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United States Congressman Riley Moore has warned that individuals who target Christians in Nigeria will face consequences. Moore made the statement during an interview on NewsNation with anchor Anna Kooiman on Sunday. He credited U.S. President Donald Trump with ordering a joint Nigerian-American operation that reportedly led to the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki…Read More

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised concern over the worsening insecurity and moral decline in Nigeria, warning that the country is gradually becoming desensitised to killings, violence and destruction. Jonathan spoke on Saturday at the first session of the 13th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Abuja…Read More

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has reacted to the reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) globally, by American forces working alongside the Nigerian military. Gumi, in a Facebook post on Saturday, said fighting terrorism was a religious obligation…Read More

Former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, has lamented that he is struggling to understand the current political direction of Nigeria amid the realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. In a post published on Facebook, Lamido said he was trying to “decipher and understand the political chemistry and direction of the moment in Nigeria” in order … The post “Nigeria’s political direction is confusing me” – Sule Lamido laments appeared first on Politics Nigeria…Read More

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has been praised for his efforts to ensure that pilgrims from the state perform the 2026 Hajj exercise with ease and comfort in Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Malam Salihu S. Abubakar, said the governor has consistently supported the agency and never rejected … The post Uba Sani Urges Pilgrims to Pray for Nigeria as Kaduna Flags Off Hajj Exercise appeared first on Politics Nigeria…Read More

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football, CAF, Awards and the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday following a meeting between Tinubu and CAF President Patrice Motsepe at the ongoing Africa Forward Summit … The post JUST IN: Tinubu Gives Approval For Nigeria To Host 2026 CAF Awards appeared first on Politics Nigeria…Read More

Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has condemned what it described as an inappropriate and hostile message issued by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to mark the birthday of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement by its spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the party criticised the ADC for what it termed a display of bitterness and political intolerance, especially at a time it said called for goodwill and civility. The Lagos APC said the opposition party’s action reflects internal challenges and a lack of direction, accusing it of abandoning constructive engagement. The statement referenced the conduct of the…

North Korea has announced the successful test of an upgraded solid-fuel missile engine, a development leader Kim Jong Un described as a major boost to the country’s strategic military capabilities. According to state-run Korean Central News Agency, KCNA, Kim personally observed the ground test of the engine, which reportedly delivers a maximum thrust of 2,500 kilonewtons— an increase from approximately 1,970 kilonewtons recorded in a similar test conducted in September. The new engine, built with composite carbon fiber materials, is part of Pyongyang’s ongoing five-year military modernization plan aimed at strengthening its “strategic strike means,” a term commonly used to…

Former England striker, Gary Lineker has admitted that there are two teams better placed than the Three Lions to win the 2026 World Cup. Lineker has named them as Spain and France, although he insists England are “one of the frontrunners”. Thomas Tuchel is on a quest to lead England to only their second World Cup trophy. It would also be the first in 60 years. “The World Cup is getting very close now,” Lineker, who was the 1986 World Cup top goalscorer, said on The Rest is Football podcast. “I know Spain are actually the bookies’ favourites, closely followed…

A team of Nigerian security forces have received about 800 Nigerian deportees from the Niger Republic at the Jibia-Magama border in Katsina. An operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday explained that the deportees, comprising men, women, and children, arrived at about 9:30 a.m aboard eight buses. According to the report, “The returnees are currently undergoing profiling by officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Customs Service, the Police, and other intelligence agencies.” It explained that the exercise aims to ensure proper documentation and security screening of the deportees. After profiling, the deportees would…