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Soyinka: Nigeria’s Crisis is ‘Battle Against Extremists’, Not Religious War

Awwal Owolabi 11 November 2025 0

Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate, has reacted to comments made by United States President Donald Trump over the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump had asked the US Department of Defence to prepare for “possible action” in Nigeria while “warning” the Nigerian

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NSCIA rejects US ‘country of concern’ label, says Nigeria’s conflict not religious

Awwal Owolabi 10 November 2025 0

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has rejected the redesignation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC) by United States President Donald Trump, describing the decision as politically motivated and detached from the realities on the ground. At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, Ishaq Oloyede, secretary-general of the NSCIA, […]

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‘China Won’t Defend Us’: Adeboye Urges Tinubu to ‘Move Fast’ on Trump Threat

Awwal Owolabi 8 November 2025 0

Enoch Adeboye, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has asked President Bola Tinubu to “move fast and wisely” and engage US President Donald Trump diplomatically over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The advice comes after Trump asked the US Department of Defence to prepare for “possible action” in Nigeria and […]

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Apostle Kure: Trump’s ‘Country of Concern’ Tag on Nigeria Stirs Outcry Over Church Restrictions in the North

Gabriel Idibia 8 November 2025 0

The United States president, Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Concern” over alleged persecution of Christians has triggered fresh debate among church leaders in northern Nigeria. Apostle Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, chairman of the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) and former national secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria

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We’ll Defeat Terrorism, Overcome CPC Designation – Tinubu Assures 

Tunde Opalana 7 November 2025 0

Amidst concern raised by the United States government on spate of insecurity in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has accepted that nation is challenged by terrorism but assured that the challenges are surmountable. He also assured that the federal government is working hard to defeat terrorism in the land even as he promised that the country […]

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Wole Soyinka calls Trump “petty-minded dictator” following US visa revocation

Promise Eze 7 November 2025 0

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has described US President Donald Trump as a “petty-minded dictator”, criticising his administration’s alleged treatment of minorities and the rise in extrajudicial killings during his tenure. In an interview with the BBC, Soyinka recalled his early warnings about Trump’s presidency, saying he had predicted the cancellation of green cards and

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ISWAP calls for unity among African Muslims after Trump’s war threat

Promise Eze 7 November 2025 0

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has issued a statement responding to remarks attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump about plans to launch military operations against the group in Nigeria. According to Zagazola Makama, a security expert, ISWAP released a propaganda message through its usual communication channels, describing Trump as a “reckless

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Genocide: Osun Gov calls for peaceful dialogue between Nigeria, United States

Tunde Opalana 4 November 2025 0

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has suggested a renewed diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States amid rising security tensions over allegations of genocide against Christians in the country. The governor advised that the issue should not be allowed to degenerate into diplomatic row capable of threatening the long standing bilateral

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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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Gumi to FG: Sever ties with US if Trump fails to retract ‘Irresponsible’ threat

Awwal Owolabi 3 November 2025 0

Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, has asked the federal government to sever ties with the United States if President Donald Trump fails to withdraw his threat of military action. In a “terse statement” on Sunday, Gumi urged the federal government to demand a retraction from Trump, or else Nigeria should cut diplomatic ties with his […]

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The Alaska Summit: Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 

Guest Writer 24 August 2025 0

BY ISAH ALIYU On a day marked by military pomp and political tension, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin converged in Anchorage, Alaska, for a much-anticipated summit. The spectacular setting, with fighter jets soaring overhead and a red carpet rolled out, framed a meeting that, at its core, revealed the deep complexities of […]

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Trump’s Tariffs: Akutson, Fasua, Mohammed, Teriba X-ray Duties … Recommend Measures For Nigerian Economy To Navigate Tariffs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 April 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Last week, US President, Donald Trump, announced an application of a base-line tariff of 10% on imports into the Big Apple from countries around the world. Defending his measure, the president had rued that the global trading system that had been in place for decades was harming the United States and needed […]

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Trump Accuses South Africa of Mistreating Farmers, Vows to Cut Federal Funding

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2025 0

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that South Africa is treating farmers unfairly, calling the nation “a bad place to be right now.” In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump announced his intention to halt all federal funding to South Africa, citing concerns over land confiscation and broader mistreatment of […]

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Why Nigeria faces economic uncertainty as Trump reshapes global trade

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 February 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI The return of Donald Trump to the White House has set in motion significant shifts in global economic policies, trade relations, and geopolitical dynamics, with profound implications for Nigeria. His administration’s stance on energy production, trade nationalism, exchange rate policies, remittances, and foreign aid will shape Nigeria’s economic

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CEFSAR Congratulates President Trump, Anticipates Transformative Foreign Policy for Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2025 0

The Center for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR) extends its heartfelt congratulations to President Donald J. Trump a most successful inauguration ceremony and day 1 as the 47th President of the United States of America. As discussions emerge on a new policy direction for Africa encompassing food security, pesticide regulation, and the deployment of […]

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Tinubu congratulates US President-elect, Trump

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 November 2024 0

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. In a statement, President Tinubu said he looks forward to strengthening the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world. President […]

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Former US President, Trump congratulates Nigeria for banning Twitter

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2021 0

Former US President Donald Trump has “congratulated” Nigeria over the recent suspension of the activities of Twitter in the country. On June 4, Lai Mohammed, minister of information, had ordered the “indefinite” suspension of Twitter in Nigeria for enabling its platform to be used for actions that “undermine Nigeria’s business existence”. The announcement came just […]

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Trump says he feels good, prepares to leave hospital

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2020 0

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is to leave the military hospital, where he has been treated for coronavirus later on Monday. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Donald Trump and Melania test positive for COVID-19 Daily Times Nigeria gathered that Trump said he was “feeling really good” and told the country not to fear the disease. “I […]

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Trump to remain in hospital for a ‘period of time’

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2020 0

U.S. President Donald Trump will remain in hospital for a “period of time,” a key White House official said on Sunday. READ ALSO: Trump, wife postpone campaign after testing positive for COVID-19 Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the official ruled out the need to move towards a transfer of power within the federal government. National Security Adviser […]

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4 boats sink on Lake Travis in Texas

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2020 0

At least four boats sank at an event promoted as a Trump Boat Parade on Lake Travis in Texas on Saturday, the authorities said. Daily Times gathered that the Sheriff’s Office in Travis County received “multiple” calls of boats in distress starting at 12:15 p.m. local time, a spokeswoman, Kristen Dark, said. No injuries were […]