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Feb

2026

‘Very Respected Woman’, Trump Praises Remi Tinubu At US Prayer Breakfast

Foreign Affairs, International, News Flash, Religion

‘Very Respected Woman’, Trump Praises Remi Tinubu At US Prayer Breakfast U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C on Thursday. Trump made the remarks while addressing participants at the faith-based gathering, which was attended by political and civic leaders from across the world. His comments highlighted Mrs Tinubu’s influence and stature, drawing applause from the audience. In his address, Trump recognised the Nigerian First Lady’s role as a pastor in one of Nigeria’s largest churches and referenced her pastoral background.…

Feb

2026

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Catholic Priest Burnt Alive Inside His Car By Armed Bandits In Taraba

Crime, Northern Nigeria, Religion

Catholic Priest Burnt Alive Inside His Car By Armed Bandits In Taraba Rev. Fr. David Tanko, who was ordained a Catholic priest in 2008 for the Catholic Diocese of Jalingo in Northeastern Nigeria, was burned alive by armed bandits together with his vehicle. This horrific attack took place in Kufai Amadu, Takum, Taraba State. He body was burnt beyond recognition. According to reports, the priest was on his way to a meeting to mediate and reconcile the Tiv and Jukun tribes when he was attacked. The residents who witnessed the ugly incident described his death as a martyr of the…

Jan

2026

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177 Names Of Kidnapped Kaduna Christian Worshippers Revealed (Full List)

Crime, Religion

177 Names Of Kidnapped Kaduna Christian Worshippers Revealed(Full List) The identities of 177 worshippers abducted from churches in Kaduna State have emerged. Gunmen attacked three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area, during Sunday service. Worshippers were taken from ECWA Church and Cherubim and Seraphim Church (Churches 1 and 2). Residents said more than 100 people were abducted in what they described as a coordinated attack. The incident occurred barely a week after the community reportedly paid ₦2.6 million to secure the release of 20 residents who had been kidnapped earlier, raising fresh concerns among locals. On Monday,…

Jan

2026

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Police Make U-Turn, Admit Over 100 Churchgoers Were Kidnapped In Kaduna

Crime, Police Force, Religion

Police Make U-turn, Admit Over 100 Churchgoers Were Kidnapped In Kaduna The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the abduction of over 100 worshippers in the Kurmin Wali community in the Kajuru LGA of Kaduna state, 24 hours after denying the report. On Sunday, gunmen attacked three churches in the community and whisked away about 167 However, on Monday, the Kaduna police command dismissed the report as a falsehood spread by “conflict entrepreneurs” seeking to disrupt the state’s relative peace. Speaking during a press briefing in Kaduna, Muhammad Rabiu, the state’s commissioner of police, challenged those spreading the reports to…

Jan

2026

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Lagos Based Wave Making Pentecostal Evangelist Pastor Ezinne Onwuaka Releases Gospel Album Titled Praise Him

Arts And Culture, News Flash, Religion

Praise Him by Ezinne Onwuaka is a heartfelt gospel song that celebrates the goodness and faithfulness of God, the same God who has graciously ushered us into a new year. With rich melodies and a spirit-lifting sound, Praise Him is a call to gratitude. It reminds us to pause, reflect, and give thanks, not because of what we want God to do next, but because of all He has already done. The song carries a simple yet powerful message: sometimes, the highest form of prayer is praise. This soul-stirring release encourages listeners to lay aside requests and worries and instead…

Dec

2025

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Police Arrest Doris Ogala During Facebook Live Amid Faceoff With Pastor Chris Okafor

News Flash, Love & Life, Police Force, Religion

Police Arrest Doris Ogala During Facebook Live Amid Faceoff With Pastor Chris Okafor The Nigeria Police Force have reportedly arrested Actress Doris Ogala amid online feud with Lagos-based Pastor, Chris Okafor. In a video sighted by AttNews correspondent, the actress was on Facebook live with a streamer, Real Talk With Aunty Adunni. Though, the Lagos police command is yet to issue any statement on the incident, but the case may be connected to an ongoing drama between her and Pastor Okafor. AttNews earlier reported that Ogala issued a formal legal demand to the founder of the Mountain of Liberation and…

Dec

2025

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US To Impose Visa Restrictions On Nigerians Responsible For Christian Genocide

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, Security

US To Impose Visa Restrictions On Nigerians Responsible For Christian Genocide The US government has introduced a new policy which allows it to impose a visa ban on people considered responsible for the attack on Nigerian Christians. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the US State Department said the policy allows it to deny visas to those who have directed, authorised, supported, participated in, or carried out abuses targeting people based on faith. The US government said the policy was being implemented under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Through the new policy, family members of affected persons…

Dec

2025

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‘Stop Calling On Trump, He Has No Business In Nigeria’ – APC Senator Warns Nigerians

National Assembly, News Flash, Religion, Security

‘Stop Calling On Trump, He Has No Business In Nigeria’ – APC Senator Warns Nigerians Senator Abdulaziz Yari representing Zamfara West, has cautioned Nigerians against seeking help from US President Donald Trump on the country’s security challenges. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the flag-off of the One Nigeria Project organised by the National Association of Former Local Government Council Chairmen (NALGON), Yari said no foreign leader can solve Nigeria’s problems. His words: “Stop calling on Trump. Trump has no business in Nigeria. The problems of Nigeria will be solved by Nigerians.” Yari said growing frustration over insecurity has led…

Nov

2025

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Zamfara Governor Allegedly Releases 69 Convicted Bandits Under ‘Religious Amnesty’

Crime, News Flash, Politics, Religion

Zamfara Governor Allegedly Releases 69 Convicted Bandits Under ‘Religious Amnesty’ The Human Rights Watchdog in Africa, HRWA, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State following reports that hundreds of inmates convicted for banditry-related offences were recently released from the Gusau Correctional Centre. The group alleged that Governor Dauda Lawal authorised the release of 69 convicted bandits in September through what it described as a “secret state pardon,” reportedly processed through the Zamfara State Zakat and Endowment Board under a programme tagged “Religious Amnesty.” In a statement on Friday, HRWA Executive Director, Samson…

Nov

2025

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Plateau: ‘My People Killed 46 Christians Despite My Pleas’ – Fulani Leader

Crime, News Flash, Religion

Plateau: ‘My People Killed 46 Christians Despite My Pleas’ – Fulani Leader A Fulani leader who has lived in the Hurti community of Manguna District in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State for 32 years, has confirmed that the attackers who recently invaded the community and killed 46 people were members of his tribe who spoke the Fulani language while carrying out the deadly attack. A video shared by journalist Masara Kim Usman on Tuesday, revealed that the respected Fulani elder has been living with the people of the Hurti community and was regarded as one of them, even…