President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election win in Anambra State. Tinubu called the victory a testament to visionary leadership. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Soludo the winner with 422,664 votes. His closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the APC, secured 99,445 votes. Soludo described his victory as an emphatic, loud verdict from Anambra. The election saw low voter turnout and claims of widespread vote buying. Resident Electoral Commissioner Elizabeth Agwu dismissed the vote-buying claims as “rumours.”
Pastor Enoch Adeboye urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to act swiftly and diplomatically. The goal is to persuade US President Donald Trump to delay any action against Nigeria for at least 100 days. Adeboye warned the situation demands wisdom over confrontation. He advised Tinubu to give security chiefs a 90-day ultimatum to eliminate terrorists or resign. The cleric stressed that no foreign power would defend Nigeria if a military conflict erupted. He called for the immediate exposure of terrorism sponsors.
US President Donald Trump announced America will boycott the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. He cited claims of white persecution in the country. Trump called South Africa hosting the meeting a “total disgrace.” He alleged that Afrikaners are being killed and their farms illegally confiscated. Political parties, including Afrikaner representatives, have dismissed these genocide claims. A South African court ruled the allegations “clearly imagined.” South Africa’s foreign ministry regretted the decision, accusing Trump of “orchestrating an imagined crisis.”
Journalist Ireti Bakare-Yusuf anchored a special edition of “Borderlines” on insecurity. The program examined Christian genocide allegations and the Trump administration’s threat. Security Consultant Dr. Kabiru Adamu provided data on terrorist killings by religious affiliation. Reverend Joseph John Hayab, CAN Chairman (Kaduna), shared his personal, harrowing testimony. Hayab revealed he has buried almost 2,000 people in Kaduna. He expressed frustration that attacks on Christians are often dismissed as “communal clashes.”
Dr. Kabiru Adamu presented data on attacks on places of worship from 2021–2025. Churches were targeted in 121 incidents, resulting in 389 abductions and 110 killings. Mosques were targeted in 75 incidents, resulting in 263 abductions and 142 killings. Mosque attacks recorded more fatalities despite fewer incidents and fewer abductions overall. The statistics show terrorism affects Nigerians across all faiths
Armed bandits in Katsina State made stunning allegations. They claimed the Nigerian government orchestrated their criminal activities. A bandit spokesperson stated during a peace meeting, “It was the government that wanted us to engage in banditry.” He insisted peaceful coexistence depends entirely on Nigerian leaders. The group urged citizens to “cry with your government, for they are the ones who made us do what we have been doing.”
US Congressman Riley Moore (West Virginia) appeared on Fox News. He urged Nigeria not to test President Trump’s resolve on the Christian genocide issue. Moore stated that Trump is “very” serious. He suggested Nigeria use this moment to build a stronger relationship with the U.S. Moore’s comments suggested cooperation might be possible, a shift from Trump’s earlier aggressive rhetoric.
Dr. Offiong Jarigbe earned her doctorate degree in Management from Baze University, Abuja. Dr. Jarigbe is the wife of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe. Her thesis focused on Work-Life Balance in Public Enterprise. She successfully balanced her studies while being a mother of four. The celebration honored her scholarship, resilience, and brilliance.
Nigerian music sensation Asake delivered an electrifying performance at the Red Bull Symphonic concert in New York. The concert blended his street-pop sound with fuji influences. The highlight came when Wizkid joined him on stage. They performed their collaborative hit “MMS” to a roaring crowd
Afrobeats superstar Davido earned another Grammy nomination. His hit single “With You” featuring Omah Lay was nominated. He secured the nod in the Best African Music Performance category. This marks his second consecutive year of Grammy recognition. He celebrated, declaring, “All Glory To God! Job Not Done.” Meanwhile, Burna Boy continues his historic run with seven consecutive Grammy nominations.
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