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By Peter Omopo  A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has cautioned the Nigerian government against underestimating the resolve of U.S. President Donald Trump to act decisively over what he described as the continued killing of Christians in Nigeria. Moore, in a statement released on Saturday, warned that President Trump was “serious about ending the ongoing slaughter of Christians” and urged Nigerian authorities not to test Washington’s patience on the matter. “Do not test President Trump’s resolve. He is serious about ending the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” Moore declared. He further called on Nigeria to cooperate with the U.S.…

By Peter Omopo Manchester City and Liverpool — the two dominant forces of English football in recent years — are preparing for another blockbuster clash at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday, a game that could prove pivotal in this season’s Premier League title race. For the first time in several seasons, both sides enter their encounter as the hunters rather than the hunted, with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal currently leading the table. The Gunners’ dramatic 2–2 draw at Sunderland on Saturday left the door slightly open for Pep Guardiola’s City and Arne Slot’s Liverpool to close the gap. Guardiola, who will…

By Peter Omopo The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Samaila Bagudo, who was abducted by gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, has regained his freedom. His release was confirmed late Saturday night by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, who disclosed in a telephone interview that the lawmaker had been freed and reunited with his family. Bagudo was kidnapped on Thursday, October 31, 2025, around 8:20 p.m. in his hometown, Bagudo, the headquarters of Bagudo Local Government Area, shortly after observing the Isha’i prayers. According to…

Babatunde Odubanwo As Femi Morgan celebrates another birthday, we are reminded not just of a gifted artist growing older, but of a cultural engine whose work continues to shape contemporary Nigerian creative and intellectual life. Morgan is one of those rare figures whose influence expands in circles—deliberate, consistent, and deeply rooted in purpose. Long before many young writers found their footing in the media landscape, Femi Morgan had already earned a seat at one of its most respected tables. As the youngest member of the Editorial Board of The Punch newspaper, he demonstrated not only intellectual maturity but an unusual clarity of…

By Peter Omopo The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has announced the temporary closure of its Iseyin campus following the tragic death of a 200-level student of the Department of Agricultural Economics. The student was reportedly killed on Friday morning by a yet-to-be-identified commercial driver along the Iseyin–Saki Road in Oyo State. The incident sparked a violent protest by students, who allegedly set the commercial vehicle ablaze after the driver fled the scene. Confirming the development in a statement on Saturday, the university’s Registrar, Olayinka Balogun, said the institution’s management decided to suspend academic activities at…

By Peter Omopo | Awka The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, as the winner of the 2025 Anambra State governorship election. Announcing the results at the INEC headquarters in Awka on Sunday, the Returning Officer, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, said Soludo polled 422,664 votes, defeating his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes. The Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate, Sir Paul Chukwuma, came third with 37,753 votes. According to INEC, 16 political parties participated in the keenly contested election.…

By Peter Omopo | Ibadan Top leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Oke Ogun axis of Oyo State have reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde, passing a vote of confidence on his leadership and lauding his administration’s achievements as the most impactful in the state’s history. The declaration came during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Iseyin Demonstration School Field I & II on Thursday, following the recent resignation of former lawmaker and PDP chieftain, Senator Hosea Agboola, popularly known as “Hallelujah,” from the party. Agboola, a prominent figure in Oyo politics, left the PDP along…

By Peter Omopo Global attention is fixed on Nigeria after United States President Donald Trump threatened to invade the West African nation and reclassified it as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC)” — a move sparked by allegations of widespread persecution of Christians. The controversy began after international advocacy groups and social media campaigns claimed that thousands of Christians had been killed in Nigeria, prompting Trump’s decision and renewed international scrutiny. Comedian and TV host Bill Maher further inflamed the debate in September, describing the situation as “genocide,” citing claims that Boko Haram had killed over 100,000 people and destroyed…

Broken people often break others not because they are evil but because they are in pain. A heart that has never healed bleeds on those who never cut it. When we refuse to face our wounds, we risk transferring them to the people who love us most. In relationships and marriages, an unhealed heart can turn love into a battlefield. Past betrayal can make us suspicious of pure intentions. Past rejection can make us push away genuine affection. That’s why healing is not selfish, but it’s necessary. You can’t build a healthy “us” on a hurting “me.” In society, broken…

By Peter Omopo A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has accused the Nigerian government of failing to justify the billions of dollars in military assistance it has received from Washington, alleging continued killings of Christians in the country despite years of support. Moore, who chairs the investigative committee set up by US President Donald Trump to probe alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, made the allegations during an interview on The Dinesh D’Souza Show on Thursday night. “My brothers and sisters in Christ are murdered for practising their faith and belief in our Lord Jesus Christ,” Moore said, condemning what he…