By ANITA KNIGHT The United States has moved to relist Nigeria on its religious freedom watchlist after President Donald Trump designated the country a “Country of Particular Concern,” accusing Abuja of tolerating mass attacks on Christians and ordering the Pentagon to prepare for possible action. The decision — and Trump’s threat of military steps if […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE Civilians on the Brink as Geopolitics Looms Over Nigeria’s Conflict Zones AS tensions rise between Washington and Abuja, fears are mounting that civilians in Nigeria’s fragile conflict zones could become the biggest casualties if U.S. President Donald Trump turns his fiery rhetoric into action. His threats to halt aid and order strikes […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE TEXAS senator links legislation to religious persecution; praises Trump’s stance on Nigeria United States Senator Ted Cruz has announced plans to introduce new legislation targeting Nigerian political and religious officials involved in introducing or enforcing Sharia and blasphemy laws, which he claims are fueling the persecution of Christians in the country. In […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF BEIJING urges respect for national sovereignty after Trump’s threat of sanctions, military action. China has thrown its full support behind Nigeria, warning against any form of foreign interference following recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing Nigeria’s handling of religious issues. In a statement released on Tuesday via the […]
By ANITA KNIGHT NIGERIA is positioning itself to tap into fresh global economic opportunities as world leaders gather for the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa — the first-ever to be hosted on African soil. Ambassador Bolaji Akinremi, Director of Reform and Foreign Service Innovation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in Abuja […]
By ANITA KNIGHT A court in China has ordered a school to compensate a family after their teenage daughter developed a temporary psychotic disorder allegedly triggered by a horror movie shown in class. The incident, which occurred in Hangzhou, Guangxi Province, dates back to October 2023 when a teacher on leave left students under substitute […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF US President Donald Trump warned on 1 November 2025 that he has ordered the Defence Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria if the government does not act swiftly to stop attacks on Christians. In a social-media post, Trump said any US strike would be “fast, vicious and sweet” […]
By ANITA KNIGHT A United States senator, Ted Cruz, has introduced a bill seeking to impose sanctions on individuals and government officials accused of enforcing blasphemy and Sharia laws in Nigeria. The move follows allegations of systematic persecution of Christians and growing religious intolerance across parts of the country. In a statement released on Friday, […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE TWO separate federal court rulings on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to immediately resume payments under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the United States’ largest food aid initiative — despite the ongoing government shutdown that had threatened to suspend benefits for millions of low-income Americans. The rulings, handed down […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF IN a move that has reignited global debate over religion, politics, and human rights in Africa’s most populous nation, former U.S. President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) — a label reserved for nations accused of severe violations of religious freedom. The decision, announced on […]