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Trump Threatens “Guns-A-Blazing” Intervention in Nigeria — Tinubu, Dabiri, Obi Push Back on Persecution Claim

Donald Trump’s call for a possible U.S. military strike over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria has triggered swift backlash from President Tinubu, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Peter Obi. Nigerian officials dismissed the claim as political theatre tied to U.S. evangelical lobbying, insisting Nigeria remains committed to religious freedom and constitutional democracy.

🎭 Afrobeats Meets Hollywood — Nigerian Sounds Now Fuel Global Film Scores

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From Black Panther to Bad Boys 4, Nigerian Afrobeats rhythms are now driving global movie scores, signaling a cultural takeover powered by Lagos producers and diaspora collaborations

The Tariff Gamble — Inside Tinubu’s 15% Fuel Import Duty and the War for Nigeria’s Refining Future

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The Federal Government’s approval of a 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel is reshaping Nigeria’s oil market. Beyond the headlines lies a calculated economic gamble to fortify local refining, restore forex stability, and tilt power away from foreign traders

⚽ Real Sociedad Coach Hints at More Minutes for Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq

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Real Sociedad manager Sergio Francisco says Nigeria’s striker Umar Sadiq is regaining rhythm and will feature more regularly after starting in the club’s Copa del Rey win. Sadiq, who spent last season on loan at Valencia, seeks redemption after injury setbacks and transfer uncertainty limited his appearances early in the 2025–26 campaign.

CAF Snubs Nigerian Referees for AFCON 2025 — NFF Admits Standards Gap

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The Confederation of African Football has again omitted Nigerian referees from the preparatory list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigeria Referees Association admitted that no local official met CAF’s elite requirements, citing failed fitness and VAR certification tests, while the NFF pledged reforms to restore Nigeria’s lost credibility.

D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama Appointed Head Coach of Hive BC in U.S. League

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama, has been appointed head coach of Hive BC in the U.S. Unrivaled Basketball League. The 32-year-old led D’Tigress to AfroBasket titles in 2023 and 2025 and a historic Olympic quarterfinal berth, becoming the first African coach to manage in the U.S. women’s pro league.

Tinubu to ECOWAS: Declare Resource Theft an International Crime

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to designate resource theft and illegal mining as international crimes, warning that the menace fuels arms trafficking, insecurity, and economic decline across the region.

Nigeria Joins Commonwealth Drive to Unlock $2 Trillion Trade Potential by 2030

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Nigeria has joined 55 other Commonwealth nations in a renewed effort to unlock an estimated $2 trillion intra-Commonwealth trade potential by 2030. The initiative, announced at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Washington D.C., aims to strengthen economic resilience and expand digital and sustainable trade across member states.

Tinubu Mourns Kenya’s Raila Odinga — Africa Pays Tribute to a Statesman

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President Bola Tinubu has sent heartfelt condolences to the people of Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a towering democrat whose legacy will endure across the African continent. Odinga’s passing has reignited conversations about regional leadership and African unity.

Petrol Nears ₦1,000/Litre Nationwide as Dangote Refinery Supply Glitch Tightens Market

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Petrol prices have surged to as high as ₦1,000 per litre across major Nigerian cities following reported supply disruptions at the Dangote Refinery. Independent marketers blame depot operators for hiking ex-depot prices after the refinery halted loading. The resulting scarcity has sparked panic buying, long queues, and fears of fresh inflationary pressure nationwide.