By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica N’Djamena, Chad — The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing heightened security concerns following reports of alleged U.S. military intervention plans linked to ongoing violence against Christians in northern Nigeria. According to government sources, the decision ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica WASHINGTON, D.C. — A diplomatic storm is brewing between the United States and Nigeria following President Donald Trump’s strong warning to the Tinubu administration over what he described as “systematic persecution and killings of Christians” in parts of Nigeria. Speaking at a White House ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi, Director of Diaspora Affairs, Liberal Progressive and Patriotic Members Congress (LPPMC) Across the world, Nigerians in the diaspora continue to demonstrate excellence — in academia, technology, medicine, business, and governance. Yet, while their influence abroad grows stronger, their homeland continues to struggle under the weight of ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica In an age when nations are racing to harness artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital innovation, Nigeria remains trapped in a pitiful paradox — a country rich in potential but led by small-minded politics. Across states and local governments, politicians are staging grotesque “empowerment” ceremonies, ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi – iNewsAfrica Op-Ed Columnist In recent days, Nigeria has been shaken by swirling rumors of an alleged coup attempt against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Though the military has swiftly dismissed these claims as unfounded, the very notion of a coup in 2025 reminds us how ...

By Erubasa Ovueraye | iNewsAfrica Op-Ed Contributor When Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, led by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo—better known as Tompolo—donated ₦10 billion to the Delta State Security Trust Fund and built a school within the Okere Correctional Centre in Warri, it sparked national applause. The act was hailed ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica Editorial Feature Where Power Once Slept, and the Nation’s Fate Was Decided There was a time when the most powerful address in Nigeria was not Aso Rock Villa in Abuja — but Dodan Barracks, an imposing military fortress tucked in the heart of Ikoyi, ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica When you walk into a newly constructed hospital complex, your expectation is simple: the hum of medical equipment, the soft chatter of nurses, and the quiet assurance that life-saving care is within reach. Yet, in parts of Edo State, Nigeria, the reality is a ...

NEWS FLASH – iNewsAfrica | October 7, 2025 | Abuja Credible sources reaching iNewsAfrica have confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to announce the appointment of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to reliable reports obtained by ...

By Dr. Michael Omoruyi | iNewsAfrica Editorial A Legal Storm Brews in Abuja Nigeria’s political landscape has been jolted once again as the Federal High Court in Abuja was asked to issue a perpetual injunction restraining former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The suit, filed ...