Trump Says Radical Islamists Behind Killings of Christians in Nigeria

US President Donald Trump has repeated claims that Christian communities in Nigeria are facing targeted attacks carried out by “radical Islamists.” In a video message released by the White House on X, the President described the situation as a global emergency and said Christianity in Nigeria was facing an “existential threat.” “Thousands and thousands of […]

Nigeria Ex-presidential Aide Criticises Tinubu Silence After US Remarks

A former Presidential Adviser in Nigeria has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for not addressing the country following recent strong comments made by the United States about Nigeria. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who served as a senior aide in a previous administration, said the President should have spoken directly to the nation by now. Writing on his […]

Nicki Minaj Praises Trump For Responding To Christian Genocide Report in Nigeria

American rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly praised the actions of US President Donald Trump after his administration moved to designate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” for religious freedom violations, citing alleged persecution of Christians. In her post on social-media platform X (formerly Twitter), Minaj wrote: “Reading this made me feel a deep sense of […]

IPOB Urges Supporters to Stage Protest in US Over Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on its supporters and other sympathetic groups in the United States to gather in Washington DC for a protest over what it describes as ongoing ethno-religious killings in Nigeria. The group said the demonstration will be held to support U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about alleged Christian […]

Trump Warns of Possible Military Action in Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Killings

United States President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Nigeria, threatening potential military intervention if what he claims to be attacks on Christians in the country are not stopped. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump accused Nigerian authorities of allowing what he described as an “existential threat” to […]

Two-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos, Several Injured

At least 15 people have been rescued after a two-storey building collapsed in the Oyingbo area of Lagos, Nigeria, in the early hours of Monday. The structure, located at No. 54 Cole Street, near Cemetery Bus Stop, came down shortly after midnight, trapping several residents under the rubble. Emergency officials said firefighters from the Lagos […]

Borno Tops Nigeria’s Online Voter Registration, Says INEC

Borno State has emerged as the state with the highest number of online voter pre-registrations in Nigeria, according to new figures released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Data from INEC’s Week Nine update shows that out of more than 8 million Nigerians who have completed the online pre-registration process, Borno recorded 826,130 entries, […]

Nigeria Needs Stronger Constitution to Deepen Democracy – Deputy Speaker

Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the country needs a constitution that can fully support and strengthen its democratic system. Mr Kalu made the remarks on Monday during a consultative session with national chairmen, secretaries, and women leaders of registered political parties in Abuja. As Chairman of the House Committee […]

A Nation in Mourning: The Silence That Kills – By Festus Udealor

How have the mighty fallen! How has a country once revered for its intellect, its leadership, its promise — fallen into the hands of selfish, visionless leaders? How has a nation known for producing some of the best surgeons in the world become a place where world-class hospitals don’t exist? How has the so-called giant […]