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Muslims Must Stand With Tinubu In 2027; I Wil Deliver 2.5 Million Votes – Gov Okpebholo

Muslims Must Stand With Tinubu In 2027; I Wil Deliver 2.5 Million Votes – Gov Okpebholo

Muslims Must Stand With Tinubu In 2027; I Will Deliver 2.5 million Votes – Gov Okpebholo Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on the Muslim community in the state to sustain their prayers and support for the President Bola Tinubu administration. Mr Okpebholo also urged Muslims to “stand firmly behind the president’s reform-driven leadership, ahead of the 2027 general elections”. He spoke during a special Walimah, ‘365 Days in Office Celebration Walimah of His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo’ on Thursday in Benin. The celebration was part of the activities lined up to mark Mr Okpbeholo’s first anniversary in office. Addressing the…
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Some Groups Burying Empty Coffins To Fake Christian Killings In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi Declares

Some Groups Burying Empty Coffins To Fake Christian Killings In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi Declares

Some Groups Burying Empty Coffins To Fake Christian Killings In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi Declares Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has alleged that some groups in Nigeria’s Middle Belt are staging fake mass burials by “burying empty coffins” to promote a false narrative of Christian genocide in the country. Gumi made the claim in a post on his verified Facebook page while reacting to criticism over his ongoing stay in Turkey amid heightened global attention on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The cleric’s remarks follow former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting that Christians are being…
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US-Based Rights Group Accuses Nigerian Government Of Overlooking ‘Christian Genocide’, Calls For Global Sanctions

US-Based Rights Group Accuses Nigerian Government Of Overlooking ‘Christian Genocide’, Calls For Global Sanctions

US-based Rights Group Accuses Nigerian Govt Of Overlooking ‘Christian Genocide,’ Calls For Global Sanctions A United States–based human rights and policy research body, Ekwenche Research Institute, has accused the Nigerian government of turning a blind eye to what it described as the systematic killing of Christians and ethnic minorities across the country. The group called for international sanctions against those sponsoring or enabling acts of religious extremism and violence in Nigeria. In a statement issued from its Chicago office on Wednesday and signed by Dr. Mbajiogu Akujieze (President), Mazi Luke Nwannunu (Secretary and Chairman, Ekwenche Genocide Committee), and Rev. Emeka…
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Tinubu, Buhari, APC First To Inform U.S Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria- Babachir Lawal

Tinubu, Buhari, APC First To Inform U.S Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria- Babachir Lawal

Tinubu, Buhari, APC First To Inform U.S. Of Christian Genocide In Nigeria – Babachir Lawal An erstwhile Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has responded to the allegation of a Christian genocide in Nigeria made by US President Donald Trump. Appearing on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Lawal said that President Bola Tinubu, his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari, and a delegation of the All Progressives Congress, APC, were the first to inform the US government about the issue under the previous administration. “Trump might be right and might not be right. But don’t forget that…
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FGN, US In Talks Over Trump’s Military Threat

FGN, US In Talks Over Trump’s Military Threat

FG, US In Talks Over Trump’s Military Threat The Federal Government is holding talks with authorities of the United States over the military threat by US President Donald Trump. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during an interview on Sky News. He revealed that diplomatic channels are proving effective towards rapprochement in the tense relationship between the government of the United States and Nigeria. “Channels of communication have been opened. I can confirm that we are talking with them, and I think they are understanding the situation better,” Idris said. “We believe that most of…
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FG Reduces 2026 Hajj Fare, Sets Payment Deadline

FG Reduces 2026 Hajj Fare, Sets Payment Deadline

FG Reduces 2026 Hajj Fare, Sets Payment Deadline The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reduced the cost of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage from over N8 million to N7.6 million for intending pilgrims. NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, disclosed this during an interview with DCL Hausa from Saudi Arabia. He explained that the review will save each pilgrim over N760,000 compared with last year’s fare. The reduction follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive to make the pilgrimage more affordable, as well as recent negotiations by the commission with Saudi Arabian service providers. “Pilgrims from Adamawa and Borno States will…
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Trump’s Threat Is About Personal Interest, Has Nothing To Do With Christian Genocide – Gov Sule

Trump’s Threat Is About Personal Interest, Has Nothing To Do With Christian Genocide – Gov Sule

Trump’s Threat Is About Personal Interest, Has Nothing To Do With Christian Genocide – Gov Sule Nasarawa State governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has dismissed claims of genocide against persons of Christianity faith as reason for the America’s planned invasion of Nigeria. Engr. Sule said America doesn’t care about any interests other than those that enhance its collective advantage. He spoke at the opening ceremony of the 30th National Choral Convention by the Non-Denominational Christian Choir Association of Nigeria in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The governor, who used the opportunity to address the recent warning from American President, Donald Trump, stated that…
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No Reason To Fear Trump, US Army, Nuclear Weapons- Oluwo Tells Tinubu

No Reason To Fear Trump, US Army, Nuclear Weapons- Oluwo Tells Tinubu

No Reason To Fear Trump, US Army, Nuclear Weapons – Oluwo Tells Tinubu The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi on Sunday evening counselled president Bola Tinubu not to be moved by external forces from president,Donald Trump of U.S A but, rather be focused and put his faith on God. The monarch who made this known after the annual Olodumare festival in Iwo, affirmed,” you will be successful if you give all glory to God Almighty. You need to give more glory to God than you have been doing. If we can all return to God, there is nothing to…
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Genocide: Tinubu Told To Slam Treasonable Felony Charges On Those Who Reported Nigeria To Trump

Genocide: Tinubu Told To Slam Treasonable Felony Charges On Those Who Reported Nigeria To Trump

Genocide: Tinubu Told To Slam Treasonable Felony Charges On Those Who Reported Nigeria To Trump The National Patriotic Elders for Peace and Harmony of Nigeria, has urged President Tinubu to slam Treasonable Felony charges against citizens who reported alleged massacre of Christians to America. Speaking in a press release, President of the Elders, Dr Bature AbdulAziz, said what those who lack patriotism and respect for Nigeria did was nothing but treasonable felony, which they should be prosecuted for.. “Nigeria is a sovereign Country with sufficient laws and legal backings to take care of every concerns of it’s Citizens, therefore, reporting…
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Russia Reacts To Trump’s Threat To Invade Nigeria, Issues Strong Warning

Russia Reacts To Trump’s Threat To Invade Nigeria, Issues Strong Warning

Russia Reacts To Trump’s Threat To Invade Nigeria, Issues Strong Warning Russia has expressed concern over reports that the United States is weighing potential military action in Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s directive to prepare intervention plans over alleged attacks on Christians. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow on Friday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the Kremlin is monitoring the situation closely and urged all actors to respect international law as tensions rise. “We are closely monitoring this issue and call on all parties involved to strictly comply with international legal norms,” Zakharova said. Her remarks come…
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