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Twenty-two terror groups making Nigeria unsafe – Report
The report alleged that the terror groups, which consist mainly of foreign Islamic bandits, aim to wipe out an estimated 112 million Christians and 13 million traditional religionists across the country, particularly in the South East, South-South, and North Central in the years to come.
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law -a human rights organisation – informed that there are more than 22 terror groups presently in Nigeria, destroying and threatening the peace of the country.
This was disclosed in a report just released by the chairman of the organisation, Emeka Umeagbalasi.
He noted that the terror groups, in a bid to achieve their objectives, had so far massacred 7,087 Christians and abducted 7,800 in 220 days of 2025, mostly in the South East and South South.
The report alleged that the terror groups, which consist mainly of foreign Islamic bandits, aim to wipe out an estimated 112 million Christians and 13 million traditional religionists across the country, particularly in the South East, South-South, and North Central in the years to come.
” They have also killed thousands of liberal Muslims in parts of the North. They have killed 185,009 defenseless Nigerians.
“They have also forced millions of Christians out of their homes to become internally displaced persons, IDPs.
“These Islamic terror groups are using violence and genocidal means to obliterate or wipe out Nigeria’s indigenous ethnic groups and their identities”, the rights group alleged.
“These 22 terror groups operating unchallenged and under strongly suspected state protection, are seeking further to plunge Nigeria into a country where Christianity is banned and brutally crushed, relegated and forced underground.
“Our study also showed that no fewer than 19,100 churches have been attacked, burnt down, or destroyed.
The number is on a steady growth. And no fewer than 500 Christian clerics were attacked and abducted in the past 16 years, including, 160 Catholic priests and the killing of eleven others, among them, Seminarians from 2015 to August 10, 2025.
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Obasanjo’s Library Ready to Face EFCC in Court over Invasion
The Managing Director of the OOPL, Mr Vitalis Ortese, at a press conference in Abeokuta, said that the Anti – graft commission invasion was an assault on all what the presidential library stood for.
The management of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has given the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC a seven-day ultimatum to apologize of face legal action.
The Managing Director of the OOPL, Mr Vitalis Ortese, at a press conference in Abeokuta, said that the Anti – graft commission invasion was an assault on all what the presidential library stood for.
He demanded for a N3.5 billion compensation for the victims and the presidential library where the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo resides.
The legal Adviser of OOPL, Olumide Ayeni while showing the media evidence, including bullet shells and EFCC beret, said the presidential library is ready to face the anti graft in court, if it fails to yield to their demands.
The Michael & Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU) has announced the appointment of Professor Anthony Kila as its new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council. This move marks a significant step in the university’s mission to enhance quality education and leadership development in Nigeria.
The appointment, made official in August, was conveyed in a letter signed by the university’s Visitor and Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru, and Dr. T. Kolo. It confirms the selection of Kila—an esteemed international jurist, political economist, and Jean Monnet Professor—for the university’s top strategic role.
Professor Kila, known for his extensive contributions to education, governance, and international development, brings decades of academic and professional experience to the role. As Pro-Chancellor, he will lead the university’s strategic planning, policy development, and global engagement efforts.
In a statement acknowledging his appointment, Professor Kila expressed appreciation to the university’s Governing Council and pledged to collaborate closely with the Vice-Chancellor, academic staff, and stakeholders to strengthen MCIU’s academic standing and societal impact.
“Education is the most enduring and sustainable investment one can make for the future,” Kila said. “At MCIU, we have the honour and responsibility of shaping the next generation of leaders who will drive positive transformation in Nigeria and beyond.”
In addition to his new role, Professor Kila serves as Director of the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) and remains a vocal advocate for educational reform and institutional capacity building.
Founded in 2015 by the Michael & Cecilia Foundation, MCIU is dedicated to academic excellence and community service. The university has previously been guided by notable figures such as Professor Ayo Banjo, Chief Joop Berkhout, and Professor Peter Gbewa Hugbo.
Kila’s appointment is expected to inject renewed energy, strategic direction, and international visibility into the university’s operations. His official inauguration will be held later this year at MCIU’s campus in Delta State.
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday discharged Miss Comfort Emmason of charges bordering on unruly behaviour and assaulting the flight crew aboard an Ibom Air aircraft from Uyo to Lagos on Monday.
Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the five-count charge against Emmason after the police prosecution team withdrew the case.
At the resumed hearing, prosecutor Oluwabunmi Adeitan informed the court of new developments that necessitated the withdrawal.
She tendered an application to the court for the withdrawal of the case, which was admitted by the court.
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