As criticisms of the Tinubu-led administration, and claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria get heated up, the United States (US) president, Donald Trump, has reassigned Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).  This is not the first time Nigeria has been placed on that list.  In December 2019, the US State Department placed Nigeria […] The post Nigeria Again Joins List of Countries of Particular Concern as Insecurity Worsens appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Recently, the US President Donald Trump rattled the entire Nigeria, nay Africa by threatening to carry out attacks in Nigeria in response to purported anti-Christian violence. According to reports, President Trump was said to have instructed the recently renamed Department of War to “prepare for possible action”. In any case, in a social media post […] The post Fear, Anxiety, As Mixed Reactions Trail Trump War Threat On Nigeria appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Few days ago, the Constitutional Council in Cameroun declared Paul Biya of Cameroun as the winner of October 12 presidential election. According to the Council, the 92-year-old Paul Biya secured 53.66% of the total vote cast to defeat his his closest opponent Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon party […] The post From Obiang, Biya To Kagame: Tales Of 10 Longest-Serving Presidents In Africa appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

President of the United States of America Donald Trump recently disclosed that there will be possible military action, including air strikes or deploying troops, if Nigeria fails to crack down on the killing of Christians. This disclosure has provoked outrage.  Many Nigerians contended that if US soldiers invaded the country without the consent of Bola […] The post “Somalia, Liberia, …” – Five (5) African Countries That Have Benefited From ‘Major’ U.S. interventions During Crisis appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

On October 31, 2025, US President Donald Trump declared Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) owing to suspected Christian persecution and genocide in the West African country. The disclosure was made known by the US President via his handle on a social media platform called The Truth. According to Trump, thousands of Christians […] The post Africa Genocide History: US-Nigeria Tension Rises Over Alleged Christian Persecution Claims appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Africa Youth in Real Estate (AYRE) Summit 2025 is back — bigger, bolder, and more impactful! This year’s edition will gather the brightest young minds, industry experts, and visionary leaders in Africa’s fast-evolving real estate sector for a full day of learning, networking, and opportunity. Read more about Real Estate Why You Should Attend […]

Pastor Nkechi Ene is dead. She died at the age of 56 after a sudden health crisis in Lagos. Ene, an electrical engineer turned pastor who chose The Carpenter’s Church as her foundation in Christ has taken the final now. She left this sinful world with preparedness to sit in the gentle bosom of Jesus […] The post TRIBUTE: Nkechi Ene, Engineer Turned Pastor Who Led The Carpenter’s Church Leader To The Global Stage appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Barely a month after news of an alleged coup surfaced, the Nigerian military is experiencing massive and unprecedented major shakeups especially redeployment of senior army officers across formations and units. Over 40 senior army officers have been deployed and reassigned to new assignments under strict supervision, according to sources. Although the Defense Headquarters and Federal […] The post Coup or Cover-Up? Redeployment of Nigerian Army Senior Officers Raises Concerns appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Nigerian human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has faulted the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, for declaring human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore “wanted” over a protest against the illegal demolition of houses in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos. ‎ ‎Olajengbesi, in a statement issued on Monday, said […] The post ‎No Police Officer Can Declare Citizens Wanted — Olajengbesi Lectures Lagos CP appeared first on OsunDefender.

A student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Chrisantus Chukwuebuka Nwankwo, has lost his life while en route to singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido’s concert. Chrisantus Chukwuebuka Nwankwo, who is famously known as DJ Brownlex on campus, reportedly died in a tragic car accident on his way to the concert in Enugu […] The post UNN Student Dies In Accident On Way To Davido’s Concert In Enugu appeared first on OsunDefender.

‎‎ ‎The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is-haq Oloyede has said the agency uncovered 15, 000 candidates who forged their admission letters to be eligible to participate in the national service organised by the National Youth Service Corps. ‎ ‎Oloyede said these individuals are being tried by the Board for […] The post 15,000 Candidates Forged Admission Letters for NYSC Mobilisation – JAMB Registrar appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has said it would be diplomatically unacceptable for the United States to carry out any military operation in Nigeria without seeking the consent of the Federal Government. Bwala in an interview with the BBC World Service, stressed that Nigeria is a sovereign nation […] The post Threat: Trump Cannot Launch Military Action In Nigeria Eithout Tinubu’s Approval – Bwala appeared first on OsunDefender.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has disclosed that online registration for the 2025 Batch C will commence on Tuesday, 4th November. The scheme announced on Sunday, via a notification on its official Facebook account, that registration for both foreign-trained and locally trained graduates will take place from November 4 to 9. In the Facebook […] The post NYSC 2025 BATCH C REGISTRATION: How To Apply appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

‎ ‎The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has blamed President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s security crisis following US President Donald Trump’s October 31, 2025, decision to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.” ‎ ‎In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the US action should serve as […] The post CPC Tag: Tinubu’s Inaction Has Made Nigeria A Global Security Concern — ADC ‎ appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Office of the National Security Adviser and the nation’s security chiefs are set to brief the media on Monday afternoon in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks alleging genocide against Christians in the country. ‎ ‎Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, announced the development at the monthly National Joint Security […] The post Trump’s Genocide Allegation: NSA, Security Chiefs To Brief Media appeared first on OsunDefender.

Activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has said he was declared wanted by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, because officers failed to carry out a “shoot on sight” order allegedly issued by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Sowore made this known in a post on X on Monday while reacting to […] The post Sowore Says Police Declared Him Wanted Over Failed ‘Shoot on Sight’ Order appeared first on OsunDefender.

‎ ‎The commissioner of police in Lagos, Moshood Jimoh has declared Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and publisher, wanted over alleged public disturbance. ‎ ‎Speaking at the Oworonshoki community on Monday, Jimoh accused Sowore of allegedly coming to Lagos to instigate public disturbance over the demolitions of buildings in the community. ‎ ‎Earlier, police officers […] The post Lagos CP Declares Sowore Wanted For Causing ‘Public Disturbance’ appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Government of Chad has announced the closure of its border with Nigeria over security concerns following rumours of alleged U.S. military operations in West Africa. Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a complete military lockdown along the Nigerian border after intelligence reports revealed that terrorist elements […] The post Chad Closes Border with Nigeria Amid U.S. Invasion Rumours appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has defended his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the move was made in the best interest of the state. The governor spoke on Sunday during the 14th Bayelsa Thanksgiving Day at the Ecumenical Centre, Igbogene, Yenagoa, ahead of […] The post Leaving PDP for APC is in Bayelsa’s Interest – Gov Diri appeared first on OsunDefender.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called for a diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States of America over the recent security situation in the country. This was as he called on Trump to support his counterpart, Bola Tinubu, in the fight against terrorists in Nigeria. The call came amidst the threat issues by […] The post Trump’s Threat: Adeleke Calls For Diplomatic Engagement Over Insecurity appeared first on OsunDefender.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has mocked Governor Chukwuma Soludo for claiming that President Bola Tinubu supports him, describing the notion as mere fantasy. Speaking to The Nation, Anambra APC Chairman, Sir Basil Ejidike, said the address by the party’s national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, at the weekend rally in Onitsha was […] The post Anambra APC Calls Soludo a Dreamer Over Alleged Tinubu Backing appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to meet United States Vice President J.D. Vance at the White House on Tuesday. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, described the report as false and misleading in a post on X on Monday. The clarification follows […] The post Presidency Denies Reports of Tinubu Meeting US Vice President appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has alleged that ex-US President Barack Obama plotted his defeat in 2015. He made the allegation in his new book, ‘My Transition Hours’ due to launch on Tuesday. According to the ex-president, Obama displayed an unusual level of bias during the 2015 elections, describing him as overbearing and ‘condescending’ in his […] The post How Obama Plotted My Defeat In 2015 – Jonathan appeared first on OsunDefender.

  There is currently tension at Wadata Plaza, National Headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the faction loyal to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), moved to take over the secretariat. It would be recalled that the Wike faction appointed Muhammed Abdulrahman as acting chairman of the party following the suspension […] The post Tension As Pro-Wike Faction Moves To Take Over PDP Secretariat appeared first on OsunDefender.

The festive season is the busiest and most profitable time of the year for many businesses. From catering to decorations, printing to logistics, demand skyrockets as individuals and companies prepare for celebrations, corporate events, and end-of-year activities. But here’s the challenge: while customers are searching frantically for reliable vendors, many vendors struggle to be found […]

  The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has faulted United States President Donald Trump over his recent claim that Christians are being killed in Nigeria, describing the statement as “incorrect and capable of creating unnecessary tension.” Speaking at his palace on Sunday after marking his 82nd birthday, the monarch said Trump’s comment misrepresented the reality […] The post Oba Of Lagos Faults Trump Over Comment On Christian Killings In Nigeria appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) have faulted the threat by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to deploy American troops to Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians, describing such a move as an invasion and a gross violation of Nigeria’s sovereignty under international law. Trump, who on Friday designated Nigeria as a […] The post SANs Fault Trump’s Threat To Deploy US Troops To Nigeria appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 13 persons allegedly involved in various criminal activities across the 18 local government areas of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebowale Lawal, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Akure on Sunday, said the suspects were apprehended for offences including cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping, […] The post 13 Suspected Criminals Arrested In Ondo appeared first on OsunDefender.

‎Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed the commission’s total readiness for the Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. ‎ ‎The INEC Chair assured citizens and stakeholders of a peaceful, transparent, and credible process. ‎ ‎Professor Amupitan gave the assurance during a high-level inspection visit […] The post Anambra Guber: We’re Fully Ready for Election – INEC Chair appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has said it would welcome international assistance if the Federal Government failed to decisively address the ongoing killings by armed groups across the country. This was stated by the National Secretary of CUPP, Peter Ameh, on Sunday in Abuja in reaction to comments by US President Donald […] The post Trump: ‘We Welcome Foreign Support If FG Fails To End Killings’ – CUPP appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Sunday, asked its members to gather in Washington, DC, United States, for a protest against the Nigerian government’s moves to counter allegations of a Christian genocide in the country. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, on behalf of the group’s detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB […] The post Genocide: IPOB Calls For Protest In Washington DC appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Wahab Abiona Nigeria’s equities market has staged a remarkable rally in recent months, defying the persistent weakness of the broader economy. This paradox reflects a widening disconnect between financial market optimism and the realities of the productive economy the true engine of sustainable growth. While investors continue to show confidence in listed firms, the […] The post [PERSPECTIVE] Rising Beyond Reality: Why Nigeria’s Stock Market Soars Amid A Sluggish Economy appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olu Toriola, has suspended the planned installation of Mrs Saaratu Saminu as the new Iyaloja (Market Leader) of the town following a court order on Friday. The development followed a lingering dispute over the removal of the former Iyaloja, Alhaja Khadijat Ibraheem Araokanmi, which had sparked controversy in […] The post Ogunsua Halts Installation of New Iyaloja After Court Order appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said that Nigeria’s redemption depends on responsible leadership and not foreign intervention. Sowore stated this in reaction to comments by former United States President, Donald Trump, who recently declared that Christianity faces an “existential threat” in Nigeria. Trump, in a post on his Truth […] The post Trump: Nigeria’s Requires Responsible Leadership, Not Foreign Intervention – Sowore appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The leadership and members of Omoluabi Progressives have resolved to pick its aspirant for the December 12 primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State from the West Senatorial District. The tendency also agreed to present a consensus aspirant ahead of the shadow election. OSUN DEFENDER […] The post 2026: Omoluabi Progressives To Pick Guber Aspirant From Osun West appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump describing Nigeria as a “disgraceful country.” Trump, in a statement on Saturday, warned that the United States could halt all aid to Nigeria if the government failed to address alleged religious persecution and attacks on Christians. Responding via its […] The post Why Donald Trump Named Nigeria ‘Disgraced Country’ – ADC appeared first on OsunDefender.