Trump’s Threat: ‘Nigerian Govt Not Taking Christians Genocide Seriously’ – US Congressman
In a pointed appeal to global policymakers, U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) has sharply criticised the Nigerian government’s response to repeated attacks on Christian communities, describing Abuja’s handling of the crisis as “dismissive” and insufficient. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, Huizenga said the ongoing violence appears to show “organised and targeted assaults” on […]
Police Re-Arrest Sowore Moments After Bail at Kuje Court, Abuja
Drama unfolded at the Kuje Magistrate Court on Friday as security operatives re-arrested human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, moments after he was granted bail by the court. Sowore, alongside several others, had been arraigned earlier in the day over charges related to a recent #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. The prosecution accused […]
Kanu’s Family: Sowore Not Behind Arrest of Lawyer, Brother During Protest
The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has exonerated human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, of any involvement in the arrest of Kanu’s brother and lead counsel during a peaceful protest in Abuja on Monday. The protest, organised under the banner of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow movement, led to […]
Gunfire Erupts as Sowore-Led Protest Turns Chaotic in Abuja
A protest led by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, descended into chaos on Monday after security operatives reportedly fired live gunshots and tear gas to disperse demonstrators in the Federal Capital Territory. The protest, held in defiance of a recent court order banning public gatherings in sensitive areas of Abuja, was […]
Drama in Senate as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Motion Meets Deafening Silence
Tension gripped the floor of the Nigerian Senate today following a rare moment of silence that greeted a motion by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, as no colleague rose to second her call for an amendment to a bill under consideration. The motion, which sought to address the plight of Nigerian women reportedly detained […]
Jonathan Pledges to Discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s Release with President Tinubu
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to engage President Bola Tinubu in discussions regarding the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This commitment follows a meeting with activist Omoyele Sowore, who has been advocating for Kanu’s release. Meeting Details Sowore, a former presidential candidate, met with Jonathan in […]