The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised concerns about alleged religious discrimination at Adeleke University in Ede, Osun State. According to MURIC, the university is compelling Muslim students to participate in Christian church services and has reportedly disrupted their Ramadan observances.

MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, stated that the organization has received multiple complaints from Muslim students at Adeleke University. These students allege that attendance at the university’s church programs is mandatory for all students, regardless of their religious beliefs.

Furthermore, a recent incident reportedly involved the disruption of Tarawih prayers—special evening prayers performed during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan—with students being warned not to hold such gatherings again.

Professor Akintola emphasized that such actions infringe upon the fundamental right to freedom of religion, which is protected under the Nigerian Constitution.

He mentioned that this is not the first time concerns have been raised about Adeleke University’s treatment of Muslim students. In 2019, MURIC accused the institution of religious persecution and called upon the National Universities Commission (NUC) to investigate.

The allegations at that time included forcing Muslim students to attend church services on Sundays and making mid-week services on Wednesdays and Saturdays compulsory for those residing in university hostels.

Additionally , the recent allegations have prompted calls for the NUC to intervene and ensure that universities uphold the constitutional rights of all students. MURIC also advises Muslim parents and prospective students to exercise caution when considering enrollment in private institutions that may not respect their religious practices.

Finally, they urge educational authorities to ensure that private universities are transparent about their religious affiliations and practices, allowing students to make informed decisions about their education.

The Presidency has explained why President Bola Tinubu suspended Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and declared a state of emergency, citing serious security threats.

Tinubu recently suspended Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly members for six months. He also appointed a sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs during this period.

According to Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, intelligence reports revealed that militants were planning to sabotage oil pipelines, posing a major risk to national security and the economy.

Onanuga stated that Section 305 of the Constitution gives the President the authority to step in when law, order, or economic stability is threatened.

He suggested that the push to impeach Fubara might have triggered violent reactions from the governor’s supporters, while militants in the creeks were reportedly preparing to attack vital oil infrastructure. This could have dragged Nigeria’s oil production back to the low levels seen before 2023.

Onanuga also alleged that militants had been instructed by Fubara to hold back until they got the signal to strike, which could have led to a significant drop in output and a ripple effect across the Niger Delta.

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, confirmed on Friday that the United States is importing eggs from Turkey and South Korea to address a shortage caused by avian flu, which has driven up prices nationwide.

Rollins stated that shipments from Turkey and South Korea have already started, adding that the White House is also negotiating with other countries to temporarily source more eggs.

“We’re talking about hundreds of millions of eggs in the short term,” Rollins said. The sharp rise in egg prices stems from several bird flu outbreaks that have forced American farmers to cull at least 30 million birds, tightening supply.

Egg prices became a hot topic during last year’s presidential campaign, with Donald Trump using the issue to highlight frustrations over the rising cost of essential goods under Joe Biden’s administration. After returning to the White House in January, Trump tasked Rollins with finding ways to boost the egg supply and bring down prices.

Since then, American interest in foreign eggs has increased. Poultry associations in Poland and Lithuania confirmed that US diplomats had reached out, exploring options for fresh egg imports. Katarzyna Gawronska, Director of Poland’s National Chamber of Poultry and Feed Producers, noted that egg shortages are affecting several countries.

According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), wholesale egg prices have dropped by nearly 50% since late February, suggesting that consumer prices may soon follow. The USDA accredited its strategy for the positive trend. Rollins mentioned that egg imports will stop once US poultry farmers can stabilize production and meet demand.