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Trump’s Moves on Nigeria Driven by Oil, Says Bakare

Pastor Tunde Bakare has claimed that President Donald Trump’s decision to list Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and speak of Christian genocide is tied to a strategic push for Nigeria’s oil and other key assets. Speaking during a State of the Nation Address in Lagos, he said the Trump administration sees Nigeria’s oil wealth, mineral resources, real estate and role in emerging technologies as central to its foreign and economic agenda.​ Bakare said he believed Trump’s interest in Nigeria was confirmed by a vision he had shortly after Trump’s 2024 election victory, in which the US leader arrived in Lagos dressed in traditional Arab clothing and declared, “We are here now.” He interpreted this as a sign of deep economic and geopolitical interest linked to Middle East politics, oil and gas, property and Nigeria’s growing technology ecosystem, with […]

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FG, ASUU Resume Talks Over 40% Pay Rise

The Federal Government has proposed a 40 per cent salary increase for members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities as both sides prepare to resume negotiations in Abuja. The talks will be led by a government team headed by Yayale Ahmed, with ASUU’s leadership returning to the table after internal consultations.​ ASUU’s National Executive Council met in Abuja on Sunday and agreed that the union should continue discussions with the government. Branch leaders who attended the NEC meeting are expected to brief their members nationwide on the new proposal and the next steps.​ A union source, who asked not to be named because of restrictions on speaking to the media during negotiations, confirmed the offer of a 40 per cent pay rise. The source said the discussions are ongoing and will continue next week, adding that members will be […]

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 Bandits Rampage Across Kogi, Kano, Sokoto, Kwara

Bandits have launched fresh attacks across four Nigerian states, abducting worshippers, a monarch, a bride and her bridal party, and other residents, while killing at least one woman and demanding huge ransoms. The coordinated wave of violence in Kogi, Kano, Sokoto and Kwara has renewed public anger over worsening insecurity and perceived gaps in government response.​ In Kogi State, gunmen stormed a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, during a service, firing shots and forcing worshippers to flee in panic. The pastor, known as Orlando, his wife and several congregants were taken away, though the exact number of abducted persons remains unclear.​ Kogi’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said state authorities and security agencies had intensified a manhunt for the attackers and promised that all abducted worshippers would be rescued alive. He urged residents to […]

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Protest hits Madrid over kidnappings of Nigerian schoolchildren

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Nigerian embassy in Madrid on Saturday to protest the wave of school kidnappings in Nigeria and demand stronger international and domestic action. The rally was sparked by the abduction of more than 250 students from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria last week, which rights groups say is part of a years‑long pattern of mass student kidnappings.​ Christiana Wariboko, president of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, told the crowd they were speaking “on behalf of Christians” and urged foreign governments and institutions to intervene over what she described as continued killings of Nigerian Christians. The Madrid protest also highlighted a separate attack on a predominantly Muslim school in Kebbi State, where 30 students were seized before being freed by authorities, underscoring that kidnappers target schools of different faiths, often for ransom.​ The demonstrations […]

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Tinubu declares security emergency backs state police

President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency and backed the creation of state police as Nigeria confronts rising attacks, mass abductions and banditry. He said the Federal Government would support state security outfits and urged the National Assembly to amend laws so that states that want state police can establish them.​ Tinubu ordered large-scale recruitment across the Armed Forces and police as part of the emergency response. The police were directed to recruit 20,000 extra personnel, raising the current intake to 50,000, convert National Youth Service Corps camps into temporary training centres and retrain officers withdrawn from VIP duties for deployment to high-risk areas.​ The President also authorised the Department of State Services to deploy trained forest guards to clear terrorists and bandits from forests and recruit more operatives. He described the situation as a national emergency that […]

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US Congress seeks visa bans, asset freezes on Miyetti Allah

A new bill introduced in the United States Congress seeks to impose visa bans and asset freezes on members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over alleged violations of religious freedom against Christians in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Representative Christopher Smith, follows the U.S. re-designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act — a status given to countries accused of serious violations of religious freedom. Smith praised U.S. President Donald Trump for the decision, which came amid growing tensions between Washington and Abuja over allegations of religious persecution. The Nigerian Federal Government, however, dismissed any panic, saying it has opened diplomatic discussions with the U.S. to address the concerns. Information Minister Mohammed Idris said after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting that Nigeria […]

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FG youth programmes reduced crime in Niger Delta – NDYM

The Niger Delta Youth Movement (NDYM) has commended the Federal Government for implementing various youth training and empowerment programmes that have significantly reduced criminal activities across the Niger Delta region. In a statement issued by its National President, Comrade Major Ekene, NDYM stated that the Federal Government’s youth-focused interventions under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have contributed to a sharp decline in militancy, youth restiveness, crude oil theft, and other forms of economic sabotage. The group expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Regional Development, led by Engineer Abubakar Momoh, for effectively implementing the Tinubu administration’s initiatives aimed at transforming the lives of young people through practical and entrepreneurial training. “The Niger Delta Youth Movement, the umbrella body of all youths in the region, deeply appreciates the Ministry of Regional Development for its pragmatic training programmes,” the statement read. “We pledge our […]

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Baba-Ahmed urges Tinubu to address Nigerians on Trump’s threat

Former Presidential Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has urged President Bola Tinubu to personally address Nigerians following the recent military threat issued by United States President Donald Trump. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed expressed worry over the President’s continued silence after Trump accused Nigeria of allowing the killing of Christians and warned of a possible U.S. military response. He said the President’s failure to speak directly to Nigerians could be perceived as a sign of weakness at a time when decisive leadership and reassurance are needed. “If President Tinubu truly has capable advisers and understands the weight of his office, he should have spoken to Nigerians by now,” Baba-Ahmed said. “This is not the time for ministers or aides to issue statements. The President himself should reassure the country, clarify Nigeria’s position, and outline the steps […]

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Bishop Urges National Prayers and Unity to End Killings

The Founder and General Overseer of Save and Serve Christ Family Church, Ibadan, Bishop (Dr.) Jide Orire, has called on Nigerians to unite in prayer and support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration as the nation battles insecurity, economic hardship, and what he described as a “spiritual assault on the conscience of humanity.” Speaking in Ibadan, Bishop Orire condemned the continued killings of Christians, Muslims, and innocent citizens across parts of the country, describing the situation as deeply disturbing. He urged the government to take stronger action to prevent further violence. “What we are witnessing today is not just insecurity; it is persecution. Christians, Muslims, and other innocent Nigerians are being slaughtered, their homes destroyed, and their places of worship desecrated,” he said. “It is heartbreaking that in a nation under God, such wickedness continues unchecked.” The cleric noted that rural […]

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Keyamo calls on Africa to modernise air traffic systems and train controllers

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on African nations to modernise their Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems and prioritise the training and retention of skilled air traffic controllers. He made the appeal at the opening of the 36th International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) Africa and Middle East Regional Meeting held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, the minister said the theme of the conference, “Securing the Skies: Strengthening ATM Capacity through Strategic Recruitment, Training, and Retention,” highlights the urgent need for African countries to build human and technical capacity in aviation management. Keyamo noted that with air traffic expanding rapidly across Africa, the demand for highly trained and motivated air traffic controllers has reached record levels. He said, “Across our region, we […]

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