Tag: Nigeria
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NSA Visit: Nigeria, U.S. Deepen Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation
By Paul Joseph Nigeria and the United States have strengthened bilateral ties on security, counterterrorism and regional stability following a series of high-level engagements between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and senior U.S. government officials in Washington. Ribadu, who embarked on a three-day working visit to the United States from May 4 to May…
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Nigeria Leads Africa, Eight Globally In Latest Fraud Ranking
By Paul Joseph Nigeria has emerged as the most spammed country in Africa and the eighth most affected globally, according to the 2025 Spam and Fraud Report released by Truecaller. The report revealed that 51 per cent of all unknown calls received by users in Nigeria this year were identified as spam or fraudulent, meaning…
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Stop Calling Bandits Muslims — Sultan of Sokoto Calls for Caution
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, has urged Nigerians to stop associating bandits and criminal elements with Islam, warning that such generalisations worsen religious tensions in the country. The Sultan made the appeal on May 7, 2026, during a meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, where…
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“Such a thing is impossible” Sultan Rejects Claims of Islamising Nigeria Agenda
By Paul Joseph The Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III has strongly denied allegations that Muslims are plotting to wipe out Christians in Nigeria, describing such claims as dangerous narratives capable of worsening divisions across the country. The monarch spoke on Wednesday in during the first triannual meeting of the (NIREC), where religious…
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Nigeria Bans Use of “Dr” Title by Honorary Degree Holders in New Education Reform
By Paul Joseph The Federal Government has announced a sweeping policy reform prohibiting recipients of honorary doctorates from using the title “Dr” in any official, academic, or professional capacity, in a move aimed at restoring credibility to Nigeria’s academic system. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed the decision on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa…
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US Lobbying Firm Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Security
By Paul Joseph A Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has expressed concern over Nigeria’s security challenges and electoral process under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that continued issues could trigger calls for international sanctions. In a statement posted on X, the firm said it is already engaging key U.S. policy circles, citing allegations of…
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Tinubu Spends Millions Lobbying US Congress But Ignores Christian Genocide At Home –Moore
By Paul Joseph A United States lawmaker, Riley M. Moore, has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of prioritizing lobbying efforts in Washington while allegedly failing to address violence against Christians in Nigeria. Moore made the allegation in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), where he claimed that the Nigerian government…
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Eric Chelle Arrives in Nigeria as Unity Cup Talent Hunt Intensifies Across NPFL
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has arrived in Nigeria to begin an intensified scouting mission aimed at identifying home-based players ahead of the Unity Cup, as part of a broader effort to strengthen squad depth and promote domestic league talent. April 29, 2026 — Chelle’s visit is centered on live…
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Nigeria: “Stolen Childhoods, Broken Communities: The Sound of Silence in a Bleeding Land”
By Paul Joseph A deepening wave of violence and abductions across Nigeria is leaving more than shattered communities; it is breaking hearts and reshaping daily life into a struggle defined by fear, grief, and uncertainty. From remote villages to major highways, and increasingly within school environments, insecurity has tightened its grip, particularly in parts of…
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Nigeria Deploys Warships, Helicopters to Tackle Insecurity in Guinea
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Navy has launched a large-scale maritime security operation across the Gulf of Guinea, deploying 10 warships, two helicopters and specialised personnel to combat piracy, crude oil theft and other transnational crimes threatening the region. The operation, codenamed Exercise Obangame Express 2026, was officially flagged off on Sunday aboard Nigerian Navy…
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Kukah Rejects Hausa Identity, Urges Nigerians to Recognise His Roots
By Paul Joseph The Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has called on Nigerians to stop referring to him as a Hausa man, stating that the label does not accurately reflect his origin. Kukah made the clarification during the 16th convocation ceremony of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University held in Igbariam, Anambra State,…
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Global Hunger Crisis Deepens as Nigeria Ranked Among Worst-Hit Countries — UN Report
By Paul Joseph A new UN-backed assessment has revealed a worsening global hunger situation, with Nigeria listed among the countries most affected by severe food insecurity in 2025. According to the report, about 266 million people worldwide faced acute food insecurity this year alone. Alarmingly, nearly two-thirds of the most severe cases are concentrated in…