Nigeria has declared that it is ready to collaborate with the United States and other nations wipe out terrorists from within it’s shores. It gave this promise in reaction to the US President Donald Trump designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” and threatening military action in the country if nothing was done about […]
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On 3 November 2025, news broke that U.S. President Donald Trump designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Citing alleged large-scale attacks on Christians, President Trump ordered U.S. agencies to prepare responses — including the possibility of sanctions. In rhetoric that escalated the issue, he threatened military action if the alleged abuses continued. The […]
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By Pius Mordi At the height of the army’s fight against Boko Haram under General Azubuike Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff, there was a remarkable measure of success in shooing back the Islamist insurgents from the territories they had taken. That was when Muhammadu Buhari, then nursing the desire to rule Nigeria again through […]
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By Steve Otaloro In a political landscape often crowded with noise and spectacle, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has emerged as a leader who speaks less and delivers more. His leadership philosophy is simple yet profound — let the work speak for itself. While many leaders chase the glamour of media headlines, Aiyedatiwa […]
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa. Credit: NDLEA About two months to the end of his tenure, at least five contenders have reportedly joined the race to succeed the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.). The development is […]
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The United States House of Representatives has urged the Departments of State and Treasury to impose targeted sanctions on individuals and organisations, including Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. This is contained in a resolution introduced before the House on Tuesday […]
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US President Donald Trump speaks while visiting federal troops at the US Park Police Anacostia operations facility in Washington, DC, on August 21, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP The United States military has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for potential airstrikes in Nigeria following an order from President Donald Trump directing the Pentagon […]
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The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State Chapter, has commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for attracting the multi-million refinery and Free Trade Zone projects to the state. It praised his “visionary leadership and proactive efforts that led to the signing of a landmark investment deal with Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (BINL) for the establishment of a […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Tragedy has struck in Sokupkpan community, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, as the Chief Imam of the village, Mallam Abdullahi Audu, has been beaten to death by a mob over allegations of witchcraft. According to witnesses, the incident occurred on Wednesday and threw the entire community into chaos. The […]
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Aiyedatiwa pledges improved teachers welfare The Federal Government has announced its plan to reposition the nation’s education system through digital innovation, data management and professional teacher development. It announced the plan through the Education minister, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, at the 69th National Council on Education (NCE) meeting on Wednesday in Akure the Ondo State capital. […]
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