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Breaking Down the CPC Designation: How Government Appeasement of Terrorists Led to International Sanction

Guest Writer 3 November 2025 0

By Steven Kefas Yesterday, the United States designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for severe violations of religious freedom, a long-overdue recognition of the systematic persecution of Christians and other vulnerable communities that has claimed tens of thousands of

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Trump: Boots on the ground, air strikes possible in Nigeria

Awwal Owolabi 3 November 2025 0

Donald Trump, US president, says he is not ruling out “air strikes or boots on the ground” as part of his plan to “completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists killing Christians in Nigeria”. Speaking to correspondents before boarding Air Force One on Sunday, Trump was asked if he envisaged such military actions. He replied, “yes, […]

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Trump threatens to stop aid, asks ‘war department’ to prepare for action in Nigeria

Awwal Owolabi 2 November 2025 0

Donald Trump, US president, has asked the United States department of war to “prepare for possible action” to “wipe out Islamic terrorists” in Nigeria. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump warned the Nigerian government to “act fast” to end the “killing of Christians” in the country. The United States president also said

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Two suspected coup plotters flee Nigeria as military makes more arrests

Promise Eze 31 October 2025 0

Two military officers have reportedly fled Nigeria after being accused of involvement in an alleged coup plot to topple the government, TheCable understands. Security sources said the escape occurred as investigators intensified arrests following the initial detention and interrogation of 16 personnel in the first week of October over the foiled plot. According to sources,

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Urgent tasks before new service chiefs

Andrew Orolua 28 October 2025 0

Nigeria’s new service chiefs face the daunting task of strengthening national security, modernising defence systems, and improving operational readiness as they assume office in 2025. Their responsibilities include enhancing coordination among the military branches to reinforce the country’s security architecture and modernising defence strategies through investment in

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Interpol arrests 11 suspected terrorists in Nigeria during Africa-wide operation

Promise Eze 24 October 2025 0

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has arrested 11 suspected “high-level members of several terrorist groups” in Nigeria. The arrests were made as part of Operation Catalyst, a joint two-month initiative by Interpol and AFRIPOL across six African countries — Angola, Cameroon, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, and South Sudan. In a statement, Interpol said the

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Nigeria’s domestic debt service hits N1.7 trillion in Q2 2025

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

Nigeria’s total domestic debt service reached N1.707 trillion in the second quarter of 2025 (April–June), according to new figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). Data on the agency’s official website shows that the Federal Government spent N1.686 trillion on interest payments across multiple instruments and N20.14 billion on principal repayments, bringing

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Don’t despair, have faith in Nigeria — Akpabio admonishes youths

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerian youths not to lose hope in the country but to remain optimistic about its future. Speaking at an interactive session tagged “An Uncommon Evening with the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio” held at the APC Youth House in Abuja, Akpabio said that the reforms of President Bola […]

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Ex-Guber Aspirant Condoles Yilwatda, Says Nigeria Exiting Hardship

Promise Eze 7 October 2025 0

Saidu Ugonoh, Former Kogi governorship aspirant and APC chieftain, has condoled with the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother. In a message, Ugonoh, who holds the title of Santuraki of Ebiraland, praised Yilwatda’s leadership qualities and his ability to reposition the party ahead […]

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Nigeria at 65: Not tet Uhuru

Tom Okpe 1 October 2025 0

When Nigeria, a former British colony, became an independent nation of 35 million people, the Union Jack was lowered for the new national flag, green-white-green, hoisted at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, 1 October 1960. Nigerians believed the march to nationhood would be an Eldorado, a smooth ride to prosperity. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa became the […]

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Japan scraps ‘Africa Hometown’ project after after Nigeria’s ‘special visas’ controversy

Promise Eze 26 September 2025 0

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has announced it is terminating its “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, citing “misunderstandings and confusion” over the project’s purpose. Tanaka Akihiko, JICA president, disclosed the decision at a press briefing on Thursday. The move comes weeks after controversy erupted when Nigeria’s State House claimed Japan would

Technology

From Lagos to the continent: Google’s new hubs place Nigeria at the heart of Africa’s digital rise

Promise Eze 24 September 2025 0

When Google’s Equiano subsea cable landed on the shores of Lagos in 2022, it was heralded as a turning point for Nigeria’s internet future. Two years on, the technology giant is doubling down. Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., has unveiled plans to build four major digital infrastructure hubs across Africa — and Nigeria, the continent’s […]

Business

Nigeria-China Trade Surges 34.7% to $15.48bn in First Seven Months of 2025

Promise Eze 22 September 2025 0

Bilateral trade between Nigeria and China grew by 34.7 per cent to $15.48 billion between January and July 2025, compared with the same period in 2024. Yan Yuqing, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, disclosed this during a reception on Sunday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). She noted that […]

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Report: Nigerians give more than anyone else in the world

Promise Eze 28 August 2025 0

Nigerians have been ranked the most generous people in the world, according to the World Giving Report 2025 released by the African Philanthropy Forum (APF) in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The report, based on a global survey spanning 101 countries, highlights Nigeria’s standout performance in charitable giving across several key measures.

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Nigeria deepens $25bn gas network as Africa confronts $170bn infrastructure gap

Motolani Oseni 21 August 2025 0

Nigeria is pressing ahead with a $25 billion cross-border gas pipeline project as Africa faces an infrastructure investment shortfall of up to $170 billion annually, underscoring the scale of financing needed to close the continent’s energy and development gap. The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, also known as the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, is moving towards construction

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Nigeria to open TICAD9 booth on Thursday — a day before summit ends

Promise Eze 20 August 2025 0

Nigeria’s booth at the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan will not open until Thursday, August 21, just one day before the summit concludes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this in a statement on X on Wednesday, following public criticism over Nigeria’s unmanned stall during the opening of the three-day […]

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Nigeria’s booth stands empty at TICAD9 opening day in Japan

Promise Eze 20 August 2025 0

Nigeria’s booth at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) was left unattended for hours on the summit’s opening day, sparking embarrassment among delegates. The three-day conference, which runs from August 20 to 22 at the Pacifico Yokohama in Japan, brings together African governments, investors, and development partners. While other

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Nigeria, Philippines to deepen labour ties, protect migrant workers

Ukpono Ukpong 14 August 2025 0

Nigeria and the Republic of the Philippines have committed to strengthening bilateral labour cooperation, with a renewed focus on protecting migrant workers and simplifying migration processes between both countries. This follows a closed-door meeting in Abuja between the visiting Minister of Migrant Workers of the Philippines, Hon. Hans Leo Cacdac, and Nigeria’s Minister

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Nigeria, France boost ties on security, education, eye new investments

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Nigeria and France have deepened their longstanding diplomatic relationship with renewed focus on security cooperation, educational exchange, and economic investment. The two countries committed to advancing mutual interests during a high-level meeting in Abuja, between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and

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Nigeria endorses West Africa IMT 2025 to drive regional industrial growth

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 June 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The West African push for industrial transformation is gaining concrete traction through strategic policy reforms and rising output across countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. At the forefront of this momentum, the Nigerian Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has officially endorsed the 2025 West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing