Author: Nigeriabrief

President Donald Trump said the United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday, after weeks of accusing the group of targeting Christians.The president said in a post on the Truth social platform: “Tonight, at my direction as Commander-in-Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly attack against the ISIS terrorist scum in northwestern Nigeria. They have primarily targeted innocent Christians, committing brutal killings at levels not seen in years, or even centuries!””I previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop their slaughter of Christians, there would be a punishment in hell,…

Canada has ramped up immigration enforcement at the fastest pace in more than a decade, deporting 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, according to official data obtained by Saturday Punch. The figures, taken from the Canada Border Services Agency’s Forced Migration Program statistics, also revealed that 974 Nigerians are currently in the “forcibly relocated” inventory, awaiting deportation from Canada. According to the latest statistics updated on November 25, 2025, Nigeria ranks 9th among the top 10 nationalities deported from Canada under review, with 974 Nigerians awaiting deportation coming in at 5th place. A breakdown of the data showed that…

·     Yusuf, assembly members decamp to APC Monday ·      Mutfwang defects to ruling party ·      PDP: We are rebuilding, alliance with other parties not ruled out ·     Obi joining ADC is political blockbuster, says party chieftain Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Yemi Kosoko in Jos and Ahmed Sorondinki in KanoAs preparations for the 2027 elections gradually gather momentum and following the defection of his Governor, Abba Yusuf, along with most members of the Kano State House of Assembly to the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Alhaji Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is weighing the option…

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families announced Friday that investigators found the day care center at the center of recent fraud allegations to be operating normally.The department issued a statement in response to a request for information about the Child Care Assistance Program, which oversees the grant, citing “recently circulated videos.”The Trump administration and President Donald Trump himself are alleging fraud in Minnesota following a recent video by a right-wing online influencer named Nick Shirley containing unsubstantiated claims of fraud in foster care in the state.The department said in a statement that investigators from the Office of the…

Canada has ramped up immigration enforcement at the fastest pace in more than a decade, deporting 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, according to official data obtained by Saturday Punch. The figures, taken from the Canada Border Services Agency’s Forced Migration Program statistics, also revealed that 974 Nigerians are currently in the “forcibly relocated” inventory, awaiting deportation from Canada. According to the latest statistics updated on November 25, 2025, Nigeria ranks 9th among the top 10 nationalities deported from Canada under review, with 974 Nigerians awaiting deportation coming in at 5th place. A breakdown of the data showed that…

After months of researching colonial archives, interviewing historians, and examining primary documents from both Nigerian and British sources, I’m excited to share this comprehensive exploration of Nigeria’s colonial history with you. Drawing on years of writing about Nigerian history and culture, I’ve crafted this piece to answer one of the most fundamental questions about our nation’s past whilst providing context that many history books overlook. The short answer? Yes, absolutely. Was Nigeria a British colony? Nigeria was indeed a British colony from 1914 until 1960, though British influence in the region stretched back much further. But that simple answer barely…

The names of two of Anthony Joshua’s “close friends” who died in a Nigerian road crash in which the British boxer was injured have been released by his publicist.Shina Gami and Latif Ayodele died in a traffic accident on a busy highway around noon on Monday. They were both described as “integral members” of the boxer team. image: (LR) Sheena Gami, Anthony Joshua, Latif Ayodele. Photo: John Steffensen Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, was riding in the back seat of a black Lexus in Makun, Ogun state, about 30 miles from the country’s largest city, Lagos, when he…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday announced that the new tax law will come into force from January 1, 2026. The president said in a statement Tuesday night that the new tax law, including the law that will go into effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining laws scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, will continue as planned. “These reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and strong fiscal foundation for our country,” he said. “The tax law is not intended to raise taxes, but to help reset structures, promote harmony and protect dignity while…

A broad coalition of civil society organizations has accused Nigeria’s federal government of abdicating its constitutional responsibilities following reported US airstrikes on Nigerian territory on Christmas Day, raising pointed questions about sovereignty, civilian protection and presidential leadership. In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday, the groups expressed grave concern at what they described as the silence and absence of Nigeria’s political and military leadership following the operation. At the center of the criticism is President Bola Tinubu, whom the coalition accuses of failing to fulfill his constitutional role as commander-in-chief. “The decision to allow foreign forces to conduct offensive…

Hello there! I still remember my first Detty December in Lagos back in 2019. I’d heard whispers about this magical month where the entire city transforms into one massive celebration, but nothing prepared me for the reality. Stepping off the plane at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, I could feel the energy crackling through the humid December air. The arrivals hall was packed with diaspora Nigerians dragging oversized suitcases filled with gifts, everyone grinning like they were heading to the party of a lifetime. They were. After months of researching Nigeria’s entertainment culture and years of experiencing our unique holiday traditions…