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United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has stated that President Donald Trump is determined to put an end to the killing of Christians in Nigeria, warning that further action may follow if the violence persists. Moore made the statement on Friday via his official X handle. According to the lawmaker, the strike represents the first step in addressing what he described as the ongoing slaughter of Christians and the broader security crisis affecting Nigerians across religious and ethnic lines. “President Trump has been clear that the killing of Christians in Nigeria must end,” he said. He that the administration’s resolve on…

Legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has shared his opinion on the issue of mediocrity in the music industry that has led to some artists being tagged as “wack.” Speaking in a video broadcast, the African Queen crooner claiming that there is no such thing as “wack artists,” arguing that every music is tailored made and acceptance is narrowed down to promotion and other commercial strategies/reasons. He said, “Every music is tailored made to evoke an emotion, to create a spirit. There is nothing like a wack artiste. That is why many of the so-called wack artists…

US Congressman, Riley Moore, has hailed recent airstrikes in North West Nigeria as a decisive move to protect Christian communities and tackle the ongoing security crisis in the country. Speaking on Friday via his X handle, Moore said the strikes, conducted in coordination with the Nigerian government, marked “just the first step to ending the slaughter of Christians and the security crisis affecting all Nigerians.” “President Trump has been clear that the killing of Christians in Nigeria must end. “As I stated at the outset: Do not test President Trump‘s resolve in this matter,” the congressman added. The comments came…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight suspects over an alleged breach of public peace, unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic and assault on police officers following a disturbance linked to the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba group in parts of Sango-Ota. Caption:Police officers on duty during the Sango-Ota operation following the disturbance allegedly caused by Yoruba agitators. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, with the arrests confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement made available to journalists on Friday. According to Babaseyi, the disturbance took place at Temidire Junction and the Under-Bridge area…

Lagos played host to the fourth edition of the Eko Drive Exhibition (Eko Drive IV), as automobile enthusiasts and lifestyle lovers gathered at the Alliance Française de Lagos, Ikoyi, for another celebration of automotive culture. In a statement to The PUNCH, the Founder and Project Manager of Eko Drive, Ademide Osunsina, said the strength of the exhibition lies in the community it continues to build. Osunsina said the event brought together a diverse mix of car lovers, premium vehicle owners, bikers, creatives and members of the lifestyle community, reinforcing Eko Drive’s growing reputation as a key platform for automobile culture…

Man United Coach, Ruben Amorim, has made it clear he is unwilling to sanction any player departures during the January transfer window unless suitable replacements are brought in, insisting his squad is already stretched too thin. As reported by BBC Sports on Friday, the Manchester United head coach is facing growing uncertainty around the futures of Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee, both of whom are keen for more regular playing time in the second half of the season. Mainoo is still hoping to secure a loan move once he regains full fitness, while Zirkzee has been linked with a potential…

Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Teddy Swims and Raiche Wright Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims and his wife Raiche Wright announced via a joint Instagram post in June 2025 that they’d welcomed a son. The couple cuddled with their newborn in an adorable photo and wrote in the caption, “6.23.25 We love you lil man.” Wright later reshared some black-and-white photos of her son via her Instagram Stories to celebrate this very special moment. “He’s perfect and my heart is exploding,” she wrote. After the pair announced they were expecting their first baby in January, Swims revealed the hilarious…

Nigeria’s wheelchair basketball community has commended veteran player Musibau Shittu for organising a one-day mini tournament in Lagos, an initiative aimed at keeping players active and connected amid limited competitive opportunities. The tournament, held at the basketball court of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), brought together four teams in what organisers described as a friendly but competitive outing. The All Stars Team emerged winners after a closely contested final, edging Folmus Adaptive sports club 36–31. Celebration after victory The final match drew attention for its intensity, with both teams taking turns to lead before the All Stars pulled away…

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has asked President Bola Tinubu to stop showing sympathy to terrorists and offering them pardon. He made this call after the United States launched a military attack on terrorist groups in Northern Nigeria on Christmas Day. The strike was approved by former US President Donald Trump, who said it was a powerful operation against ISIS members active in Nigeria. Trump explained that the mission was aimed at stopping the killing of Christians in Northern Nigeria and preventing what he called widespread violence against them. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said US forces hit ISIS camps…

Former Vice President? Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately enforce the Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments, warning that continued delay undermines the Constitution. The apex court, in a unanimous judgment delivered in July 2024, held that it is unconstitutional for state governments to retain or manage funds allocated to local government areas. The court also ruled that the use of caretaker committees places local councils under state control, in violation of the 1999 Constitution. Speaking at the weekend during the 15th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…