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Le drone est-il en train de remplacer l'hélicoptère, voire l'avion, dans un certain nombre de pays, notamment en Afrique ? Cette année, le drone est l'une des superstars du Salon aéronautique du Bourget, qui vient de s'ouvrir près de Paris. Parmi les visiteurs assidus de ce Salon, il y a l'ancien officier français Peer de Jong, qui a créé Themiis, une société de conseil pour la paix et la sécurité, qui opère principalement en Afrique. Quels sont les atouts du drone en Afrique ? En ligne du Bourget, Peer de Jong répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. Quelles sont en Afrique les batailles où les drones ont joué un rôle décisif ces dix dernières années ? Je connais deux batailles où les drones ont joué un rôle vraiment décisif. La première, c'est au Mali, puisque les Forces armées maliennes (Fama) avec Wagner utilisent systématiquement depuis en fait deux ans dans toutes leurs opérations des drones pour la reconnaissance. Mais également pour le tir, puisqu'elles ont des Bayraktar de Turquie. Ces Bayraktar sont armés. Donc aujourd'hui, il y a un usage systématique au Mali, en tout cas de drones. La deuxième grande bataille, c'est en Libye. En Libye, en 2020, au moment où le maréchal Haftar déclenche une offensive en direction de Tripoli à partir de Tobrouk, il a été très concrètement arrêté par les forces de Tripoli qui étaient, elles, équipées avec une société militaire privée (SMP) bien connue qui s'appelle Sadat. Elles étaient équipées avec des Bayraktar. Et le Bayraktar a été décisif dans le blocage des forces de Haftar en direction de Tripoli. Donc, on est vraiment au début d'une histoire et aujourd'hui les vendeurs de matériel circulent dans toute l'Afrique et font des propositions. Les acteurs principaux dans ce domaine-là, très concrètement, ce sont les Turcs. Aujourd'hui, les Turcs se servent du drone comme une espèce de produit d'appel pour en fait développer une forme d'influence sur l'ensemble des pays africains. Et moi actuellement, je les rencontre partout et ils le font avec une structure qui s'appelle Sadat. C'est un petit peu le Wagner bis, le Wagner turc. Et c'est cette structure qui fait théoriquement la formation et qui fait la préparation des unités opérationnelles sur le Bayraktar. Un drone armé de type Bayraktar de fabrication turque, ça coûte combien environ ? Alors ce n'est pas très cher, on est largement en dessous des 5 millions d'euros. Et en fait, après, le problème, c'est le missile qu'on met dessus, parce que ce sont les missiles qui coûtent cher principalement. Et comparativement, un hélicoptère, ça coûte combien ? Je ne sais pas, ça dépend des modèles, bien évidemment, mais on est sur des modèles à 20 ou 30 millions. Sachant que l'hélicoptère est un engin relativement fragile. Donc le drone aujourd'hui trouve toute sa place dans les opérations de reconnaissance et éventuellement dans les opérations de combat pour les pays qui sont, je dirais, en tension. Est-ce que le drone n'est pas en train de remplacer l'avion ou l'hélicoptère dans certains pays africains ? Oui, mais l'emploi n'est pas le même parce qu'en fait l'hélicoptère fait de la logistique principalement. Il y a très peu d'hélicoptères armés à part les Mi-24. Je vois un exemple au Mali, il y a les deux. Il y a des hélicoptères armés, il y a des drones. Aujourd'hui, les Maliens préfèrent travailler avec des drones, c'est beaucoup plus simple. On met la mission à l'intérieur du drone et le drone, quoi qu'il en soit, il y va. Donc, on voit que l'emploi du drone est tellement simple, tellement facile et en fait tellement économique. Quelque part, il n'y a pas de comparaison. Encore une fois, l'hélicoptère devient un engin qui devient, je ne dis pas obsolète parce que le mot est un petit peu fort, parce que, dans les missions logistiques, les missions de commandement, on peut utiliser évidemment l'hélicoptère, mais l'hélicoptère perd beaucoup de son intérêt. On s'en sert comme un engin de transport, mais pas comme un engin de combat. À lire aussiLa défense et l'espace, seules éclaircies attendues au salon de l'aéronautique du Bourget En décembre 2023, au Nigeria, un drone a tué 85 civils qui participaient à une fête religieuse. C'était à Toudoum Biri, dans l'État de Kaduna. L'armée nigériane a présenté ses excuses, mais est-ce que le pilotage à distance n'augmente pas le nombre de bavures ? Théoriquement non, parce qu'il y a une qualité d'image qui est reportée à l'arrière, qui est excellente. Après, tout dépend du commandement, parce que l'image arrive derrière, dans une espèce de petit état-major, un petit PC pour faire court, avec un écran ou deux écrans. Donc il y a des vérifications, des contrôles et l'ordre de tir n'est pas donné par le tireur, il est donné par le chef du système. Alors après, tout dépend comment c'est organisé. Peer de Jong, vous êtes au salon du Bourget. Est-ce que les fabricants de drones sont présents, je pense notamment aux industriels turcs et chinois ? Alors, il n'y a globalement pas que ça, mais on va dire que c'est le grand marché qui s'ouvre. Parce qu'il y a des Luxembourgeois, il y a des Belges, il y a des Espagnols, il y a évidemment des Chinois. En fait, l'ensemble de la planète aujourd'hui fabrique des drones. Donc, on est sur un marché en pleine explosion. Donc encore une fois, c'est un marché phénoménal dans lequel les États africains sont partie prenante bien évidemment, puisqu'en fait, ils peuvent acquérir des engins à des prix parfaitement acceptables. D'autant qu'aujourd'hui, on fabrique les drones en grande quantité, donc les prix baissent et donc, évidemment, ils sont accessibles pour tous les budgets militaires africains. Et le premier prix est à combien, si j'ose dire ? Pour 10 000 euros, vous avez un drone parfaitement efficace. Aujourd'hui, l'Union européenne finance des programmes de drones pour la surveillance des frontières ou pour la surveillance des pêches, ou éventuellement pour les questions de surveillance écologique, pour voir les bateaux, les dégazages, etc. Donc, encore une fois, le drone a des missions extrêmement variées. Alors c'est vrai que la mission la plus haute, c'est la mission de combat avec des missiles, mais on voit bien que la plupart des missions des drones sont des missions de reconnaissance ou des missions pour aller observer ce qui se passe. Y a-t-il en Afrique aujourd'hui des États qui cherchent à fabriquer eux-mêmes des drones ? Alors quand les vendeurs de drones viennent dans les pays, les États africains leur disent : « Écoutez, nous, on est prêts à, comment dire, à vous acheter des drones, mais par contre on veut les fabriquer sous licence. » Donc, il y a un marché régional qui va se mettre en place. Moi, je connais deux pays qui aujourd'hui sont plutôt partie prenante et sont plutôt dynamiques dans ce domaine-là, c'est le Maroc et l'Afrique du Sud. À lire aussiFrance: les tensions géopolitiques au Moyen-Orient perturbent le salon de l'aéronautique du Bourget

Shirin Duniyar Wasanni a wannan makon ya yi duba ne kan yadda manyan ƙungiyoyin da suka taimaka wa Najeriya wajen ƙyanƙyansar shahararrun ƴan wasa daga yankin Arewacin ƙasar suka durkushe. A baya yankin Arewacin Najeriya ne ke kan gaba wajen samar da manyan ƴan wasan da ake ji dasu a ƙasar, kuma mafi yawancin ƴan wasan sun fito ne daga ƙungiyoyi na cikin gida irinsu DIC Bees da ke Kaduna wacce ta koma Ranchers Bees da Racca Rovers da ke Kano da Mighty Jets da ke garin Jos da dai sauransu. Sai dai shirin a wannan lokacin zai yada zango ne a jihar Kaduna, don yin duba a kan ƙungiyar DIC Bees, wacce Sanata Muktar Muhammad Aruwa ya saya a shekarun 1980, kuma ya sauya mata suna zuwa Ranchers Bees.Ku latsa alamar sauti don sauraron cikakken shirin tare da Khamis Saleh...........

Police Hunts Kidnappers, Recovers Several AK-49, Locally Made AK-47 Gunshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/police-hunts-kidnappers-recovers-several-ak-49-locally-made-ak-47-guns/29/04/2025/#Nigeria Police Force #Anambra #Kaduna #Kwara #Police #Taraba ©April 29th, 2025 ®April 29, 2025 4:48 pm Men of the Nigeria Police Force have hunted against some suspected kidnappers terrorizing Nigeria with self made guns, with the police confirming on Tuesday that its men with local hunters and vigilante members in Taraba and Kaduna states made numbers of arrests and discovered some of the suspected kidnappers are in the business of fabricating and locally constructing AK-47 guns for criminal activities. #OsazuwaAkonedo

Yau shugaban Amurka Donald Trump le cika kwanaki 100 a karagar mulkin ƙasar, tun bayan rantsar da shi a ranar 20 ga watan Janairun shekarar nan. A tsawon wannan lokaci, shugaban na Amurka ya ɗauki mabanbantan matakai da suak girgiza sassan duniya.Dangane da wannan Bashir Ibrahim Idris ya tattauna da Farfesa Tukur Abdulkadir na Jami'ar Kaduna, don jin yadda masana ke kallon salon kamun ludayin Donald Trump ga kuma tattaunawarsu.Ku latsa alamar sauti don sauraren cikakkiyar hirar.. 

Gwamnatin Najeriya ta ɗauko hayar ƙwararrun sojoji daga wasu ƙasashen duniya, domin horas da sojojin ƙasar wajen yaƙi da ta'addanci, da kuma yin ƙundunbala wajen ceto mutanen da ‘yan ta'addan ke yin garkuwa da su. Ministan Tsaron Najeriya Badaru Abubakar ne ya sanar da matakin, a lokacin da yake ƙaddamar da aikin fara horas da kashin farko na sojojin Najeriyar a Kaduna.  A kan wannan Nura Ado Suleiman ya tattauna da Dakta Auwal Aliyu Abdullahi, mai magana da yawun Kwamitin musamman na kula da walwalar tsaffin sojoji a Najeriya.Ku latsa alamar sauti don sauraron cikakkiyar tattaunawarsu.............

POLITICAL MOVEMENT: How we wake up to one political move or the other leaves us with so much to worry if our problems are really the problems of our political leaders, indeed actions they say are louder than voices.The political terrain got a different curve yesterday, when former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El Rufai made his decision to dump the ruling APC for the SDP, this sent a different message to the public saying the APC have welcomed more of the defectors than Rufai alone, Shehu Sanni, a former senator in an interview said El Rufai has no political relevance.How sure are we that true governance is what our leaders are willing to offer?Richard Badung and Yemi Kosoko will together discuss on this very issue with the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senator Representing Plateau North Senatorial zone, Bar Menseh Emmanuel Madaki

Nigeria Arrests 21yrs Old Bandits' Kingpin, Shot Dead After Police Capturehttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/nigeria-arrests-21yrs-old-bandits-kingpin-shot-dead-after-police-capture/13/03/2025/#Nigeria Police Force #Abuja #Anambra #Azuka #Enugu #FCT #Kaduna #Lokoja #Soludo ©March 13th, 2025 ®March 13, 2025 1:00 pm Salisu Mohammed aka Dogo Saleh, a 21 years old bandits' kingpin that has been terrorizing Nigerians along the Kaduna, Lokoja and Enugu Highway was earlier in the month traced and arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force, but, after he was captured by the special police security operatives, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command said some of his gang members laid ambush against the police operatives which led to exchange of gunfire, and eventually, the arrested Bandits' kingpin, Dogo Saleh sustained gunshot injuries from the bullets fired by his gang members who came for his rescue during the gun battle with the police, and he was pronounced dead when he was rushed to the hospital for treatment. #OsazuwaAkonedo

Les experts et journalistes de RFI répondent à vos questions sur des enlèvements de membres de l'Église au Nigeria, des migrants interpellés en Mauritanie et des plaintes contre TikTok en France. RDC : Joseph Kabila prépare-t-il son retour en politique ? L'ancien président congolais Joseph Kabila a entamé une restructuration de son parti, le PPRD, Parti du peuple pour la reconstruction et la démocratie. Comment expliquer cette décision maintenant ? Pourquoi le choix s'est porté sur Aubin Minaku pour présider cette restructuration ? Toujours absent de la RDC, Joseph Kabila envisage-t-il de revenir au pays ?Avec Patient Ligodi, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.  Nigeria : les enlèvements de membres du clergé inquiètentDans l'État de Kaduna, au centre du pays, le père Sylvester Okuchukwu, prêtre de l'église St. Mary Tachira, a été exécuté quelques heures après son enlèvement. Depuis le début de l'année, au moins cinq prêtres et deux religieuses ont été kidnappés dans le pays. Pourquoi sont-ils souvent la cible d'enlèvements ? Qui organise ces kidnappings ? Avec Liza Fabbian, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.  Mauritanie : des centaines de migrants interpellésOriginaires du Mali, de Guinée, du Sénégal et de Côte d'Ivoire, des centaines de personnes en situation irrégulière ont été arrêtées en Mauritanie. Placées dans un centre de rétention, elles doivent être expulsées. Quelle était la destination de ces ressortissants ? Comment expliquer des mesures aussi strictes de la part de Nouakchott ? Une dizaine de Sénégalais ont été rapatriés dans leur pays, quel sera le sort des autres migrants ?Avec Marlène Panara, journaliste à Infomigrants.France : des familles portent plainte contre TikTokAprès le suicide de quatre adolescentes, onze familles ont assigné TikTok en justice. Elles reprochent au réseau social d'avoir exposé leurs enfants à des vidéos dangereuses. Quel est le contenu de ces images ?Avec Anaïs Loubère, spécialiste des réseaux sociaux et à la tête de l'agence Digital Pipelettes à Bordeaux. 

Shugaban Ƙasar Ghana John Dramani Mahama ya ƙaddamar da wani shirin diflomasiya domin shawo kan ƙasashen Nijar da Mali da Burkina Faso, wadanda suka fice daga cikin ƙungiyar ECOWAS.A ƙarshen makon da ya gabata, shugaban ya ziyarci waɗannan ƙasashe guda uku, inda ya gaba da shugabannin su.Dangane da tasirin wannan ziyarar, Bashir Ibrahim Idris ya tatauna da Dr Elharun Muhammad na Cibiyar kula da manufofin ci gaban ƙasashe dake Kaduna, kuma ga yadda zantawarsu ta gudana.

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Four Nigerian states—Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi—face a potential total blackout as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Kaduna State Council, plans to shut down Kaduna Electric from March 1st, 2025. This raised concerns about its impact on businesses, and daily activities.In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we explore the reasons behind this move, its effects on ordinary Nigerians, and whether a resolution is possible before the shutdown begins.

Aƙalla 40% na mazauna yankin arewa maso yammacin Najeriya ne ka tu'ammuli da miyagun ƙwayoyi, kuma kusan 28 cikin ɗari suna zaune ne a jihar Kaduna kamar dai yadda rahoton hukumomin da yaƙi da wannan matsala ya nuna.  Hakazalika, mutum 1 cikin 7 a yankin arewa maso yammacin ƙasar suna tu'ammali da miyagun ƙwayoyin a cewar rahoton.Latsa alamar sauti domin sauraren cikakken shirin...

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Ce matin, les journalistes et experts de RFI répondaient à vos questions sur un accord historique anglo-ukrainien, la situation de TikTok aux États-Unis et le contrat d'Erling Haaland prolongé pour neuf ans de plus à Manchester City.   Nigeria : nouveau drame après l'explosion d'un camion-citerne  98 personnes sont mortes après l'explosion d'un camion-citerne sur la route reliant la ville de Kaduna à la capitale Abuja. C'est la deuxième fois en trois mois que ce type d'accident se produit dans le pays. Pourquoi ces tragédies sont-elles si fréquentes au Nigeria ?  Avec Liza Fabbian, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.  Guerre en Ukraine : Londres et Kiev scellent un accord historique  Un siècle : c'est la durée du partenariat de sécurité que le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer a signé avec le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky. Que contient cet accord ? Après plus de 1 000 jours de guerre, en quoi peut-il aider les Ukrainiens dans le conflit contre la Russie ?Avec Kseniya Zhornokley, journaliste spécialisée pour la rédaction ukrainienne de RFI.  TikTok : l'accès à la plateforme rétablie après une annonce de Donald Trump    Dimanche, après une suspension de quelques heures, le réseau social chinois TikTok a de nouveau été accessible aux États-Unis après des déclarations de Donald Trump. Pourquoi la plateforme est-elle dans le collimateur des autorités américaines ? Comment expliquer la prise de position du nouveau président américain alors qu'il avait lui-même cherché à interdire TikTok lors de son premier mandat ?Avec Julien Pillot, enseignant-chercheur en Économie, spécialiste de l'économie de la régulation numérique à l'INSEEC.   Manchester City : neuf ans de plus pour Erling Haaland !  Alors que son contrat devait initialement expirer en 2027, l'attaquant norvégien vient de signer une prolongation jusqu'en 2034. Un cas quasiment inédit dans l'histoire du football. Quelles sont les motivations d'Erling Haaland ? En signant pour neuf ans, ne risque-t-il pas d'être bloqué s'il souhaite partir ?   Avec Olivier Pron, journaliste au service des sports de RFI. 

Sabon shugaban Amurka Donald Trump ya bayyana manufofin gwamnatinsa bayan karbar rantsuwar kama aiki da ya yi a matsayin shugaba na 47. Bashir Ibrahim Idris ya tattauna da Dr Abdulhakeem Garba Funtua na Babbar kwalejin Fasaha ta Kaduna dangane da wadannan manufofi, kuma ga yadda zantawarsu ta gudana a kai.

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO LUA 21 IANUARI  2025(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye) Manatu Autu: O le mana o tautinoga (The power of testimonies ) Tauloto -Tusi Paia–Salamo 26:7”Ina ‘ia lagona atu le leo o le vi‘iga, ma ‘ia ta‘uta‘u atu ou vāvega uma lava.”Faitauga – Tusi Paia – Salamo 145:1-12Fai mai le Roma 10:17, e tupu le fa‘atuatua i le taulogologo atu, o le taulogologo atu fo‘i o i le afioga a le Keriso lea. O loo faaalia mai foi I le Faaaliga 12:11, o tautinoga o auupega malolosi e mafai ona faaumatia le tiapolo. O le mafuaaga lena ou te fa'asoa ai lava a'u tautinoga. Aua ua ou maitauina, e le manatua e le tele o tagata upu mai le Tusi Pa'ia ou te lauga ai, ae manatua a'u  tautinoga. A e tepa i tua i mea ua faia e le Atua mo oe, e te maua le loto tele e te manumalo ai i so'o se faalavelave poo se luitau e o'o mai i lau savaliga.I le 1 Samuelu 17:1-51 ina ua feagai Tavita ma Koliata, o tautinoga a Tavita sa faamausalī ai I lona loto e manumalo ia Koliata. Sa ia faapea mai, “o le Atua na fa'asaoina a'u mai le urosa ma le leona, e na te faaumatia Koliata”. O le Atua na faasaoina oe e o'o mai i le aso, e faasaoina oe seia o'o i le gata'aga, i le suafa o Iesu.”I le tusi o Mareko 10:46-52 o Patimaio, o se tauaso sa aisi i tafatafa o le auala. Sa ia fa'alogo o loo aga'i atu Iesu, ona ia valaau lea ma le leotele ia te ia mo se fesoasoani. Pe fa'apefea ona ia iloa e mafai e Iesu ona fa'apupula ona mata? Ou te mautinoa e ala ona iloa e Patimaio, ona sa ia faalogo i molimau o vavega na faatino e Iesu. Ma ina ua fa'alogo o Iesu lea o loo maliu ane, sa ia iloa lelei o le a o'o atu se vavega ia te ia.I ni tausaga se tele ua tuana'i sa ou molimau i la'u avā sa ola e aunoa ma se taotoga i le maea ai ona taoto I le fanauina o le ma fanau e toatolu. Sa faapea mai le foma'i: “Ua lava le lua fanau,” ma sa ma malilie iai. Ae mulimuli ane ua ma fanaufouina ma faitau le Tusi Pa'ia o loo faapea mai, ‘E leai se mea e le mafaia e le Atua”. Sa ou talitonu iai. Ona ma malilie lea ma lo'u to'alua o le a ma taumafai mo se isi pepe ae ma te le toe tapā le fesoasoani a se fomai. Sa fanau manuia le ma pepe fou i le alofa tunoa o le Atua. Sa ou molimau atu I lenei tautinoga mo le ulua'i taimi i le nuu o Kaduna, i le itu i matu o Nigeria, ao ou lauga i le ulutala “O la'asaga e 10 mo lau vavega.”Sa faalogo se tasi o tina i le polokalame, ma ia faamauina la'asaga e 10 nei. Sa ia ta'oto fa'alua i ana pepe muamua ma ua toe ma'itaga i lena taimi. Ina ua lata i le taimi e fanau ai, sa ia tago atu i lana tusi ma mulimuli i laasaga na faamauina ai. Ma i le taimi o ia fa'asolo ma fa'atino la'asaga nei, sa fanau ai loa lana pepe.Le ‘au pele, “O Iesu, e tumau o ia ananafi, o le asō e o'o I le faavavau”(Eperu 13:8 ). A e faalogo i se molimau a se tagata e uiga i le tulaga o lo'o e uia ma a'afia ai, ia e faatuatua o le a o'o mai lau vavega. Ia e faamauina ni vavega se 5 ua faia e le Atua mo oe, ona fa'asoa atu lau tautinoga iai latou i lou siomaga, i le suafa o Iesu, Amene. 

Kaduna, with over 1,500 banditry incidents and more than 2,300 abductions recorded between 2023 and 2024, remains one of the hotspots of banditry in Nigeria. In a controversial move, the state government has introduced an amnesty initiative to reintegrate repentant bandits into society. While officials tout it as a step toward lasting peace, residents are fearful of living alongside those who once terrorized their communities.Join us on Nigeria Daily as we uncover the motivations, the fears, and the potential impact of reintegrating repentant bandits into society.

2024 brought relentless insecurity, loss, and fear to many Northern Nigerian communities, with violence and displacement dominating regions like Kaduna, Borno, Sokoto, and Zamfara. Despite the hardships, stories of hope and resilience emerged as people adapted, rebuilt, and found strength in faith and community-led efforts. These challenges took a toll on mental health, livelihoods, and the economy, raising questions about their root causes and lessons for the future. On Nigeria Daily today, we'll explore these stories, hear firsthand accounts, and gain insights from experts on navigating a safer and more resilient 2025.

This episode will be the first in a series that explores how the Church and the Christian faith is doing globally. In each episode I will have a guest from a different country or area to talk about the Christian experience and the Church's challenges in the place of my guest. My guest for this episode is Dr. Bennett Uche Enyioha. Dr. Enyioha is an experienced Baptist pastor, author, educator, and leader. He is an Associate Professor, having taught at various theological seminaries and colleges in Nigeria. For ten years he was the president of the Baptist Theological Seminary in Kaduna, Nigeria. He has served in leadership positions both in the Nigerian Baptist Convention and the Baptist World Alliance. Since his retirement, Dr. Enyioha has worked to establish the B. U. Enyioha Foundation for the purpose of assisting gifted students that need resources to make possible their education, helping hospital patients with their hospital expenses, and establishing a lectureship that will be a resource for educating the people and churches of Nigeria. For enquiries about the Foundation, its work, and how to contribute and donate to the foundation, contact Dr. Enyioha at either: buenyioha@yahoo.com buenyioha@gmail.com The intro and outro music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project.

Kaduna State's Birnin Gwari, once a thriving farming and trading hub, has been devastated by banditry, forcing over 70% of residents to flee their homes or farmlands. In a bold move, the state government and community leaders have signed a peace accord with the bandits to restore peace, sparking mixed reactions. Today's episode of Nigeria Daily explores whether this is a step toward lasting peace or a risky compromise. Join us.

Shirin na al'adu ya duba tasirin gidan tarihi na Arewa (Arewa House) da ke Kaduna da ya tattara tarihin Marigayi Ahmadu Bello Sardaunan Sokoto da al'adu da sana'o'in yankin Arewacin Najeriya.

Why would a community be happy on hearing the news that a case filed on their behalf has been struck out by the court?Last year, a team of lawyers went to the Federal High Court in Kaduna, requesting it to rule that the people of Tudun Biri be paid ₦33 billion as compensation for losses caused by a Nigerian Army drone attack on the community.But many of the people have consistently denied being represented by the lawyers. Stay with us on this episode of Nigeria Daily as we look at the merits and demerits of the case.

The rejection the Federal Government's Tax Reform Bill by northern leaders is raising a lot of dust, especially in the region.Northern governors and traditional rulers, meeting in Kaduna, condemned the bill as likely to worsen poverty and unemployment in their states.But many questions been raised about the intent and purpose of the rejection, which this episode of Nigeria Daily seeks to find out.

The recent postponement of school resumption in states like Kano and Kaduna has sparked widespread discussion on the growing challenges faced by the Nigerian education sector, particularly the impact of the rising cost of living. With the economy straining under inflation and high living costs, families are struggling to provide basic educational needs such as school fees, transportation, and materials, forcing authorities to push back school start dates.In this episode of our daily podcast, we delve into how economic conditions are disrupting education across the country and the potential long-term impacts on learning outcomes.

Some northern states, including Jigawa, Bauchi, Adamawa, and Kaduna, are currently facing severe flooding that has devastated communities, displaced thousands, and caused extensive damage to infrastructure. These floods are part of a broader crisis impacting multiple regions across Nigeria, with serious implications for development and security.The widespread destruction of homes, roads, and public facilities is not only displacing residents but also undoing years of developmental progress in areas already struggling with poverty and underdevelopment.As communities work to recover, the flooding is revealing critical weaknesses in Nigeria's infrastructure and underscoring the need for urgent, targeted interventions. In this episode of our daily podcast, we examine how the ongoing flooding crisis is hindering Nigeria's development and infrastructure. We also explore potential solutions that could help mitigate future disasters and safeguard communities in northern Nigeria.

While the nationwide protests appeared to have ebbed Tuesday, the Nigerian government has said it will not tolerate calls for coups after some protesters in northwest Kano and Kaduna states waved Russian flags while marching in the streets on Monday. Nigeria's defense chiefs told journalists that hoisting the Russian flag amounts to treason. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.

« Manifestations contre la vie chère et la flambée des prix », titre AfricaNews. « Des milliers de jeunes nigérians ont envahi la rue ce jeudi [1ᵉʳ aout 2024] pour protester contre la crise du coût de la vie, la plus pénible que le pays ait connue, depuis une génération », ajoute le site d'information.À Kaduna, le Guardian a remarqué des « tensions et des achats de panique sur les marchés, en raison des manifestations (...) au moment même où des agents de sécurité ont été déployés pour assurer la surveillance de lieux stratégiques afin d'empêcher le chaos provoqué par les manifestations contre la pauvreté ». Le Guardian qui cite également des propos tenus par le gouverneur de l'État de Kaduna, qui reconnaît « les difficultés économiques », auxquels sont confrontés les Nigérians, tout en ajoutant que le président Bola Tinubu « a la tâche difficile de nettoyer le désordre laissé par les administrations précédentes ».  De leur côté, nous dit AricaNews, « les organisations de défense des droits de l'homme et les activistes ont exprimé leurs inquiétudes quant à une possible répression des manifestations ». Des affrontements avec les forces de l'ordre ont eu lieu à Katsina, signale d'ailleurs le Guardian. Alors que selon le Vanguard, « 13 manifestants et un policier auraient été tués dans le pays », lors de ces manifestations contre la vie chère.À lire aussiNigeria: des milliers de manifestants dans les rues pour exiger de meilleures conditions de vieGénocostDe quoi s'agit-il précisément ? Actualité.CD le définit ainsi : « cette journée rend hommage aux dizaines de millions de morts, aux victimes des violences sexuelles liées aux conflits utilisés comme armes de guerre ou victimes des crimes contre la paix et la sécurité de l'humanité, ainsi qu'aux personnes qui leur ont apporté assistance », en RDC. Certains organes de presse parlent de « génocide congolais ». C'est le cas d'info.cd, selon lequel « deux jours de deuil ont été décrétés au Congo-Central ».Info.CD relate le culte œcuménique organisé hier, le 1ᵉʳ aout 2024, à Matadi, en « témoignage d'affection », aux Congolais « victimes de la guerre injuste imposée par les rebelles rwandais du M23 ».Mediacongo.net précise de son côté, que « la commémoration du génocide congolais vise à lutter contre le silence, la banalisation, le déni de justice et l'oubli des crimes graves commis en RDC ». Journées de commémoration auxquelles n'assiste pas le président Félix Tshisekedi, qui est en Belgique pour soigner une hernie discale. Plusieurs médias congolais publient une photo récente où l'on voit le président, le cou entouré d'une minerve.À lire aussiRDC: le président absent à l'hommage annuel aux victimes de massacres commis à des fins économiquesEnfin, au Cameroun, la disparition d'une personnalité des médias« Suzanne Kala Lobè, figure du journalisme camerounais nous a quittés », titre Afrik.com, qui la présente ainsi :  « éditorialiste influente et voix indomptable du paysage journalistique au Cameroun, Militante de gauche et fervente défenseuse de l'alternance politique, Suzanne Kala Lobé a marqué son époque par ses opinions tranchées et sa passion pour le débat ». Afrik.com cite l'un de ses proches : « Vous pouviez faire deux jours de débat autour d'un sujet », selon Séverin Tchounkeu, « très ému par la disparition de son amie et collaboratrice », et que vous pouvez entendre aussi sur RFI ce matin.« Le SNJC, le Syndicat national des journalistes, pleure Suzanne Kala Lobé », titre de son côté ActuCameroun. « Notre presse vient de perdre ainsi, non seulement l'une de ses plumes adultes, mais aussi une meilleure combattante pour une presse libre. De reporter à éditorialiste, elle a franchi toutes les étapes de la rédaction ».  Autre réaction, celle de l'écrivaine Calixthe Belaya, dans le Journal du Cameroun : « Elle m'expliquait le monde, ses pièges à éviter, ses mesquineries à esquiver, et la capacité de toujours répondre comme il faut à toutes les questions ». Enfin, Afrik.com parle d'une « vie dédiée à l'Afrique ». « Fière de son africanité, Suzanne Kala Lobè ne cessait de revendiquer une place de choix pour l'Afrique, dans le monde ».À lire aussiLa journaliste Romance Vinakpon surprise par Paris, entre inégalités et brassage culturel

On Daybreak Africa: Protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state, as demonstrators rallied across the country against rising cost of living and governance issues. Sixteen people were killed in Borno state. Plus, China expands its imports of semi-processed agriculture from Africa. The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors without Borders urges Sudan's warring parties to ensure the health and safety of civilians. In Guinea, a group of civil society organizations ends its three-day demonstration in Conakry. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

The United States and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, the largest in post-Soviet history, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal. We talk with Hoover Fellow Sergey Sanovich from Stanford University. At least three protesters were killed in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Thursday. And weed-killing robots roll through farms.

Après le Kenya et l'Ouganda c'est au tour du Nigeria de faire face à une vague de manifestations contre la mauvaise gouvernance et le coût de la vie. Plusieurs milliers de personnes ont convergé dans les principales villes du pays le plus peuplé d'Afrique. Coups de feu en l'air, tirs de gaz lacrymogène... La police est intervenue pour disperser le mouvement. Au moins trois manifestants ont été tués jeudi, dans l'Etat de Kaduna.

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has repealed the law that established the capital authorities of Kaduna, Zaria, and Kafanchan. What is the rationale behind this decision? What does this mean for these cities?.Join us in this episode of Nigeria Daily to find out.

Hailing from Kaduna, Nigeria, Godwin is a singer, songwriter and filmmaker signed to Sony Music after amassing 80 million views on TikTok singing covers of African songs. Following the release of his debut EP and a brilliant performance for Colors, Godwin releases his latest single Abeke. Here, he talks about the lead single from his upcoming debut album, which draws on afrobeats, soul and R&B.

It's time to address a glaring issue that's been ignored for far too long. The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has consistently overlooked the Southeast region, favoring places like Lagos, Abuja, and Kaduna. This isn't just about Musa Kida, the current NBBF President; it's a systemic issue that spans all past presidents and board members. They should be ashamed of their neglect!

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @lloydatiku and @I_Am_Ilemona They discussed:1. The strikes by the Labour unions 2. VP Shettima commissions N21B new VP on behalf of President Tinubu3. el rufai's Kaduna state admin under probe by state assembly for mismanagement of N423B  4. FG confirms payment of fuel subsidy

In a rare joint official engagement, King Charles has handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William. The transfer of the colonelcy took place in front of an Apache attack helicopter at Middle Wallop airfield in Hampshire.King Charles, who became the inaugural holder of the title 32 years ago, expressed his "great sadness" in passing on the role. He said, "Let me just say what a great joy it is to be with you even briefly on this occasion. But also it is tinged with great sadness after 32 years of knowing you all, admiring your many activities and achievements through the time that I've been lucky enough to be Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.In an exchange with an attendee, Charles was asked about his chemotherapy and shared, “It was “terrible losing your sense of taste,” Meanwhile, in Nigeria:  Meghan co-hosted a Women in Leadership panel event, where she admitted to changing her style in a bid to "fit in" with the local fashion. She looked stunning in a red maxi dress, ethically created by Nigerian designer Orire and priced at less than £230. Meghan revealed that her decision to wear the bold dress was a last-minute choice, explaining, "It has been a whirlwind 24 hours since we arrived, and I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more colour so I can fit in with all of you in your incredible fashion."Although Meghan arrived an hour late to the event, her passionate speech seemed to make up for any ill feelings. She expressed her gratitude, saying, "I want to start by saying thank you very much for just how gracious you've all been in welcoming my husband and I to this country… my country. I am just flattered and honoured and inspired. It has been a whirlwind 24 hours since we arrived."While Meghan was co-hosting the event, Prince Harry reportedly left her in Abuja to visit a hospital in Kaduna, a region deemed "unsafe" by the UK government. The UK foreign office advises against all travel to Kaduna State due to frequent banditry, violent attacks, and a high threat of kidnap. Despite the risks, Harry, accompanied by a four-strong security detail, visited the hospital to meet with Nigerian soldiers who had suffered injuries fighting against the terrorist group Boko Haram.

It's Monday, May 6th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims murder pastor on way to church conference Armed Muslims shot and killed Reverend Manasseh Ibrahim on April 23 in Kaduna State, Nigeria as he traveled to a church conference, reports International Christian Concern. The reverend served under the Evangelical Church Winning All Kaduna Central District Church. Violence in Kaduna State, often directed toward Christians, has left thousands of believers in a state of fear. Yahaya Kinge, chairman of the local Christian Association of Nigeria, said, “Christians who are direct victims of banditry and insurgency in Kaduna state are fed up with the inability of the Nigerian government to find a lasting solution to the incessant killings of innocent Christians.” Terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province, and Islamic Fulani militants have caused countless atrocities throughout northern Nigeria in the last decade, causing the deaths and kidnappings of thousands. According to Open Doors, Nigeria is the sixth most dangerous country worldwide in which to be a Christian. Revelation 6:9-10 says, “When [Jesus] opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, ‘How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until You judge the inhabitants of the Earth and avenge our blood?'” More Chinese illegals caught at border in 2 days than all of 2021 More Chinese-based illegal immigrants were encountered at the U.S. southern border in just two days than in all of fiscal year 2021, reports WorldNetDaily.com. According to what a Customs and Border Protection source told Fox News' Bill Melugin, there were approximately 262 Chinese illegals caught by Border Patrol at the San Diego sector on May 1, as well as 223 on May 2. By contrast, only 323 Chinese nationals were apprehended by Border Patrol at the southern border throughout all of fiscal year 2021, according to Customs and Border Protection data. IRS about to roll out new audits The Internal Revenue Service says it is about to ramp up audits as it cracks down on tax cheats and seeks to deliver more revenue into the U.S. Treasury's coffers, reports Yahoo Finance. But not every group of taxpayers will face more scrutiny, according to IRS commissioner Danny Werfel. The IRS has been bolstered by $80 billion in new funding directed by the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in 2022 by President Joe Biden. The idea behind the new funding was to help revive an agency whose ranks have been depleted over the years, leading to customer service snarls, processing delays, and a falloff in audit rates. Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs repeals state's near-total abortion ban Last Thursday, Arizona Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs signed into law a formal repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban, undoing one of the strongest preborn protections in the country with the help of a handful of Republicans, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Last month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled 4-2 that the law, which dates back to before Arizona gained statehood in 1912 and was codified in 1913, was legally enforceable after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The Arizona Supreme Court rejected claims that Arizona's more recent 15-week abortion ban was intended to invalidate it. The decision meant that abortion was set to become illegal in the Grand Canyon State for any reason except when allegedly “necessary” to save the life of the mother. Direct abortion is always gravely immoral and never needed nor ethically justified to save a mother's life. Hobbs and Arizona's Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes vowed not to enforce any of the state's abortion restrictions, while the ruling elicited national outrage from the abortion lobby as well as criticism from Republicans who feared it might impact their political popularity. The members of the GOP who downplayed the Arizona pro-life law including former President Donald Trump, U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, and Fox News primetime personality Sean Hannity. But Abby Johnson, who has had two previous abortions which she regrets and was featured in the movie “Unplanned,” said, “I'm a conservative Christian and millions like me across the country are frustrated with this.” She said it sounds like Trump “just doesn't want to ban abortion at all,” since he opposes both federal limits and state laws. Pastor Jack Graham affirms a Biblical worldview And finally, in an interview with The Christian Post, Pastor Jack Graham of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, said a Biblical worldview is the foundation for the Christian. GRAHAM: “We talk a lot about Biblical worldview. At one point, we talked about liberal/conservative or conservative/progressive. But what we talk about is worldview. How do you the world? Do you view the world through the lens of Scripture? Or do you view the Scripture  through the lens of the world?  And, of course, we choose to view the world through God's Word. “When you do that, the Bible applies to every life situation. Obviously, the family is the foundation of civilization, as God made it. People want to know what the Bible says to my family, to my children, how do I raise my kids?'” Out of concern for the faithfulness of the next generations, Graham believes that the church must equip young people with Biblical answers to the world's toughest questions. GRAHAM: “We're seeing young people grow up in church and then potentially abandon their faith. So, what we want to do is to do ‘preventative medicine.' “We have a gentleman in our church, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, who is ‘the father of aerobics' and the father of Preventative Medicine, healthwise, physically.  I believe the church, right now, needs to be on the cutting edge of preventative work in terms of our children, preparing them to answer the big questions that are coming their way. And to equip parents to be able to answer their children's questions so that when their children leave home, they'll have a faith to live by and not to abandon.” Because the Word of God is authoritative, the church should not cave to the world's embrace of the acceptability of sexual perversion. GRAHAM: "The Bible is clear on 'male and female, He created them.' So, we are not going to be flying rainbow flags in the church that's reaching families for Christ because it is in opposition to the Bible.” Proverbs 30:5 declares, “Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Monday, May 6th in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In March this year, gangs of armed men on motorcycles descended on a school in north-western state of Kaduna in Nigeria, kidnapping over 280 children. In the same week a similar mass kidnapping took place in the north-eastern state of Borno.Over the past few years, kidnappings have been a real issue in Nigeria, but have recently been in decline. So, who is behind these kidnappings? And why are they targeting these communities?Kidnappings have contributed to the rise in extortion and protection racketeering in Nigeria, according to the Global Organized Crime Index, it is the highest in West Africa at 8/10.Overall, Nigeria has very high levels of criminality - on the African continent it sits 2nd and 6th globally, with a score of 7.28 out of 10. Presenter: Thin Lei WinSpeakers:Kingsley L. Madueke, Nigeria Research Coordinator, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized CrimeLawan Danjuma Adamu, Northern Nigeria Field Coordinator, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized CrimeLinks:https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/mass-abductions-kidnappings-nigeria/https://riskbulletins.globalinitiative.net/wea-obs-005/01-armed-bandits-extort-crop-farmers.html https://globalinitiative.net/analysis/non-state-armed-groups-illicit-economies-west-africa/ OC Index Country profiles:Nigeria Country ProfileThe Global Organized Crime IndexGITOC - West Africa and the Sahel Observatory (WEA-Obs)Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @NamEswitheld and @I_Am_IlemonaThey discussed:1. The Nigerian government's prosecution of Binance employees.2. The increase in electricity tariffs 3. The Governor of Kaduna State's complaint about its debt burden.

Russia observes a day of mourning for those who died after the attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow on Friday. At least 133 people were killed and 140 injured including many children. Also on the programme: the Nigerian army says more than a 130 schoolchildren abducted earlier this month in Kaduna state have been freed; and we hear from the brother of Paul Alexander, a polio survivor known as "the man in the iron lung", who died earlier this month. (Photo: People lay flowers at a makeshift memorial to the victims of a shooting attack in Moscow. Credit: Reuters/Maxim Shemetov)

Se mantiene el Doble Hoy No Circula en el VMZM Detienen a 4 personas después de 2 cateos en casa relacionadas a la venta de droga en Iztapalapa  137 de los casi 300 niños nigerianos secuestrados en el estado noroccidental de Kaduna fueron liberadosMás información en nuestro podcast

On Daybreak Africa: Nigerian Troops Rescue 16 Abducted Persons in Kaduna. Plus, DRC's internally displaced people struggle with mental health. Ugandan security forces are on high alert against a potential ADF rebel attack. Zimbabwe's main opposition leader wants to meet with President Mnangagwa. South Africa's ruling ANC sues another party ahead of the May 29 elections. the number of West African migrants in the US has tripled in the past year. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa

Cyclists on the Gaza Sunbirds team have always dreamed of competing on the global stage at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. But amid the Israel-Hamas war, the athletes have pivoted to delivering food to community members in need. And, a new study says salmon populations produced in countries such as Norway, the UK and Canada are dying in large numbers. Warming waters and disease are seen as the main culprits for the depletion of farmed salmon. Also, in northwest Nigeria's Kaduna state, gunmen recently stormed into a rural town, rounded up 287 children and kidnapped them to a nearby forest. The circumstances differ from four day ago when Islamist militants kidnapped about 200 women and children elsewhere in Nigeria's rural north. We hear what's behind the most recent kidnapping and what it means for state security. Plus, the sound of "The Society of Snow." 

Fifteen students and four women were taken from a school in the state of Sokoto. The army is still searching for hundreds abducted in Kaduna state on Thursday. Also: Indonesia investigates how two pilots fell asleep at the controls for almost half an hour, and scientists report a breakthrough in the quest to resurrect the woolly mammoth.

A ship carrying much- needed humanitarian aid for Gaza is expected to set sail from Cyprus this weekend - we talk to someone on board. And we hear from UNRWA as Sweden follows Canada in resuming funding for the agency.Also in the programme: the governor of Nigeria's Kaduna state says at least 28 of the more than 280 children who were kidnapped from their school have managed to escape; and as violence continues in Haiti, we hear about the infamous gang leader known as Barbecue.(IMAGE: The NGO boat Open Arms, which is scheduled to depart toward Gaza with aid, docked at Larnaca harbour, Cyprus / CREDIT: EPA / Open Arms)

It's Monday, February 19th, A.D. 2024.  This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus.  (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims killed 8,222 Christians last year Over 8,000 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria, Africa in 2023 amid a rise in attacks, abductions and killings in recent years, reports The Christian Post.  The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law reports that at least 8,222 Christians were killed across Nigeria from January 2023 to January 2024. It attributes the deaths to various Muslim extremist groups, including radicalized Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram, and Nigerian security forces. Nigerian States like Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, and Niger bore the brunt of these attacks, with thousands of Christians abducted and hundreds of churches destroyed or attacked. Revelation 6:9-10 says, “When Jesus opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until You judge the inhabitants of the Earth and avenge our blood?” Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in Arctic Circle Russian jail Russia's most significant opposition leader for the past decade, Alexei Navalny, has died in an Arctic Circle jail, reports the BBC. Navalny was moved to one of Russia's toughest penal colonies late last year.  According to the Daily Mail, the prison is located in a region where the temperatures are a bone-chilling 25-degrees below 0. Plus, the 1,085 of Russia's worst criminals are tortured with electric shocks, beatings, and confined to tiny cells with just a hole for a toilet. Navalny was President Vladimir Putin's most vociferous critic and had been serving 19 years on extremism charges that were widely seen as politically motivated. His wife Yulia has appealed to the international community "to help punish this regime.” One of Navalny's closest allies, Ivan Zhdanov, the Anti-Corruption Foundation chief, said it was "highly likely" that Navalny had been killed and that a "murder had actually happened.” Trump fined $354 million for fraud and deceptive business practices Last Friday, the judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial issued him a $354.8 million penalty and barred him from running a business in New York for three years, reports Politico.com.  The judge found that for roughly a decade Trump orchestrated massive business fraud by falsely inflating his net worth to obtain favorable rates from banks and insurers. The verdict, laid out in a 92-page ruling, strikes at the heart of an aspect of Trump's identity that he harnessed in his 2016 presidential run: his personal wealth and his success as a businessman. Justice Arthur Engoron wrote that Trump, and the other defendants in the case, showed a “complete lack of contrition and remorse” that “borders on pathological.” The penalty caps a three-month trial in a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James who campaigned on a “get Trump” platform. Listen to the comment of James after the verdict. JAMES: “Donald Trump engaged in deceptive business practices and tremendous fraud. Donald Trump falsely, knowingly inflated his net worth by billions of dollars to unjustly enrich himself, his family, and to cheat the system. Donald Trump may have authored the Art of the Deal, but he perfected ‘the art of the steal.' “This long running fraud was intentional, egregious, illegal, he did all of this with the help of the other defendants his two adult sons and senior executives at the Trump Organization. “After 11 weeks of trial, we showed the staggering extent of his fraud and exactly how Donald Trump and the other defendants deceived banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions for their own personal gain. We proved just how much Donald Trump, his family, and his company unjustly benefited from his fraud.” Trump reacts to New York verdict Speaking from Mar-A-Lago, former President Donald Trump reacted to the New York verdict. TRUMP: “A crooked New York state judge just ruled that I have to pay a fine of $355 million for having built a perfect company. Great cash, great buildings, great everything. “It's mostly talking about New York where we have a totally corrupt Attorney General. She campaigned on the fact that ‘I will get Trump. I will get Trump.'  Everybody's seen it. Letitia James. It all comes out of Biden. It's a witch hunt against his political opponent, the likes of which our country has never seen before. You see it in third world countries, banana republics. “You build a great company. There was no fraud. The banks all got their money, 100%. They love Trump. They testified that Trump is great. Great customer.” Senator Joe Manchin will not run for president as independent Democrat Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced on February 16th that he will not run for the White House as an independent. MANCHIN: “I will not be seeking a third-party run. I will not be involved in a presidential run. “I will be involved in making sure that we secure a president that has the knowledge and has the passion and has the ability to bring this country together.” Kids Online Safety Act likely to pass Senate And finally, Senators Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut and Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, reintroduced the 64-page Kids Online Safety Act with the support of 62 senators, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, meaning that the bill will be filibuster-proof when it comes to the floor, reports Fox News. It will restrict content for minors that promotes substance abuse, the promotion of suicide, sexual exploitation, and alcohol abuse. It would also mandate that social media companies implement certain controls to limit screen time and limit access to potentially harmful user profiles.  In Matthew 18:6, Jesus said, “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in Me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Monday, February 19th in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com).  Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

*) Blinken in Tel Aviv as Gaza sees another night of Israeli terror US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has touched down in Tel Aviv amidst escalating tensions in the region. It comes as Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, sparking global concerns about the potential expansion of the conflict beyond Palestine. Despite expressing concern over the civilian casualties resulting from Israel's military actions, Washington, a key ally and arms supplier to Israel, has not called for a ceasefire in Gaza since October 7. The ongoing Israeli campaign in Gaza has left over 23,000 Palestinians dead, nearly 59,000 wounded and has devastated 60 percent of the enclave's homes and businesses. *) Israel's top court blocks foreign media from independently entering Gaza Israel's Supreme Court denied international media organisations' request for independent access to report from besieged Gaza. The Foreign Press Association, representing many media outlets in Israel and Palestine, urged Israeli authorities last month to allow journalists into the conflict-ridden enclave. The court, recognizing press freedom but citing wartime conditions, justified maintaining restrictions. It argued that journalists inside Gaza could jeopardise Israeli soldiers by revealing troop positions. This decision heightens concerns about media challenges in covering Gaza, underscoring ongoing complexities in accessing information in conflict zones. *) Gangs kill 17 across three villages in Nigeria Armed gang members have killed at least 17 people in attacks in northwestern Nigeria's Kaduna state. The gang members carried out attacks on three villages in Kauru district, according to reports. At least 17 people lost their lives and 58 people were kidnapped. Nigeria is confronting attacks from armed gangs and terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP, the West African branch of Daesh, in various parts of the country. *) Brazil's Lula vows 'no pardon' for January 8 rioters President Lula da Silva has pledged no pardon for the supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro involved in last year's riots, as Brazil observed the anniversary of the attacks. Speaking at the main entry hall of Congress in Brasilia, one of the buildings targeted by far-right rioters, Lula emphasised the need to safeguard Brazil's democracy. The rioters vandalised the premises and called for military intervention to remove Lula. *) Boeing shares dive as regulators unveil inspection plan for grounded MAX jets Boeing shares tumbled on Monday following a mid-flight aeroplane panel failure, casting doubt on the company's efforts to restore its reputation. Over six percent decline in Boeing stock affected the Dow index, coinciding with US aviation authorities issuing inspection protocols for planes with configurations similar to the 737 MAX 9 involved in Friday's incident. Alaska Flight 1282, departing from Portland International Airport on Friday, experienced a pressurisation issue while gaining altitude, prompting concerns about the safety of Boeing's aircraft.

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @AminuEcon and @Capitaltrader_They discussed the following news stories:1. The accidental bombing of Kaduna by the Nigerian military.2. The alleged opening of the Nigerian borders to goods from Benin Republic.3. Asue Ighodalo's candidacy for Governor of Edo State.

At least 85 civilians have been killed in Kaduna state, north-west Nigeria, in a drone attack. The incident took place during a religious celebration on Sunday, according to the local emergency management authority. President Bola Tinubu says it was a "bombing mishap". So what went wrong? And has something like this ever happened before? Also, why are children in South Sudan turning to drug and alcohol abuse?And we meet Jennifer Uchendu, one of the inspiring women on this year's 100 Women list.

Quatre-vingt-cinq civils, au moins, sont morts dans une frappe militaire contre un village de l'État de Kaduna dimanche, tous rassemblés, raconte Le Pays, « à l'occasion d'une fête musulmane ». D'abord réticente à admettre ses torts, la grande muette a donc fini par reconnaître être à l'origine de cette frappe… Une bavure de plus d'après Aujourd'hui au Faso : selon le titre, ces erreurs meurtrières « se multiplient » et on en recenserait même « 300 depuis 2017 ». « Ça fait beaucoup, pour une armée professionnelle », s'agace le journal burkinabè.Même constat dans la presse nigériane où, écrit le Guardian, l'opposant Peter Obi a « demandé aux militaires nigérians d'essayer d'éviter d'être une honte pour eux-mêmes et les autres ».Une mission anti-terroristeC'est ce qu'explique le quotidien nigérian The Vanguard : « l'attaque de drone (…) se basait sur des informations au sujet d'activités indésirables de terroristes dans la zone ». Dans une région où les groupes armés sont très bien implantés, les moyens de surveillance aériens ont détecté des mouvements de groupes de personnes, et les ont interprétés comme des déplacements de terroristes… En fait, il ne s'agissait que de civils.Malheureusement, déplore Aujourd'hui au Faso, alors que le géant nigérian est « confronté depuis des lustres » aux terroristes, notamment ceux de Boko Haram, « l'armée a souvent fait dans la démesure et le zèle ». Le Vanguard rétorque : « les terroristes se font régulièrement passer pour des civils afin que ces derniers paient le prix de leurs atrocités ».Il est donc grand temps, réclame Le Pays, « de faire en sorte que de tels drames ne se reproduisent plus ». Et pour cela, il faut comprendre ce qui s'est passé, donc, « avoir l'audace de diligenter une enquête sérieuse » et ce « dans des conditions de totale transparence ». Comment, sinon, maintenir la confiance au sein de la population ? Les mêmes habitants dont, pointe le journal, la collaboration est « nécessaire pour éradiquer » la présence terroriste. Il y a donc urgence à faire la lumière sur cette situation… Mais pour l'instant, précise le Vanguard, l'armée promet surtout « de continuer à trouver des solutions innovantes ».L'insécurité, priorité n°1 en République démocratique du CongoObjectif affiché par le président sortant Félix Tshisekedi mais « combat perdu » pour Le Monde Afrique, malgré ses diverses tentatives depuis 2021. Au point que c'en est devenu « un angle d'attaque commun » de l'opposition, estime le quotidien, « tout particulièrement dans l'est du pays, frontalier de l'Ouganda et du Rwanda », pays avec lequel les relations diplomatiques sont devenues glaciales à cause, précisément, de l'insécurité.Malgré la désignation de Jean-Pierre Bemba (« homme d'expérience charismatique ») à la tête de la défense ; malgré l'enrôlement de 40 000 recrues ; malgré « le ménage dans les états-majors » et malgré le fait de s'être « tourné vers les organisations régionales », le succès est mitigé. Un échec que Le Monde met sur le compte des intérêts particuliers : au sein de la force régionale, la force de l'EAC, « chacun (…) semble suivre son propre agenda. Aucun n'a engagé le combat contre le M23 ».Un retrait programmé dans ce contexteLe départ a commencé il y a quelques jours, la force de l'EAC étant censée avoir quitté les lieux d'ici deux jours. Alors, quelle solution ? Pour une militante et membre de la société civile interrogée par Actualite.cd, « la paix dans l'Est est tributaire de paramètres qui dépassent complètement les enjeux régionaux ». La vraie solution résiderait donc, selon cette actrice, « dans une prise de conscience de la population », mais aussi de profondes réformes : institutions, justice, organisation stratégique…Plus terre à terre, les autorités ont d'autres choses en tête : La Référence Plus évoque ainsi les affirmations du pouvoir, selon lesquelles « l'armée nationale est en train de monter en puissance, avec l'objectif d'assurer elle-même la défense du territoire ». Et puis, il y a le potentiel « déploiement de contingents de la communauté d'Afrique australe », dont la RDC est membre. On attend de voir : annoncé depuis mai, cet objectif n'a pas encore été concrétisé, faute notamment de financements. Avec un risque, s'inquiète Le Monde Afrique : celui « d'un vide sécuritaire ».

Au Nigeria, le président, Bola Tinubu, a ordonné mardi l'ouverture d'une enquête approfondie sur l'attaque d'un drone militaire qui a tué par "accident" au moins 85 personnes, dont des femmes et des enfants, dans l'Etat du Kaduna, au nord du pays.