The Nigeria Diaspora Coalition for Change (NDCfC) has called on President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to respond to recent remarks made by U.S. President Donald J. Trump with firmness and strategic restraint, emphasizing that reckless rhetoric must not be met with reckless reaction. Recall that on November 1, 2025, Mr. Trump posted a statement on Truth Social threatening to halt U.S. aid to Nigeria and to consider military action “guns-a-blazing” if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.” NDCfC described this as an alarming breach of diplomatic decorum and a dangerous precedent in international relations, a statement by Dr LaBode Obanor, CSO NDCfC noted. “Nigeria must defend her sovereignty, but she must do so with the discipline of a nation secure in its legitimacy’’, Obanor stated. ‘‘No sovereign nation should capitulate or submit to sabre-rattling. The response must combine clarity of principle with maturity of statecraft.” The coalition commended the Federal Government’s initial response, which reaffirms Nigeria’s constitutional guarantees of religious liberty and its engagement with faith leaders across all divides. However, NDCfC reminded the Tinubu administration that the primary and non-negotiable duty of any government is the protection of its citizens, adding that successive administrations, including the current one, have failed to uphold this fundamental constitutional obligation.  ‘‘The persistent killings, abductions, and displacement of civilians, Christian, Muslim, and others, reflect a dangerous collapse of state capacity and political will. It is therefore imperative, not optional, that President Tinubu’s government act decisively to secure every Nigerian life and restore confidence in the rule of law. Until Nigeria proves capable of protecting its own people, claims of sovereignty will ring hollow before the world. “The true measure of sovereignty is justice applied without bias. Every Nigerian life is sacred, and our credibility abroad begins with fairness at home’’, the Coalition said. NDCfC Called on the Federal Government to: What the U.S. could do. Rather than resorting to confrontation or the language of invasion, the United States could play a vital and constructive role in addressing the insecurity that fuels these tragedies. Washington can redirect its engagement toward intelligence cooperation, capacity-building, and reform of the justice system-providing actionable intelligence on terrorist financing, arms trafficking, and extremist networks operating within and around Nigeria. It can expand training and logistical support for Nigerian security forces under strict human rights compliance, assist in rebuilding local policing, drones, and early-warning systems, and invest in community reconciliation and humanitarian relief programs for displaced persons.  The U.S. can also leverage its global influence to strengthen multilateral counterterrorism coordination through the United Nations and African Union, ensuring that all interventions comply with international law and protect the dignity of Nigerian lives. Partnership, and not provocation, remains the only credible path to lasting peace. The coalition stressed that Nigeria must demonstrate moral consistency by taking decisive steps to address insecurity and protect vulnerable communities across the country, including in the northeast, where both Christians and Muslims have faced grave violence. “Nigeria cannot demand respect for her sovereignty while appearing indifferent to the safety and dignity of her people. Our rhetoric must match our commitment to protecting every Nigerian life’’, it emphasized. NDCfC said it views this episode as a test of Nigeria’s regional and global stature and reaffirmed its solidarity with the Nigerian state, urging a response that combines strength, diplomacy, and strategic composure befitting Africa’s largest democracy.   “Nigeria must be seen to act with sincerity and integrity in its dealings with stakeholders and other international partners. The Tinubu Administration should use this moment as an opportunity to deal with insecurity and anyone found to be involved with supplying arms and or financial support “This moment calls for courage, clarity, and a steady hand. Nigeria must lead with strength, and also with wisdom”, the Coalition emphasized.

By Gift Samuel, The Sight News In a bid to create a crucial foundation for lifelong learning and success through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the Ogbona Diaspora in the Americas (ODIA) in collaboration with Learning Institute for Excellence (LIFE), SparkLearn, and Cyber Training Group International (CTGI) have launched secondary school STEM Clubs across Africa. The clubs which are for students of primary school age from grade three (3) to secondary school, launched virtually on October 13, 2025, with a goal to train innovators to solve practical problems in their communities and a target to ensure access to  clean water, electricity, healthcare and quality education for every child in Africa by 2032. Speaking at the event, the Ogbona Diaspora President, Prof. Charles E. Orbih, stated that the launch is a dream come true, especially with the number of young people participating in STEM, which is currently an aspect that drives the world. He added that the fact it is coming to his community of birth–Ogbona in Edo State, makes it all the more a blessing. “We wanted to have an opportunity to communicate to our children in Ogbona secondary school, which is probably one of the top 10 schools in Edo State”, he remarked. “Today, STEM Clubs Across Africa is using Ogbona secondary school as a launchpad to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to children as a baseline for them getting involved in Artificial Intelligence”. In his remarks, Amos Tarfa, Founder, Learning Institute for Excellence (LIFE) Texas, USA, while noting that technology is a great tool to connect people, pointed out that the students have the potential to become the next innovators that can change the world. Expressing concerns that there might be self-doubts on the part of the students, he stated that humans are capable of doing so much with the right tools in mathematics and science. “Mathematics and Science need to be built on top of solid character and that is why we talk about character at SparkLearn and LIFE. The history of science and mathematics is very important and so, when we say we want to launch STEM Clubs across Africa, we want to raise the next generation of Maxwells, Faradays, Newtons and top thinkers”. Continuing, he said, “We want to have high quality Mathematicians and Scientists coming out of Kenya, Angola, Nigeria and all across the continent. We don’t just want them to know things anymore, we want them to do things with what they know. It is not enough to know things, you have to do something about it.  Tarfa announced that the first set of things that they want to fix in Africa include: Access to Clean water; Healthcare; Electricity and Safety Systems. Furthermore, he stated that there is a need for every child in Africa to have clean drinking water and he will not rest until they do. “For our Stem clubs to come together and solve practical problems, it means that students in Ogbona Secondary school will be able to think about an idea, build and deploy a product and we at Sparklearn and LIFE will help to put that product on the global stage as best as we can to ensure it gets to every home across Africa and the world”. While emphasizing the need for Africa to collaborate with the rest of the world in order to grow and improve the continent, he urged the students to have confidence in themselves and to use the gifts they have been blessed with to change the world. Earlier in her opening remarks, the Chief Operating Officer of LIFE, Mrs Kauna Kigun said the launch is an avenue for the students to connect globally and begin to think outside the box. “LIFE and SparkLearn are now partnering with Ogbona to ensure that we are thinking outside the box and we are going to do beyond what is just in our community and you can meet people from all over the world”, she said. “The idea is that we are trying to see how we can make things better. Every day we hear the saying that we want to make Nigeria better, here is your opportunity. Gap Student and Ogbona students, this is your chance; you have just joined a fast metro train and are going at high speed trying to ensure that you are educated and connected with people that will make what you are studying a reality”.  She stressed that everything the students are learning are connected to life and their spirituality, adding that at the end of the day, “the idea is to implement what you are learning in your life”.   In a brief closing remarks, Amb. Mrs Catherine Utsalo, Head of the Ogbona Diaspora in the Americas STEM Club Committee urged the students to focus on the future, explaining that the responsibility of the organisations is to support each other, so as to assist the children in reaching their goals. “They say it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to raise the STEM Club in Ogbona; it takes a village to raise the STEM Club in Africa”, she said. “Although it might start with just a few people, before you know it, millions of people will be involved. It just takes one step and we are going to do this together”. Student’s Presentations Presentations were made by three students in the Gap Year Program, which is a program created to maximize the time spent at home by students who have graduated secondary school and are waiting to get into higher institutions. The three students: Kabikrat Yak, Radiance Williams and Damilola Ige who made presentations with a focus on entrepreneurship, highlighted challenges present in the society and proffered solutions through mobile applications which, if implemented, could change the face of business, education and learning in general.  The STEM Clubs Across Africa Initiative launch was moderated by Scott Ojigho, Tutor at LIFE, and brought together participants from the United States of America, Canada, Nigeria, Angola, Cameroon and other

A not-for-profit organisation, the Ogbona Diaspora in the Americas Corporation, which represents Ogbona indigenes in the United States and Canada has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, to as a matter of urgency revoke the appointment of Prince Edward Umole as a Village Head (Okpe-Ukpi) of Ogbona in the Aviawhu Clan. This was as the group observed that the issuance of this appointment letter was done in utter disregard for the timed-honored customs and traditions of ascending the Okpe-Ukpi traditional stool and more so while the matter is already in Court. The Corporation in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Atty Philip Orbih, he noted that the appointment done on April 12th, 2024, has “sparked tension in our community with potential for outbreak of violence and the breach of peace”. He said , “The Ogbona Diaspora Association of the Americas is deeply concerned about this development in our community and is urging the Governor to take immediate action to forestall the breakdown of law and order and restore stability in the community. “We believe that the Governor as the Chief Security Officer of the State will elevate the need for peace and stability above partisan politics and allow the Court to decide the issues before it without doing anything that is capable of plunging our peaceful community into crisis”, he added. He further noted that the Ogbona Diaspora in the Americas Corporation is committed to working with the government and other bodies in maintaining peace and order in the community, adding that the Corporation believes the issue of the Okpe-Ukpi will be resolved judicially and judiciously by the court. “We passionately and urgently appeal to the Executive Governor of Edo State to immediately revoke the appointment letter dated April 12, 2024, issued to Mr. Eddy Umole. This appointment has not only disrupted the harmony of our community but also stands in stark opposition to the time-honored customs and traditions of Ogbona “The current situation poses a significant threat to the peace and stability of our community. Immediate action is required to prevent any potential outbreak of violence and to ensure the well-being of all residents”, he concluded.

The Ogbona Diaspora in the Americas Corporation, a non-profit organization, representing Ogbona indigenes in the United States and Canada has called on the executive governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, to immediately revoke the appointment of Prince Edward Umole as a Village Head (Okpe-Ukpi) of Ogbona in Aviawhu clan. This is just as the group noted that the issuance of this appointment letter was done in utter disregard for the time-honored customs and traditions of ascending the Okpe-Ukpi traditional stool and more so while the matter is already in court. The corporation, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Atty Philip Orbih, noted that the appointment done on April 12th, 2024, has “sparked tension in our community with potential for an outbreak of violence and the breach of the peace.” He said, “The Ogbona Diaspora Association of the Americas is deeply concerned about this development in our community and is urging the governor to take immediate action to forestall the breakdown of law and order and restore stability in the community. “We believe that the governor as the Chief Security Officer of the state will elevate the need for peace and stability above partisan politics and allow the court to decide the issues before it without doing anything capable of plunging our peaceful community into crisis.” He further noted that the Ogbona Diaspora in the Americas Corporation is committed to working with the government and other bodies in maintaining peace and order in the community, adding that the corporation believes the issue of the Okpe-Ukpi will be resolved judicially and judiciously by the court. He further appealed, “We passionately and urgently appeal to the executive governor of Edo State to immediately revoke the appointment letter dated April 12, 2024, issued to Mr. Eddy Umole. This appointment has not only disrupted the harmony of our community but also stands in stark opposition to the time-honoured customs and traditions of Ogbona He concluded, “The current situation poses a significant threat to the peace and stability of our community. Immediate action is required to prevent any potential outbreak of violence and to ensure the well-being of all residents.”

The Ogbona Diaspora in the Americas Corporation, a non-profit organisation representing Ogbona indigenes in the United States and Canada has called on the Executive Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, to immediately revoke the appointment of Prince Edward Umole as a Village Head (Okpe-Ukpi) of Ogbona in Aviawhu Clan. This is just as the group noted, that the issuance of this appointment letter was done in utter disregard for the time-honoured customs and traditions of ascending the Okpe-Ukpi traditional stool and more so while the matter is already in Court. The Corporation in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Atty Philip Orbih, noted that the appointment done on April 12th, 2024, has “sparked tension in our community with potential for outbreak of violence and the breach of peace”. He said, “The Ogbona Diaspora Association of the Americas is deeply concerned about this development in our community and is urging the Governor to take immediate action to forestall the breakdown of law and order and restore stability in the community. “We believe that the Governor as the Chief Security Officer of the State will elevate the need for peace and stability above partisan politics and allow the Court to decide the issues before it without doing anything capable of plunging our peaceful community into crisis”, he added. He further noted that the Ogbona Diaspora in the Americas Corporation is committed to working with the government and other bodies in maintaining peace and order in the community, adding that the Corporation believes the issue of the Okpe-Ukpi will be resolved judicially and judiciously by the court. “We passionately and urgently appeal to the Executive Governor of Edo State to immediately revoke the appointment letter dated April 12, 2024, issued to Mr. Eddy Umole. This appointment has not only disrupted the harmony of our community but also stands in stark opposition to the time-honoured customs and traditions of Ogbona “The current situation poses a significant threat to the peace and stability of our community. Immediate action is required to prevent any potential outbreak of violence and to ensure the well-being of all residents”, he concluded.

The Ogbona Diaspora in the Americas Corporation, a non-profit organization representing Ogbona indigenes in the United States and Canada has called on the Executive Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, to immediately revoke the appointment of Prince Edward Umole as a Village Head (Okpe-Ukpi) of Ogbona in Aviawhu Clan. This is just as the group noted, that the issuance of this appointment letter was done in utter disregard for the timed-honored customs and traditions of ascending the Okpe-Ukpi traditional stool and more so while the matter is already in Court. In the statement signed by the Corporation’s Spokesperson, Atty Philip Orbih, he noted that the appointment done on April 12th, 2024, has “sparked tension in our community with potential for outbreak of violence and the breach of peace”. He further noted that, “The Ogbona Diaspora Association of the Americas is deeply concerned about this development in our community and is urging the Governor to take immediate action to forestall the breakdown of law and order and restore stability in the community. “We believe that the Governor as the Chief Security Officer of the State will elevate the need for peace and stability above partisan politics and allow the Court to decide the issues before it without doing anything that is capable of plunging our peaceful community into crisis”, he added. Furthermore, Orbih noted that the Ogbona Diaspora in the Americas Corporation is committed to working with the government and other bodies in maintaining peace and order in the community, adding that the Corporation believes the issue of the Okpe-Ukpi will be resolved judicially and judiciously by the court. “We passionately and urgently appeal to the Executive Governor of Edo State to immediately revoke the appointment letter dated April 12, 2024, issued to Mr. Eddy Umole. This appointment has not only disrupted the harmony of our community but also stands in stark opposition to the time-honored customs and traditions of Ogbona. “The current situation poses a significant threat to the peace and stability of our community. Immediate action is required to prevent any potential outbreak of violence and to ensure the well-being of all residents”, he concluded.