Prominent legal scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Wahab Shittu, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise diplomacy in addressing the recent military threat issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump, in a controversial statement last week, warned that the United States could take […]
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has received a significant boost ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff, as key winger Samuel Chukwueze has returned to full training following a recent injury setback. Chukwueze, who plays for Fulham FC on loan, sustained a calf injury during Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over the Benin […]
Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has criticised the decision of U.S. President, Donald Trump to place Nigeria on a religious-freedom watch list, describing the move as politically motivated and tied to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Trump’s administration recently designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged persecution of Christians and […]
A lot coalition of northern youth groups under the umbrella of the Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum (NNYLF) has rejected calls for the resignation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. The group’s position follows a recent statement by another faction, the APC Youth Solidarity Network (APC-YSN), which issued a […]
A former Deputy Director of Defence Administration, Commodore Kunle Olawunmi (rtd), has accused the Federal Government of Nigeria of knowing individuals who sponsor terrorism in the country but lacking the courage to prosecute them. Speaking in a recent interview, Olawunmi, who once served in military intelligence, alleged that investigations and interrogations carried out by […]
Africa’s largest refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is rapidly changing the balance of global fuel trade and drawing attention from Washington to Riyadh. The $20 billion complex in Lagos, with a refining capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, has begun altering long-standing energy supply routes that traditionally favoured Western economies. For decades, Africa […]
Djibouti’s legislature voted this week to eliminate the constitutional cap that prevented anyone older than 75 from standing for the presidency, a measure that effectively removes a major legal barrier for long-serving leader Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. The speaker of the assembly said the decision was carried unanimously by the members present. The amendment […]
A social media post that has been widely shared accusing US President, Donald Trump of targeting only oil-rich countries naming Iran, Venezuela and now Nigeria and sparked fresh debate about whether strategic energy interests are driving Washington’s hawkish rhetoric. The claim gained traction after Trump’s recent public warnings about possible military action over what […]
A newly approved 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel will shield domestic refiners and help draw fresh capital into Nigeria’s downstream sector, a former senior officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mike Osatuyi has said. Osatuyi, who served as IPMAN’s National Operations Controller, praised President Bola […]
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the recent threat by United States President, Donald Trump to launch military action in Nigeria, describing the statement as reckless and dangerous. President Trump, in a post on his social media platform and during a weekend press briefing, warned that the United States could consider “military measures” […]
