2 h. ago CPC: Tinubu Acted Proactively In Tackling Killings — Presidency

The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu had long anticipated the brewing diplomatic friction with the United States over the recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) on alleged persecution of Christians, saying the President already acted proactively. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]

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2 h. ago We’re ‘Preparing For Action’ In Nigeria, Says US Defence Secretary

United States Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has said that the Department of War was preparing for possible military action in Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s directive over alleged killings of Christians in the country. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Hegseth confirmed that preparations were underway, responding directly to Trump’s earlier comments […]

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3 h. ago Fiscal freedom still eludes LGs 16 months after Supreme Court’s ruling

N4.5trn locked in states’ coffers Sixteen months after the Supreme Court declared it unconstitutional for state governments to withhold local read more Fiscal freedom still eludes LGs 16 months after Supreme Court’s ruling

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4 h. ago FULL LIST: Nations under the US ‘countries of particular concern’ list

The term “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC) dominates headlines again globally, following a recent comment by the United States President Donald Trump on the alleged Christian genocide saga in Nigeria, announcing the designation of the West African country as a Country of Particular Concern. The CPC list includes nations found to have committed or tolerated […]

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5 h. ago Why Christians, Muslims should not celebrate possible US military action in Nigeria — Sowore

His comment came shortly after Trump, in a post on his Truth Social account on Saturday, instructed the U.S. War Department to prepare for a possible strike in Nigeria. 

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5 h. ago “U.S. Department Of War Ready To Invade Nigeria, Kill All Islamic Terrorists” – Defense Secretary

United States Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has announced that the Department of War is preparing possible military action in Nigeria following reports of attacks on Christians. Hegseth made the statement on Saturday via X, responding to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of potential intervention over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Hegseth said, “Yes sir. The killing of […] The post “U.S. Department Of War Ready To Invade Nigeria, Kill All Islamic Terrorists” – Defense Secretary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago “U.S. Department Of War Ready To Invade Nigeria, Kill All Islamic Terrorists” – Defense Secretary Assures Trump

United States Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has announced that the Department of War is preparing possible military action in Nigeria following reports of attacks on Christians. Hegseth made the statement on Saturday via X, responding to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of potential intervention over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Hegseth said, “Yes sir. The killing of […] The post “U.S. Department Of War Ready To Invade Nigeria, Kill All Islamic Terrorists” – Defense Secretary Assures Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago EFCC Suspends Officers For Allegedly Extorting ₦10m From Rapper Oladips

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has suspended several of its operatives following allegations that they extorted ₦10 million from Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in Abuja. Oladips had earlier accused the anti-graft agency of […] The post EFCC Suspends Officers For Allegedly Extorting ₦10m From Rapper Oladips appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago US Secretary of War: We are preparing for action against Nigeria

Reacting to Trump’s directive on possible U.S. military action in Nigeria, Hegseth issued a stern warning on X, declaring that Washington would strike if...

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7 h. ago (UPDATED) Christians’ Genocide: Tinubu fires back at US, says Nigeria guarantees religious liberty for all

Ndume, others urge FG to engage US over designation as Country of Particular Concern CISLAC, TI Nigeria blame successive administrations’ complacency Amid the raging controversy over the designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” by the US President, Donald Trump, over the alleged killing of Christians, President Bola Tinubu has said that the […]

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7 h. ago UCH, UNIOSUN teaching hospital resident doctors join nationwide strike

FG has disbursed N43.3bn to doctors, ministry claims Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, and the University of Osun Teaching Hospital (UTH) on Saturday joined the nationwide strike as directed by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The association had earlier announced it would embark on a nationwide strike on November […]

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9 h. ago Mbeumo Rejected Arsenal, Three Other Clubs Before Joining Man Utd

Manchester United attacking midfielder, Bryan Mbeumo, reportedly rejected offers from four Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, to join the Red Devils during the summer transfer window. Recall that Mbeumo joined Man United on a five-year deal with the option to extend for a further year a few months ago. The Cameroon international had a brilliant […]

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9 h. ago Female student develops mental illness after watching horror film in school

 A family in China sued their daughter’s school after she was diagnosed with acute and transient psychotic disorder, allegedly caused by a horror movie she watched in class, the country’s media reported. The unusual case began two years ago, but was concluded in court a few weeks ago. In October of 2023, because their teacher […]

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10 h. ago Youth Council Threatens FUOYE Shutdown Over Allegations Against VC

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ekiti State Chapter, has vowed to embark on a mass protest at the main campus of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) on Monday, over allegations of abuse of office against the vice-chancellor, Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and General Secretary of […]

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13 h. ago Imo PDP tackles Uzodinma over environmental agency’s alleged acts of terrorism

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Imo State chapter, has expressed its worries over the Imo State Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO) read more Imo PDP tackles Uzodinma over environmental agency’s alleged acts of terrorism

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15 h. ago Two Masquerades Charged To Court For Allegedly Using Spear, Arrows, Machetes, Other Weapons To Extort, Assault Residents

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has commenced prosecution of a masquerade and a masquerade group leader over two separate incidents of alleged assault, blockade of public highway and extortion in the guise of cultural display. Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer who revealed this on Saturday, also reported that the Commissioner of Police, […] The post Two Masquerades Charged To Court For Allegedly Using Spear, Arrows, Machetes, Other Weapons To Extort, Assault Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Civil Society backs NCC leadership amid promotion bias allegations

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has thrown its weight behind the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over allegations of bias...

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17 h. ago Police Arrest Notorious Taxi Driver Linked To Serial Assaults, Robberies In Lagos

Crack detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, Lagos State, have arrested a notorious commercial taxi driver, Adedayo Ben Adegbola, for alleged involvement in multiple cases of rape, defilement, assault, and armed robberies targeting female passengers across the State. The suspect, who was recently featured in viral social media posts by some […]

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22 h. ago FG begins payment of arrears to health workers as resident doctors begin strike

The federal government says it has approved and commenced the payment of over ₦33.3billion in arrears owed health workers across read more FG begins payment of arrears to health workers as resident doctors begin strike

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23 h. ago ‘Muslim lives matter too,’ Onanuga counters US Secretary over ‘Christian genocide’ claims

Rubio had described the alleged killings of Christians by Islamist and Fulani militias as tragic and unacceptable, saying the United States was...

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