Nigeria

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Crime & conflict

Nigerian Government Acknowledges Security Crisis, Promises Renewed Action and Presidential Address

As a response to a surge in violent incidents across parts of Nigeria, including recent kidnappings and killings in Kebbi, Kwara, and beyond,...

Crime & conflict

Militants from Africa’s Sahel relocate to Nigeria as extremists shift to more affluent West African nations.

Jihadist fighters from Africa’s Sahel region have recently penetrated northwestern Nigeria, indicating a disturbing shift in militant activity across West Africa. These extremists,...

Metro

Governor Otti Pushes for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Calls for Dialogue Over Division

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has revealed that efforts are actively underway to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous...

World

Trump Blasts Nigerian Government Over Christian Killings, Threatens Aid Cuts and Military Action

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a scathing rebuke of the Nigerian government, citing what he describes as a widespread and ongoing massacre...

Metro

Diplomatic Tensions Rise as U.S. Lawmaker Defends Nigeria Against Trump’s Threats

A diplomatic concern has been caused by U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who criticized former President Donald Trump’s controversial stance on Nigeria, asserting that...

Metro

Peter Obi Calls on Nigerians to Lead National Rebuilding

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has called on Nigerians at home and abroad to take an active role in restoring...

Politics

Wike Slams Turaki’s Call For Foreign Help, Says Nigeria’s Democracy Not in Danger

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has strongly criticized Umar Turaki, SAN, a factional leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),...

Politics

Orji Uzor Kalu Applauds Tinubu’s Decision to Stay Back amid Rising Insecurity

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who represents Abia North, has praised President Bola Tinubu for choosing to remain in Nigeria instead of traveling abroad,...

MetroPolitics

APC USA Seeks to Address U.S. Congress on Nigeria’s Security and Religious Freedom Concerns

The United States branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked to speak before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa as lawmakers...

Crime & conflict

Tinubu Confirms Death of Brigadier General Uba, Vows Action on Kebbi Schoolgirl Abduction

President Bola Tinubu has officially acknowledged the tragic death of Brigadier General Musa Uba, commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade, who was...