EPL: Liverpool Bounce Back To Winning Ways, Edge Aston Villa

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will heave a sigh of relief after the Reds defeated Aston Villa 2-0 in Saturday’s Premier League at Anfield. The Reds came into the game having lost each of their last four league games and six of their last seven in all competitions. Salah struck his 250th goal for the club, […] The post EPL: Liverpool Bounce Back To Winning Ways, Edge Aston Villa appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Trump Doubles Down on Christian Genocide Claim, Threatens Military Action in Nigeria

Trump Doubles Down on Christian Genocide Claim, Threatens Military Action in Nigeria

*Orders US department of war to prepare for possible action to completely wipe out Islamist terrorists in Nigeria

•⁠ ⁠Says US will stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria if killing of Christians continues

United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has asked the US Department of War (Defence Department) to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.”

In a post on his Truth Social, Trump said the US government will also immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria if Christian killings continue.

“If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, “guns-a-blazing,” to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities. I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians! WARNING: THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT BETTER MOVE FAST!”, the post read.
President Trump’s threat is coming barely 24 hours after he directed that Nigeria should be designated as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ over claims of Christian genocide.
The countries of particular concern are the nations the US finds have engaged in severe violations of religious freedom.

In a post on Truth Social Friday, Trump had said: “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN.”

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, responded to the Christian genocide claim, declaring that Nigeria has constitutional guarantees to protect Nigerians of all faiths.

He also said his two and half year-old administration was opposed to religious persecution and will on no ground encourage it.

In a six-paragraph release earlier on Saturday, President Tinubu stated: “Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty.

“Since 2023, our administration has maintained an open and active engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders alike and continues to address security challenges which affect citizens across faiths and regions.

“The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality, nor does it take into consideration the consistent and sincere efforts of the government to safeguard freedom of religion and beliefs for all Nigerians.

“Religious freedom and tolerance have been a core tenet of our collective identity and shall always remain so. Nigeria opposes religious persecution and does not encourage it.
“Nigeria is a country with constitutional guarantees to protect citizens of all faiths.

“Our administration is committed to working with the United States government and the international community to deepen understanding and cooperation on protection of communities of all faiths.”

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*Orders US department of war to prepare for possible action to completely wipe out Islamist terrorists in Nigeria •⁠ ⁠Says US will stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria if

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BREAKING: Genocide: Trump threatens military action in Nigeria, alerts US department of war

United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has asked the Defence Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians”. Trump disclosed this in a statement on his Truth Social. This comes after Trump on Friday designated Nigeria as a Country
BREAKING: Genocide: Trump threatens military action in Nigeria, alerts US department of war

United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has asked the Defence Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians”.

Trump disclosed this in a statement on his Truth Social.

This comes after Trump on Friday designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged Christian genocide.

In a fresh statement, the US government said it would also immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria.

Trump said the US may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing’, to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, “guns-a-blazing,” to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities. I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians! > WARNING: THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT BETTER MOVE FAST!”

DAILY POST reports that there have been a flurry of reactions from Nigerians after Trump designated Nigeria as a CPC.

Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian government have, in separate statements, rejected Trump’s label.

BREAKING: Genocide: Trump threatens military action in Nigeria, alerts US department of war

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Ligue 1: Simon On Target As Paris FC Pip Monaco

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was on target as Paris FC defeated Monaco 1-0 in Saturday’s Ligue 1 game. The Nigerian international, who was making his eleventh appearance, has scored three goals and bagged two assists for Paris FC this ongoing season. Read Also:Iwobi, Bassey, Chukwueze Help Fulham Beat Wolves 3-0 To End Losing Streak […] The post Ligue 1: Simon On Target As Paris FC Pip Monaco appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Ndume blames FG, NASS for US labeling Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’

Borno Central Senator Ali Ndume has criticised the Federal Government and the National Assembly for failing to act promptly to counter what he described as the growing “misconception” about religious persecution in Nigeria before the United States reclassified the country as a “Country of Particular Concern”. DAILY POST reports that former United States President Donald
Ndume blames FG, NASS for US labeling Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’

Borno Central Senator Ali Ndume has criticised the Federal Government and the National Assembly for failing to act promptly to counter what he described as the growing “misconception” about religious persecution in Nigeria before the United States reclassified the country as a “Country of Particular Concern”.

DAILY POST reports that former United States President Donald Trump, on Friday, via his Truth Social platform, declared Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern, alleging that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in the country.”

Trump also ordered that Nigeria be placed on the watchlist for “particularly severe violations of religious freedom.”

Reacting in a statement on Saturday, Ndume avowed that both the Tinubu administration and the Senate ignored earlier warnings and failed to engage Washington diplomatically before the redesignation was announced.

“I have alerted the government; I even moved a motion. Nigeria is a sovereign state. It isn’t about what the United States can do to us, but about the misconception and the ripple effects of classifying us as a country of concern.

“We should engage the American government by presenting facts and figures. By engaging the US government, we should demand that they hear the other side of the story from the Nigerian government and the Muslim community.

“Muslims have been killed, too. The genocide isn’t against Christians but Nigerians generally,” he said.

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EPL: Pedro’s Solitary Goal Earns Chelsea Victory Vs Tottenham

A Joao Pedro solitary goal was enough to earn Chelsea victory over Tottenham in Saturday’s Premier League game. The Brazilian international should have put Chelsea ahead when Pedro Porro gave the ball away, but Guglielmo Vicario denied him, while Mohammed Kudus fired Spurs’ first shot of the game over the bar from the edge of […] The post EPL: Pedro’s Solitary Goal Earns Chelsea Victory Vs Tottenham appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Niger Governor Bago commends massive turnout of women in council elections

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has stated that the overwhelming turnout of women voters in the local government polls has strengthened his resolve to continue introducing and supporting initiatives that empower women and improve their quality of life. The governor gave the commendation after casting his vote alongside his wife, Hajiya Fatima Bago, at
Niger Governor Bago commends massive turnout of women in council elections

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has stated that the overwhelming turnout of women voters in the local government polls has strengthened his resolve to continue introducing and supporting initiatives that empower women and improve their quality of life.

The governor gave the commendation after casting his vote alongside his wife, Hajiya Fatima Bago, at the Tswashagi Raba polling unit under Landzun Ward, Bida.

He explained, “The large number of women in most of the polling units was encouraging and a demonstration that the women-friendly policies championed by the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, and my wife, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago, are steps in the right direction.”

He acknowledged some challenges encountered in certain areas but noted that swift action was taken to redeploy election materials to affected locations.

The governor also used the opportunity to thank all security agencies for their efforts in maintaining a peaceful and orderly exercise.

Bago reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to democratic principles and reiterated his determination to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

Niger Governor Bago commends massive turnout of women in council elections

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Why Northern Nigeria must rally against religious, ethnic sentiments – NEF

The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has explained why northern Nigerians must unite against religious and ethnic biases ahead of the 2027 general elections. The forum stressed that sensitive identity issues must be properly managed in Northern Nigeria—and by extension, across the country—to prevent both the region and the nation from sliding into deeper ethno-religious fragmentation.
Why Northern Nigeria must rally against religious, ethnic sentiments – NEF

The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has explained why northern Nigerians must unite against religious and ethnic biases ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The forum stressed that sensitive identity issues must be properly managed in Northern Nigeria—and by extension, across the country—to prevent both the region and the nation from sliding into deeper ethno-religious fragmentation.

The Director-General of the Northern Elders Forum, Professor Doknan Sheni, made this known in a statement on Saturday following a meeting with the National Political Consultative Group held in Abuja.

Sheni called for the restoration of the policy of inclusiveness championed by the late Premier of the Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello.

He noted that for the region to prepare effectively for the 2027 election cycle, massive enlightenment programmes must be undertaken to refocus voters on ideology, principles, and genuine party manifestos—rather than sentimental considerations.

He emphasised that political leaders across party lines must imbibe democratic culture, subordinate personal ambition to national interest, and abandon the “do-or-die” approach to politics.

“If the north is to prepare and unite for the 2027 election, there must be massive enlightenment programmes among the electorate so that the citizens vote based on ideology, principles and real manifestos of parties and candidates and not based on sentiments.

“For the north to unite towards the 2027 elections, there should be a summit of northern leaders sometime in the first quarter of 2026 or thereabouts to harmonise ideas and plan for the elections.

“There may be other political interests by other Nigerians to wedge and exploit political, religious and ethnic differences within northerners so that they could get inroads into the region. If we permit these differences among us to be exploited by other politicians outside our region, then we have agreed to be permanently divided.

“We should do everything possible to narrow and minimise these differences. No matter the cause of the disunity, when we Northerners close ranks and begin to treat one another with respect and with justice, most of the issues causing disunity will disappear. I will try and explore further the internal and external factors that may cause disunity among Northerners,” he stated.

Why Northern Nigeria must rally against religious, ethnic sentiments – NEF

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Arteta Explains Gyokeres’ Halftime Substitution In Burnley vs Arsenal

Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres was brought off at half-time in his side’s win over Burnley, sparking potential injury concerns. The striker enjoyed an impressive first half against the Clarets, opening the scoring from a set-piece with an opportunity just a few yards out. That wasn’t the only highlight for Viktor Gyokeres, who showed some quality […] The post Arteta Explains Gyokeres’ Halftime Substitution In Burnley vs Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

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Gov Alia approves implementation of unions’ demands at Benue varsity

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the immediate implementation of the demands made by striking workers of the Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State. This followed negotiations between the government team led by the Secretary to the State Government, Deaconess Serumun Deborah Aber; the institution’s management, led by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon
Gov Alia approves implementation of unions’ demands at Benue varsity

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the immediate implementation of the demands made by striking workers of the Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State.

This followed negotiations between the government team led by the Secretary to the State Government, Deaconess Serumun Deborah Aber; the institution’s management, led by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Terver Ubwa; and the university-based unions—ASUU, SSANU, NASU, and NAAT—culminating in a Memorandum of Agreement.

The visitor to the university, Rev. Fr. Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, approved the implementation of the contentious issues that had caused industrial disharmony since 2018 with immediate effect.

This was contained in a letter dated October 31, 2025, duly signed by the Permanent Secretary (General Services) on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government.

According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Registrar of the institution, Barnabas Hema, he enumerated the approved demands to include “immediate and complete implementation of the newly approved minimum wage template as presented by the unions.

“Immediate payment of arrears of the minimum wage from November 2023 to date; proper placement and payment of salary entitlements to previously promoted staff of the university. This is with immediate effect, starting with October 2025 salaries.”

He said the government is committed to the payment of arrears of all deferred promotion entitlements to deserving staff.

Hema added that the accumulated promotion entitlements from 2018 would be defrayed at a later date.

He further stated that efforts have been intensified to recruit a new vice-chancellor for the university.

“The Management of the University wishes to express its profound appreciation to the Visitor for addressing all the welfare concerns that have been a source of serious industrial disharmony within the University,” Hema said.

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