A Lagos scholar argues that the former U.S. president’s harsh rhetoric masks deeper motives — from racial animus to anxiety over Nigeria’s growing independence. When former U.S. President Donald J. Trump threatened military action against Nigeria, citing “the genocide of Christians,” his words reverberated across both sides of the Atlantic. But for Professor Lai Olurode,Continue reading "Behind Trump’s Threats to Nigeria: Race, Oil, and the Politics of Power"
North-West on Red Alert: DSS Chiefs Meet in Kaduna, Unveil New Counter-Terror Blueprint
Top intelligence directors, military brass, and traditional leaders converge to craft fresh strategies against terror, banditry, and cross-border crime. Politics Nigeria has taken to its online media outlet and announced that, in a high-stakes security conclave held in Kaduna on Thursday, Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) from across the North-West zone—joined byContinue reading "North-West on Red Alert: DSS Chiefs Meet in Kaduna, Unveil New Counter-Terror Blueprint"
Trump Reiterates Threat Against Nigeria Over Alleged Attacks on Christians
WASHINGTON (Reuters), U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his warning to take action against Nigeria, accusing the West African country of allowing widespread persecution of Christians.Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Trump said the United States “will not sit back” while what he described as “systematic killings of Christians” continue in Nigeria andContinue reading "Trump Reiterates Threat Against Nigeria Over Alleged Attacks on Christians"
Nigeria Seeks Stronger U.S. Partnership to Defeat Terrorism, Vows Renewed Global Cooperation
Nigeria’s government declared on Wednesday that it is prepared to deepen security cooperation with the United States and other allies in a renewed bid to eliminate terrorism, calling for an international coalition to end a crisis that has plagued Africa’s most populous nation for more than a decade.At a world press conference in Abuja, MohammedContinue reading "Nigeria Seeks Stronger U.S. Partnership to Defeat Terrorism, Vows Renewed Global Cooperation"
BREAKING NEWS: PDP in Turmoil — Acting Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed Halts Ibadan National Convention After Court Ruling
In a dramatic twist that has thrown Nigeria’s main opposition party into fresh uncertainty, the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed, has cancelled the much-anticipated national convention earlier scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State.Mohammed, flanked by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and key members of theContinue reading "BREAKING NEWS: PDP in Turmoil — Acting Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed Halts Ibadan National Convention After Court Ruling"
BREAKING NEWS: Federal Lawmaker Cheats Death as Gunmen Ambush Convoy in Niger State — Soldier Killed, Several Injured
Borgu, Niger State — Chaos erupted on Tuesday afternoon when suspected terrorists launched a deadly ambush on the convoy of federal lawmaker Hon. Jafaru Mohammad Ali Damisa, who narrowly escaped death in a hail of bullets along the Lumma–Babanna road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.Damisa, who represents Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency,Continue reading "BREAKING NEWS: Federal Lawmaker Cheats Death as Gunmen Ambush Convoy in Niger State — Soldier Killed, Several Injured"
EXPLOSIVE RESPONSE: TRUMP’S MILITARY THREAT SPARKS SWEEPING NIGERIAN OFFENSIVE AGAINST TERRORISTS AND BANDITS
Diplomatic row with Washington ignites a nationwide security surge — six major operations in days as army vows to “flush out” militants Last week’s public warning from U.S. President Donald Trump — issued after Washington designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged religious persecution and terrorism concerns — set off a fierceContinue reading "EXPLOSIVE RESPONSE: TRUMP’S MILITARY THREAT SPARKS SWEEPING NIGERIAN OFFENSIVE AGAINST TERRORISTS AND BANDITS"
Asokoro Meeting Adds More Lustre as Engineers Intensify Work on Ganye Road Project
A fresh wave of optimism now sweeps through Ganye as the ongoing road construction from LCCN Junction in Ganye through Yebbi and Mbulo to Jada gains remarkable momentum. This renewed energy follows a high-profile meeting at the Asokoro residence of Elder Statesman Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed Walin Ganye, who recently hosted Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, ChairmanContinue reading "Asokoro Meeting Adds More Lustre as Engineers Intensify Work on Ganye Road Project"
Airport Drama: Senator Natasha Accuses Senate President Akpabio of Orchestrating Passport Seizure
There was mild drama at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday, when the passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was reportedly seized by officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).The Kogi Central Senator, who described the incident as politically motivated, accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of being behind the action.In a video thatContinue reading "Airport Drama: Senator Natasha Accuses Senate President Akpabio of Orchestrating Passport Seizure"
“I’ll Back Trump If It Ends Terrorism in Nigeria” — Wike Speaks Boldly on Alleged Christian Genocide and Insecurity
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared his willingness to support U.S. President Donald Trump if such an alliance would help Nigeria end terrorism and restore peace across the nation.Speaking passionately during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Wike addressed growing concerns over the alleged persecution of Christians andContinue reading "“I’ll Back Trump If It Ends Terrorism in Nigeria” — Wike Speaks Boldly on Alleged Christian Genocide and Insecurity"
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