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By Peter Omopo The United States Congress is considering a new bill aimed at countering alleged Chinese mining operations in Nigeria, as part of broader measures to address religious freedom violations and violent extremism in the country. The proposed legislation, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, was introduced by Representative Riley Moore (R–West Virginia) and co-sponsored by Representative Chris Smith (R–New Jersey). In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Rep. Moore said the bill seeks to impose targeted measures on individuals and entities linked to religious persecution and extremist violence in Nigeria. The proposed sanctions…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, joined other prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State at the official inauguration ceremony of the Local Government Renewed Hope Coordinators and Ambassadors. The high-profile gathering brought together key figures across the Lagos APC structure, including local government chairmen and chairpersons, party leaders, government officials and critical stakeholders. The event reflected the party’s unity of purpose, collective strength, and unwavering commitment to strengthening grassroots participation and mobilization statewide. The ceremony was graced by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide…

By Peter Omopo Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals, Huang Haoyu, also known as Ken, and An Hongxu, to a cumulative 46 years’ imprisonment each over a multi-billion-naira cybercrime and money laundering scheme. The two men, who are directors of Genting International Co. Limited, were also given the option of a N56 million fine. In addition, the court ordered them to undertake three days of community service and directed that they be repatriated to China after serving their sentences and completing the community service. The convicts were among 792…

By Peter Omopo The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man in connection with a bomb explosion that occurred on Wednesday within the State Secretariat Complex. The Command confirmed the development in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor, promptly led operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, the Special Drone Unit, and other tactical teams to the scene following reports of the blast. Preliminary investigations revealed that the explosion was caused by a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Police operatives…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), subject to Senate confirmation. The nomination was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the appointment is in line with Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006, which requires Senate approval before the appointment can take effect. President Tinubu has formally written to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, seeking the expeditious confirmation of Ambassador…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Atrocities committed in human life, whether by church elders who misuse spiritual authority, band crews who promote harm, or organizations that exploit others, may go unnoticed on earth, but they never escape divine justice. Leadership is a sacred trust, and every act done in pride, cruelty, or corruption is seen by God. Let this be a motivation to choose integrity over influence and compassion over control because on Judgment Day, titles will fade, and only the reward earned through righteousness and love will remain. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he holds “huge respect” for Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, a day after Sarwar publicly called on him to step down, amid growing political pressure ahead of Scotland’s Holyrood elections. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Starmer said he was giving his “100 per cent” backing to Sarwar, whom he described as a potential “incredible” first minister for Scotland. He insisted the Labour Party remained united despite recent disagreements and internal tensions. Sarwar had on Monday declared that the situation at Downing Street was “not good enough,” urging Starmer to…

By Peter Omopo Scottish Labour has suspended MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy and removed the party whip from her at Holyrood while it investigates her links to a convicted sex offender. The party confirmed the action on Tuesday, following revelations about Duncan-Glancy’s long-standing association with former Moray councillor Sean Morton, who was convicted in 2017 over indecent images of children and later jailed again in January 2025 for further offences. Duncan-Glancy, who has represented Glasgow since 2021, stepped down as Scottish Labour’s education spokesperson in December after acknowledging what she described as a “serious error of personal judgement” in maintaining contact with…

By Peter Omopo The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that the lingering political crisis in Rivers State is nearing a permanent resolution following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike spoke to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday after inspecting ongoing projects in the FCT, describing the President’s involvement as decisive and reassuring. He said Tinubu’s role as a unifying national leader had helped calm tensions between the executive and legislative arms of government in Rivers State. “I believe that by the grace of God, this will be the last time the president…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated players of Nigerian descent who played key roles in the Seattle Seahawks’ 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60, held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the athletes for bringing honour to Nigeria and projecting the country’s talent on the global stage. The triumph earned the Seahawks their second Lombardi Trophy. President Tinubu highlighted the contributions of several Nigerian-descended players who featured prominently in the championship run,…