By: Abudu Olalekan Okay, let’s set the scene. It’s Belem, Brazil, buzzing with all these world leaders and experts at the UN Climate Change Conference—COP30, if you’re keeping track. The air’s thick with talks about our planet’s future, and there steps up Nigeria’s Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima. He’s not just chatting; he’s making a…
By: Abudu Olalekan Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the big boss of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, not just preaching fire and brimstone but dropping some real talk on Nigeria’s mess. He’s got President Bola Tinubu in his sights—urging him to act fast, smart, and smooth on this alleged Christian genocide thing. No time for games….
By: Abudu Olalekan Imagine this: A room full of Nigeria’s big shots, all gathered to celebrate a birthday, and then boom—Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah drops a truth bomb that shakes everyone. It’s Friday at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Lagos, marking journalist Dr. Reuben Abati’s 60th. But Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto,…
By: Abudu Olalekan Donald Trump’s latest tweet sent shockwaves through the Pentagon. “Prepare for military intervention in Nigeria to protect Christians.” Just like that, America’s war machine was put on notice. But here’s the problem: no one in Washington actually wants another forever war. Now, the US military is scrambling—drafting three contingency plans for Nigeria,…
Just 16 days on the job, and Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, is already in the hot seat. Tomorrow, Anambra State decides its next governor—and for INEC’s fresh chairman, this isn’t just another election. It’s his first real trial by fire. Amupitan didn’t waste time setting the tone. Right after his swearing-in by President Bola…
By: Abudu Olalekan President Bola Tinubu is scrambling to rally international support. This follows explosive threats from U.S. President Donald Trump about military action against terror groups in Nigeria. The reason? Alleged mass killings of Christians. It’s getting complicated. Really complicated. Meanwhile, northern elders are having none of it. They’ve strongly rejected calls from American…
