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We’re Ready To Partner With America To Wipe Out Terrorists In Nigeria — FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the United States and other international partners to eliminate terrorists and criminal elements threatening the nation’s peace and stability. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Wednesday during a world press conference in Abuja, where he addressed recent concerns over Nigeria’s security situation and foreign...
“God Wants To Use Trump To Reset Nigerian Leaders’ Brains” – Pastor Giwa
Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has declared that God intends to use former U.S. President Donald Trump as an instrument to correct and “reset” the mindset of Nigeria’s political leaders. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Pastor Giwa said Trump’s recent threat of military action against Nigeria over alleged tolerance of terrorism should not...
Wike’s Bloc Reject PDP BoT Stance On Convention
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party is far from over as the faction loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, insisted that the national convention of the party slated for Ibadan, the Oyo State capital between November 15 and 16, will not hold. Despite the position of the party’s Board of Trustees earlier on Wednesday, urging the...
OPEC Urges Nigerian Oil Producers To Prioritise Domestic Crude Refining
The Chairman of the OPEC Board of Governors for 2025 has called on Nigerian oil producers to prioritise domestic refining and value creation instead of exporting raw crude. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists Pre-Conference Workshop in Lagos, Adeyemi-Bero, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company, said the country...
FG Meets Diplomats, Military Commanders Over Trump’s Threats
The Federal Government on Wednesday held a meeting with members of the diplomatic corps in Abuja, where it addressed Trump's allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria and also rejected the United States’ designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern, insisting that the country didn’t target any group on the basis of faith. Speaking at the diplomatic briefing in...
Obi Calls For Transparency, Fairness In Anambra Gov. Poll
Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has urged political actors, electoral officials, and residents to ensure transparency, fairness and peace in Saturday’s November 8, 2025 governorship election in the state. Speaking with journalists at his Agulu residence in the Anaocha Local Government Area on Wednesday, Obi appealed...
Senate Investigates $300bn Crude Oil Theft
The Senate on Wednesday received the interim report of its Ad Hoc Committee investigating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, amid fresh concerns that Nigeria may have lost more than $300bn in unaccounted crude proceeds over the years due to alleged collusion, poor industry oversight, and entrenched sabotage networks. The committee, chaired by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), was...
COAS Emphasizes Importance Of Building Combat-ready Warriors In Nigerian Army
The Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised the importance of building combat-ready warriors in the Nigerian Army for operational effectiveness. Shaibu stated this while declaring open a seminar on intensifying warrior ethos, post-traumatic stress disorder management and drug/substance abuse held at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State on Wednesday . He identified warrior ethos as fundamental pillars...
U.S. Supreme Court Questions Trump’s Administration Over Increased Tariffs
Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, including conservative ones, repeatedly asked critical questions of the administration of Donald Trump as they heard arguments on whether the president had the authority to impose sweeping tariffs under a 1977 emergency law. The judges heard arguments from the administration and opponents of Trump’s actions in a session lasting more than two hours on...
“Social Justice Must Drive Africa’s Development” – Osinbajo
Former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called for a paradigm shift in Africa’s development strategy, urging governments and institutions to place social justice at the centre of economic growth. Osinbajo made the call at the Ford Foundation Office for West Africa (FFOWA)high-level anniversary celebration titled “OWA@65: From Nation Building to Social Justice,” in Abuja. Speaking on the theme: “Social Justice...
