Following its designation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’, the United States has said it will work with the Federal Government to take decisive actions aimed at arresting perpetrators of religious violence, protecting Christians, and rescuing those held hostage. The Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, Vicky Hartzler — […]
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A socio-political group The Yoruba Ronu has described American President Donald Trump’s latest narrative on Nigeria as a provocative plot aimed at destabilizing Nigeria for non altruistic geopolitical and economic motives. In a statement by its chairman, Prince Diran Iyantan, and titled “Group rejects Trump’s Trumped-up Narrative on Nigeria”, the group said: “The Yoruba Ronu […]
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By Olusola Adeyegbe The recent remarks attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting an intention to come to Nigeria to save Christians have generated widespread discussion and concern. While such statements naturally stir emotions, it is important to put matters in proper perspective. Nigeria is not Libya, Iraq, or Afghanistan. Our circumstances, influence, and strategic […]
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opens 69th National Council on Education Summit Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has disclosed that his administration is committed to investment in digital infrastructure in the education sector. He made the disclosure at the opening ceremony of the 69th National Council on Education (NCE) meeting, held in Akure, on Monday. Represented by his deputy, Olajide […]
Continue ReadingBy By John Dike, Osogbo The Onipee of Ipee land in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Muftau Adebayo Lawal, has placed an embargo on the sale and allocation of land in six communities under his domain. The affected communities are Bolude, Ologoro, Ori-Ota, Igbo Ajo, Aiyekale, and Ajoko. In a statement by […]
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Labour Party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged both Nigeria and the United States to focus on diplomatic solutions rather than threats, in view of both countries’ shared democratic values and a long history of partnership. Reacting to the reported threat by the United States of military intervention in […]
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China has expressed her strong support for Nigeria and cautioned against any form of foreign interference, following recent U.S. threats of possible military action. In a statement published on the website of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed Beijing’s backing for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, praising Nigeria’s efforts to pursue a […]
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Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Olufemi Oluyede The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Olufemi Oluyede, has dismissed reports suggesting that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria, maintaining that the country’s primary security challenge remains terrorism. Speaking to journalists on Monday in Abuja, Oluyede refuted U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claim that Islamic terrorists were specifically […]
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The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rallied round President Bola Tinubu in the face of the threat by American President Donald Trump of probable military intervention over alleged persecution of Christians in the country. Reacting to the threat and tagging of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, the party, through its National […]
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By Kayode Ajulo Gunboat diplomacy evokes powerful imagery of naval strength and military might, representing a historical practice where nations pursue foreign policy objectives through the threat of force. This method has been wielded to assert dominance, safeguard economic interests, and manipulate political outcomes in distant lands, often reflecting a complex interplay of coercion and […]
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