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The government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing security concerns after intelligence reports suggested that armed groups in northern Nigeria were preparing to cross into Chad amid mounting speculation about a potential U.S. military intervention in the region According to sources in N’Djamena, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a full military lockdown along key crossing points after receiving briefs that “terrorist elements” might be fleeing Nigeria in anticipation of U.S. operations. Chad’s troops, including armour and checkpoints, have reportedly been deployed to several border corridors.  The move comes amid a rising diplomatic and security storm. The U.S., under the leadership of Donald Trump, has threatened possible military action in Nigeria, citing alleged large-scale killings of Christians and demanding Nigeria stop what the U.S. calls “Christian genocide.”   Nigeria in turn has accepted U.S. assistance agains...

President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has publicly denied making any “reckless” or derogatory statement against former United States President, Donald Trump, following reports circulating on social media that allegedly quoted him criticizing the ex-American leader. In a statement released through his media office, Akpabio described the reports as false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to tarnish his image both locally and internationally. He maintained that at no point did he issue any comment—formal or informal—regarding Donald Trump or the internal politics of the United States. According to Akpabio, the alleged remarks were fabricated by mischief makers seeking to create tension and distract from his ongoing legislative duties. He urged the public to disregard the fake news and rely only on official statements issued through credible media channels or his verified platforms. “I have enormous respect for the leadership and democratic institutions of the United Stat...

“In The East, It’s Christians Killing Christians ” — Governor Soludo Speaks on Insecurity in Nigeria’s Southeast Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has stirred nationwide conversation with his recent remarks on the nature of insecurity in Nigeria’s southeastern region. Speaking on the ongoing killings and unrest, Soludo emphasized that the violence in the East is not religiously motivated but rather a tragic case of “Christians killing Christians.” Addressing questions about the Nigerian government’s role in safeguarding lives and properties, Soludo said there is a need for a “deeper conversation” about the country’s internal issues, rather than external interference or mischaracterization of the crisis. “In this part of the world, Eastern Nigeria, it is not religious,” Soludo stated. “People are killing themselves — Christians killing Christians. The people in the bushes are Emmanuel, Peter, John — all Christian names — and they have maimed and killed thousands...

“ Peller Should Go Back to School, Education Will Shape His Destiny” — Deji Adeyanju Advises, Suggests He Studies Law Human rights activist and lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, has advised Shina Peller, former lawmaker and businessman, to return to school following his repeated grammatical and intellectual blunders on social media. Adeyanju, in a recent post, stated that education remains a key factor in shaping one’s life and destiny, urging Peller to take his studies seriously if he wishes to maintain relevance in public discourse. “Peller should go to school. Education will shape his life and destiny. Let me suggest that he considers a degree in Law, but he must first get a credit in Literature in English,” Adeyanju said. The activist’s comment has since gone viral, sparking mixed reactions among Nigerians—while some agreed with Adeyanju’s observation, others felt his remarks were too harsh on the former lawmaker. Adeyanju, however, maintained that his advice was born out of genui...