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Saudi Arabia has reduced Nigeria’s Hajj quota, forcing the Zamfara State Hajj Commission to drop 456 intending pilgrims from the 2026 pilgrimage. The Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Musa Mallaha, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Wednesday. He explained that the development reduced Zamfara State’s […]

Sam Amadi, a former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has called for the arrest of a Northern Islamic cleric captured in a viral video calling for the beheading of a Christian clergy.

DAILY POST reports that a video clip wildly circulated on social media a few days ago, revealed a moment the cleric called for the killing of the pastor for allegedly insulting the holy Prophet.

The Islamic clergy also placed a N1 million bounty on the alleged blasphemer, flaunting some cash in the viral video, which he promised to give to the killer when the job is done.

The disturbing footage drew the attention of social media users, raising fears over the potential escalation of religious tensions, particularly in the Northern part of the country.

Reacting, Amadi in a post on his X handle on Thursday, called for the arrest of the violence instigator, stating that “Nigeria is a constitutional democracy, not a theocracy”.

He wrote, “Warning to the Nigerian Government: There is a pastor said to have spoken something about a religion that is said to be ‘blasphemous’.

“Someone, a religious leader has placed a bounty on his head. He has promised N1m to whoever kills that pastor.

“This is a crime. This religious leader should be arrested and prosecuted.

“Furthermore, the Nigerian government ought to protect the pastor accused of blasphemy.

“For avoidance of doubt, blasphemy is not, cannot be a crime in Nigeria. Speaking against a prophet or any religious symbol does not give any person the right to threaten the life of another person.

“I am assuming Nigeria is a rule of law, constitutional democracy as it’s constitution says it is”.

Sam Amadi fumes as Islamic cleric places bounty on pastor’s head over ‘blasphemy’

Stakeholders in Akure, on Thursday, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening medical education and healthcare delivery with the commissioning of major projects at Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in support of its newly established teaching hospital. The newly commissioned projects, a modern laboratory equipment for the College of Health Sciences and a 50-bed medical hostel, […]

The International Society for Civil Rights and Rule of Law, Intersociety has condemned the exclusion of Nigeria from Pope Leo’s ongoing visit to some African countries.

The organization described the development as a fundamental omission.

Intersociety, in a statement made available to DAILY POST, expressed sadness over exclusion of “Super Catholic/Christian States: Congo DRC, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia And Kenya” from the visit.

The statement was signed by Emeka Umeagbalasi, Head Intersociety, Chidinma Evangeline Udegbunam, Head, Dept. of Campaign and Publicity, Obianuju Joy Igboeli, Head, Dept. of Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, Engr. Ekene Bede Umeagu, Head, Dept. of Int’l Freedom of Religion and Worship.

It said the development highlights other fundamental missing points and reforms, including “demanding for appointment of four Cardinal-Electors for Uganda and Kenya (two each), two each for Cameroon, Angola and Tanzania; and three each for Congo DRC and Nigeria to encourage, strengthen and save Africa’s largest but severely threatened Catholicism and Christianity.”

The rights group expressed hope that as Pope Leo preaches World Peace, it should not translate to “Peace of The Christian Graveyard, Jews and other Peaceful Religions and other religious minorities, especially in the hands of global Islamic Jihadists who have consistently vowed to continue to target Christians and Jews until they are converted or hacked to death”.

It stressed that “more concrete reforms are very strongly and urgently needed to strategically and strongly reposition the Mother Church as the common umbrella and “General Overseer of the global Christendom”.

“Among such reforms needed are ‘Charity Must Begin at Home Reforms’, including tasking Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Parolin to sit up or resign, as was similarly the case in the April 10, 2026 resignation of Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Mozambique’s Archdiocese of Beira and Archbishop Pascalis Bruno Sukur, who declined an early 2026 appointment by Pope Leo XIV as a cardinal, choosing to remain in his role as Bishop of Bogor in Indonesia.

“Exclusion Of Africa’s Five Super Catholic States From Pope’s Maiden Visit: We have observed a fundamental omission in the Holy Father’s African visit, covering only countries of Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea; excluding super Catholic/Christian populated countries of Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya-with combined Catholic population of estimated 141m, as well as Ethiopia-Africa’s third largest Christian State with 77m.

“Out of the four countries pencilled down for papal visit, only Angola has a large Catholic population of about 10m as against Cameroon’s 9m Catholics and Equatorial Guinea’s 1.4m Catholics.

“Our careful study of the current patterns and trends of genocidal attacks by Islamic jihadists against Christians in Africa has clearly indicated that except Cameroon, Catholics and general Christian population face less jihadist threats and attacks in Angola and Equatorial Guinea than the five major Catholic countries of Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya and allied others like Ethiopia.

“From available records, Algeria is partly populated by just 4,200 Catholics with a serving Cardinal, out of an estimated 100,000 Christians in the country of estimated 47m and Africa’s largest landmass country of 2.382m km2.

“Algeria is only consoled and included in the papal visit by the fact that it is the country of birth of the Biblical Saint Augustine.

“While we hold no grudges against the choice of the four African countries, the five most threatened and attacked African countries ought to have been included in the itinerary of the Pope.

“The five affected Africa’s Super Catholic States included: Congo DRC-with estimated 55m Catholics and 115m Christians, Nigeria-with 30m-35m Catholics and 113m Christians, Tanzania-with 19m Catholics and 31m Christians, Uganda-with 18m Catholics and 30m Christians and Kenya-with 18m Catholics and 40m Christians-totaling 141m Catholics and 329m Christians, in addition to Ethiopia-with estimated 77m Christians; also one of the Africa’s oldest Christian countries.

As a matter of fact, these six African countries should have been scheduled as “First Among Equals” in the Pope Leo XIV’s maiden African visit, more so when such Holy Father’s visit is importantly and urgently needed to encourage and strength the Christian faith believers in dangerous places like Nigeria, Congo DRC, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya where if extreme care is not taken, their teeming Catholic and other Christian populations will not only be wiped out by local and ISIS and ISIL-linked Islamic jihadists in the next 50-100 years but their incoming generations will no longer have traces of Christianity and Christian names linked to their lineages.

“Another fundamental missing point was the imbalanced appointment of Catholic Cardinals in Africa-especially countries with large Catholic population. These countries have been grappling with an inadequate number of “Cardinal-Electors” (those under 80 years’ old who exercise voting right during papal conclave and other cardinal decisions.

“We hereby call for appointment of two new Cardinal-Electors for Nigeria, specifically to be appointed from the country’s North-East, especially among Catholic Dioceses in Taraba State, as well as from among Catholic Dioceses in Benue State.

“Going by our recent findings, there are very brave and bold Catholic Bishops in the area that have stood their grounds against widespread Jihadist Fulani and their allied Boko Haram and Fulani Bandits’ attacks including massacre of thousands of members of their Catholic Faith and destruction of hundreds of churches, especially since 2015 till date.

“For internationally speaking out in USA in March 2025, Bishop Anagbe was targeted and his village razed and dozens of his kinsmen and women massacred by Fulani Jihadists. More than 90,000 Catholics have been forced to flee, with hundreds killed and dozens of church parishes razed or sacked in Wukari Diocese in 2024 till this date of April 2026 alone; likewise, in Makurdi Diocese where hundreds have been killed and dozens of parishes razed or sacked.

“There are 60 Catholic Dioceses in Nigeria, including 59 full-fledged Dioceses and a Suffragan, located in Ibadan, Oyo State, out of which 27 are presently dying and 17 inches away from diocesan emptiness.

Pope’s exclusion of Nigeria, others from Africa visit fundamental omission – Intersociety

Authorities in Iran have announced the arrest of four individuals accused of engaging in espionage activities on behalf of Israel, according to reports published by state media on Thursday.

Officials claimed the suspects were connected to Mossad and were involved in collecting and transmitting sensitive information. The alleged materials reportedly included images and details of security-related installations.

The arrests were said to have been carried out by operatives of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, who subsequently handed the suspects over to judicial authorities for further legal proceedings.

However, authorities did not disclose the identities of the detainees or provide information regarding their legal representation.

There has been no immediate reaction from Israeli officials, while independent verification of the claims remains unavailable.

Espionage accusations between Tehran and Tel Aviv are not uncommon, reflecting the long-standing geopolitical rivalry between both nations. Observers note that such claims are often difficult to independently confirm, particularly when they originate from official sources without supporting evidence.

Iran arrests four over alleged Israel spy network

South African opposition politician, Julius Malema, has been sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty of illegally possessing a firearm and discharging it in public. Malema’s lawyer said an appeal would be filed immediately in a bid to stop the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader from being taken into custody. […]

Bayelsa Queens head coach, Whyte Ogbonda has said that the club has enough squad depth despite missing key players to national duty.

The Prosperity Angels have five players in the Nigeria U-17 and U-20 teams.

Ogbonda said that they will make best use of the players available in the team.

“We will make use of what we have as we want the players on national assignment to relax and deliver for the country,” Ogbonda stated in a chat with the media.

“We have enough qualities to execute the remaining fixtures and get a favourable result in the games.”

Ogbonda said the absent players are expected to return before the Super Six playoff tournament.

DAILY POST reports that Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels and Edo Queens have clinched playoff spots from Group A with three matches left in the regular season.

NWFL: Bayelsa Queens have depth to cope without key players absence

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said cutting off funding sources for terrorist groups is central to ending insecurity in Nigeria, stressing that security efforts must go beyond military operations. Speaking during the APC National Media Chat in Abuja, Yilwatda noted that insurgent groups continue to operate with significant […]

Real Madrid has reacted to the death of the club’s legend, Jose Emilio Santamaria.

In a statement via its website on Wednesday, the Los Blancos sent condolences and affection to Jose Santamaria’s wife, Nora and his children.

DAILY POST reports that Jose Santamaria died at the age of 96.

“Real Madrid C. F., its president, and its Board of Directors deeply regret the passing of José Emilio Santamaría, one of the greatest legends of our club and world football,” Real Madrid’s statement read.

“Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his wife Nora, his children Nelson, Nora, Beatriz, José, Silvia, and Javier, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all his family, teammates, and loved ones.”

Jose Santamaria won four European Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, six La Liga titles, and one Spanish Cup with Real Madrid, across 337 games after spending nine seasons at the club.

Real Madrid react to death of Jose Santamaria

Jigawa, Kano, and Lagos states are leading the second phase of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), which began in January, according to data released by the commission. The data, which INEC released late Wednesday, showed that about 210,868 eligible voters registered in Jigawa during the second phase. Kano recorded 196,486, […]