American rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly thanked former President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over religious persecution, stating his announcement made her feel deeply grateful for her own freedom to worship.
Nigeria’s federal government has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim of Christian genocide, describing it as false and contrary to the country’s efforts toward peace and unity.
Here is a summary of Nigerian news this morning
President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has been declared winner with 97.66% of votes in an election marred by violence, mass killings, and internet shutdowns.
Tanzania’s opposition party Chadema claims over 700 people have been killed in three days of violent protests following disputed presidential election results.
Finance Minister Wale Edun reportedly collapsed after learning his name appeared on a “kill list” allegedly compiled by detained coup plot suspects.
Detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has filed a new motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to have all charges against him struck out for lacking a valid legal basis.
Two Nigerian military officers are on the run as authorities intensify arrests and interrogation over an alleged coup plot to overthrow the democratic government.
An air force officer recently posted to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was detailed to kill Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), sources familiar with the investigation of the alleged coup plot have told TheCable.
Details have emerged about 16 Nigerian military officers, including senior Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel, detained over an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government.
