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The Ogun State Police Command on Friday said it has dismantled a network of Cameroonian nationals notorious for luring u...
07/11/2025

The Ogun State Police Command on Friday said it has dismantled a network of Cameroonian nationals notorious for luring unsuspecting victims to Nigeria under the guise of visa processing, only to kidnap them for ransom.

The command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property while declaring that “criminal elements will find no hiding place in Ogun State.”

Tanzania’s main opposition party deputy leader, John Heche, is facing terrorism charges, following his arrest two weeks ...
07/11/2025

Tanzania’s main opposition party deputy leader, John Heche, is facing terrorism charges, following his arrest two weeks ago.

Tanzania's main opposition party deputy leader, John Heche, is facing terrorism charges, following his arrest two weeks ago.

The United States President, Donald Trump has criticized South Africa, saying the country should not be part of the G20 ...
07/11/2025

The United States President, Donald Trump has criticized South Africa, saying the country should not be part of the G20 any longer.

The United States President, Donald Trump has criticized South Africa, saying the country should not be part of the G20 any longer.

The United States House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward holding Nigerian government officials acc...
06/11/2025

The United States House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward holding Nigerian government officials accountable for alleged human rights abuses and violations of religious freedom with the introduction of a new bill.

The bill reinforces Nigeria’s redesignation as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) under U.S. law, a classification that allows for sanctions over severe violations of religious freedom.

Donald Trump, U.S. President, has repeated claims that Nigerian Christians are subjected to mass killings. Trump warned ...
06/11/2025

Donald Trump, U.S. President, has repeated claims that Nigerian Christians are subjected to mass killings. Trump warned that the alleged attacks amount to an existential threat to Christianity in the country.

Donald Trump, U.S. President, has repeated claims that Nigerian Christians are subjected to mass killings.

United States President Donald Trump has insisted that Christians in Nigeria are being killed in large numbers, describi...
06/11/2025

United States President Donald Trump has insisted that Christians in Nigeria are being killed in large numbers, describing the situation as a “mass slaughter” and an “existential threat” to Christianity in the country.

Trump said the United States cannot stand by while such incidents take place, saying the killing of Christians will not be allowed.

The chairman of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and chief executive officer of first explo...
06/11/2025

The chairman of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and chief executive officer of first exploration and petroleum development company, Adeyemi- Bero, has urged all Nigerian oil producers to focus on domestic refining and value creation instead of exporting raw crude.

We can have oil and gas like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or Qatar, small nations punching their weight through their resources. We must use ours to step up as a country,” the OPEC chairman added.

Over 100 two-bedroom homes have been given to widows in Rigachikun, Kaduna state, by the Federal Government. Also, urban...
06/11/2025

Over 100 two-bedroom homes have been given to widows in Rigachikun, Kaduna state, by the Federal Government. Also, urban farming spaces were given to them under the Family Homes Funds Limited Social Housing Programme.

Over 100 two-bedroom homes have been given to widows in Rigachikun, Kaduna state, by the Federal Government.

A UK-based Nigerian student, Chiemka Okoronta, will face a 10-year jail term after being found guilty of ra**ng a teenag...
05/11/2025

A UK-based Nigerian student, Chiemka Okoronta, will face a 10-year jail term after being found guilty of ra**ng a teenage girl. The postgraduate student will also be deported following his 10-year jail term in the country

A UK-based Nigerian student, Chiemka Okoronta, will face a 10-year jail term after being found guilty of ra**ng a teenage girl.

The European Union has reaffirmed its respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty, pledging continued collaboration in peacebuildi...
05/11/2025

The European Union has reaffirmed its respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty, pledging continued collaboration in peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and human rights protection. Gautier Minor, the union ambassador to Nigeria, disclosed this during an interview in Lagos, on Tuesday.

The European Union has pledge continued collaboration in peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue and human rights protection with Nigeria.

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s peace, unity, and stability, emphasizing r...
05/11/2025

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s peace, unity, and stability, emphasizing respect for the nation’s sovereignty while dissociating itself from foreign pressures following recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump.

He explained that the EU’s engagement with Nigeria is guided by shared interests in a stable, prosperous, and democratic nation, not by the views or actions of other countries.

United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has thrown his weight behind former President Donald Trump’s stance on defending Ch...
05/11/2025

United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has thrown his weight behind former President Donald Trump’s stance on defending Christians in Nigeria, while berating China for warning Washington against a proposed military intervention over alleged genocide against Christians.

China had earlier declared support for the Federal Government, reaffirming its commitment to Nigeria’s sovereignty and development path.

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