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Senior Adviser to US President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has dismissed claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. Boulos made the remarks during a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Friday. His comments come amid growing calls by US lawmakers to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged persecution of Christians. According to him, those familiar with Nigeria’s realities understand that terrorism “has no colour, no religion, and no tribe.” “People of all religions and all tribes are dying as a result of terrorist acts, but…

Lobi Stars technical adviser Bala Abubakar has said that his team remains a work in progress, DAILY POST reports. The Pride of Makurdi are currently participating in a pre-season tournament in Ogun State. Abubakar expressed confidence that the tournament would help him put the team in proper shape ahead of the new season. “I’m very happy with the improvement with my boys. I still believe that the work is still in progress; we are moving closer to our best,” Abubakar told the club’s media. “We are at the final lap of preparation for the new season. We are fine-tuning the…

The Rivers State Judiciary has released a total of 150 inmates across Maximum Security Custodial Centres in the state as part of its goal delivery exercise for the 2024/2025 legal year. While the Magistrate Courts released 109 inmates within the period under review, the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, released 41 inmates, bringing the total to 150. This was disclosed by the Chief Judge during the release of the final batch of inmates at the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre on Wednesday, as part of activities marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year. Justice…

Benin City, Nigeria — October 17, 2025 In a renewed push to strengthen the legal profession’s role in combating money laundering and illicit financial flows, the African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development has trained representatives from branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) across Edo and Delta States in a One-Day Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop held in Benin City on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The workshop, organized as part of the African Center’s FCDO-supported project titled “Tackling Illicit Financial Flows through Asset Recovery, Management, and Strengthening ML/CFT/PF Compliance in Nigeria,” aimed to build the capacity of…

An Ebonyi State-based preacher, Prophet Emmanuel Chukwudi of King of Kings Deliverance Ministry, Gbonum Ulepa Ntezi has again predicted that the freedom of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, is near. In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Friday, he urged the government of President Bola Tinubu to release Kanu, who he said was innocent before God. The cleric, known for a long record of prophecies, said God revealed to him that Kanu had already been released in the spiritual realm, and that his physical freedom is about to manifest. Prophet Chukwudi, who…

The US Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to Americans ahead of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protests scheduled for Monday, October 20, in the nation’s capital. The embassy issued the warning in a statement published on its website on Friday, cautioning that the protest could lead to disruptions and potential violence. It urged US citizens to steer clear of the protest areas and limit their movement across the city. “The US Embassy in Abuja informs US citizens that the Free Nnamdi Kanu Now protest has called for peaceful demonstrations on Monday, October 20th, 2025, in Abuja. “There may be roadblocks,…

Youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has come hard on the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Ibrahim Abdullahi over his verbal attack on former Enugu governor, Rt Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Abdullahi while appearing on Arise TV earlier in the week, said Ugwuanyi’s political role had diminished in Enugu State. He went as far as saying the former governor had reduced himself into a PA to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, literally carrying a bag for him, Wike. However, his claims did not go down well with…

ON Wednesday, October 15, Chief (Mrs) Olaitan Victoria Abiodun, educationist, businesswoman and community leader, clocks 90. As the Book of Psalms proclaims, it is The Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our sight. As the day begins with songs of praise, Mama will lack the company of her husband of many years and praise and worship partner, Dr. Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun, fondly called Baba Teacher, but she will be surrounded by the love, warmth and presence of her dear children, including the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR, CON); her grandchildren, extended family members, friends and well wishers.…

Renowned Nigerian prophet and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a new set of prophecies concerning several African nations, warning their leaders to act wisely to avert looming political instability, leadership crises, economic downturns, and security challenges. In his latest message, the cleric revealed divine insights about developments that will shape the political and economic future of countries such as South Sudan, Somalia, Morocco, Tunisia, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, and Cameroon. Primate Ayodele emphasized that leadership failure, corruption, and disregard for divine direction remain the greatest threats to peace and progress across the continent. He…

Now Spor commentator Veli Yigit has urged Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk to rest Victor Osimhen for Saturday’s Istanbul derby against Basaksehir. According to Yigit, Osimhen is tired after playing for Nigeria against the Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Recall that Osimhen scored a hat-trick as Nigeria defeated Benin 4-0 in Uyo. The 26-year-old had also played for Nigeria against Lesotho before the Benin game. “I don’t think Osimhen should be in the starting eleven for the Başakşehir match. He’s been through a tiring period; he’s tired after national team duty,” Yigit was quoted as…