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Insecurity: “M’Belt is grateful to Trump” – T.Y Ɗanjuma

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TY Danjuma

Former Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Ɗanjuma (rtd), has praised United States (U.S) President Donald Trump for drawing international attention to the security challenges in the Middle-Belt region of Nigeria. Ɗanjuma made his position known at Plateau State University, Ɓokkos, during its combined 8th and 9th convocation ceremony, where he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree (Honoris Causa). The former army chief said that Trump’s public statements on the situation in Nigeria, particularly the threats facing communities in the Middle-Belt, have made the term a recognised part of…

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Trump declares himself Acting President of Venezuela

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Trump declares

United States (U.S) President, Donald Trump, has claimed the role of “Acting President of Venezuela”. This was revealed yesterday, in a post shared on his Truth Social account. The post included an image styled like a Wikipedia entry, showing him as both the 45th and 47th President of the United States and now in charge of Venezuela starting January 2026. The image also displayed his official portrait and the name of his U.S. vice president, JD Vance. This declaration came after Trump previously said the United States would oversee Venezuela…

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Trump warns of more US strikes in Nigeria over killings

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Trump warns

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, United States President Donald Trump signalled that the US could undertake multiple military strikes in Nigeria if violence against Christians persists. Trump, asked whether the December 25 military operation against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria marked the start of a broader campaign, said, “I’d love to make it a one-time strike… but if they continue to kill Christians, it will be a many-time strike.” The US strike, which Washington described as targeting Islamic State affiliates at the…

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Venezuela: ‘Trump plotting to remove Tinubu from office’ – Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that US President Donald Trump is after removing him from office. This comes amid the removal of Vanezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro by Donald Trump. Primate Ayodele, in a statement issued yesterday, signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, made it known that the US President has ‘caged’ Tinubu and his plan is to ultimately see that he is removed from office. He stated that the support the US is giving Nigeria to fight insecurity…

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“Apologise immediately to Nigerians” – Dep. Sen. President, Jibrin tells Trump 

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Jibrin tells Trump

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has asked US President Donald Trump to apologise to Nigeria over his remarks on the country. This was as he blasted Trump for labelling Nigeria ‘a disgraced country’, describing the statement as offensive and undiplomatic. Recall that the US President last week designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian genocide in the country. He also threatened to invade Nigeria with US forces if the Nigerian government fail to stop the killings of Christians. Jibrin made this statement in a viral video…

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Christian Genocide Claims: Trump delegates Senator to meet Tinubu today in Washington DC

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Trump delegates Senator

…As Trump snubs G20 Summit in S’Africa Amid mounting controversy over allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria, diplomatic relations, U.S. President, Donald Trump has delegated Senator J.D. Vance to meet with President Bola Tinubu in Washington, D.C. today Tuesday, amid mounting controversy over allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria. The meeting comes at a tense moment, following Trump’s shocking declaration that the U.S. might “intervene militarily” if what he described as “Christian genocide” in Nigeria continues — a statement that has triggered intense diplomatic and security discussions across Africa and…

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Yoruba group slams Trump over “false narrative” on Nigeria

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Yoruba group slams Trump

A socio-political organisation, the Yoruba Ronu Group, has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for what it described as a “reckless and deceitful” statement accusing Nigeria of “killing Christians” and threatening to invade the country. In an issued statement signed by its chairman, Prince Diran Iyantan, the group said Trump’s comments were “deliberately provocative”, and aimed at destabilising Nigeria for selfish geopolitical and economic motives. “There is no state-sponsored killing of Christians in Nigeria. Victims of terrorism cut across all faiths, and are targeted by the same extremist insurgents”, the group…

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Trump imposes tariffs on Nigeria, 59 others

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Trump imposes

Sixty countries, including Nigeria, face increased tariffs after United States President Donald Trump launched a reciprocal-tariff programme targeting products and countries with different rates. According to the White House website figures, Nigeria will face a 15% tariff under the programme. It said the plan sets a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the US, with additional duties applying to particular products or countries. China would face a 30 percent tariff, with extra levies on some products, while Brazil is listed at 50 percent, with lower levels for specific sectors,…

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Trump hires new defence team ahead of impeachment trial

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Former U.S. president Donald Trump has hired a new defence team shortly before his second impeachment trial is due to start. The defence will be led by David Schoen and Bruce Castor, Trumps office said. It was reported earlier that Trumps initial defence team of five lawyers would not be representing the Republican after all, citing differences over his legal strategy. Reports cited sources as saying Trump wanted the attorneys to pursue unsubstantiated allegations of electoral fraud instead of questioning the legitimacy of impeachment proceedings against a president who has…

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Trumps daughter announces engagement to Nigerian boyfriend

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The youngest daughter of immediate-past US President Trump, Tiffany, on Tuesday  announced that she is engaged to her Nigerian boyfriend, Michael Boulos. The ex-first daughter posted  the following on her Instagram page:It has been an honor to celebrate many milestones, historic occasions and create memories with my family here at the White House; none more special than my engagement to my amazing fianc, Michael! Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter!. Alongside the post was an image of the couple standing in the White House. Mr. Boulos also shared…

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