Key Points China has backed Nigeria’s sovereignty after new tension with Washington. The foreign ministry warned against force dressed up as rights policing. Spokesperson Mao Ning set out the stance in Beijing on Tuesday. She said no state should exploit…
Key Points US Senator Ted Cruz (Rafael Edward Cruz) says he will file a new bill. It targets Nigerian officials who enforce sharia or blasphemy laws. Cruz links his move to rights and security concerns. It follows Trump warning on Nigeria…
Key Points Donald Trump warned that the United States could act in Nigeria. He said persistent Christian killings demand urgent steps from Washington. He posted on Truth Social on November 1 in Lagos time. Trump said he told the Pentagon…
Key Points Donald Trump has warned Nigeria to stop Christian killings or face US action. He said Washington could stop all aid to the country. He also warned of strikes on Islamist cells if Abuja delays. Trump’s warning came hours…
Key points American rapper Nicki Minaj (Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty) has hailed former United States President Donald Trump for speaking up on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. She said his message made her grateful for living in a country where…
Key Points The Federal Government has pushed back against a fresh claim by United States President Donald Trump that Nigeria deserves to be named a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged mass killings of Christians. Officials in Abuja said the…
Key Points Tanzania’s electoral commission has named President Samia Suluhu Hassan the election winner. Officials say she gained almost 98 percent of valid votes cast. The victory secures her a second five-year term in office. Opposition parties say the poll…
Key Points Former United States president Donald Trump has raised fresh concern over the safety of Christians in Nigeria. He said many believers are being killed and warned that the threat has become “existential” for Christian communities. Trump also said…
Key Points Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III has begun a formal process to remove the style, titles and honours of Prince Andrew. The palace said the decision follows sustained concern over his association with late sex offender…
Key Points Erling Haaland heard a blunt claim during a chat. His girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen said she once liked his best friend. The talk happened before they began to date. She told him she felt drawn to the friend.…