Trendbrio.com

News and Entertainment Update

Live
Entertainment
Sports
Davido Lights Up AFCON 2025 Kick-Off Concert In Rabat 01
02
Soccer
Sports
Aston Villa Beat Manchester United 2-1 To Move Third In Premier League
03
News
BREAKING: All Abducted St Mary’s Catholic School Pupils In Niger State Released
04
News
Seyi Tinubu Jr Installed As Okanlomo Of Yorubaland
05
Entertainment
Busta Rhymes Reveals Plans To Relocate To Nigeria And Start A Family

Category: News

Stay updated with trendbrio.com as we bring you the latest news headlines of today. Our dedicated section covers all aspects of politics news in Nigeria today, ensuring you never miss important updates. From politics today in Nigeria to Naija news updates, we provide comprehensive coverage of the latest events and developments. Explore our Naija news today and breaking stories to stay informed about the most pressing issues. Whether you’re looking for political news in Nigeria or the hot news in Nigeria, we’ve got you covered with timely and accurate information.

Bishop Kukah Says Christians Are Not Persecuted In Nigeria

Wale busari05 mins

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Convener of the National Peace Committee, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has said there is no persecution of Christians in Nigeria, stressing that genocide is determined by intent, not by the number of casualties. Bishop Kukah recently faced criticism after reportedly urging the international community not to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” warning that such a label could heighten tensions, foster suspicion, and be exploited by criminals, ultimately undermining interfaith dialogue and cooperation with the government. Speaking at the 46th Supreme Convention of the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM) in Kaduna, Kukah aligned himself with the Vatican Secretary of State, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, and other Catholic bishops regarding the issue of alleged attacks on Christians. “They are saying that 1,200 churches are burnt in Nigeria every year, and I ask myself—in which Nigeria? Interestingly, nobody approached the Catholic Church to get accurate data. We do not know where these figures came from. All those talking about persecution—has anyone ever called to ask, ‘Bishop Kukah, what is the situation?’ The data being circulated cleverly avoids the Catholic Church because they know Catholics do not indulge in hearsay,” he said. On the misuse of the term genocide, he explained, “Genocide is not based on the number of people killed. You can kill 10 million people and it still won’t amount to genocide. The critical determinant is intent—whether the aim is to eliminate a group of people. So, you don’t determine genocide by numbers; you determine it by intention. We need to be more clinical in the issues we discuss.” Challenging claims of Christian persecution, Kukah said, “If you are a Christian in Nigeria and you say you are persecuted, my question is: how? At least 80% of educated Nigerians are Christians, and up to 85% of the Nigerian economy is controlled by Christians. With such figures, how can anyone say Christians are being persecuted?” He blamed many of the challenges faced by Christians on internal disunity, saying, “The main problem is that Christians succumb to bullies. The day we decide to stand together—believing that an injury to one is an injury to all—these things will stop.” Kukah also cautioned against loose claims of martyrdom: “Because someone is killed in a church, does that automatically make them a martyr? Whether you are killed while stealing someone’s yam or attacked by bandits, does that qualify as martyrdom? I am worried because we must think more deeply.” Clarifying misconceptions about his previous remarks, he added, “People say there is genocide in Nigeria. What I presented at the Vatican was a 1,270-page study on genocide in Nigeria and elsewhere. My argument is that it is not accurate to claim there is genocide or martyrdom in Nigeria.” He urged members of the Knights of St. Mulumba to defend the Church through example, saying, “We are no longer talking about wielding swords, but about living as true witnesses.”

Read More

Presidency Blames Obasanjo For Early Boko Haram Growth, Defends Tinubu’s Anti-Terror Strategy

Wale busari03 mins

The Presidency on Sunday criticised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for allowing the early foundations of Boko Haram to take root during his tenure, accusing him of indecisive action that enabled the sect to grow into a full-fledged terrorist threat. Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare said, “Terrorism took root on his watch and grew because it was not stopped. The ideological foundations and early cells of Boko Haram were incubated during Obasanjo’s civilian presidency. While they recruited, indoctrinated, built camps, and flaunted authority, the state failed to act decisively. For the leader under whom the first seeds of terrorism were allowed to germinate to now issue public lectures is not just ironic, it is reckless.” Dare dismissed claims by Obasanjo and other critics suggesting that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is incapable of protecting Nigerians, calling such statements hypocritical, misleading, and dangerous. He noted that Nigeria is now contending with a complex network of terrorists, including ISIS-linked and al-Qaeda-linked groups, violent extremist cells posing as bandits, cross-border terror gangs, and ideological insurgents in ungoverned spaces. He added, “What started as a preventable sect during Obasanjo’s tenure later mutated into a violent insurgency and a regional terror franchise aligned with global jihadist movements.” Urging Obasanjo to acknowledge the failures of his administration, Dare said, “A real statesman offers support, not soundbites. He should use his influence to back ongoing efforts instead of publicly undermining Nigeria’s security.” Dare highlighted that President Tinubu is confronting a full-spectrum terrorist threat with a comprehensive strategy that combines modern military operations, intelligence-driven interventions, governance restoration in underserved communities, counter-radicalisation programmes, economic stabilisation, and efforts to build trust with local populations. “This administration will not be distracted by selective amnesia wrapped in elder-statesmanship, nor will it allow those who midwifed Nigeria’s early security failures to rewrite history,” Dare said, calling on all Nigerians to unite against terrorism.

Read More

Federal Government Offers 40% Salary Increase As ASUU Resumes Fresh Negotiations

Wale busari04 mins

The Federal Government has moved to ease the growing tension in public universities by presenting a fresh proposal to increase the salaries of Academic Staff Union of Universities members by 40 per cent, according to officials familiar with the talks in Abuja. The offer surfaced just as ASUU prepares for another round of negotiations with the government committee chaired by Yayale Ahmed. The decision to return to the table followed lengthy deliberations at the union’s National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja on Sunday, where branch leaders were mandated to brief their members before discussions continue. A NEC participant, who avoided being named due to restrictions on speaking during bargaining, confirmed that talks would resume next week. The official said the government “made a proposal of a 40% salary increment. Branch leaders will go back and update members on the situation. As it stands, negotiations continue with the government next week.” The union’s one-month ultimatum to the government expired last Saturday, raising fears of a major shutdown in public universities nationwide. In response, federal officials quickly summoned ASUU to a meeting that stretched from Monday into Tuesday, but both sides kept the outcome under wraps because of the confidential nature of the process. ASUU has warned that a full strike remains on the table if government agencies continue what the union describes as a “nonchalant” approach to long-standing issues. Central to the dispute are the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, payment of outstanding salaries and earned allowances, and the release of funds for university revitalisation. While the tension grows, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa—currently outside the country—has insisted that the administration has addressed the union’s concerns. He recently told State House correspondents that President Bola Tinubu had made it clear he wanted stability in public universities. According to him, “the President has mandated us that he doesn’t want ASUU to go on strike, and we’re doing everything humanly possible to ensure that our students stay in school. The last strike they went on for about six days was not really needed. We’ve met literally all their requirements and are back at the negotiation table. We will resolve this.” The Nigeria Labour Congress has also entered the picture, backing ASUU and warning that it will step in if the government fails to meet the lecturers’ demands.

Read More

Delta Retired High Court Judge Justice Ifeoma Okogwu Found Dead In Asaba Home

Wale busari02 mins

Retired Delta State High Court judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, was discovered dead in her Asaba residence, sparking a police investigation into the circumstances of her death. According to security sources, her body was found in the sitting room of her home at No. 8 Tom Halen Street, behind IBTC Bank, with her hands and legs bound and her mouth covered with a wrapper. Her brother, Emeka Okogwu, reported the discovery to the police around 8:00 a.m. while visiting her home, leading to the immediate deployment of patrol teams to the scene. The on-duty security guard, Lucky Matthew, was arrested for questioning, while another guard, Godwin Vanen, is missing and currently being sought by authorities. Justice Okogwu’s body was removed and taken to Maduemeie Hospital Mortuary, Asaba. The case has been handed over to SCID Asaba for discreet investigation as police work to determine the motive and identify the attackers. Forensic evidence is being gathered from the residence. Residents expressed shock over the incident, describing Justice Okogwu as a quiet and respected member of the community. Security experts called for stricter monitoring of residential security personnel following the killing. The Delta State Police Command reassured the public of its commitment to bringing the perpetrators to justice and maintaining safety in Asaba.

Read More

Parents Of Niger Schoolchildren Abducted From St. Mary Protest Government Inaction

Wale busari03 mins

Parents of children abducted from St. Mary Catholic Schools in Papiri, Agwarra LGA of Niger State, protested on Saturday, accusing the state government of inaction eight days after the attack. More than 200 parents gathered at the school to register their names and those of their missing children, many travelling long distances on motorcycles to participate. The school was attacked on 21 November, when gunmen kidnapped over 300 pupils and 12 teachers, days after 26 schoolgirls were abducted in another part of the state. About 50 students escaped after two days, but most remain in captivity. Despite assurances that special security teams had been deployed, parents said no state officials had contacted them. They carried placards reading “Bring Back Our Girls,” “Is Education a Crime?” and “Our Children Are Still in Captivity,” accusing the government of silence and neglect. Stephen Okafor, the school’s Director of Communication, said the registration exercise was ordered by the state government and noted that the turnout shows the abduction is real. Cleric Linus Arege added that 215 parents and guardians had been documented under the supervision of Agwarra Local Government officials and the Catholic Diocese. Joseph Dimas, whose son Julius, a JSS 2 student, is still missing, criticised the government for initially denying the abduction. Emmanuel Ejeh, whose older children graduated from the school without incident, said he never expected such an attack. Bishop Bulus Yohanna of the Kontagora Diocese, proprietor of the school, appealed for prayers and expressed hope that the abducted students and staff would be rescued soon, noting the challenge of mobilising parents from more than 50 communities. Principal Felicia Gyam dismissed claims of prior warnings, and Headmistress Blessing Amodu described the ordeal as emotionally draining, urging authorities to step up rescue efforts. Attempts to reach the Niger State Government were unsuccessful, as messages sent to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, had not been answered.

Read More

Bandits Abduct Pastor, Wife And Worshippers After Attack On Kogi Church

Wale busari03 mins

Video from Ejiba in Yagba West, Kogi State, has captured the scene inside a Cherubim and Seraphim church moments after armed men attacked during Sunday service on November 30, 2025. The hall is left in disarray, with scattered footwear, abandoned Bibles, and personal items showing how quickly worshippers fled. The attackers abducted the pastor known as Orlando, his wife, and several congregants whose exact number remains uncertain. The incident has thrown the community into fear and renewed anxiety over persistent insecurity in the region. In the footage, the person recording walks through the empty church and describes what happened, saying: “I hid myself; this is the church where they abducted people. You are seeing where they kidnapped people at Ejiba. Please, save us. Baba Orlando, who is the head of this church, was abducted. You can see the inside. They didn’t bother to put off the speaker or anything.” The Ejiba attack mirrors a pattern of violent assaults on worship centres across Kogi and neighbouring states. On November 18, armed men invaded Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Isegun, in Eruku, Kwara State, during a service. They shot repeatedly to scare worshippers, killed at least five people, and abducted 38 individuals, including women, children, and the elderly. The Eruku community was left shaken, especially after a list of abducted members showed that 30 of the victims were women aged between seven and sixty-four. Initial information indicated ransom demands as high as ₦100 million per victim, later reduced to about ₦20 million. Relief finally came on November 23 when Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq confirmed that all 38 abducted worshippers had been freed. Security agencies — the police, DSS, and NIA — coordinated the operation that secured their release.

Read More

Jonathan Briefs Tinubu, Describes Guinea Bissau Election As Ceremonial Coup

Wale busari03 mins

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to brief him on the recent elections in Guinea Bissau. Jonathan clarified that what has been widely reported as a coup in the country was not a genuine military takeover, but rather a “ceremonial coup” carried out by the head of state. Speaking to journalists, he said the election results were already known and criticized the arrest of the opposition candidate as unnecessary. “I came to brief Mr President on the events, which is the tradition for former presidents. For regional and continental matters, it is important for the sitting President to have first-hand information, especially when ECOWAS leaders meet and I am not present,” Jonathan said. He added, “The election was concluded, the collation of results was almost finished, and the winner should be officially announced. The military should not be removed, but the rightful winner must be recognized.” Jonathan urged ECOWAS to engage Guinea Bissau’s leadership, calling for the release of the opposition candidate, who had committed no crime. “He did not declare himself the winner, which would have been a treasonable act. There is no reason for his arrest,” he said. He further stressed that the election results should be announced and the legitimate winner inaugurated if the military agrees. Jonathan lamented the constant negative reports from Africa, noting, “What happened in Guinea Bissau is not a palace coup. Real coups are known to us. This was a ceremonial act conducted by the head of state himself, which is why I called it a ceremonial coup.”

Read More

Tinubu Forwards 32 Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate for Confirmation

Fola Badmus03 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh list of 32 ambassador-designate nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening and confirmation. The list, announced on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, includes 17 non-career and 15 career diplomats. The nominees are expected to be deployed to key nations and multilateral institutions that are central to Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives. Non-Career Nominees Ogbonnaya Kalu (Abia) Reno Omokri (Delta) Mahmood Yakubu (Bauchi) – former INEC Chairman Bisi Angela Adebayo (Ekiti) – former Ekiti First Lady Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) – former governor Tasiu Musa Maigari (Katsina) – former Speaker, Katsina Assembly Yakubu N. Gambo (Plateau) Nora Ladi Daduut (Plateau) – former senator Femi Pedro (Lagos) – former Lagos deputy governor Femi Fani-Kayode (Osun) – former aviation minister Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu (Anambra) Fatima Florence Ajimobi (Oyo) – former First Lady Lola Akande (Lagos) – former commissioner Grace Bent (Adamawa) – former senator Victor Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) – former governor Jimoh Ibrahim (Ondo) – businessman, former senator Paul Oga Adikwu (Benue) – former ambassador to the Holy See Career Nominees Enebechi Monica Okwuchukwu (Abia) Yakubu Nyaku Danladi (Taraba) Miamuna Ibrahim Besto (Adamawa) Musa Musa Abubakar (Kebbi) Syndoph Paebi Endoni (Bayelsa) Chima Geoffrey Lioma David (Ebonyi) Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim (Ogun) Abimbola Samuel Reuben (Ondo) Yvonne Ehinosen Odumah (Edo) Hamza Mohammed Salau (Niger) Shehu Barde (Katsina) Ahmed Mohammed Monguno (Borno) Muhammad Saidu Dahiru (Kaduna) Olatunji Ahmed Sulu Gambari (Kwara) Wahab Adekola Akande (Osun) If confirmed, the envoys will be posted to Nigeria’s missions across strategic countries including China, India, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, UAE, Qatar, South Africa and Kenya, as well as major multilateral bodies like the United Nations, UNESCO and the African Union.

Read More