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Genocide: Approach Nigeria’s Situation With Understanding, FG Woos Trump
The Federal Government has again called on the United States President, Donald Trump, to be understanding in his approach to Nigeria’s security challenges. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, days after Trump threatened military action against Nigeria over what he claimed…
BREAKING: Acting PDP Chairman, Mohammed Cancels Ibadan National Convention
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has cancelled the proposed national convention scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State. Mohammed suspended the convention alongside the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu and some members of the National Working Committee, NWC, in a press briefing on Wednesday. He said the PDP had received…
Sowore Remains Wanted, We’ll Do Everything To Get Him Arrested – Lagos CP
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has reaffirmed that his declaration of activist Omoyele Sowore as wanted remains in effect, vowing that the police will take all lawful steps to arrest him. Jimoh had on Monday declared Sowore wanted for allegedly “causing a disturbance of public peace and acts to commit a serious…
Many Feared Dead, Others Missing As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Ohimini, Benue
Several villagers are feared dead, while many others remain missing, following a suspected herdsmen attack on Anwule community in Oglewu, Ohimini Local Government Area, Benue State. Reports have it that the attackers targeted farmers while they were working in their fields, killing several with machetes and other weapons. The assault has forced residents to flee…
‘We Never Seized Her Passport,’ NIS Denies Natasha’s Allegation
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied the allegation of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that its officers withheld her passport at the airport. The immigration spokesperson, Akinsola Akinlabi, told newsmen on Tuesday, shortly after the Kogi senator alleged an attempt to block her from travelling, that the incident was part of routine…
China Declares Support For Nigeria, Opposes Trump’s Military Threat
China has called on the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty following a threat of military action from the United States. The Chinese government reaffirmed its support for Bola Tinubu’s administration, praising Nigeria for pursuing a development path that reflects the country’s unique national realities. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning, made the remarks when she…
UPDATED: Senator Natasha Accuses Immigration Officials Of Blocking Her From Travelling (VIDEO)
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has alleged that immigration officials at the airport prevented her from travelling abroad. The lawmaker raised the alarm during a live broadcast on her Facebook page on Tuesday morning, accusing officials of withholding her passport without legal justification. “Have I committed any offence? Why are you withholding my passport?”…
Police Declare Sowore Wanted
The Police Command in Lagos State has declared activist, Omoyele Sowore, wanted for allegedly planning to incite public disorder and obstruct major roads in the state. Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this to journalists on Monday at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge. He said the Command was closing in on…
Killings Of Christians: ‘Reach Out To Trump’, Ex-CAN President Urges Tinubu
Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Supo Ayokunle, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reach out to United States President Donald Trump over the killings of Christians in Nigeria. Ayokunle, who spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Inside Sources programme, said this is a “sad development” and that the matter should…
You Must Get Approval From Tinubu Before US Military Action – Presidency Tells Trump
The Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has claimed it would be diplomatically unacceptable for the United States to carry out any military operation in Nigeria without consent. Bwala stated this in an interview with BBC World Service on Monday. He insisted that Nigeria is a sovereign nation and that…