US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States collaborated closely with the Nigerian government to conduct air strikes on ISIS targets in Sokoto on Christmas Day. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Trump disclosed, “On Christmas Day in close coordination with the government of Nigeria, we worked with…
Popular American streamer, Kai Cenat has shared that he feels real connection with Nigeria, revealing that the country is the first place he felt “100 per cent love.” The digital creator disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina, recently. Cenat, who first visited Nigeria in…
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has expressed deep pain and criticism following United States President Donald Trump’s public praise of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, on February 5. Trump, addressing attendees including members of the US Congress, religious leaders, and international dignitaries, described the Nigerian First Lady…
The United States Embassy has issued an urgent security advisory instructing all U.S. citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, citing deteriorating security conditions, widespread disruptions, and increasing restrictions imposed by Iranian authorities. In the advisory, which applies nationwide, the embassy warned that heightened security measures have led to road closures, disruptions to public…
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior has accused Arsenal of showing a lack of respect during the warm-up of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium. The Chelsea head coach was seen angrily confronting members of Arsenal’s staff and players, telling them to remain in their own half of the pitch as both teams…
Dangote refinery says dependence on coastal logistics may push petrol pump price to N1,000 per litre. Coastal logistics involves transporting and distributing goods — such as petroleum products — by ship along the coastline, rather than using pipelines or land-based methods. The refinery said marketers are free to choose their preferred mode of evacuation, but…
Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu High Court on Thursday ordered the British government to pay £20 million each to the families of the 21 coal miners killed in Enugu State in 1949 by the Colonial masters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the massacre took place at the Iva Valley Coal Mine…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said there is no truth in reports claiming that United States troops have been deployed in Nigeria. DHQ maintained that Nigeria has a long-standing and structured security partnership and cooperation with the United States, rooted in mutual respect and focused on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics…
Ajara Lasisi, the Nigerian actress popularly known as Aunty Ajara in the Yoruba film industry, has been laid to rest. The death of Aunty Ajara was confirmed by her elder brother Ridwan Lasisi on Thursday. According to Islamic rites, her burial took place a few hours after her death, beginning with salatul janaza, the funeral…
U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C on Thursday. Trump made the remarks while addressing participants at the faith-based gathering, which was attended by political and civic leaders from across the world. His comments highlighted…
