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30,000-Strong Militant Army: U.S. Report Exposes Deadly Scale Of Fulani Insurgency In Nigeria.
A recent report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), titled Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants, indicates that approximately 30,000 armed Fulani militants are active across Nigeria. These militants operate in groups ranging in size from 10 to 1,000 members and have emerged as some of the most lethal non-state actors impacting religious freedom in the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Key Findings of the USCIRF Report:
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Nature of Violence: Over the past year, violence attributed to these militants resulted in more deaths among religious communities in Nigeria than attacks by criminal gangs or organized insurgent groups. While these groups lack centralized leadership, they sometimes collaborate with extremist organizations or conventional bandit gangs for various motivations.
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Targeting and Tactics: Militants frequently employ night raids on isolated rural communities using machetes, motorcycles, and automatic weapons to instill terror and seize land. Attacks have been documented against both Christian and Muslim communities, though many are specifically directed at Christians. Notably, some operations are timed to coincide with Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter to heighten their psychological impact.
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Humanitarian Impact: Violence in the Middle Belt has led to the displacement of at least 1.3 million people, many of whom are living in overcrowded camps with insufficient security and sanitation. The report cites significant massacres throughout 2025 and early 2026, including incidents in Benue, Plateau, and Kaduna states where hundreds have been killed or abducted.
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Government Response: USCIRF criticized federal and state authorities for sluggish responses to these attacks, noting that some Christian advocates have accused security forces of bias during operations. Following the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by U.S. President Donald Trump in October 2025, the Nigerian government has taken some action, including President Bola Tinubu’s December 2025 classification of these groups as “terrorists”.
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Institutional Scrutiny: The report highlights that the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) faces allegations from Christian leaders regarding its role in land invasions and violence, though MACBAN denies any involvement in or support for such activities. Due to these allegations, the U.S. Congress introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 in February, which proposes sanctions against the association.
The commission concluded that central Nigeria remains in a persistent state of insecurity and emphasized that this crisis is likely to endure unless the government establishes conditions that better support the practice of religious freedom.
Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has issued a defiant response following a legal threat from the Presidency regarding a viral, allegedly doctored video featuring fake audio of President Bola Tinubu. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, accused VDM of abusing social media platforms by disseminating false content and stated that he should face the consequences under the law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
VDM Vows to Meet Accusers in Court
In his response, VDM declared that he would not offer a defense against the allegations and expressed readiness for a legal confrontation. He stated his intention to return home earlier than his original plans to address the matter directly, asserting, “I want to face that law” and “I want to see what you people can do.” Furthermore, VDM defended his actions by emphasizing his democratic right to criticize the government whenever he believes it is acting incorrectly.
United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently announced that President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to prioritize the protection of Nigerian Christians facing violence from ISIS-affiliated groups. Speaking at a White House press conference on Wednesday, Hegseth explained that the President issued this mandate approximately one year ago following reports of targeted killings. This initiative involved strategic, behind-the-scenes military coordination and the deployment of assets.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Joint Operations Lead to Major Gains Against Terror
Hegseth highlighted the success of these efforts, noting that recent joint operations between U.S. and Nigerian forces in the Lake Chad Basin have significantly impacted terrorist leadership and personnel. Key developments include:
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Neutralizing Leadership: Intelligence gathered during the operation facilitated the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS, earlier this month.
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Eliminating Fighters: The operations have reportedly resulted in the deaths of “hundreds” of ISIS members responsible for attacks on Christian communities and threats against the U.S. homeland.
Secretary Hegseth emphasized that these actions underscore the Trump administration’s dedication to counterterrorism and the defense of vulnerable populations. He further noted that the President deserves significant credit for empowering the Department of War to execute such impactful operations, even when they do not receive extensive media coverage.
Fred Agbedi, a member of the House of Representatives and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan intends to run for the presidency in 2027 under the PDP platform [cite: 3]. During a Wednesday interview with Channels Television, Agbedi did not specify which PDP faction Jonathan would represent, stating, “Whichever one you want to describe” when asked for clarification [cite: 3]. Furthermore, Agbedi dismissed the faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, asserting that their selection of Senator Sandy Onor as a presidential candidate is legally void [cite: 3].This development follows a ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, which affirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election [cite: 3]. The court’s decision dismissed a suit brought by Johnmary Jideobi, who had sought to disqualify Jonathan from presenting himself as a candidate to any political party [cite: 3]. Additionally, the plaintiff had requested that the court restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting or publishing Jonathan’s name as a candidate, questioning his qualification under Sections 1(1), (2), (3), and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution [cite: 3].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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