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Nicki Minaj Calls For Immediate End To Alleged Christian Persecution In Nigeria

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Nicki Minaj has sparked widespread discussion online after taking to X to speak out against what she described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, calling for an immediate end to the killings. The rapper also broadened her message, urging that violence against Christians be stopped not only in Nigeria but across the world. Through a series of strongly worded posts, Nicki framed her message with faith-based language and urgent appeals. In one tweet, she referenced the popular Christian hymn On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand before demanding freedom for Christians in Nigeria and calling for the violence to stop. She followed up with another post expressing spiritual condemnation, stating that the Holy Spirit had been grieved and insisting the attacks must end immediately. In a further message addressed to nations globally, Nicki warned against further bloodshed, declaring that the blood of those who call on Christ’s name should no longer be shed. The posts quickly gained traction on social media, triggering mixed reactions. While many praised the rapper for using her global influence to highlight alleged religious persecution, others pointed to the complex nature of Nigeria’s security challenges and ongoing debates surrounding the violence.

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Julius Malema Praises Nigeria’s Culture and Cuisine, Says He’d Choose Jollof Rice Over U.S. Visit

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South African politician Julius Malema has stirred online attention with his latest remarks celebrating Nigeria’s culture and cuisine. In a humorous comment, Malema said that if the United States denied him entry, he would happily visit Nigeria instead, adding, “I’ll go to Nigeria where they’ll feed me jollof rice and pepper soup.” The statement has been widely praised on social media, with many seeing it as a call to embrace African pride and appreciate the continent’s rich resources. Malema’s lighthearted approach to diplomacy has earned him admiration online, with netizens applauding his confidence and appreciation for African culture.

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Riley Moore to Brief President Trump After U.S. Visit to Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Genocide

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U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has revealed that he will brief President Donald Trump following a fact-finding mission to Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide. Moore led a five-member congressional delegation that arrived in Nigeria on Sunday. During the visit, they met with survivors of terrorist attacks, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Christian communities, leaders, and traditional rulers, particularly in Benue State. The delegation also held discussions with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). Speaking on Fox News with Harris Faulkner, Moore described the accounts they heard as some of the most shocking of his career. He recounted the story of a woman who lost five children in front of her while pregnant, later giving birth in an IDP camp. He also shared another case of a woman who lost her husband, two daughters, and unborn child in an attack, highlighting a pattern of violence against Christians. Due to security risks, the delegation traveled in armored vehicles, meeting with Catholic and Protestant leaders, bishops, and community heads to gather what Moore called “ground truth.” “This is a fact-finding mission. Benue is one of the most dangerous states in Nigeria. This is where many Christians are being killed for their faith,” he said. Moore also noted that IDP camps were attacked, challenging claims that the violence is solely driven by climate or land disputes. President Trump has tasked Moore and House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole to compile a full report on their findings and provide recommendations, which they are expected to deliver by the end of the month. In October, Trump designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian genocide, a classification the Nigerian government has disputed, insisting the country’s security crisis is not religiously motivated.

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request to Deploy Nigerian Troops to Benin

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The Senate has given approval for President Bola Tinubu to deploy Nigerian troops and air support to the Republic of Benin. The decision follows a request from Benin’s government for assistance in protecting its democratic institutions after a failed military coup over the weekend. During Tuesday’s plenary, senators in the Committee of the Whole unanimously endorsed the deployment through a voice vote. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a letter from President Tinubu, explaining that the peace mission aligns with Section 5(4), Part II of the 1999 Constitution and comes after consultations with the National Defence Council. Tinubu emphasised that the deployment is in direct response to Benin’s appeal for urgent military support to stabilise the situation and safeguard the nation’s democratic structures.

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Niger Orders Mandatory Inspection of All Nigerian Goods Amid Heightened Security Tensions

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The military authorities in the Republic of Niger have introduced new restrictions on goods entering the country from Nigeria, citing rising security threats in the region. The directive, signed by Colonel Mohamed Yacouba Siddo of the Customs Formalities Corporation, was circulated after being posted on X by security analyst Brant Grant. It mandates that all goods originating from Nigeria — especially those labelled as “miscellaneous goods” — must be offloaded and fully inspected at Niger’s entry points before any onward movement. “For security requirements, all goods originating from Nigeria, particularly so-called miscellaneous goods, must be unloaded and inspected at the entry offices before any transit formalities,” the circular stated. It also noted that only goods with valid documentation from recognised ports of discharge would be permitted to proceed to their final destinations. Colonel Siddo directed officers to enforce the rule strictly and report any difficulties encountered during implementation. The development follows rising regional tensions, including Sunday’s failed coup attempt in the Republic of Benin. It also aligns with claims by the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) that eleven Nigerian military personnel were detained in Burkina Faso for allegedly violating its airspace — an allegation the Nigerian Air Force has denied, explaining the aircraft made an emergency landing due to technical issues.

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Burkina Faso Seizes Nigerian Aircraft Carrying 11 Military Personnel After Unauthorised Entry Into Its Airspace

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Burkina Faso announced that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft carrying 11 military personnel was forced to land in Bobo Dioulasso on Monday after entering the country’s airspace without authorisation. The development was disclosed by Agence d’Information du Burkina, which released a statement from the Confederation of Sahel States. According to the translated statement, “The Confederation of Sahel States informs the public that a C130 aircraft belonging to the Air Force of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was forced to land today, December 8, 2025, in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, following an in-flight emergency while operating in Burkinabe airspace. The military aircraft had two (2) crew members and nine (9) passengers on board, all military personnel.” Burkinabe authorities later found that the plane had no clearance to fly over the country. Their investigation “highlighted the absence of authorisation to fly over the territory of Burkina Faso for this military device.” The AES reacted sharply, calling the incident a breach of sovereignty. It stated that it “condemns with the utmost firmness this violation of its airspace and the sovereignty of its member States,” adding that its air and anti-aircraft systems, “put on maximum alert…were authorised to neutralise any aircraft that would violate the Confederate space.” The Nigerian Air Force and the Federal Government have not yet issued any formal response.

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Pre-AFCON Friendly: FIFA Regulation Pushes Nigeria, Egypt Game to Tuesday, 16 December

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The decision by world football-governing body, FIFA that Clubs can hold on to their players until Monday, 15 December 2025 before they are released for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has necessitated the postponement of the pre-AFCON friendly between Nigeria and Egypt. Seven-time winners Egypt and three-time winners Nigeria were scheduled to clash in a tune-up game in Cairo on Sunday, 14 December, in line with an earlier regulation that ruled that players be released earlier. The game has now been moved to Tuesday, 16 December as a result of the regulation. Aside from the postponement, the game will now be a practice match in order to allow the two teams to make use of more than five substitutes in the encounter, which will kick off at 8pm Egypt time (7pm Nigeria time) at the Cairo Stadium. The Super Eagles are in Group C of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals alongside 2004 champions Tunisia, 1978 runners-up Uganda, and Tanzania. Nigeria’s first match is on Tuesday, 23 December against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, where they will also tackle Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles (Saturday, 27 December) and the Cranes of Uganda (Tuesday, 30 December). The Pharaohs, who hosted the finals in 2019, are in Group B alongside 1996 hosts and winners South Africa, 2010 hosts Angola, and Zimbabwe. Their matches will be at the Stade d’Agadir.

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Tinubu Commends Nigerian Military For Foiling Coup Attempt In Benin

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President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their prompt intervention in the Republic of Benin after an attempted military takeover in the neighbouring country. The President’s commendation followed the successful operation by Beninese loyalist forces, backed by Nigerian troops and air support, which led to the recovery of the national television station earlier seized by soldiers who claimed they had overthrown President Patrice Talon. In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was revealed that the Beninese government formally sought Nigeria’s military assistance through two separate communications. This came after coup plotters, allegedly led by Col. Pascal Tigri, announced the suspension of democratic institutions. Following the request, Tinubu ordered the deployment of Nigerian Air Force fighter jets to secure Benin’s airspace and support operations to flush out the mutineers from strategic locations, including the national broadcaster and a military camp. Benin also requested the deployment of Nigerian surveillance aircraft and ground troops, “strictly for missions approved by the Beninese Command authority in support of the protection of constitutional institutions and the containment of armed groups.” Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, confirmed that all the requests were fully carried out and that Nigerian troops had already been deployed on the ground. “Ours is to comply with the order of the Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces, President Tinubu.” Tinubu, who serves as Chairman of ECOWAS, said the intervention was in line with the regional bloc’s Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. “Today, the Nigerian armed forces stood gallantly as a defender and protector of constitutional order in the Republic of Benin on the invitation of the government. Our armed forces acted within the ambit of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. “They have helped stabilise a neighbouring country and have made us proud of their commitment to sustaining our democratic values and ideals since 1999. Nigeria stands firmly with the government and people of the Republic of Benin.” The government of Benin later confirmed that the coup attempt had been neutralised and that full control had been restored.

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