U.S. Lawmaker Nancy Mace Condemns Global Silence Over Christian Persecution in Nigeria, Demands Renewed Action to Rescue Chibok Girls

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A U.S. congresswoman has renewed international attention on religious persecution in Nigeria, condemning what she described as a “global silence” over attacks on Christian communities and pressing for decisive action to rescue abducted schoolgirls — including the still-haunting case of the Chibok girls. Representative Nancy Mace used speeches and social posts to urge the U.S. […]

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Navy Officers Accused of Arson, Killings, and Sexual Assault in Ilaje Communities

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In a disturbing allegation of security-force excess, residents of communities in the Ilaje Local Government Area of ‎Ondo State have accused personnel of the Nigerian Navy of committing severe human-rights violations: arson, property looting, killing, and sexual assault. The alleged operation targeted the towns of Obe-Adun, Obejedo, and Obe-Nla on October 19, 2025.  According to

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New INEC Chairman Joash Ojo Amupitan Pledges Credible Elections

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At the helm of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is now Joash Ojo Amupitan, who was officially sworn in and promptly declared electoral integrity “non-negotiable”. During his inauguration, accompanied by Bola Tinubu, he stressed that every voter’s voice must matter and that the commission’s credibility hinges on stakeholder trust.  The President explicitly charged Amupitan with

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House of Representatives Moves to Regulate Rent Hikes Nationwide

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In a major legislative move, the House of Representatives (Nigeria) adopted a motion urging the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and state governments to curb arbitrary rent increases across Nigeria. The motion, moved by Hon. Bassey Akiba, proposes capping annual rent hikes at no more than 20 percent of existing rates, regardless of

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago Vows Not to Negotiate With Bandits

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In a bold security pivot, Mohammed Umar Bago, Governor of Niger State, declared that his administration will neither negotiate with bandits nor pay ransom for kidnapped victims—marking a significant departure from conventional responses in Nigeria’s North Central zone. The statement came during condolence visits to communities in the Kontagora axis that had suffered repeated attacks. 

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Civic Group Threatens Nationwide Protests Over Omoyele Sowore’s Arrest

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In a development that has reignited tensions around civil liberties and protest rights in Nigeria, a prominent civic organisation—Justice Minded—has issued a nationwide ultimatum demanding the immediate and unconditional release of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, whose arrest this week has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s public rights ecosystem. Sowore was arrested just outside the premises

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