The Peace Building Fund Project Board Meeting in Maiduguri reinforces efforts to consolidate #peacebuilding gains. With @NigeriaGov & partners, I affirm @UN's commitment to protecting the vulnerable, strengthening institutions, & advancing sustainable recovery, #peace & dev't.
The visit to #Maiduguri for the #WorldHumanitariaDay observance, & the Steering Committee meeting of the Peace Building Fund project/ Borno Model, ended on a high. The series of rich cultural displays were excitingly breathtaking. Thanks to H.E. @GovBorno@BornoGovt.
On Int'l Youth Day, I join @UN SG @antonioguterres to celebrate the creativity, dynamism & leadership of young people everywhere.
Across 🇳🇬, I see young pple promoting peace, & social cohesion; restoring ecosystems; & transforming ideas into solutions that improve lives.
#IYD2026
I received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Dr. Adamu Mohammed Fika, former Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) and former Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission.
Dr. Fika was a distinguished public servant, seasoned administrator and respected elder statesman whose life was defined by service, integrity and an unwavering commitment to strengthening our national institutions.
His contributions to the development and professionalisation of the National Assembly bureaucracy remain an important part of Nigeria’s democratic and institutional history. Through decades of dedicated service, he earned the respect of colleagues and successive generations of public servants who benefited from his experience, wisdom and exemplary leadership.
My relationship with Dr. Fika dates back to 1992, when, as Clerk to the National Assembly, he facilitated, through our brothers, the late Alhaji Yusuf Tambuwal, who served as his Personal Assistant, and Hon. Abdullahi Waziri Tambuwal, a member of the then House of Representatives, the employment of Alhaji Sani Magaji, Alhaji Yusuf Tambuwal and Alhaji Atiku Ibrahim Tambuwal into the service of the National Assembly.
Over the years, these individuals rose through the ranks of the institution: Alhaji Sani Magaji eventually became Clerk to the National Assembly; Alhaji Yusuf Tambuwal is now a Director (Legislative Aides) in the National Assembly; while Alhaji Atiku Ibrahim Tambuwal currently serves as Secretary, Finance and Accounts.
As posterity would have it, when the chairmanship of the National Assembly Service Commission became vacant, I had the privilege, as Speaker of the House of Representatives, of recommending Dr. Fika for the position and supporting his appointment as Chairman of the Commission. In many ways, therefore, our relationship came full circle—from the opportunities he helped create for people from my community to the opportunity I later had to support his return to the service of the institution he had served so diligently.
His passing is, therefore, deeply personal to me. It is not only a loss to his immediate family and the Fika Emirate, but also to the people of my community in Tambuwal, the National Assembly community, Yobe State and Nigeria as a whole.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the Fika Emirate Council, the Government and people of Yobe State, as well as the leadership and entire management of the National Assembly.
May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, reward his lifetime of service, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. — AWT
Earlier today, I received the report of the 1447AH (2026AD) Hajj operation from the Amirul Hajj, His Royal Highness the Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hamim Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi, and members of the delegation. Listening to their account of this year's pilgrimage filled me with gratitude to Almighty Allah and reinforced my belief that careful planning and teamwork always produce better outcomes.
The report, supported by independent assessments, confirmed that Jigawa distinguished itself in both preparation and the conduct of this year's Hajj. I sincerely appreciate the Amirul Hajj, our royal fathers, the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Centre Officers, preachers and every official whose dedication ensured that our pilgrims were well served throughout the exercise.
I also reaffirmed that our permanent Islamic Centre, which includes a permanent Hajj Camp, is on course, and by the grace of Allah, construction will begin before the end of the year. We will also carefully consider the recommendations contained in the report so that future Hajj operations become even more successful.
As I thanked everyone who contributed to this achievement, I was reminded that successes like this are built on collective effort and sincere service. May Almighty Allah (SWT) reward all those who served our pilgrims, accept the Hajj of every pilgrim, and continue to bless Jigawa State. Ameen.
Honoured to welcome @SenatorAKyari@ngfmafs to the @UN House, for the signing of a landmark agreement between @NigeriaGov, @FAO & KOICA to launch Green Jobs for Youth in Resilient Agrifood Systems, a 5-year project to create opportunities for rural youth in 🇳🇬. #SDGs
I have noted with increasing concern the heightened pronouncements on Nigeria by President Donald Trump. This follows his designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.”
It is important to emphasise that our country is a sovereign nation whose people face different threats from outlaws across the country. The insecurity we face does not distinguish based on religious, ethnic, or political beliefs.
The United States should assist the Nigerian authorities with better cutting-edge technology to tackle these problems, rather than posing a threat that could further polarise our country.
The Nigerian government should also consider appointing special envoys from its distinguished diplomats to engage the American government. Additionally, it is necessary to appoint permanent ambassadors to represent Nigeria’s interests on the international stage.
To my fellow countrymen, this is an important moment where we should emphasise unity of belonging over division.
God bless Nigeria. - RMK
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.
Terror in the Mosques: A Chronicle of Attacks on Muslim Worshippers in Nigeria
— By PRNigeria
Despite global outrage over attacks on Christians, PRNigeria reports a disturbing pattern of mosque-targeted violence against Muslims in Nigeria has received far less attention—even as hundreds have been killed in places of worship. This report highlights the scale of atrocities from 2009 to 2025, demanding equal global condemnation.
While former U.S. President Donald Trump recently threatened military action against Nigeria over alleged “Christian genocide”, the reality on the ground reveals a broader and more complex crisis. Muslim communities, particularly in northern Nigeria, have suffered relentless attacks inside mosques and during religious gatherings—often at the hands of the same terrorist groups blamed for Christian-targeted violence.
From 2013 to 2025, Boko Haram, ISWAP, and armed bandits have repeatedly targeted Muslim worshippers during sacred moments of prayer. Below is a timeline of some of the most heinous incidents:
Major Attacks on Mosques and Muslim Gatherings
- August 11, 2013 – Konduga, Borno: Boko Haram gunmen massacred 44–46 worshippers during Fajr prayers at the Central Mosque. Over 30 were injured in what was the group’s first large-scale mosque attack.
- November 3–4, 2014 – Potiskum, Yobe: A suicide bomber targeted a Shia Ashura procession, killing 15 and injuring 50.
- November 28, 2014 – Kano City: Triple bomb blasts and gunfire at the Central Mosque during Friday prayers killed at least 81 (witnesses say over 200) and injured 100+.
- July 17, 2015 – Damaturu, Yobe: Suicide bombers, including a 10-year-old girl, attacked Eid al-Fitr prayers, killing up to 50.
- October 15, 2015 – Maiduguri, Borno: Twin suicide bombings during evening prayers killed 42.
- November 27, 2015 – Dakasoye, Kano: A suicide bomber struck a Shia Arba’een procession, killing 21.
- March 16, 2016 – Molai-Umarari, Borno: Two female bombers killed 24 worshippers during dawn prayers.
- January 16, 2017 – Maiduguri: A 12-year-old girl bombed a university mosque, killing 4 and injuring 15.
- November 21, 2017 – Mubi, Adamawa: A teenage bomber killed 50 in the Madina Mosque.
- May 1, 2018 – Mubi: Twin mosque bombings killed 27 and injured 56.
- July 23, 2018 – Konduga: A suicide bomber killed 11 during early morning prayers.
- July 27, 2019 – Nganzai, Borno: Boko Haram ambushed mourners, killing 65.
- October 25, 2021 – Mazakuka, Niger: Bandits killed 18 worshippers and the imam during Fajr prayers.
- October 5, 2021 – Yasore, Katsina: Bandits shot 10 worshippers during Maghrib prayers.
- November 5, 2023 – Funtua, Katsina: Armed men attacked a Maulud celebration, killing 20 and abducting others.
- August 19, 2025 – Unguwan Mantau, Katsina: Bandits killed 27 during dawn prayers.
- February & June 2025 – Zamfara & Borno: Bandits kidnapped an imam and 30 others; ISWAP launched fresh attacks.
Trump’s threat to invade Nigeria over Christian killingshas sparked debate about selective international concern. While Christian communities have undeniably suffered, Muslim worshippers have also been systematically targeted in their sacred spaces. The Nigerian government insists that violence affects all faiths and regions.
PRNigeria condemn all forms of religious violence—against Christians, Muslims, and others. Every life lost in a house of worship is a tragedy that demands justice, not selective empathy.
Let the world speak with one voice: No faith deserves to be hunted in prayer.