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Sharia council faults U.S over Nigeria’s inclusion on religious freedom watchlist

The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has faulted the United States government for placing Nigeria on its “Country of Particular Concern” list over alleged religious intolerance and violations of religious freedom. The council, in a statement signed by its President, Sheikh AbdurRasheed Hadiyyatullah, described the U.S. decision as misleading, baseless, and an affront
Sharia council faults U.S over Nigeria’s inclusion on religious freedom watchlist

The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN) has faulted the United States government for placing Nigeria on its “Country of Particular Concern” list over alleged religious intolerance and violations of religious freedom.

The council, in a statement signed by its President, Sheikh AbdurRasheed Hadiyyatullah, described the U.S. decision as misleading, baseless, and an affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty.

Sheikh Hadiyyatullah said the move was part of a broader Western agenda to sow religious tension in the country, insisting that Nigeria remains a multi-religious nation where both Muslims and Christians practice their faiths freely.

 “There is no persecution of Christians in Nigeria as alleged. Terrorism and banditry affect all Nigerians, regardless of faith. Many victims of insurgency are Muslims,” the council stated.

The council expressed concern that the U.S. had failed to rely on credible local intelligence sources before reaching its conclusion, adding that such a designation could strain diplomatic relations between both nations.

“The United States should stop interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs under the guise of promoting religious freedom,” the statement added.

SCSN further called on the Nigerian government to reject and condemn the designation, describing it as an attempt to destabilize the country. It also urged the U.S. to focus on its own internal challenges, including gun violence and racial discrimination, rather than “lecturing other nations on human rights.”

The council reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace, unity, and mutual understanding among adherents of different faiths in Nigeria.

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Alleged forgery charge: Human rights lawyer seeks CJN, DSS intervention

A lawyer and human rights activist, Victor Giwa, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, and and the Department of State Services, DSS, to investigate the veracity of his claims of alleged compromise in his trial before the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court. Giwa is facing trial for alleged forgery before Justice
Alleged forgery charge: Human rights lawyer seeks CJN, DSS intervention

A lawyer and human rights activist, Victor Giwa, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, and and the Department of State Services, DSS, to investigate the veracity of his claims of alleged compromise in his trial before the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court.

Giwa is facing trial for alleged forgery before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie.

The lawyer had, however, asked the judge to refuse himself from the case, alleging compromise of the case by Asabe Waziri, a staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

In an affidavit attached to a motion on notice dated October 27, 2025, seeking the recusal of Justice Onwuegbuzie from his trial, Giwa said he has no chance of getting justice before the court.

Giwa, in the affidavit with motion number M/13799/205, averred that Asabe Waziri has the backing of some persons in the office of the FCT High Court CJ, with respect to the case.

The human rights lawyer said in the affidavit, “That I know as a fact that Asabe Waziri is fully supported by persons in the Office of the Chief Judge of FCT, and enjoys favour with respect to her cases in court.

“That I made efforts and sent emissaries to the Office of the Chief Judge with the knowledge that the Office of the Chef Judge is against me.

“That I have no chances of getting justice before this Honourable Court in this case as the outcome is pre-determined and Asabe Waziri has boasted repeatedly that this Honourable Court is arranged to obtain a conviction and use same as a basis for the withdrawal of my practice license.

“That I humbly and respectfully demand that this case be further investigated by the Department of State Security Service (DSS) and Chief Justice of Nigeria, His Noble lord, Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

“That I am ready and available to undertake a polygraph test to verify the veracity of my claims and the facts deposed in this affidavit.

“That I know as a fact that during a time of settlement Asabe Waziri was represented by the Director of Enforcement Unit of the FCT High Court who demanded that the sum of Eight hundred million naira (N800, 000,000) be paid to Asabe Waziri should my client and I intend to stop our arraignment before His Lordship Honourable Bature and to further meet with Joe Agi, SAN. A copy of the settlement demand list as written and presented in the handwriting of the said Director of Enforcement Unit of the FCT High Court is attached as Exhibit O.

“That Asabe Waziri enjoys full support from the Office of the Chief Judge of
the FCT High Court and its staff. That I depose to this affidavit in good faith believing the contents to be true
and correct and in accordance with the Oath Act 2004.”

The police had accused Giwa of forging the letterhead of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Chief Awa Kalu.

But Awa Kalu, in a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, formally distanced himself from the allegation of forgery and impersonation against Giwa and the co-accused person, Bukola Ibitade.

However, despite the letter, the police went ahead to press charges against Giwa and Ibitade.

Kalu, in the letter dated May 30, 2025, had said his letterhead was never forged and that he had not at anytime lodged any complaint to the police about forgery of his document.

He equally clarified that he neither filed a complaint nor reported Giwa for allegedly forging his firm’s letterhead.

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2025 NYSC Batch C registration begins Tuesday

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, says it will commence its 2025 Batch C registration on Tuesday, 4 November, 2025. The NYSC, in a notice on its official Facebook account on Sunday, said registration for both foreign-trained and locally-trained graduates will run from 4 – 9 November. “Important notice. Online registration for 2025 Batch C
2025 NYSC Batch C registration begins Tuesday

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, says it will commence its 2025 Batch C registration on Tuesday, 4 November, 2025.

The NYSC, in a notice on its official Facebook account on Sunday, said registration for both foreign-trained and locally-trained graduates will run from 4 – 9 November.

“Important notice. Online registration for 2025 Batch C commences Tuesday, 4th November, 2025,” NYSC wrote.

According to the mobilisation timetable embedded in the Facebook post, the dates were tentative.

The timetable revealed that the pre-camp physical verification of credentials for foreign-trained graduates is scheduled for 9 – 13 November, while ICT action is billed for 12 – 15 November.

It added online printing of deployment letters by corps-producing institutions, and physical delivery of call-up letters to schools, is scheduled for 16 – 18 November.

Prospective corps members are also expected to print their call-up letters within the same window, 16 – 18 November.

The scheme further explained that the 2025 Batch C orientation course dates will be announced later.

Meanwhile, it disclosed that the portal for remobilisation for absconded corps members under the 2025 Batch B cycle is currently open, and will close on 3 November, 2025.

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Trump’s threat: Killings, kidnappings must be brought to end – Shehu Sani

Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the security crisis rocking the country. Sani made the call on Sunday while reacting to the threat by United States President, Donald Trump, of possible military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide in the country. The ex-Kaduna Central senator said he
Trump’s threat: Killings, kidnappings must be brought to end – Shehu Sani

Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the security crisis rocking the country.

Sani made the call on Sunday while reacting to the threat by United States President, Donald Trump, of possible military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide in the country.

The ex-Kaduna Central senator said he “stands unambiguously opposed to any act of Mr Donald J Trump foreign military aggression against my country under any guise, disguise or excuse”.

Countering Trump’s description of Nigeria as “a disgrace”, Sani declared that his “country is not ‘a disgraced country’ and will never be”.

“I wish to also strongly call on the Government of my country to expedite action to crush terrorists and annihilate bandits and secure the lives of our people and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country.

“The killings and kidnappings must be brought to an end. Thank you and God bless,” he said.

DAILY POST reports that Trump’s threat to deploy the US military to Nigeria to tackle the alleged massacre of Christians has been generating mixed reactions.

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Thank you for your patriotism – Presidency hails Kwankwaso’s reaction to Trump’s military threat

The Presidency has commended former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for his patriotic stance on comments by United States President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military action in Nigeria. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X on Sunday, described Kwankwaso’s position as an act of patriotism, urging other political leaders to emulate
Thank you for your patriotism – Presidency hails Kwankwaso’s reaction to Trump’s military threat

The Presidency has commended former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for his patriotic stance on comments by United States President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military action in Nigeria.

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X on Sunday, described Kwankwaso’s position as an act of patriotism, urging other political leaders to emulate him and rally behind the country during the ongoing diplomatic tensions.

“Thank you Senator Kwankwaso for your patriotism. This is a time for all political leaders, across the divide, to unite behind our country and speak out, as patriots,” Onanuga wrote on X.

DAILY POST reports that Kwankwaso had in a statement countered the claim of Christian massacre, stating that insecurity in Nigeria “does not distinguish based on religious, ethnic, or political beliefs”.

He urged Trump’s administration to “assist the Nigerian authorities with better cutting-edge technology to tackle these problems, rather than posing a threat that could further polarise our country”.

DAILY POST recalls Trump last week designated Nigeria as a country of particular concern.

The US President cited what he described as ongoing violence against Christians and failure of the government to protect religious minorities.

But the Nigerian government denied persecution of any religious groups in Nigeria.

On Saturday, Trump went ahead to threaten military action against Nigeria if nothing is done about the matter quickly.

Thank you for your patriotism – Presidency hails Kwankwaso’s reaction to Trump’s military threat