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Nigeria School Abductions Surge As More Than 300 Children Taken

Nigeria School Abductions Surge As More Than 300 Children Taken

November 22, 2025 6:55 am

More than three hundred schoolchildren and a dozen teachers were abducted on Friday during an attack on St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria. The updated count was released on Saturday after church officials completed a full verification exercise.

The mass abduction, one of the largest recorded in recent years, has intensified concern about rising insecurity across north-central and northwestern Nigeria. It also follows another school attack earlier in the week, adding pressure on federal authorities as communities demand stronger protection.

The Niger State chairman of CAN, the Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa …

US Court: Jails Nigerian For Sextortion Linked To Teen Death

US Court: Jails Nigerian For Sextortion Linked To Teen Death

November 20, 2025 2:52 pm

Nigerian man is sentenced to six years in the US for a sextortion scheme that led to a Pennsylvania teen’s death, highlighting global cybercrime risks.

U.S. Federal court has sentenced 27-year-old Nigerian national Imoleayo Aina to six years in prison for his central role in a sextortion scheme that authorities say contributed to the death of a young man in Pennsylvania.

Judge Joel Slomsky of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania handed down the sentence in October, 2025, alongside five years of supervised release and a restitution payment of $3,250, according to a statement from the US Department of Justice.

Mr …

Kwara Church Attack Leaves Two Dead As Community Seeks Help

Kwara Church Attack Leaves Two Dead As Community Seeks Help

November 19, 2025 8:01 am

Two people were killed Tuesday evening when armed men raided the outskirts of Eruku in Kwara State, Nigeria, targeting the Christ Apostolic Church Oke Isegun parish and forcing residents to flee into nearby bushland, local authorities and eyewitnesses said.

The assault is the latest in a string of violent incidents reported in the border community over the past three weeks, deepening concerns about rising insecurity in the area and renewed pressure on state and federal officials to intervene.

Witnesses told reporters the attackers arrived around nightfall and opened fire without warning. One resident said the strike caused chaos across …

Nigeria, US, UK Launch Probe Into ₦338bn Cocaine Seizure

Nigeria, US, UK Launch Probe Into ₦338bn Cocaine Seizure

November 12, 2025 9:48 am

Nigeria’s elite anti-narcotics agency has launched a high-stakes international investigation after a massive haul of cocaine—1,000 kilograms worth over ₦338 billion—was seized last weekend at Lagos’s Tincan Island Port.

According to a statement from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the shipment was discovered in an empty container at the PTML Terminal of the port. Port operators alerted Nigerian Customs and the NDLEA, which conducted field tests and formally assumed custody of the drug-laden consignment on Tuesday.

Because of the sheer scale of the seizure—one of the largest ever recorded in Nigeria—the NDLEA will now collaborate closely with its …

Kaduna University Wins ₦1bn TETFund Grant For Agriculture

Kaduna University Collects ₦1bn TETFund Grant For Agriculture

November 10, 2025 8:27 pm

Kaduna State University secures ₦1 billion TETFund grant to boost commercial agriculture, promote innovation, food security, and sustainable growth in Nigeria.

Kaduna State University (KASU) has been awarded a ₦1 billion grant from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to advance commercial agriculture — becoming the only state university in Nigeria to win the highly competitive funding.

The grant, secured through a rigorous national selection process, marks a major milestone for KASU and underscores its growing reputation for innovation and institutional reform. TETFund officials said the selection was based on the university’s proven capacity, strategic planning, and readiness to drive

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China Supports Nigeria After Trump Threatens Military Action

China Supports Nigeria After Trump Threatens Military Action

November 4, 2025 11:13 am

China has urged the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, responding sharply to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military intervention over alleged Christian persecution.

In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed support for President Bola Tinubu’s government, labelling external threats and interference under the guise of religion or human rights as unacceptable.

“As Nigeria’s strategic partner, China opposes any country using religion or human rights as a pretext to interfere in internal affairs, or to impose sanctions and force,” Mao said during a press briefing.

Trump escalated tensions by ordering the Pentagon to prepare for possible …

China Warns U.S. After Trump Threatens Nigeria Intervention

China Warns U.S. After Trump Threatens Nigeria Intervention

November 4, 2025 11:10 am

China has voiced a strong rebuke of the United States’ recent threat of military action in Nigeria, urging Washington to respect sovereignty and avoid using religion or human-rights arguments as justification for force.

U.S. President Donald Trump, citing what he described as widespread killing of Christians in Nigeria, announced that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare for “possible action” if the Nigerian government did not act swiftly. He wrote that the United States might go into the country “guns-a-blazing” and would stop all U.S. aid if violence persisted.

In response, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, speaking at a …

Court Warns Kanu To Defend Himself Or Lose Right To Testify

Court Warns Kanu To Defend Himself Or Lose Right To Testify

November 4, 2025 10:42 am

A Nigerian court has warned separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu that he risks losing his right to defend himself against terrorism charges if he fails to begin his defence by Wednesday, marking a decisive moment in a case that has spanned more than a decade.

Judge James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued the warning on Tuesday after Kanu again refused to proceed with his defence, having dismissed his legal team in open court. The judge said the court would “foreclose” his right to present a defence if he did not act within the one-day grace period.

Kanu, …

Akpabio Denies Mocking Trump Over Military Threat Claim

Akpabio Denies Mocking Trump Over Military Threat Claim

November 3, 2025 5:59 am

Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has firmly denied allegations that he mocked US President Donald Trump over remarks attributed to the American leader concerning possible military action in Nigeria.

In a statement released through his media adviser, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio dismissed the viral post circulating online as “fabricated, malicious, and reckless.” The claim, shared by a popular social media platform, alleged that Akpabio had made disparaging comments about Trump’s warning — a story his office insists is entirely false.

Eyiboh said the publication was “a deliberate attempt to sow misunderstanding and diplomatic friction” between Abuja and Washington, stressing that …

Afrobeats Icon Burna Boy: True Freedom Exists Only In Nigeria

Afrobeats Icon Burna Boy: True Freedom Exists Only In Nigeria

November 2, 2025 10:26 am

Grammy Award-Winning Burna says he feels more free in Nigeria than in the U.S., sparking global debate after his Twitch debut with streamer PlaqueBoyMax.

Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy has explained why he chooses to live in Nigeria rather than the United States, saying that he finds “true freedom” only in his home country.

The Grammy Award-winning artist made the remarks during his first appearance on Twitch with popular streamer PlaqueBoyMax. During the live session, which quickly drew thousands of viewers, Burna Boy reflected on fame, identity, and the meaning of personal freedom.

“The definition of freedom is in my country,” …

Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Killings

Trump Threatens Military Action In Nigeria Over Killings

November 2, 2025 2:24 am

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he has directed the United States Department of Defense to prepare for possible military intervention in Nigeria if the West African nation does not take swift action against the killing of Christians. At the same time, he declared that all U.S. aid and assistance to the country will be cut off immediately. 

This development marks a sharp escalation in U.S.–Nigeria relations and signals that religious-freedom concerns are now being publicly elevated to the level of potential military involvement. This heightens diplomatic tension and raises urgent questions about sovereignty, regional stability and U.S. foreign …

Nigerian Government To Train 10,000 Youths For Oil, Gas Jobs

Nigerian Government To Train 10,000 Youths For Oil, Gas Jobs

October 29, 2025 2:43 pm

NCDMB launches a nationwide program to equip 10,000 young Nigerians with vital technical skills for emerging opportunities in the oil and gas industry.

Nigerian government has on Monday October 27, 2025, launched a major nationwide training initiative aimed at preparing 10,000 young citizens for careers in the oil and gas sector, as the country seeks to strengthen local participation in its most lucrative industry.

The Human Capital Development initiative, unveiled by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), is designed to equip participants with technical and professional skills needed to fill critical roles traditionally occupied by expatriates.

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