Pope Leo XIV has dismissed criticism from United States President Donald Trump over his calls for an end to global conflicts, declaring that he is not intimidated by the Trump administration. The pontiff made the remarks on Monday aboard an aircraft en route to Algiers, the first leg of his African tour. “The things I […]
United States President, Donald Trump, on Tuesday said he had agreed to suspend planned bombing operations against Iran for two weeks as part of a proposed ceasefire arrangement, contingent on Tehran fully reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. “Subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the complete, immediate, and safe opening of […]
US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in what he described as a “miraculous” operation. Trump revealed on his Truth Social platform that the “seriously wounded” airman […]
United States President Donald Trump has received a comprehensive congressional report on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, following months of investigation by U.S. lawmakers. The report was formally submitted to the White House by members of the United States House Committee on Appropriations and the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It […]
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Tuesday as the party’s factional National Chairman, Mr. Kabiru Turaki, issued an extraordinary appeal to former United States President Donald Trump and other advanced democracies to intervene in Nigeria’s political situation, alleging that the country’s democracy was under severe threat. Mr. Turaki made the remarks […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on Nigerians to unite in the fight against terrorism and seek peaceful reconciliation with the aggrieved, following a recent military threat issued by United States President Donald Trump. The monarch made the appeal while receiving the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis […]
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its solidarity with Nigeria and respect for the country’s sovereignty amid renewed international debate over religious freedom and security. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, reacting to recent comments […]
The Senate has said it will debate recent comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump alleging a Christian genocide in Nigeria. During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said he would withhold personal comment on the issue until the Federal Government issues an official response, noting that the matter involves “sensitive diplomatic considerations.” “Who am […]
President Bola Tinubu remains calm despite threats by former United States President Donald Trump over Nigeria’s security situation, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr. Mohammed Idris, has said. Speaking to journalists after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Idris said Tinubu remains focused on making Nigeria safer for all citizens, […]
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday renewed his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over what he described as the continued killings of Christians, a day after the Nigerian presidency suggested talks to address his concerns. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Mr. Trump was asked whether he was considering deploying American […]
