US imposes visa restrictions over ‘religious freedom violations’ in Nigeria

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced a new round of visa restrictions targeting individuals implicated in religious persecution in Nigeria, amid heightened American concern over reports of…

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Tinubu approves protection for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader at Nigerian embassy

Nigeria has asked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to provide additional security for Mr. Fernando Dia Da Costa, a presidential candidate in the November 2025 Guinea-Bissau elections,…

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Jonathan labels Guinea-Bissau crisis a ‘ceremonial coup,’ urges ECOWAS to announce election results

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the recent political turmoil in Guinea-Bissau as a “ceremonial coup,” insisting it does not qualify as a traditional military takeover. Speaking to journalists on…

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Flash: China slams Trump’s threat to sanction Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution

China has strongly criticized former United States President Donald Trump’s reported warning to cut aid and possibly take military action against Nigeria over claims that Christians are being systematically targeted…

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Burundi marks 8th anniversary of ICC withdrawal as African leaders push for homegrown justice systems

Burundi has marked the eighth anniversary of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) with a high-level conference organized by the Pan-African media company, Afrique Média. The event, held…

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Tinubu congratulates Japan’s first female prime minister, pledges stronger bilateral ties

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, on her historic emergence as leader of the Asian nation. In a congratulatory letter personally signed by him,…

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Qatar Foundation pledges support for Nigeria’s Almajiri, out-of-school children education initiative

The Qatar Foundation has pledged to support Nigeria’s renewed efforts to address the challenge of Almajiri and out-of-school children through educational partnerships and capacity development. This assurance was given by…

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FG slams ‘false genocide claims’, says terrorists kill without religion

| FG cites capture of Ansaru leaders, 13,500 terrorists killed Nigeria’s government has strongly rejected allegations circulating in some international media and online platforms that terrorists are waging a campaign…

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