Soyinka: Trump ‘petty-minded dictator’, recalls ditching U.S. Green Card over targeting of minorities

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has renewed his criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump, labelling him a “petty-minded dictator” whose administration fostered hostility toward minorities and encouraged deadly policing tactics.…

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Tinubu: Nigeria deepening diplomatic engagement with the world to end terrorism

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s economic reforms are gaining strong global confidence, positioning the country for sustained stability and prosperity. Speaking at Thursday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja…

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Nigeria targets investment boost as it leads W’Africa in climate commitments at COP30

Nigeria has emerged as West Africa’s frontrunner in climate action following its submission of the region’s first Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on…

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Tensions rise as U.S. mulls military plans to attack Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians

The United States has reportedly developed contingency plans for possible military action in Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s directive to the Pentagon to prepare a response aimed at protecting Christians…

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Presidency: Tinubu ahead of U.S. ‘orchestrated’ narrative as Abuja moves to tackle evolving security threats

President Bola Tinubu, through his information and strategy adviser Bayo Onanuga, says Nigeria is already taking decisive steps to confront the security challenges that U.S. officials have cited — a…

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