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Reuben Abati Claims Nicki Minaj Just Chasing Clout With UN Speech on Nigeria

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Former presidential aide Reuben Abati has criticized Nicki Minaj’s recent speech at the United Nations on alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, describing her involvement as inappropriate and attention-seeking. Minaj addressed the UN in New York alongside U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz, who had praised her for using her platform to highlight the issue. Her remarks generated global attention, but Abati argued that the rapper lacked the background to speak on such a sensitive matter. “Nicki Minaj is a rapper from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She should focus on her music — Anaconda, her rap career, and her Barbs — rather than commenting on complex national issues,” he said. Abati also suggested that Minaj’s appearance was more about personal visibility than genuine concern for Nigeria. “She’s chasing clout, even though she was invited by a White House adviser and Michael Waltz,” he added. He proposed that Nigeria counter international influencers by featuring its own prominent figures to defend the nation’s image. “If Americans are bringing in influencers, we should do the same. During Nicki Minaj’s speech, Tiwa Savage or another Nigerian celebrity could have shared patriotic perspectives on national television,” Abati said, emphasizing that local voices should be ready to respond whenever global discussions touch on the country.

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Nicki Minaj Speaks At UN On Christian Persecution In Nigeria

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Rapper Nicki Minaj has used her platform at the United Nations to draw attention to the growing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, calling for urgent international intervention. Speaking from the UN podium, Minaj described the dire situation facing Nigerian Christians. “In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes, and killed. Churches have been burned. Families have been torn apart. Entire communities live in fear simply because of how they pray,” she said. She noted that religious persecution is not unique to Nigeria, stressing that similar threats exist in many countries worldwide. “This problem is not only growing in Nigeria but in other parts of the world. It demands urgent action,” Minaj said. Making it clear that her call is about unity rather than division, she added, “Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about taking sides. It is about uniting humanity.” Minaj also highlighted the responsibility of global institutions, saying, “When one’s church, mosque, or place of worship is destroyed, everyone’s heart should break a little. The foundation of the United Nations, with its core mandate to ensure peace and security, should shake.” She praised peacebuilders and faith leaders who have confronted intolerance and violence, saying their work inspires her to fight for the security and freedom of all who pray. She concluded: “I hope this encourages all of us to work together urgently so that every person can enjoy the right to believe, worship, and live in peace.” The speech was organized in collaboration with U.S. Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz and adviser Alex Bruesewitz, highlighting growing international concern over religious violence in Nigeria. https://twitter.com/NigeriaStories/status/1990865568811921769?t=JOCWA4ueuQYTfIKofqUNEg&s=19

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Nicki Minaj to Speak at UN on Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria

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Popular American rapper Nicki Minaj is set to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, November 18, where she will address what has been described as the ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria. She is scheduled to appear alongside the United States ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and Alex Bruesewitz, an adviser to President Donald Trump and the convener of the event. The session will spotlight the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and outline the efforts President Donald Trump is taking to confront the crisis. In the lead-up to the event, the Trump administration praised Minaj for using her platform to amplify concerns about the alleged atrocities, which both the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria have labelled a genocide. Waltz said: “NICKIMINAJ is not only arguably the greatest female recording artist, but also a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice. I’m grateful she’s leveraging her massive platform to spotlight the atrocities against Christians in Nigeria, and I look forward to standing with her as we discuss the steps the President and his administration are taking to end the persecution of our Christian brothers and sisters.” Minaj, in her response, expressed appreciation for the invitation to speak at the UN. “I am so grateful to be entrusted with an opportunity of this magnitude. I do not take it for granted. It means more than you know,” she said. “The Barbz and I will never stand down in the face of injustice. We’ve been given our influence by God. There must be a bigger purpose.”

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Attack on Funeral in Sudan’s Kordofan Region Kills 40 – UN

Attack on Funeral in Sudan’s Kordofan Region Kills 40 – UN

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At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a funeral in el-Obeid, the capital of Sudan’s North Kordofan state, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Citing local sources, OCHA said on Tuesday that the attack took place in the government-held city, though it did not specify the exact date or identify those responsible. The assault comes amid rising tensions in the region, with reports suggesting that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — a powerful paramilitary group — may be preparing a major offensive on el-Obeid, while Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) troops fortify positions to defend the city. “The security situation in the Kordofan region continues to worsen,” OCHA warned. “Once again, we call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for all parties to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law.” Worsening Violence Across Kordofan and Darfur Fighting in the oil-producing Kordofan region has escalated sharply in recent weeks. Thousands of residents fled to el-Obeid last week after the RSF recaptured Bara, a city located about 60 kilometres (37 miles) to the north, from the Sudanese army. Meanwhile, the RSF has also seized control of el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, following the withdrawal of SAF forces. The UN reports that more than 70,000 people have fled el-Fasher and its surrounding areas since the takeover. Witnesses and human rights groups have documented widespread atrocities, including summary executions, sexual violence, and civilian massacres. Nathaniel Raymond, Executive Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale’s School of Public Health, told Al Jazeera that RSF fighters had “begun to dig mass graves and collect bodies throughout the city.” UN officials fear that thousands remain trapped in el-Fasher amid worsening humanitarian conditions. A War of Devastating Scale Sudan’s devastating civil war erupted in 2023, following a power struggle between the RSF and the SAF, plunging the capital, Khartoum, into chaos and spreading across multiple states. The RSF now controls over a third of the country, according to the UN, in a conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced 12 million people — nearly a quarter of Sudan’s population. The crisis is now considered the world’s largest humanitarian disaster. On Tuesday, Sudan’s Defence Minister Hassan Kabroun said the army would continue its campaign against the RSF after the country’s Security and Defence Council met to deliberate on a United States proposal for a ceasefire. As violence continues to engulf Sudan, the UN and humanitarian agencies are renewing calls for peace talks, protection of civilians, and unimpeded access for aid delivery in one of the most dire crises of the 21st century.

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UN Sounds Alarm as RSF Claims Control of Sudan’s El-Fasher

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The United Nations has issued an urgent call for the protection and safe passage of civilians in Sudan’s el-Fasher after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group claimed to have seized control of the city, the last major army stronghold in Darfur. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned on Monday of a worsening catastrophe amid reports of civilian killings and mass displacement in the capital of North Darfur state. “With fighters pushing further into the city and escape routes cut off, hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped and terrified – shelled, starving, and without access to healthcare, food, or safety,” Fletcher said, describing el-Fasher as being “at breaking point.” He called for unimpeded humanitarian access and a ceasefire “in El Fasher, in Darfur, and throughout Sudan.” Later in the day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a “terrible escalation,” describing Sudan’s humanitarian situation as “unbearable.” Speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Guterres urged foreign actors supplying arms to the warring factions to stop undermining peace efforts. The RSF has besieged el-Fasher for nearly 18 months in its campaign to take full control of Darfur. The fighting has trapped around 250,000 civilians and displaced hundreds of thousands more, with residents facing extreme shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. Observers say the fall of el-Fasher could mark a turning point in Sudan’s civil war, which has killed tens of thousands, displaced 12 million people, and left 30 million in need of aid — the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Al Jazeera’s correspondent Hiba Morgan, reporting from Khartoum, said RSF control of el-Fasher would consolidate the group’s dominance across Darfur and could pave the way for a potential “separation” of the region from Sudan. Despite RSF assurances of civilian protection, the group faces allegations of ethnic killings in el-Fasher. The Sudan Doctors Network reported “dozens” of civilian deaths, saying its field teams had documented atrocities despite limited access due to what it called a “complete security collapse.” Minni Minnawi, governor of Darfur and ally of Sudan’s army, called for international intervention and an “independent investigation into the violations and massacres” allegedly carried out by RSF forces. However, Sudan’s official news agency SUNA quoted Information Minister Khaled al-Aisir as rejecting RSF claims, dismissing them as “psychological warfare” and insisting the “rebellion has collapsed and been defeated in several locations.”

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ASITU Appeals To International Bodies Over Demolition Of Igbo-Owned Properties In Lagos

Igbo Town Unions Appeals To International Bodies Over Demolition Of Igbo-Owned Properties In Lagos

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The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has taken its dispute over the demolition of Igbo-owned properties in Lagos State to the international arena, petitioning the United Nations Human Rights Council, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the ECOWAS Court of Justice. Speaking in Umuahia, Abia State, ASITU National President Chief Emeka Diwe condemned the repeated targeting of Igbo businesses, calling the actions “economic cleansing.” “Nigeria is slowly being consumed by ethnic discrimination and selective justice,” Diwe said, accusing government institutions of failing to uphold fairness and equality. Flanked by members of ASITU’s national executive council representing Igbo communities nationwide, Diwe explained that the international petition followed multiple unsuccessful attempts to engage Nigerian authorities. “We have not lost faith in our institutions, but repeated disregard for our complaints has forced us to seek intervention from regional and international bodies,” he said. Diwe dismissed Lagos State Government’s claim that the demolished structures were built on waterways, calling it a “misleading excuse” masking deeper biases. “These properties were legally acquired and approved by the relevant authorities. Their destruction sends a troubling message to investors: property rights in Nigeria are insecure, and ethnicity seems to determine how justice is applied,” he said. He warned that demolishing legitimate businesses threatens investment, job creation, economic growth, and Nigeria’s reputation as a country governed by law. ASITU also alleged that most demolition notices were served just days before enforcement, leaving owners little time to seek legal remedies, and that authorities ignored valid building permits submitted by traders. “Many of these buildings had permits issued by the same Lagos State Government that later tore them down. This is not law enforcement—it is a deliberate attack on livelihoods and a violation of constitutional guarantees of equality and justice,” Diwe said. While urging affected individuals to remain calm and law-abiding, ASITU encouraged Igbo business owners to invest in the South-East to foster economic independence. “To our brothers and sisters in business, do not lose hope. Let us embrace the philosophy of Aku Ruo Ulo—let wealth return home. Investing in our homeland creates jobs, security, and dignity for our people,” Diwe advised. He emphasized that the association’s demand is not for secession but for fairness, mutual respect, and equal treatment for all ethnic groups in Nigeria.

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Iran Recalls Ambassadors to UK, France, and Germany as UN Sanctions Snap Back

Iran Recalls Ambassadors to UK, France, and Germany as UN Sanctions Snap Back

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By Kamal Yalwa: Published September 27, 2025 Tehran – Iran has recalled its ambassadors from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany in response to the reimposition of United Nations sanctions, which come into effect on Sunday. State media reported Saturday that the Iranian envoys were summoned back to Tehran “for consultations,” following what the Iranian government described as “irresponsible” action by the three European nations—collectively known as the E3—to trigger the UN’s snapback mechanism. The E3 set the process in motion a month ago, accusing Tehran of non-compliance with nuclear obligations. The move follows a deadly 12-day conflict in June between Iran, Israel, and the United States, which left over 1,000 people dead, according to Iranian authorities. On Friday, efforts by Russia and China to delay the sanctions through a UN Security Council resolution failed, with only four countries backing their proposal. The snapback sanctions officially begin at 00:00 GMT on Sunday, reinstating global bans on cooperation with Iran’s nuclear, military, banking, and shipping sectors. The news triggered an immediate reaction in Iranian markets, with the rial plummeting to an all-time low—trading at over 1.1 million per US dollar on the open market in Tehran. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed this week that inspections had resumed at some Iranian sites, but did not specify whether this included facilities damaged in the June airstrikes. In Moscow, Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami criticized the IAEA for not condemning the bombings of Iranian nuclear infrastructure by the U.S. and Israel. Despite diplomatic efforts at the recent UN General Assembly in New York, Western powers rejected Iranian proposals to delay the snapback, citing a lack of meaningful progress. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said there was no reason to negotiate further, accusing the U.S. and Israel of attempting to destabilize Iran’s government. “If the goal had been to resolve concerns on the nuclear programme, we could easily do that,” Pezeshkian said, reiterating that Iran has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons. U.S. envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff defended the sanctions, calling them “the right medicine,” but insisted Washington remains open to dialogue. However, global consensus remains fractured. Russia’s deputy UN ambassador Dmitry Polyansky dismissed the sanctions as “null and void,” and China has continued to import Iranian oil despite pressure from Washington. The U.S. has since imposed new penalties on Chinese firms linked to Iranian energy imports. The renewed sanctions mark a full reinstatement of measures previously lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, which former U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned in 2018 in favor of a “maximum pressure” campaign. At the UN on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged no delay in implementing the snapback and suggested Israel could again target Iranian nuclear facilities if necessary. Still, Iran’s leadership signaled restraint. Pezeshkian said Tehran would not quit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, warning that adversaries were looking for “superficial pretexts to set the region ablaze.” Meanwhile, regional tensions remain high. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) marked the first anniversary of the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and senior Iranian commander Abbas Nilforoushan in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. The IRGC vowed continued “smart resistance” against Israeli and American actions. In a related development, Iran’s judiciary announced that four individuals had been convicted for allegedly working with Israel’s Mossad and the outlawed MEK group. Two received death sentences; the other two were given life imprisonment. Iran’s top national security official, Ali Larijani, attended a memorial event in Lebanon on Saturday, declaring that “it is now clear Israel shows mercy to no country.” As sanctions take hold, Iran’s response—and how strictly the world enforces the measures—will shape the next chapter in the escalating standoff.

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Qatar’s Emir Accuses Israel of Undermining Gaza Truce Talks at UN

Qatar’s Emir Accuses Israel of Undermining Gaza Truce Talks at UN

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Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sharply condemned Israel for a “treacherous attack” on Hamas leaders in Doha, accusing it of derailing ceasefire efforts and violating international norms during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. The emir warned that the September 9 attack “undermines any diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the genocide against the people in Gaza” and said it demonstrated that Israel has become a “rogue” state. The strike, which targeted Hamas officials in Qatar’s capital while they were meeting to discuss a ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States, was described by Doha as “state terrorism.” Although top Hamas leaders survived, six people were killed in what was seen as an unprecedented escalation. The attack took place in a residential neighborhood near diplomatic missions and schools. Qatar, a key mediator in the Gaza negotiations, said the bombing amounted to a political assassination. The emir said, “It is difficult to cooperate with such a mentality that does not respect the most minimum standards of cooperation,” adding that Israel simultaneously “negotiates with delegations” while plotting to assassinate members of negotiation teams. He accused Israel of attempting to render Gaza unlivable, “where no one can study or receive treatment.” Labeling Israel as a state “engaged in genocide,” Sheikh Tamim criticized it for branding all critics as either antisemitic or terrorists, a tactic he said “even Israel’s allies realise … and reject.” Drawing parallels to past global struggles, the emir likened the growing solidarity with Palestinians to the global movement against apartheid in the 20th century. His remarks came amid growing international backlash over the war in Gaza, where more than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023. Speaking earlier on the same day, U.S. President Donald Trump called for the war to stop “immediately,” while Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said silence in the face of the war amounted to complicity in “barbarity.” Jordan’s King Abdullah II described the Gaza war as “one of the darkest moments in this institution’s history,” urging world leaders to move beyond repeated condemnations and toward concrete action. “How long will we be satisfied with condemnation after condemnation without concrete action?” he asked. France and Saudi Arabia jointly convened dozens of leaders earlier this week to revive talks on a two-state solution, while several European nations—including France, Belgium, Malta, and Luxembourg—formally recognized Palestinian statehood. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also spoke, defending international human rights standards and referencing a landmark UN Human Rights Council report that found Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide. The U.S. and Israel have both rejected the report. Guterres stated, “We must choose human dignity and human rights. Human rights are not an ornament of peace, they are its bedrock.” He emphasized that respecting rights must go beyond rhetoric, calling for “justice over silence.” Sheikh Tamim concluded his speech by tying the September 9 attack to broader violations of the international order, warning that tolerating such behavior would erode global norms. “These rules are based on the maintenance of international peace and security and the respect for human dignity and state sovereignty,” he said. “If we allow violations to continue, it means allowing the rule of the jungle, where perpetrators and violators enjoy benefits just because they can.”

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