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“U.S. may remove you” – Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu

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Primate Ayodele to Tinubu

…Says Trump not working in Nigeria’s interest Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a stark warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that the United States government under President Donald Trump is not acting in Nigeria’s best interest, and may eventually attempt to see Tinubu removed from office.  Ayodele made this claim in a statement released yesterday, through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, in Nigeria. According to him, Trump’s engagement with Nigeria is not genuinely supportive but is instead aimed at undermining Tinubu’s administration. …

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M’East war pushes Ɗangote petrol price to ₦874

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Dangote petrol price

…Marketers project ₦1,000 per litre Escalating conflict between Iran, United States and Israel has triggered a fresh petrol price hike in Nigeria, with marketers projecting pump prices could hit ₦1,000 per litre. Ɗangote Petroleum Refinery on Monday raised its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry price by ₦100 to ₦874 per litre from ₦774, citing volatility in global crude oil markets and rising replacement costs. The price surge followed attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed crude prices…

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‘Nigeria supplied 52% of Africa’s oil to U.S in 2025’’  – Report

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Nigeria supplied Africa’s oil2

Nigeria accounted for about 52 percent of Africa’s crude oil exports to the United States (U.S) in 2025, latest data from the US Census Bureau have shown. Figures from the US International Trade in Goods and Services report indicate that total American crude imports from Africa stood at 89.371 million barrels in 2025, down from 103.7 million barrels in 2024. This represents a decline of 14.26 million barrels or 13.8 percent. Of the 89.371 million barrels imported from Africa in 2025, Nigeria supplied 46.618 million barrels, compared to 50.793 million…

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M’East War: Iran vows ‘lessons’ for US, Israel

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Iran vows US, Israel

…As Gulf States, Nigeria, Pope demand restraint A major military confrontation has erupted in the Middle-East after the United States (U.S) and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory missile attacks across the Gulf and drawing urgent appeals for restraint from world leaders, including Pope Leo XIV. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that American forces were engaged in a “major combat operation” aimed at eliminating what he described as imminent threats from the Iranian regime. The offensive, reportedly months in planning, was carried out in coordination with Israeli…

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“No power or political intimidation can make us relinquish Shari’ah practice in Nigeria” – Islamic Council to US

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Islamic Council to US

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has rejected a proposal from US lawmakers on Shari’ah practice in the country.  Shari’ah is regarded as the religious, moral, and legal framework of Islam, operating alongside statutory and customary law in Nigeria in 12 northern states after its adoption as a main body of civil and criminal law in 1999. Speaking in an issued statement, SCSN Secretary General, Nafi’u Ahmad, rebutted US lawmakers’ report for the repeal of Shar”iah law in Nigeria,  saying Sharia constitutes a comprehensive way of life for…

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Remi Tinubu counters US Congress claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria

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Remi Tinubu counters US

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has dismissed claims that Christians are being subjected to genocide in Nigeria, insisting that the country’s security challenges are not rooted in religious persecution. Speaking during an interview with CBN News in Washington, D.C., Senator Tinubu said the wave of violence across parts of the country is driven largely by poverty, terrorism, and political instability rather than a targeted campaign against any particular faith group. Her remarks come amid renewed scrutiny from some members of the United States Congress who have raised concerns about attacks…

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US troops, warplanes land in Borno, Kaduna

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US troops, warplanes land

…As Nigeria–U.S joint offensive takes off Five United States (U.S) military aircraft and the first batch of American troops have arrived in north-east Nigeria, marking the formal commencement of an expanded Nigeria–US security partnership aimed at crushing insurgency in the region. Military sources confirmed that at least three US aircraft landed between Thursday and Friday at bases in Maiduguri, Borno State, and Kaduna, delivering ammunition and other critical equipment to support ongoing counter-insurgency operations. According to senior officers at Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, the consignments followed recent bilateral security talks between…

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“Christian Genocide’ allegation propaganda to destabilise Tinubu’s Govt.” – Remi Tinubu

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Remi Tinubu on genocide

The First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has dismissed growing international claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria as “propaganda” designed to undermine the administration of her husband, Bola Tinubu. Speaking during separate engagements in the United States, Mrs. Tinubu said the narrative of systematic killing of Christians was exaggerated and politically motivated, insisting that it resurfaced after the Federal Government stabilised the nation’s troubled economy. In an interview on Thursday, the First Lady said her trip to the U.S. was partly to “clarify recent hype on social media that there is…

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U.S lawmaker makes U-turn, warns against dividing Nigeria; says it’ll empower terrorists

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US lawmaker makes U turn

…Slams FG over $9m lobbying deal United States (U.S) Representative Riley Moore has warned that encouraging separatist agendas in Nigeria could worsen insecurity and expose Christians, particularly in the North and Middle-Belt, to greater danger. Moore gave the warning yesterday, in a statement posted on his official X account after a fact-finding visit to Nigeria to assess reports of Christian persecution. He said he met with government officials, church leaders, humanitarian organisations and internally displaced persons across the country. “I have travelled to Nigeria and engaged in multiple high-level meetings…

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Senate to hold briefing on US strikes in Nigeria

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Senate to hold

…As Ningi queries alleged NASS exclusion  The 10th Senate has disclosed plans to hold an executive briefing over the December 25 United States air str!kes on terrorist targets in Sokoto State, following concerns raised by Senator Abdul Ningi on the alleged exclusion of the National Assembly from discussions preceding the operation. Raising the issue under Order 42 (Matters of Privilege) during plenary, Senator Ningi, an opposition lawmaker representing Bauchi Central, argued that the air strikes amounted to an infringement on Nigeria’s territorial integrity and should have involved legislative oversight. He…

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