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‘Nigeria’s Future Lies in Its Own Hands’: EU Backs FG Amid Trump’s Remarks

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its solidarity with Nigeria and respect for the country’s sovereignty amid renewed international debate over religious freedom and security. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, reacting to recent comments […]

Senate to Debate Trump’s Claim of Christian Genocide in Nigeria

The Senate has said it will debate recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump alleging a Christian genocide in Nigeria. During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said he would withhold personal comment on the issue until the Federal Government issues an official response, noting that the matter involves “sensitive diplomatic considerations.” “Who am […]

Tinubu Unfazed by Trump’s Military Threat, Says Information Minister

President Bola Tinubu remains calm despite threats by former United States President Donald Trump over Nigeria’s security situation, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr. Mohammed Idris, has said. Speaking to journalists after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Idris said Tinubu remains focused on making Nigeria safer for all citizens, […]

Mompha to face trial: Court says EFCC has case in ₦6bn laundering charge

The Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed a no-case submission filed by internet celebrity Mr. Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, in his ongoing ₦6 billion money laundering trial. Justice Mojisola Dada ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had established a prima facie case against Mr. Mustapha and his […]

‘Hands off Nigeria’: China warns against foreign meddling after U.S. rebuke on religious rights

China has voiced strong support for Nigeria amid renewed tensions sparked by United States criticism of the country’s handling of religious issues, warning against any form of external interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs. In a statement published on the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s website on Tuesday, the ministry’s spokesperson, Ms. Mao Ning, reaffirmed Beijing’s backing of […]

Drama at airport as Senator Natasha confronts immigration officers over seized passport

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has alleged that officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) prevented her from travelling abroad, withholding her passport without lawful justification. The senator made the claim during a live broadcast on her Facebook page on Tuesday morning, confronting the officials on camera. “Have I committed any offence? Why are […]

Defend yourself or forfeit the chance, judge warns Nnamdi Kanu

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has given the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, until 5 November to defend the terrorism-related charges filed against him or be deemed to have forfeited his right to do so. The judge issued the order after Mr. Kanu, for […]

JAMB Extends Public University Admission Deadline to 17 November

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the completion of 2025 admissions into public universities from Friday, 31 October, to Monday, 17 November 2025. The Board’s Spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. He said the decision followed emerging circumstances, including a court […]

Governor Diri Defects to APC, Cites Drive for Bayelsa’s Development

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State says his defection, alongside most members of his cabinet, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is intended to attract greater development to the state. The governor was officially received into the ruling party on Monday at a rally in Yenagoa by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The event drew several high-profile […]

INEC Confirms 2.8 Million Voters for Anambra Election, Reaffirms Stance Against Vote-Buying

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved a final register of 2,802,790 eligible voters for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced this on Monday during the signing of the Peace Accord for the off-cycle election, organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Awka. Prof. Amupitan […]

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