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By Peter Omopo  The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) have clashed over claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, deepening the national debate triggered by recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump. At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, the NSCIA dismissed the allegations as “false, dangerous, and politically motivated.” Its Secretary-General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, said the reports, amplified by Western media and some political figures, were part of a coordinated campaign to destabilise the country. “We affirm that in Nigeria, there is no Christian terrorism, no Muslim terrorism, and…

Life is filled with opportunities to stand, serve, and show up when it matters most. But ask yourself, ” When the moment comes, will you be present? We see people showing up for causes, dreams, and communities. The same applies to your life __. Will you be there when your family needs you? When are your purpose calls? When God presents a divine opportunity? Don’t just scroll by life __ engage it. Be present, be counted, and be available. Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?…

By Kunle Koleosho In what can be described as an abuse of power and a violation of human rights, officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Oko-Oba Division in Ojokoro LCDA, have increasingly become a source of hardship and fear for road users at night. The primary responsibility of the Police is to maintain law and order. However, it is shocking and disturbing that this responsibility has now been turned into a tool for extortion, harassment of commuters, and unlawful arrest of innocent residents at night. The officers stationed around Olaniyi Road, Funsho Owoyemi Junction, Abule-Egba, Lagos, have repeatedly abused their…

Abuja | The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has rejected allegations of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing such claims as false, divisive, and politically motivated. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, the Council’s Secretary-General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, said the reports being circulated by some Western media outlets and foreign politicians were part of an orchestrated attempt to destabilise Nigeria and sow religious tension. “The claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria are baseless and dangerous,” Oloyede said. “There is no Christian terrorism, no Muslim terrorism, and no religious intolerance in Nigeria. Our tragedy is rooted in poverty,…

By Peter Omopo Brentford staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat 10-man Newcastle United 3–1 in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Gtech Community Stadium, piling further pressure on Eddie Howe’s struggling side. Despite taking the lead through Harvey Barnes in the first half, Newcastle’s persistent travel woes continued as goals from Kevin Schade and a late double from Igor Thiago turned the game around for the hosts. The result leaves Newcastle hovering dangerously just two points above the relegation zone, extending their winless away streak to nine league matches — a run dating back to April. “It’s the wrong…

By Peter Omopo  A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has cautioned the Nigerian government against underestimating the resolve of U.S. President Donald Trump to act decisively over what he described as the continued killing of Christians in Nigeria. Moore, in a statement released on Saturday, warned that President Trump was “serious about ending the ongoing slaughter of Christians” and urged Nigerian authorities not to test Washington’s patience on the matter. “Do not test President Trump’s resolve. He is serious about ending the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” Moore declared. He further called on Nigeria to cooperate with the U.S.…

By Peter Omopo Manchester City and Liverpool — the two dominant forces of English football in recent years — are preparing for another blockbuster clash at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday, a game that could prove pivotal in this season’s Premier League title race. For the first time in several seasons, both sides enter their encounter as the hunters rather than the hunted, with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal currently leading the table. The Gunners’ dramatic 2–2 draw at Sunderland on Saturday left the door slightly open for Pep Guardiola’s City and Arne Slot’s Liverpool to close the gap. Guardiola, who will…

By Peter Omopo The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Samaila Bagudo, who was abducted by gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, has regained his freedom. His release was confirmed late Saturday night by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, who disclosed in a telephone interview that the lawmaker had been freed and reunited with his family. Bagudo was kidnapped on Thursday, October 31, 2025, around 8:20 p.m. in his hometown, Bagudo, the headquarters of Bagudo Local Government Area, shortly after observing the Isha’i prayers. According to…

Babatunde Odubanwo As Femi Morgan celebrates another birthday, we are reminded not just of a gifted artist growing older, but of a cultural engine whose work continues to shape contemporary Nigerian creative and intellectual life. Morgan is one of those rare figures whose influence expands in circles—deliberate, consistent, and deeply rooted in purpose. Long before many young writers found their footing in the media landscape, Femi Morgan had already earned a seat at one of its most respected tables. As the youngest member of the Editorial Board of The Punch newspaper, he demonstrated not only intellectual maturity but an unusual clarity of…

By Peter Omopo The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has announced the temporary closure of its Iseyin campus following the tragic death of a 200-level student of the Department of Agricultural Economics. The student was reportedly killed on Friday morning by a yet-to-be-identified commercial driver along the Iseyin–Saki Road in Oyo State. The incident sparked a violent protest by students, who allegedly set the commercial vehicle ablaze after the driver fled the scene. Confirming the development in a statement on Saturday, the university’s Registrar, Olayinka Balogun, said the institution’s management decided to suspend academic activities at…