At least 12 people were killed and scores injured when gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah party on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, the police have confirmed.Police say two shooters have been “neutralised”, while there is an active police scene to clear the area of suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs).Two police officers areContinueContinue reading “Police confirm 12 dead, scores wounded at Bondi Beach shooting”
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Burkina Faso detains Nigerian soldiers, seizes NAF aircraft over airspace violations
The military junta in Burkina Faso has detained 11 Nigerian soldiers and seized a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 transport aircraft after it was allegedly forced to make an emergency landing in the country on Monday, December 8, 2025.The incident was confirmed in a strongly worded statement issued late Monday by the Alliance of SahelContinueContinue reading “Burkina Faso detains Nigerian soldiers, seizes NAF aircraft over airspace violations”
Breaking: Tinubu nominates ambassadors to US, UK, France
President Bola Tinubu has nominated three non-career ambassadors to key diplomatic postings: the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. The appointments will be confirmed after Senate screening. The nominees are Ambassador Ayodele Oke, Retired Colonel Lateef Kayode Are, and Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu. Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu previously served as Nigeria’s ambassador to SouthContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Tinubu nominates ambassadors to US, UK, France”
Just In: US military submit attack plan on Nigeria to Trump
The U.S. military has reportedly submitted contingency plans for possible strikes on Nigeria, following a directive from President Donald Trump to prepare for action over what has been widely dismissed as a false claim of Christian genocide. According to a New York Times report on Wednesday, the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has forwarded a setContinueContinue reading “Just In: US military submit attack plan on Nigeria to Trump”
China warn US against interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs
China says it firmly supports the Nigerian government as it “leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions”. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Beijing, Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, said “as Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as anContinueContinue reading “China warn US against interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs”
Trump: FG begs US for military support against terrorism
The Nigerian government has appealed to the United States to offer military support in combating terrorism, rather than designating the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious persecution.Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, made the call on Saturday while responding to the U.S. decision and recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, whoContinueContinue reading “Trump: FG begs US for military support against terrorism”
Trump: Tinubu may adopt strategy of co-operation, collaboration to end insecurity – Jimoh Ibrahim
Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may deploy a liberalism strategy anchored on co-operation, corporation and collaboration to end insecurity and strengthen ties with global partners, including the United States.Ibrahim, who chairs the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, dismissed reports of tension between PresidentContinueContinue reading “Trump: Tinubu may adopt strategy of co-operation, collaboration to end insecurity – Jimoh Ibrahim”
We are preparing for action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide – US Defence Secretary
United States Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, says the Department of War is preparing for action in Nigeria following reports of attacks on Christians in the country.Hegseth stated this on Saturday in a post on X, in response to President Donald Trump’s earlier comments threatening military intervention over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.“Yes sir. TheContinueContinue reading “We are preparing for action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide – US Defence Secretary”
Breaking: Tinubu to meet Trump over Christians genocide claims
The Presidency has announced that President Bola Tinubu will soon hold a meeting with his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, “in the coming days.” According to Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, the meeting will focus on recent allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, claims that have stirred diplomatic tension following Trump’sContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Tinubu to meet Trump over Christians genocide claims”
Just In: Trump threatens attack on Nigeria over genocide on Christians
The United States President, Donald Trump, has threatened to deploy military forces in Nigeria if the alleged genocide against Christians is not stopped in the country.Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, directed the Department of War to prepare for “possible action” if the killings continued.The US President also threatened toContinueContinue reading “Just In: Trump threatens attack on Nigeria over genocide on Christians”