United States lawmakers on Tuesday held a joint briefing in Washington DC to address the rising cases of kidnappings and the alleged persecution of Christians […]
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US Congress to Hold Briefing on Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
The United States House Appropriations Committee is set to lead a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday to examine what officials describe as the rising persecution […]
Nigeria Declares National Security Emergency Amid Rising Kidnappings and Lawmakers’ Backlash
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, directing the military, police, and intelligence agencies to immediately expand recruitment and deploy thousands of […]
Nigeria and United States Strengthen Security Ties, Agree on New Joint Measures
The Nigerian government and the United States have agreed on new areas of collaboration aimed at tackling Nigeria’s deteriorating security challenges, according to the Presidency. […]
US Officials, Nicki Minaj Raise Alarm Over Killings of Christians in Nigeria
The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Waltz, and American rapper Nicki Minaj, on Tuesday evening drew global attention to Nigeria’s worsening security […]
US Lawmakers Intensify Scrutiny on Nigeria as CPC Debate Sparks Global Reactions
The United States is escalating its review of religious freedom in Nigeria as lawmakers prepare for a high-profile congressional hearing that could reinforce Nigeria’s designation […]
Nicki Minaj to Speak at UN Event on Alleged Attacks on Christians in Nigeria
American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is set to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she […]
Nigeria Targets $60bn Investment to Boost Gas Infrastructure — NNPCL
MILAN, ITALY — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says the country is seeking $60 billion in new investments over the next five to […]
US Pledges $32.5m to Feed Conflict-Hit Nigerians
The United States Government has donated $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to boost food and nutrition support for communities affected by conflict […]
Shehu Sani: El-Rufai Never Fought for Nigeria’s Democracy
ABUJA — Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, had no role in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. Speaking on TVC’s […]