Rival terrorist factions clash in Kebbi, raising fresh security concerns
A rare confrontation between suspected rival terrorist groups has been reported in Kebbi State, sparking renewed concerns over evolving security threats in Nigeria’s North-West region. Security and local sources told Zagazola the incident occurred on April 4, when a faction identified as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed it engaged a rival group it described…
Rapper, Offset reportedly shot in Florida
Former Migos rapper, Offset has reportedly been shot during an incident at a Florida casino on Monday night. Kiari Kendrell Cephus also known as Offset, was shot near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. According to the police, “the shooting occurred around 7 p.m. in a valet area of the casino.”…
Troops thwart mob attempt to attack police outpost in Katsina
Troops of the 17 Brigade have thwarted an attempted mob attack and prevented the burning of a police outpost in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. Zagazola Makama reports that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 5, 2026, when troops stationed at Combat Team 1 in Danali village responded to a distress…
1,402 Christians killed in Nigeria between Jan-April 2026
A rights group, International Society for Civil Rights and Rule of Law, Intersociety, has alleged that there is endless persecution and killing of Christians in Nigeria. Intersociety has been at the forefront calling for an end to alleged genocidal killing of Christians in Nigeria. The Nigerian government had consistently stated that there was no form…
