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President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not be intimidated despite rising international concerns over alleged Christian genocide in the country. The President made the remarks in a statement posted on his verified X account on Friday, days after United States President Donald Trump threatened potential military action over alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Tinubu stated that Nigeria would continue to assert itself on the global stage with “calm, clarity, and a strong sense of purpose”. Speaking on Nigeria’s security crisis, the President maintained that terrorism remains a long-standing challenge but assured citizens that the government is determined…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board, NSUBEB. This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Abubakar Usman in Minna. He explained that the decision was part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to reposition and strengthen the education sector for enhanced efficiency, accountability and improved service delivery. The statement directed all members of the dissolved Board, including the Secretary, to hand over all official documents, assets and responsibilities of the Board to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary…

Former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu, has said that United States President Donald Trump is convinced the Nigerian government is not serious or prepared to address the country’s worsening insecurity. Momodu made the remark on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, monitored by DAILY POST. The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, urged the Federal Government to take Trump’s concerns seriously and act decisively. The Edo-born politician lamented the incessant killings by gunmen and called on security agencies to identify and eliminate the criminal elements responsible for the unrest. “The videos…

Another 40 suspected illegal miners were arrested few days ago in forest areas of Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State. They were nabbed during a recent operation by the State Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce. Chairman of the taskforce, Prince Paul Effiong, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the arrests followed renewed surveillance and field action to rid the state’s forests of unlawful mining activities. It will be recalled that in August 2025, 20 illegal miners were also apprehended in Yakurr LGA and the Uyanga forest in Akamkpa, bringing the total arrests in three months to 60. In the past…

Marshawn Kneeland, an American football team defensive end, has died at 24. The Dallas Cowboys star reportedly died by apparent suicide late Wednesday night. He was discovered dead from self inflicted gunshot wound after fleeing Texas State troopers at about 10:30pm local time on Wednesday. Texas Department of Public Safety, DPS, in a statement on Thursday disclosed that its men attempted to stop the football star for traffic violation on Dallas North Tollway, but refused to pull over, resulting in a subsequent car chase which resulted in the authorities losing sight of Kneeland’s car. The DPS noted that his vehicle…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that the security challenges bedevilling Nigeria require a united response, noting that violent attacks do not distinguish between religion, ethnicity, or social status. Shettima made the statement on Thursday at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting on regional development organised by the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, in Abuja. Represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadejia, the Vice President maintained that when a weapon is used by those threatening the nation’s peace, it does not differentiate between individuals, farmers, or other civilians. According to him, the…

Ex-Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is in talks over a return to Ajax, according to AD. Ten Hag has been out of a job since Bayer Leverkusen sacked him earlier in the season. Although he was linked with a return to the Premier League with Wolves, the Dutchman could instead be heading back to familiar territory. The Wolves job did not appeal to Ten Hag, with the Molineux side sitting rock bottom of the table after 10 fixtures. Ten Hag has already held discussions with Ajax chiefs over the possibility of replacing John Heitinga, who was sacked on Thursday.…

Pandemonium broke out at the Oval Office on Thursday when a pharmaceutical representative standing beside President Donald Trump collapsed during a press conference. According to Fox News, reporters were immediately escorted out of the room after the incident occurred live on television. The episode happened while the Eli Lilly CEO, Dave Ricks, was speaking about lowering drug prices in the United States. White House officials later confirmed that the man was “OK” after receiving prompt medical attention. In the footage currently circulating online, the man could be seen slumping before Mehmet Oz of the Centres for Medicare & Medicaid Services…

Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has praised two Blues players ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolves on Saturday. Pochettino said that the likes of Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo are now “performing very well” under current manager Enzo Maresca. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain coach endured a turbulent single season at Stamford Bridge. During his tenure, Chelsea signed players such as Caicedo and Fernández for him. Speaking to talkSPORT about his time at Chelsea, Pochettino said: “We both decided to split. I think my first season was about to stop a little bit. “The plan was…

The factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum, has warned those he described as betrayers of the party to remember that the law of karma is real and active. Damagum issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the Forum of State PDP Chairmen, who were in the capital to reaffirm their allegiance to his leadership. Addressing the state chairmen, Damagum said, “I want to use this opportunity to call on our colleagues that the devil is using, to see wisdom in casting the devil in them because treachery, especially to an institution…