A dramatic exchange erupted in the Nigerian Senate on Monday between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau over former U.S. President Donald Trump’s allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. Senate President Akpabio clarified his position, saying, “I never replied to President Trump over allegations of Christian genocide. I’ve petitioned the…
Two members of the United States parliament, Gregory W. Meeks and Sara Jacobs, have condemned President Donald Trump’s recent threat to cut off aid and launch military action against Nigeria. Mr Trump had recently threatened to take military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians. But Mr Meeks, a ranking member of the House…
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged youths, singles, and expectant mothers to trust God and use their waiting periods to serve Him faithfully. Speaking at the RCCG monthly thanksgiving and special prayer session for singles and expectant mothers at Throne of Grace Parish, Ebute-Metta, Lagos,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the dismissal of 115 personnel as part of ongoing reforms in the agency. In a notice published on Tuesday, the secret police advised members of the public to desist from dealing with the dismissed personnel on behalf of the service. The press release reads: DSS Dismisses 115…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has announced new updates to its ongoing recruitment exercise, saying shortlisted applicants will now sit for their tests online. This was disclosed in a statement signed by AM Jibril, Secretary to the Board (Maj Gen Rtd), and posted on Tuesday. According to the Board, the recruitment…
A heated argument broke out on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday over which committee has the mandate to investigate the alleged irregular allocation and management of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex — the Committee on Public Assets or the Committee on Commerce. The dispute followed a motion of urgent public…
China says it firmly supports the Nigerian government as it “leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions”. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, said “as Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to…
A combined team of security operatives has apprehended the suspected killers of three local farmers murdered at Ala in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, The Nation can report. The suspects, who were reportedly dressed in army camouflage, were arrested in an “overnight operation” that extended into the early hours of Tuesday. The…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has dismissed claims of Christian persecution in the country, insisting that the country’s main security challenge remains terrorism. Speaking to reporters on Monday in Abuja, Oluyede dismissed the claim by US President Donald Trump that Islamic terrorists were targeting and killing Christians. He said, “There are no…
In a dramatic scene at the airport on Tuesday morning, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of ordering the seizure of her international passport in an alleged bid to stop her from travelling out of the country. In a Facebook Live video streamed directly from the airport terminal, Akpoti-Uduaghan…