The Nigerian government has strongly refuted allegations of targeted killings of Christians in the country, describing them as misleading and an attempt to distort the nation’s security situation. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed recent reports, particularly from the United States, suggesting that religious persecution was driving violence in Nigeria. The ministry expressed concerns that such claims were aimed at influencing foreign governments, especially the US, to designate Nigeria...

The Federal Government has commenced the vetting of potential candidates for its diplomatic missions, signalling an end to the prolonged absence of ambassadors. This development comes 18 months after President Bola Tinubu recalled all ambassadors in September 2023. Sources indicate that appointments are expected “very soon,” with security services conducting background checks on prospective nominees. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously cited financial constraints for the delay. However, a government source told Reuters, “the...

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down all pornographic websites across the country. The resolution was passed during plenary on Tuesday, with lawmakers mandating internet service providers to block access to such content. The motion was sponsored by Hon. Dalhatu Tafoki, who represents Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency in Katsina State. He argued that the move was necessary to “protect societal values.” According to him, “Nigeria is a highly religious...