The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government and security services regarding the recurring attacks, profiling, and marginalization of Muslims in Nigeria. Through a statement from its Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh, the NSCIA emphasized that the Muslim community’s long-standing restraint should not be misinterpreted as weakness or cowardice, noting that there is a breaking point for their endurance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Council’s key demands and grievances include:

• Justice for Recent Violence: The NSCIA insists that the government must immediately prosecute those responsible for recent killings in Kaduna and Benue states, warning that failing to do so invites anarchy.

• Addressing Public Provocation: Authorities are urged to curb public assaults against the integrity of Islam and Muslims, which the Council argues threatens national peace and cohesion.

• Investigating Misconduct: The Council is demanding thorough, transparent investigations into specific allegations of police misconduct, including reports of officers handing over a female Islamic scholar for burning and suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a Miyetti Allah official in Benue State.

• Media and Social Bias: The NSCIA criticized what it termed “reckless” rhetoric from certain religious leaders and accused media outlets, specifically Arise Television, of applying double standards in their coverage of criminal incidents. The Council also rejected narratives linking Muslims and the Fulani community to kidnapping cases in Oyo State, citing evidence that contradicts these claims.

• Marginalization in Governance: Beyond security, the Council alleged that Muslims are systematically sidelined in public appointments—particularly in southern Nigeria—and criticized the selective opposition to Muslim-Muslim political tickets, contrasting current attitudes with historical political precedents.

Despite these grievances, the NSCIA reaffirmed its dedication to national unity. The Council concluded by urging the government, security agencies, and media organizations to act with responsibility to prevent further escalation, while simultaneously calling on the Muslim community to remain patient as it pursues lawful avenues to address these concerns.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that reports regarding the death of 199 jihadists and the seizure of a significant ISIS weapons and electronics cache do not refer to a recent military action. Instead, the military explained that these details stem from a joint Nigeria-United States counter-terrorism operation conducted in May 2026, with the US authorities only recently declassifying the specific information.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Major General Samaila Uba, the Director of Defence Information, emphasized that this was a previously announced successful mission and that ongoing security collaboration between the two nations remains active.

The US National Security Council’s Senior Director for Counterterrorism, Dr. Sebastian Gorka, highlighted several key aspects of the mission:

• The operation resulted in the largest seizure of enemy electronic equipment since the 9/11 attacks.

• The recovered intelligence is considered “priceless,” as it provides experts with critical insight into how ISIS members communicate.

• Dr. Gorka stressed that this mission is part of an ongoing effort to combat groups that exploit ungoverned spaces in Africa to rebuild their networks.

This security partnership was bolstered following a November 2025 visit to Washington by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, which established a Joint Working Group on Security to target terrorist enclaves in Nigeria’s North-East.

Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central, has accused unnamed political actors of weaponizing the Peace Movement Party (PMP) to prevent the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) from participating in the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶