Israel has warned that its military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon will intensify, raising fears of a broader regional escalation. The warning, issued on Sunday, came after renewed rocket and drone attacks from Hezbollah targeted civilian areas in northern Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said it would “deepen its strikes” against […]
The National Coordinator of the BAT Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi, has criticised renewed claims by some U.S. figures alleging a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, describing the narrative as a politically motivated campaign aimed at destabilising the country’s progress. In an opinion article, Atoyebi argued that the revival of the genocide claim, previously pushed by former […]
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 […]
