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Christian Genocide: 10 Key Implications For FG, Citizens As US Designates Nigeria As A Country Of Particular Concern

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On October 31, 2025, President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for severe religious freedom violations, citing the targeted killing of thousands of Christians by Islamist groups like Boko Haram and Fulani militants. Here are 10 concise implications for the Nigerian government and citizens: 1.Diplomatic Isolation Gov’t: Strained U.S.-Nigeria ties; risk…

BREAKING: Trump Redesignates Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Over Christian Genocide Claims

GISTSMATE MEDIA3 weeks ago02 mins

US President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern’ in response to allegations of a Christian genocide in the country. Trump announced his decision in a Truth Social post on Friday. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed,” Trump said. He blamed radical Islamists…

Recruitment Glitches: Interior Minister Orders Fixing Of CDCFIB Portal Issues

GISTSMATE MEDIA3 weeks ago02 mins

Following mounting frustration among applicants unable to access the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) recruitment portal, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered an immediate fix of the technical issues disrupting the process. Thousands of applicants seeking employment in the paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior had taken…

EFCC, NFIU Launch Crackdown On Alleged Coup Funders

GISTSMATE MEDIA3 weeks ago05 mins

Military investigators probing the alleged attempted coup are working with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit to unravel the financial flows linked to individuals accused of bankrolling the plot, The PUNCH has learnt. This was as indications emerge that the bank accounts of some of the suspects might have…

FLASH: ‘I Gave My All’, Ex-CDS, General Musa Bows Out After 39 Years In Military

GISTSMATE MEDIA3 weeks ago03 mins

The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Friday said he was leaving the Nigerian Armed Forces after 39 years of service, with a clear conscience, having given his all to the military and the fight against insecurity. Speaking at his pull-out parade in Abuja, Musa said he served the…

Why Tinubu Grants Clemency To Maryam Sanda – Presidency Speaks

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago02 mins

The Presidency on Thursday explained the major reason why Maryam Sanda who was sentenced to death for killing her husband was granted clemency. Sanda, who had spent a total of six years in prison for murder, had her death sentence reduced to 12 years’ imprisonment by the president. The reduction in the death sentence followed…

Air Force Officer Detailed To Kill NSA Ribadu In Foiled Coup Plot

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago03 mins

An air force officer recently posted to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was detailed to kill Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), sources familiar with the investigation of the alleged coup plot have told TheCable. SB Adamu, a squadron leader with service no NAF/3481 from Jigawa state, was posted to the…

Cross River PMAN Governor, Rebreed Congratulates New UNICAL VC, Prof Offiong

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago02 mins

The Cross River State Governor of Performing Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Hon. Prince Emmanuel Effiom “Rebreed” has congratulated the newly elected Vice Chancellor of University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Efang Offiong. Prof Offiong, a respected scholar, seasoned administrator, and passionate educator from the South Local Government Area, Cross River State is the newly elected…

Bandits Slay Pastor, Abduct 20 Worshippers In Kaduna Community

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago03 mins

The United Church of Christ in Nigeria, UCCN, also known as HEKAN, has raised the alarm over the killing of one of its pastors, Reverend Yahaya Kambasiya, and the abduction of over 20 persons during a fresh attack on the Farin Dutse community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The tragic incident occurred…

Humans May Soon Live Until 200 Without Getting Sick In New Breakthrough

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago02 mins

Humans may soon be able to live for 200 years without getting sick, like the world’s longest-living mammal – the bowhead whale. Experts from the University of Rochester in New York are looking into how the mysterious sea creature repairs broken DNA and are hoping to one day nail the same hack in people. They…

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‘We’ll Use Madness To Cure Madness,’ Makinde Warns Against Rigging 2027 Election

BREAKING: UK Rejects Nigeria’s Request To Transfer Ekweremadu

VIDEO: Boko Haram Behe@ds Women Found With Charms

US To Provide Intelligence Support, Defence Equipment To Nigeria – FG Reveals

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Christian Genocide: 10 Key Implications For FG, Citizens As US Designates Nigeria As A Country Of Particular Concern

BREAKING: Trump Redesignates Nigeria As ‘Country Of Particular Concern’ Over Christian Genocide Claims

Recruitment Glitches: Interior Minister Orders Fixing Of CDCFIB Portal Issues

EFCC, NFIU Launch Crackdown On Alleged Coup Funders

FLASH: ‘I Gave My All’, Ex-CDS, General Musa Bows Out After 39 Years In Military

Why Tinubu Grants Clemency To Maryam Sanda – Presidency Speaks

Air Force Officer Detailed To Kill NSA Ribadu In Foiled Coup Plot

Cross River PMAN Governor, Rebreed Congratulates New UNICAL VC, Prof Offiong

Bandits Slay Pastor, Abduct 20 Worshippers In Kaduna Community

Humans May Soon Live Until 200 Without Getting Sick In New Breakthrough