Tag: Nigeria
Israel Joins Forces To Confront Terrorism, Persecution Of Christians In Nigeria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country is joining an emerging alliance of forces to combat terrorism and end persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Evangelical Christian leaders Wednesday in Palm Beach, Florida that ‘’plans are underway for Israel to support Christian communities around the world, beleaguered communities who deserve…
I Will Be On The Ballot In 2027 As Presidential Candidate Not As Vice-President — Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has confirmed that he will be contesting again during the 2027 elections. Speaking during a X Space on Sunday night, the ex-governor of Anambra State also insisted that he will not be a running mate to anybody. According to Obi, he has not garnered…
Trump Launches Christmas Night Airstrikes On ISIS ‘Terrorist Scum’ In Nigeria After Killings Of Christians
The U.S. launched strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria on Thursday, President Trump said. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years,…
‘’This Is Unbearable, Nigeria Is A Failed State Run By Criminals’’ Prominent Catholic Priest Reacts To Video Of Distressed Kidnapped Victim Begging For Life
A prominent Catholic Deacon and author Nick Donnelly has said Nigeria’s insecurity issue would not stop as long as the country continues to be run by ‘’criminals’’. The deacon was reacting to the disturbing video of an adducted employee of Vine Crest College in Ogun State where the kidnappers demanded a ransom of N100 million….
Bianca Ojukwu Meets Ghana’s Foreign Minister Over Anti-Nigerian Protests
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has met with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, to address the recent wave of protests targeting Nigerians living in Ghana. In a statement shared on her official social media account on Thursday, Ojukwu disclosed that the meeting focused on concerns arising from…
Nigeria Officially Bids To Host Formula 1 Grand Prix In Abuja
Nigeria has officially joined the race to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja., which would make it the first African country to host such an event in over three decades. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, he described the move as a bold step…
Egypt, South Africa Universities Beat Nigeria At Global QS Rankings
For the third year in a row, no Nigerian university has made it into the top 1,000 of the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, with the 2026 edition released on June 19, 2025, once again excluding all 297 Nigerian universities from the global elite list. Only three Nigerian institutions were ranked at all, University of…
Suspected Herdsmen Attack SGF Akume’s Village 48 Hours After Tinubu’s Visit
Suspected herdsmen have launched a deadly attack on Wannune community in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, the hometown of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. Reports gathered that the attack left many dead and several others injured. The assault occurred just 48 hours after Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Children’s Day In Nigeria: Five Key Facts You Should Know
Every year on May 27, Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate Children’s Day, a special occasion dedicated to honouring the joys and rights of childhood. It’s a day to spotlight the importance of nurturing, educating, and protecting the young ones while also reminding adults of their own childhood memories. Here are five…
‘’77K Isn’t Enough, Fix Nigeria’’ – Corps Members Tell Tinubu
Following commencement of the 77,000 naira minimum wage payment, serving corps members in Oyo state have told the Federal Government the improved stipend would amount to nothing if the government failed to fixed the country. Recall that the federal government had yesterday commenced implementation of the wage for corps members’ months after it promised…