UK, France, Germany, and EU Allies Stand with Denmark Against Trump’s Threat to Annex Greenland

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Denmark have jointly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to annex Greenland. The European leaders emphasized that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and NATO territory, insisting that Arctic security must follow international law, collective defense, and respect for sovereignty. They highlighted that unilateral actions by the U.S. could undermine NATO, and stressed that Greenland’s governance is exclusively for Denmark and Greenland to decide. The move comes amid heightened tensions following U.S. actions in Venezuela and growing strategic interest in the Arctic region.

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Abroad-Based Nigerian Catholic Priest Explains Stark Difference Between Priesthood in Nigeria and Italy as Viral Video Sparks Debate

A Nigerian Catholic priest currently serving in Italy has gone viral after candidly sharing his experience working abroad compared to priesthood in Nigeria. Speaking in a TikTok video, the priest revealed that while being a priest in Nigeria often comes with high social status and treatment akin to royalty, working as a priest in Italy demands humility, self-service, and a servant-like lifestyle. Ordained in Nigeria and having served there for two years before relocating, he explained that priests in Italy handle most tasks themselves, from preparing the church to daily parish duties, unlike in Nigeria where aides often assist. His remarks have triggered mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians praising the respect accorded to priests at home, while others argue that priesthood is fundamentally a call to service, not privilege.

WHEN A TERRORIST TESTIFIES BEFORE THE WORLD:

BELLO TURJI SPEAKS, AND NIGERIA STANDS ACCUSED

By
Sa'adiyyah Adebisi Hassan

What does it mean when a country’s Minister of Defence becomes the subject of a public rebuttal by a self-confessed terrorist?

What do we call a nation where a mass murderer feels confident enough to issue a sermon, clarify figures, confirm negotiations, and invoke God while the state watches in silence?

Nigeria no longer needs analysts.
Nigeria now has testimony.

FULL STATEMENT BY BELLO TURJI (UNEDITED, QUOTED IN FULL)

Bello Turji, a globally wanted terrorist leader responsible for mass killings, kidnappings, and terror across Nigeria’s North-West, released a video message. Below is his statement quoted word for word, from A to Z, as spoken:

“In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

People of the world, I greet you with the Islamic greeting: Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.

My Muslim brothers and sisters in Nigeria and across West Africa, I wish you well. I do not need to mention my name, everyone knows who I am. I am Muhammad Bello Turji.

We make demands on the government, and if the government listens and changes its ways, by Allah, there will be peace. But if the government refuses, then by Allah, you know who I am. I am Bello Turji.

I am here to send a message to those who have turned our lives in Nigeria into dust. They keep killing us, and they keep arguing among themselves, blaming one another for what is happening.

I listened to the confession of Musa Kamarawa, who does not know what he is doing. This same Musa is claiming he has evidence, especially after Matawalle sued the cleric Murtala Asada.

Musa Kamarawa, by your own words you have now admitted that you are a terrorist like us. Yes, I agree that the Zamfara State Government under Matawalle asked you to act as an intermediary between us and the government in order to negotiate peace. But about three percent of what you are saying is a lie.

You claimed that we came to the Government House and that Matawalle gave me ₦30 million. I swear by Allah, since the day I was born, Matawalle has never given me even ₦5 million. I am not here to defend Matawalle.

In this world, the person I hate most is Matawalle. During his tenure as governor, there was a day when we buried 70 people - men, women, and children - killed by a bomb blast. It was also during his tenure that my father was unjustly arrested and sent to prison. You know this very well. So tell me, how can I love Matawalle?

However, I will not allow you to use my name to defame someone or lie against anyone. Yes, during Matawalle’s era, negotiations took place. Anything you say, I can defend myself alongside the late Kachalla Halilu, who is no longer alive.

Musa, you are a hypocrite. You claimed Matawalle gave us ₦30 million - were you the one who held the money? I am a witness. Morsidi and I went to see Matawalle, but he did not give me even ₦3 million. I swear to Allah.

You also spoke about dusa. The dusa was given after negotiations, when we agreed to stop killing and the government also agreed to stop killing us. Your committee was given the responsibility to buy the dusa, at ₦650,000 per bag.

Musa, you do not fear Allah. You are a bad person. Even if Matawalle is killed today and only you are left, you will not live forever. Fear Allah, Musa Kamarawa. Fear Allah.

If terrorists are truly what the authorities are looking for, then they should arrest your godfathers - the former governor of Sokoto State and Yarima. We have heard that what is happening in Zamfara and Sokoto began with them. Were they not the ones who destroyed Fulani houses? Were they not the ones who created local vigilante groups to kill Fulani people?

Musa Kamarawa, you know me and I know you. The house you live in, in Isa Local Government - about one kilometre away - was it not your godfather who bought Fulani settlements and cleared them? Yet you still ask who brought trouble to Zamfara? Your godfathers are the source.

Subhanallahi, wa iyyazu billahi.

Before Matawalle became governor - during Shehi’s era - who then was sponsoring us ? We come from Rabbil ‘Alamin, from Almighty Allah. No one is bankrolling us.

If you are attempting blackmail, know this: no one can use us for politics. We have nothing to do with politicians. No one can use me to blackmail anyone.

Matawalle cheated me, and I leave him to Rabbil ‘Alamin.”

That is the full statement.
Nothing added. Nothing removed.

WHAT THIS CONFESSION ACTUALLY MEANS

Strip away the religious language and personal grudges, and what remains is devastating:

1. A terrorist publicly admits to negotiations with a state government.

2. He confirms intermediaries were officially used.

3. He confirms material items (“dusa”) were provided after negotiations.

4. He disputes amounts - not the act itself.

This is not denial.
This is damage control between criminals and power.

INTERNATIONAL LAW: THIS IS TERRORISM FINANCING - FULL STOP

Under international law, none of this is ambiguous.

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373

Criminalizes:

Direct or indirect support to terrorist groups

Provision of funds, goods, food, or logistics

Negotiations that involve material benefit

There is no “peace talks” exception when:

terrorists remain armed,

no formal disarmament occurs,

and killings continue.

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Defines terrorism financing as:

“The provision or collection of funds or assets, directly or indirectly, with the intention or knowledge that they be used by a terrorist organisation.”

Food, vehicles, cash, livestock feed - all qualify as assets.

Comparative Reality

In Colombia, officials went to prison for negotiating with FARC.

In Italy, governments collapsed over mafia talks.

In Pakistan, ministers were removed for “contacts.”

In France or the UK, a defence official would be suspended within hours.

In Nigeria, a terrorist clarifies the deal on video.

THE MOST DAMNING PART: THE CONFIDENCE

Bello Turji did not hide. He did not run. He did not whisper.

He spoke calmly. He invoked God. He corrected records. He warned others.

That confidence is not accidental.

It comes from a system that has lost its fear of law.

THIS IS STATE FAILURE IN REAL TIME

This is no longer about politics. Not about parties. Not about religion.

This is about whether Nigeria still qualifies as a sovereign state under international norms.

When terrorists speak like insiders,
when defence officials remain untouched,
when confessions meet silence,

the world draws its own conclusions.

Nigeria is crying and the evidence is speaking for itself.

NDLEA Arrests Beninese Woman With 3,400 Tramadol Tablets at Seme Border, Seizes Drugs Nationwide in Major Crackdown

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old Beninese woman, Leocardi Josu, at the Seme border in Badagry, Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 3,400 tablets of tramadol 225mg into Nigeria. The arrest is part of a wider nationwide crackdown that also led to the seizure of large quantities of tramadol, cannabis, synthetic drugs, and cocaine across Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Kogi, and Abuja routes. NDLEA officials confirmed multiple arrests, including drug traffickers targeting Italy, and recovered narcotics worth billions of naira, reaffirming the agency’s intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking during the festive season.

In Italy, a man from Ghana tried to hide from the police by pretending to be a shepherd in Christmas decorations

The 38-year-old froze between the figures of Mary and Joseph. The extra “character” caught the attention of the mayor of Galatone.

At first, Flavio Filoni mistook the man for a new decoration and even took a photo of him. The situation became clear when the “shepherd” suddenly moved and said he wanted to spend the night right in the nativity scene.

It turned out the man had been wanted for several weeks for resisting police and causing serious bodily harm. In the end, the Ghanaian was arrested.

❗️Snoop Dogg to Become Team USA Coach at the Olympics

Snoop Dogg has been appointed the first-ever honorary coach of the U.S. Olympic team. At the 2026 Olympics in Italy, which will take place from February 6 to 22, the rapper will inspire American athletes and share his wisdom with them.

One of Snoop Dogg's official tasks will be to boost the athletes' spirits during the Games. How exactly he will do this has not been specified, but we can be sure it will be entertaining!

"Finance Minister Wale Edun Recuperating in Abuja, No Plans for Replacement" — Presidency.

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is recovering at his Abuja residence after falling ill, senior Presidency sources confirmed on Sunday. 

Contrary to reports, officials insist his condition is not stroke-related and that President Bola Tinubu has no plans to replace him.

A senior government official told The PUNCH that while Edun’s illness is “a bit serious,” he remains in Nigeria under the care of local doctors. “He’s indisposed but not suffering from a stroke,” the source said, adding that Edun might seek treatment abroad only if necessary.

Earlier reports had claimed that Edun’s condition was “very serious” and that the President had begun discreet consultations to find a replacement. However, multiple Presidency insiders dismissed those claims, emphasizing that the minister is still in his home and being monitored closely.

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga also confirmed Edun’s situation, stating: “Yes, he’s indisposed. Wale Edun is about 69 years old. He suddenly fell ill, but he’s in Nigeria and recuperating.”

In Edun’s absence, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, beginning Monday, October 13. The delegation will also include Minister of State for Finance Doris Uzoka-Anite.

Meanwhile, President Tinubu departed Abuja for Rome, Italy, to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, which focuses on security issues in West Africa.

Edun, a seasoned economist and banker, was appointed Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy on August 21, 2023.

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Ajaokuta Steel Company Will Not Work — Billionaire Dangote Declares, cites reasons.

The President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has dismissed the viability of the Ajaokuta Steel Company, insisting it cannot function.

Speaking with newsmen, Dangote stressed that no nation can thrive without a steel industry, but maintained that Ajaokuta cannot deliver on that role.

He said, “There is no nation that you can build without a steel industry and honestly within us here, Ajaokuta Steel Company will not work. We can keep deceiving ourselves and keep being passionate about it, but it’s not possible.”

Drawing comparisons, he added: “It’s like you now, if you remember those vehicles we used to produce for Volkswagen, Igala. If you bring Igala now, will you compare it with the current Kia? No. Things have changed.”

Dangote recounted his recent experience in Italy, saying: “I was waiting for my driver in Italy and we didn’t see him on Tuesday and my assistant called an Uber going to a restaurant. The guy was nice to us and gave us mint but I said no thank you. I said this vehicle is nice and he said no it’s Tesla electric and our electricity is very expensive here. I said what does it cost you? He said about €20 to fully charge to run 500km.”

According to him, the world has moved on and Nigeria must adapt: “Things have changed and all of us have to keep changing or you will become archaic, it’s like you going to the grave yards to try being a dead person or you go hospital to bring somebody from his dying bed to run 100 meters, it’s impossible.”

Dangote also took a swipe at Nigerians’ travel habits: “I love Nigerians because it’s only Nigerians who would rush to the airport without having a confirmed booking and he would make much noise.”

Giorgio Armani To Be Buried Monday In Private Ceremony

Legendary Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani, who died on September 4, 2025, at age 91, will be buried on Monday in a private family ceremony in the medieval village of Rivalta, near Milan.

Thousands of mourners paid their respects over the weekend as Armani’s coffin lay in state at the Armani Theatre in Milan.

The Armani company announced it will close all its shops in Italy on Monday afternoon in his honour, while Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala declared a day of mourning.

Tributes have poured in from Hollywood stars, political leaders, and global icons for the man who transformed modern fashion.

Ref: AFP
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UN human rights experts have warned that recent oil asset sales in Nigeria by Shell, Eni, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies violate international law, citing a lack of transparency and failure to ensure cleanup of decades of pollution. In letters to the companies and governments of Nigeria, the UK, US, France, Italy, and the Netherlands, the UN stressed that divestments without remediation risk worsening human rights abuses in the Niger Delta. The experts urged urgent cleanup, compensation, and accountability for historic environmental damage.

#NigerDelta #OilPollution #UNHumanRights

“Kanye Was Right”: Kim Kardashian Faces Backlash as 12-Year-Old Daughter North West Wears Corset

American reality star Kim Kardashian has once again found herself at the center of controversy after her daughter, North West, stepped out in a bold outfit during their trip to Italy.

North, just 12 years old, wore a strapless black corset paired with a skirt and chunky platform boots. While the look drew attention for its fashion-forward edge, it quickly ignited backlash online.

Critics argued that the corset was inappropriate for her age, sparking fresh debates about parenting in the spotlight. Many social media users pointed back to Kanye West’s previous concerns about how North should be portrayed publicly, with some saying this incident proves “Kanye was right.”

On the other hand, supporters defended Kim, claiming North is simply expressing her fashion creativity like many children of celebrities.

As of now, Kim Kardashian has not publicly addressed the criticism, but the incident has rekindled conversations about celebrity parenting, fashion boundaries, and childhood exposure in Hollywood.

“Kim Kardashian faces backlash as 12-year-old North West wears

Newsbrief: 17-Year-Old Cyclist Dies After Junior Vuelta Crash

Spanish teenager Ivan Melendez Luque has died after a major crash involving about 20 riders during the queen stage of the Junior Tour of Spain between Langa de Duero and Laguna Negra.

Eighteen riders were hospitalised in Soria, three in serious condition, but doctors later confirmed Luque, who rode for the Tenerife team, succumbed to his injuries. Organisers have cancelled the remainder of the race, with tributes held in Aranda del Duero.

The International Cycling Union (UCI) expressed condolences, describing the loss as “deeply saddening.” Luque becomes the second junior cyclist to die in competition this year after Italy’s Samuele Privitera.
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Football: Victor Boniface’s agent, on his way to Italy today for talks with AC Milan.

Club to club agreement done for initial loan move with €30m buy option clause from Leverkusen.

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: UEFA have sanctioned Lamine Yamal and Lewandowski with a fine of 5,000 euros each for violating the Anti-doping Regulations after the game against Inter in Italy

Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Banned for Two Months Over Illegal Betting in Italy.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been handed a two-month suspension by Italian football authorities after being found guilty of illegal betting.

According to Football Italia, the Nigerian international, currently playing for Serie A side Udinese was initially at risk of a four-year ban for sporting fraud. However, the disciplinary commission downgraded the charge, sparing him a lengthier punishment.

The case stems from a March 11, 2024, Serie A match between Udinese and Lazio, where Okoye was booked for time-wasting in the 64th minute with his team leading 2–1.

The yellow card triggered suspicions after an unusual spike in bets, mainly from the Udine area—predicted he would receive a booking. The bets, placed at odds of 8/1, reportedly yielded over €120,000 in winnings.

Following an investigation involving Okoye and three others, the matter was brought before Italy’s disciplinary panel in June 2025. While a potential sporting fra¥d charge loomed, the final ruling focused solely on illegal betting.

Okoye’s suspension begins on August 18, 2025, and he is expected to miss six Serie A matches, including Udinese’s Coppa Italia tie against Carrarese. He will be eligible to return on October 19. The 24-year-old has made 18 appearances for Nigeria and joined Udinese from Watford in 2023.

Mountain Biker Andreas Tonelli Dies in Tragic Fall from over 600 feet Italian Alps.

Professional mountain biker Andreas Tonelli has died after falling over 600 feet while riding near Piz Duleda in the Italian Alps on Tuesday, July 15. He was 48.

According to Italian outlet L’Unione Sarda, Tonelli had set out alone on a challenging route in the Vallunga area above Val Gardena but failed to return by nightfall.

Authorities were alerted around 9:00 p.m., and his body was later discovered at 1:00 a.m. by a rescue helicopter crew in a steep ravine. His remains were recovered the following day. The Carabinieri, Italy’s national police, are investigating the incident.

Tonelli had posted a final Instagram Story at 7:15 p.m. that evening, smiling with his bike on his shoulders after reaching 9,530 feet on the Piz Duleda peak in the Puez-Odle Nature Park. The story has since been deleted.

Originally from South Tyrol, Tonelli grew up in the Dolomites and later left an office job to pursue extreme mountain biking full-time. He gained a following on social media by sharing daring stunts and breathtaking alpine rides.

Outdoor brand Norrøna, which had named Tonelli an ambassador, confirmed his passing in a heartfelt Instagram tribute. “It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that professional mountain biker, true gentleman, and Norrøna ambassador Andreas Tonelli lost his life in a biking accident,” the company wrote.

“We will remember his big smile and his deep love for mountain biking, for nature, and for the friendships forged out there.” Fans flooded the tribute post with condolences. “It was an honor for me to share the greatest adventure of our lives with him on Cerro Mercedario this year.

We will miss you, Andreas,” one wrote. Another added: “Andreas was among the most positive and passionate humans I’ve ever met. My thoughts are with his family and close ones.” In a past interview with Norrøna, Tonelli named the Dolomites and Norway’s Lofoten Islands as his favorite places in the world.

Malabugate: Ex-AGF Adoke knocks Obasanjo, Buhari, others over alleged persecution


Source: The Nation Nigeria
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Mohammed Bello Adoke, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of causing his eight year travails over the oil deal that is now generally called Malabugate.

Adoke also listed former President Muhammadu Buhari, ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, of playing roles in his “unjust persecution.”

The Malabu oil deal scandal centres on the 2011 acquisition of OPL 245 (an oil block said to hold nine billion barrels of crude) by Royal Dutch Shell and Italy’s Eni for US $1.3 billion.