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A diplomatic storm has erupted between the United States and Nigeria as U.S. lawmakers escalate claims of a “Christian genocide” in the country. The controversy has taken center stage on both sides of the Atlantic, drawing intense media coverage, political statements, and legislative action. While the U.S. Congress and certain advocacy groups insist that Christians…

Fear, grief, and outrage have enveloped the ancient Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State following a deadly midnight assault by heavily armed bandits on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, located in the volatile Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. In a chilling operation that lasted several hours, the attackers stormed the school premises under the…

American rapper Nicki Minaj is scheduled to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she will highlight concerns over reported jihadist attacks and persecution targeting Christian communities in Nigeria, according to U.S. officials and multiple reports. The appearance, confirmed by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, follows Minaj’s…

In a major crackdown, the Nigeria Customs Service at the PTML (Port and Terminal Multiservices Ltd.) command announced the interception of a cocaine consignment valued at ₦29.4 billion. The seizure was confirmed by Comptroller Joe Anani, who revealed that the haul was discovered during a routine disinfection of empty containers on October 7, 2025. The…

In a shocking escalation of violence in northeast Nigeria, fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) allegedly ambushed a Nigerian military convoy in Borno State, resulting in multiple deaths and the reported kidnapping of a serving general. Early reports indicate that both soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were…

A growing storm of anger, fear, and desperation is sweeping across Moroccan cities where Nigerian students under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme say they have been left stranded for over 15 months without receiving their monthly stipends. The students — many of whom rely solely on the scholarship for accommodation, food,…

In a bold move aimed at curbing police overreach and protecting citizens’ privacy, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has issued a firm directive declaring that no police officer is allowed to search the mobile phones of commuters or motorists on Lagos roads. While the announcement has been widely welcomed, questions abound about whether…

In Benin, the political landscape is shifting significantly ahead of the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026. With structural advantages firmly in its grip, the ruling coalition appears well-positioned to maintain power, leaving few viable challengers in sight. This analysis explores the current dynamics, implications, and future risks as the country approaches a potentially…

In a landmark move that underscores the renewed focus on education and human-capital development, the government of Kano State has officially dispatched 350 postgraduate scholars to pursue advanced studies abroad. Spearheaded by Abba Kabir Yusuf, the initiative forms a key part of the state’s revitalised Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Scheme and marks a significant milestone…