Tag: Donald Trump
Soyinka blows hot: ‘Trump is a petty-minded dictator’
The Nobel Laureate noted that Trump’s campaign rhetoric normalised hate speech and created a climate of intolerance that had lasting…
Trump got it wrong, Nigeria fires back, says 13,500 terrorists neutralised
The minister emphasised that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had demonstrated unwavering commitment to ending insecurity, noting that since May 2023,…
‘I will stop you,’ Mamdani tells Trump
The democratic socialist breezed to victory over his closest opponent, Andrew Cuomo, in the NYC mayoral race -- then took…
Mamdani defeats Trump’s candidate Cuomo to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor
34-year-old Zohran Mamdani has won the closely watched New York City mayoral election, defeating independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, who was…
What Nigerians should do with Trump’s statement – CAN
What we want is freedom for all to practice our faith, whether we are Christians, Muslims, or free thinkers,” he…
Ajadi kicks against establishment of U.S. military base in Port Harcourt
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a Nigerian advocate of good governance and social reform, has cautioned the United States President Donald…
The fool’s paradise of waiting for Trump the Messiah
I have written a series of short posts on this matter on my Facebook page, and the reactions have ranged…
Outrage as Civil Coalition condemns Trump’s ‘bullying’ of Nigeria
Ekujumi further stated that Trump’s comments risk aggravating existing tensions by framing Nigeria’s security issues along religious lines, despite evidence…
US-Nigeria Relations: Tinubu to meet Trump following genocide allegations
Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, confirmed the meeting and said it will focus on claims of a…
Fani-Kayode to Trump: Nigeria will resist any invasion threat
Fani-Kayode questioned the Nigerian government’s reliance on reassurances from U.S. advisers, arguing that officials should weigh the harder realities of…
Trump’s impulsive Nigeria warning and the politics of misplaced outrage
The crux of his threat rests on the claim that Nigeria is failing to stop the killing of Christians by…
Trump orders U.S. military to prepare for invasion of Nigeria over ‘Christian genocide’
Trump, in a post on social media Saturday, said he had ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for a possible…
Tinubu replies Trump: Nigeria remains committed to religious freedeom
“The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality. Nor does it take into consideration the…
Breaking: Trump designates Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern” over Christians killing claims
The U.S. President said he has directed Congressman Riley Moore, in collaboration with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations…
Trump reportedly set to free Diddy, White House fires back
The White House has dismissed reports suggesting that President Donald Trump is considering commuting the prison sentence of hip-hop mogul…
Iran’s Khamenei fights back as Trump’s nuclear boast sparks new feud
message on his official website, Khamenei told Trump to “keep dreaming” and questioned why the U.S. president thinks he has…
Trump jets off to Israel, says ‘Gaza war is over’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday night departed Washington for a high-profile visit to the Middle East, beginning with Israel,…
Unfulfilled Dream! Trump misses out on Nobel Prize
The committee said: “Democracy depends on people who refuse to stay silent, who dare to step forward despite grave risk,…
Burkina Faso to Trump: ‘We’re not your dumping ground’
“Is this a way to put pressure on us? Is this blackmail? Whatever it is… Burkina Faso is a place…
Letitia James, Trump’s fiend, indicted on bank fraud allegations
In her response, James denied the allegations, calling them “politically motivated” and part of an ongoing effort to weaponize the…
Trump announces breakthrough as Israel, Hamas seal first phase of peace plan
According to White House officials, the framework reached after marathon talks involving Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and U.S. negotiators, will be…
Netanyahu endorses Trump’s 20-Point Gaza plan as critical step
He praised the proposal as a blueprint to prevent future attacks, emphasizing that Israel's military campaign, now in its second…
Trump declares Middle East Peace Deal beyond close, unveils 21-point plan
“Today is a historic day for peace,” Trump said, adding that “We have worked closely with Prime Minister Netanyahu, and…
Trump declares war on foreign films with 100% Tariff threat
Industry analysts are sounding alarms. Some warn that such a draconian tariff could raise costs dramatically, force studios to reconsider…
U.S. lifts visa ban on Ghana
The United States has lifted its visa restrictions on Ghana just as the West African nation emerges as a dumping…
Trump, Erdogan forge new path amid fierce global power struggles
In response, Erdoğan stressed Turkey’s sovereign right to set its foreign and energy policy, calling on Washington to renew trust…
Colombia’s Petro slams US airstrikes as ‘act of tyranny’
Colombia’s President, Gustavo Petro, has condemned US airstrikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean, describing them as an “act…
New $100,000 US visa fee threatens future for Nigerian skilled workers
A new executive order from US President Donald Trump imposing a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications directly…
Trump kept King Charles waiting: How the Palace responded
Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK started with drama after he left King Charles cooling his heels for…
Trump’s crackdown on the left not an ode to Charlie Kirk
Using Kirk’s heinous murder as a launching pad for retaliation against perceived enemies is no tribute to Kirk...