Written by By Favour Ulebor, with agency report American rapper Nicki Minaj has raised global attention to alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, calling for urgent international action during a United Nations event hosted by United States Ambassador, Mike Waltz, on Tuesday. Minaj, who has repeatedly commented on the issue in recent months, said she was invited after … Continue reading “‘In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted’ – says Nicki Minaj, calls for urgent action”
…Organisation wins LCCI Awards By Tunde Oso THE Japan External Trade Organisation’s (JETRO) participation at the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair closed yesterday on a successful note, with the its pavilion attracting nearly 50,000 visitors over the 10-day event — one of the highest turnouts recorded by any foreign pavilion this year. The Trade Commissioner … Continue reading “Lagos Trade Fair: Japan external trade pavilion records 50,000 visitors”
LAGOS — AMIDST escalating issues within the nation’s security architecture, the Institute of Security Nigeria, ISN, has concluded plans to host its 18th international conference in Lagos, with top political office holders, security chieftains, diplomats, traditional rulers, academia and media practitioners in attendance. The conference, with the theme ‘Expanding frontiers of innovations in security enhancement … Continue reading “Buratai, Gambari, others to discuss nat’l security”
By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi President Bola Tinubu yesterday asked foreign investors to invest in Nigeria’s aviation industry, saying opportunities abound as the sector remained one of the most viable and under-exploited markets in Africa. Tinubu said with over 220 million people, Nigeria had the largest domestic aviation market on the continent, adding that … Continue reading “Tinubu, Keyamo seek global capital for ‘under-exploited’ aviation sector”
By Henry Obetta LAGOS— THE Centre for Public Accountability, CPA, in collaboration with Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, yesterday, warned against inciting religious and tribal intolerance in Nigeria following controversies by the US Government to invade the country. Recall that US President Donald Trump had threatened to invade Nigeria over the alleged killings of Christians. … Continue reading “Alleged Christian genocide misleading, politically motivated — Coalition”
…Nicki Minaj to address UN on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria By Nkiruka Nnorom (with agency reports) Pope Leo has voiced renewed alarm over the escalating violence, discrimination, and persecution faced by Christian populations in several nations, includig Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, Bangladesh, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, among others. The alarm … Continue reading “Pope warns against escalating violence, persecution of Christians in Nigeria”
By Chinedu Adonu ..Army threatens to take over locations of my palace, gov’s ancestral home —MONARCH The people of Owo, the hometown of Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, yesterday staged a peaceful protest over invasion of their community. The Nigerian Army, which carried out the invasion, also destroyed property and vowed to take over … Continue reading “Tension in Enugu community as Gov Mbah’s kinsmen protest alleged military invasion”
Germany swept past Slovakia and into the 2026 World Cup as Leroy Sane struck twice and Nick Woltemade scored for the third straight match in a thumping 6-0 win in Leipzig on Monday. The win put Germany through atop Group A and into next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Slovakia finished … Continue reading “Germany crush Slovakia to qualify for 2026 World Cup”
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno on Tuesday begged the Nigerian Armed Forces as a matter of urgency to launch an offensive attack on the terrorists’ safe haven in Tumbus, Mandara Hills and Sambisa Game to “end their madness”. Zulum made the appeal when the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, paid him a … Continue reading “Borno gov begs military to launch offensive attack on terrorists’ Tumbus, others”
By Kingsley Omonobi Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, a young Nigerian Navy officer involved in a recent altercation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, reportedly escaped an attempted trailing by unidentified individuals in Abuja last night. According to sources, men in two unmarked Hilux vans without name tags followed Yerima from the NIPCO Filling Station … Continue reading “Yerima allegedly trailed in Abuja”