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Nigeria Won’t Break Up, Says Oluremi Tinubu As Leaders Urge Global Support To Tackle Insecurity

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The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her belief that Nigeria will remain united and overcome its challenges. Represented by Bishop Stephen Adegbite at a thanksgiving service in Abuja for the investiture of Most Rev. Sunday Onuoha as Archbishop on Special Duties, she said the nation’s hope rests in God and urged citizens to keep praying for Nigeria and the Church. She noted that while Nigeria welcomes assistance from abroad, the country will not be intimidated or reduced to a disgrace. She added that Nigerians will celebrate Christmas in peace and joy. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu also stressed the importance of international partnerships in addressing insecurity. He said the government can work with global allies without compromising the nation’s sovereignty, adding that the President is open to collaborations that will benefit the country. Kalu highlighted the key role of the Church in promoting unity, stability, and progress, saying effective nation-building requires every stakeholder to be involved. He praised Archbishop Onuoha for helping bridge the gap between government and faith-based communities. Archbishop Onuoha, speaking with journalists, said Nigeria desperately needs support to confront its growing challenges, especially insecurity. According to him, anyone who thinks the nation does not need help is living in denial. He explained that seeking security assistance is no different from seeking financial or humanitarian support. He called for an end to blame-shifting, emphasising that the loss of any life is a tragedy that goes beyond ethnic or religious identity. Onuoha pledged to work with the Church and other partners to promote peace and unity across the country.

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Tinubu Vows To Protect Nigerians As Abducted Worshippers And Students Are Freed

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President Bola Tinubu has vowed to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity in Nigeria, insisting that no citizen should live in fear. He canceled his scheduled trip to the G20 Summit in South Africa to personally supervise national security operations following recent kidnappings, describing the safety of Nigerians as a fundamental right. In a statement on his official X account on Sunday, Tinubu stressed that his administration would continue to confront criminal activities across the country without compromise. “Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety — and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people,” he said. The President announced that all 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, have been rescued, while 51 students previously kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger State have also been freed. “Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State have been rescued. I am equally happy that 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic School in Niger State have been recovered,” he said. Tinubu added that he has been receiving continuous updates from security personnel and is closely monitoring the situation nationwide. His remarks come as Nigerians demand faster and firmer government action to stem the rise in kidnappings and armed attacks across the country.

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Terrorism: Rema Says Nigeria Cannot Be Great Until Its Youth Are Protected

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Rema has weighed in on the escalating wave of terrorist attacks across Nigeria, warning that the nation cannot achieve true progress while its young people remain exposed and undervalued. Taking to his X page, he wrote: “Until they protect the youths and allow them to grow into their full potential, Nigeria will never be truly great. 💔🇳🇬” His remark comes at a tense moment for the country following recent terror strikes in Kebbi, Kwara and Niger that have triggered heightened security alerts nationwide. The attacks — ranging from assaults on communities to targeted strikes on schools — have deepened public anxiety and renewed calls for urgent action.

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Trump Calls Nigeria A Disgrace As He Accuses Government Of Failing To Protect Christians

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US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Nigeria on Friday, labeling the country “a disgrace” and renewing claims that its government is failing to protect Christians from extremist attacks. Speaking on a conservative radio show, Trump threatened military intervention against Islamist militants in Nigeria if the government does not “do more” to halt violence targeting Christian communities. “Nigeria is a disgrace. The whole thing is a disgrace,” Trump said. “They’re killing people by the thousands. It’s a genocide, and I’m really angry about it. And we pay, you know, we give a lot of subsidies to Nigeria. We’re going to end up stopping.” Nigeria has experienced long-standing ethnoreligious conflicts affecting both Christians and Muslims, though the narrative of Christians being uniquely targeted has gained significant attention among right-wing groups in the US. Trump’s remarks came a day after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, at the Pentagon to reinforce the administration’s claims of “horrific violence” against Christians in the country. “Under @POTUS leadership, DOW is working aggressively with Nigeria to end the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists,” Hegseth said in a post on X, referring to the Department of Defence by its preferred acronym “DOW” (Department of War). A statement from the Defence Department said Hegseth and Ribadu discussed “tangible progress” on curbing violence against Christians and countering jihadist activity in West Africa. President Bola Tinubu, a Muslim whose wife is a Christian pastor, has consistently rejected accusations of state-supported religious persecution, emphasizing that his government is committed to protecting all Nigerians regardless of faith. “The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality,” Tinubu said. Despite this, Trump and his allies continue to push the narrative. Earlier this week, rapper Nicki Minaj joined US Ambassador Mike Waltz at the United Nations to echo similar claims. In a separate engagement, Republican Representative Riley Moore of West Virginia met Ribadu in Washington on Wednesday as part of ongoing high-level discussions between US officials and Nigeria’s security leadership.

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US Defence Secretary Hosts Ribadu As Nigeria Faces Mounting Accusations Of Christian Persecution

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Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has met with U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth in Washington as controversy intensifies over accusations that Christians are being targeted and killed across the country. Hegseth disclosed the meeting on his X account, explaining that Ribadu and senior Nigerian officials were at the Pentagon on Thursday to address concerns about violence linked to extremist groups. His post stated that he met Ribadu “to discuss the horrific violence against Christians in their country,” adding that, under President Trump, the Department of War is working closely with Nigeria to confront jihadist groups accused of carrying out the attacks. Photos of both men accompanied the message. The engagement came shortly after Trump issued a strong warning in which he accused Islamic extremists of orchestrating systematic attacks on Christians in Nigeria. He vowed to authorise the deployment of American troops “guns blazing” to “wipe out the Islamic terrorists” if the killings were not stopped. In reaction to the escalating claims and threats, President Bola Tinubu instructed Ribadu to lead a high-powered delegation to the United States. Those on the trip included Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi, and Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Olufemi Oluyede. Reports also noted that Trump recently placed Nigeria on a list of “Countries of Particular Concern,” claiming Christians were facing deliberate extermination. He warned that, unless Abuja halted what he described as “genocide,” the U.S. would intervene militarily. The Nigerian government has firmly dismissed Trump’s allegations, maintaining that terrorist attacks affect citizens of all faiths and that there is no state-backed pattern of persecution. Officials argue that the country’s security challenges are driven by criminality and extremism rather than religious policies. The dispute surfaces amid ongoing insecurity across several regions, where abductions and deadly attacks remain widespread.

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“Prayers Can’t Stop Rising Insecurity” – Omah Lay Warns Nigerians

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Nigerian singer Omah Lay has raised concern over the country’s worsening security situation, warning that faith alone cannot protect citizens. On his X page, he wrote: “NO JESUS, NO ALLAH, NO PRAYER IS SAVING US. NOTHING CHANGES UNTIL WE WAKE TF UP 🇳🇬💔” His message comes in the wake of recent tragedies, including the church attack in Kwara State and the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi, incidents that have left Nigerians alarmed and grieving. Omah Lay, who has previously expressed that he believes in God but does not strictly follow organized religion, urged citizens to take responsibility and take action rather than relying solely on prayers. The post has sparked widespread reactions, with many echoing his call for Nigerians to confront insecurity and demand meaningful change to safeguard lives across the country.

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Nigeria Rise To 38th In FIFA Rankings Despite Performances Against DR Congo

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Nigeria have climbed three spots to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking released on Wednesday, following a month in which the Super Eagles featured in two crucial competitive matches. The new ranking factors in 149 international games played since the last update, including Nigeria’s 4–1 win over Gabon and the 1–1 draw with DR Congo, which the Eagles eventually lost 4–3 on penalties in the African play-off. Although the penalty defeat cost Nigeria a place at the 2026 World Cup, the team’s performances were still strong enough to push them higher on the global table. Nigeria now sit on 1,502.46 points, placing them fifth in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Algeria. Morocco lead the continent with 1,713.12 points, while Senegal follow in 19th place globally with 1,648.07 points. Egypt occupy 34th with 1,520.68, just ahead of Algeria in 35th on 1,516.37 points. The African standings are tightly contested, with Nigeria holding a slim edge over sixth-placed Tunisia, who sit 40th with 1,497.13 points. Further down the list, Ivory Coast trail with 1,489.59 points, while DR Congo stand on 1,442.50, showing how competitive the region has become.

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Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia Rejects Religious Genocide Claims, Says No Jihad in Nigeria

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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has rejected claims of religious genocide in the state, responding to reports reportedly raised by some US officials advocating for Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern. Speaking at a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) forum in Abuja on the protection of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs), Alia said allegations of religious or ethnic cleansing in Benue are inaccurate. The governor’s remarks come amid growing international scrutiny over claims of religious persecution and attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria, with US President Donald Trump previously warning of potential military action over accusations of Christian genocide. “In Benue State, we don’t have any religious, ethnic, racial, national, or state genocide. That simply is not the case,” Alia said. While acknowledging security challenges in the state, he stressed that these incidents do not qualify as genocide under United Nations definitions. A former Catholic priest, Alia also dismissed suggestions that jihadist campaigns are active in Nigeria, despite the ambitions of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) to impose extremist Islamic rule. “We do not have any jihad in Nigeria,” he affirmed, adding, “If there were any, particularly in my state or elsewhere in the country, I would have been the first to speak out.”

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