry has already initiated moves to prevent the crisis from escalating by bringing both parties to the negotiation table. Patience Onuobia, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Labour, confirmed that invitations have been sent to the leadership of PENGASSAN and the…
Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, is buzzing with excitement as fourteen countries from across the globe have arrived for the first-ever International Para-Badminton Championship alongside the prestigious All-African Badminton Championship. Among the participating nations are Brazil, India, Peru, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Tunisia, Mauritius, Rwanda, Egypt, and Zimbabwe, alongside several others, marking this as a truly international gathering. The Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Nwobilor Ananaba, confirmed the arrival while addressing journalists. Represented by Mr. Raymond Chima Ukwa, Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, he revealed that over 150 international athletes and 60 officials are…
Over the weekend, Oyo State witnessed two different fire outbreaks that destroyed properties worth millions of naira. The incidents occurred at a primary healthcare centre in Ogbomoso and a plastic factory in Saki, both leaving behind significant damage. The first fire happened on Saturday evening, September 27, 2025, at the Masifa, Idi Araba area of Ogbomoso. According to reports, the blaze started in the solar panel room of the healthcare centre. Swift intervention from the Oyo State Fire Service prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the building. While millions of naira worth of properties were affected, no…
The management of Dangote Refinery has strongly criticized the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), describing their actions as nothing short of terrorism. This development comes after PENGASSAN directed its members to suspend crude and gas supplies to the refinery over the weekend. The union’s decision was in response to Dangote Refinery’s recent mass dismissal of workers, allegedly for joining the association. In a statement issued on Sunday, the refinery condemned the move as an act of intimidation and urged Nigerians not to succumb to what it described as “bully tactics.” According to…
Kwara United’s journey in the CAF Confederation Cup came to an unfortunate end after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ghanaian giants, Asante Kotoko, on Sunday in Abeokuta. Despite putting up a strong performance, the Harmony Boys failed to convert their chances in front of goal, ultimately losing the preliminary round tie 5-3 on aggregate. The decisive moment came in the 53rd minute when Asante Kotoko’s forward, Hubert Ayau, struck the only goal of the game. Head coach Tunde Sanni’s men dominated possession and created several opportunities, but poor finishing cost them a place in the next round of the competition.…