Nigeria

Ayodele Fayose, former Ekiti governor, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could slide into political obscurity if it fails to present Peter Obi, former Anambra governor, as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general election. Speaking in an interview excerpt to be aired on Tuesday on Arise Television, Fayose described Obi as the “only life” in ADC. He said Obi …

Labour Party candidates have been excluded from the forthcoming local government elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 21, 2026, for the Area Council elections. However, the commission has not issued access codes to the party for the upload of its candidates, saying there is no valid court order compelling it …

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to immediately resign his appointment and face his obsession with Rivers State politics. Basiru insisted that the former Rivers governor has no business interfering in the affairs. The APC secretary made the call in a statement …

A retired Nigerian Army Major General, Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi, has written to the President of the United States, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the leadership of the European Union, raising alarm over what he described as persistent threats to his life and that of his family. According to Ali-Keffi, in a letter in which he described himself …

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has cautioned that if Nigeria fails, the entire black race has failed because Nigeria is being looked upon as a pacesetter. Shettima made the remark while speaking at the graduation ceremony of participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, 2025, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. According to the …

The death had long been expected. It was a miracle that the country lasted for so long. The diagnosis and prognosis had been contested and controversial. The remote and immediate causes of death stemmed from barbaric practices associated with ancient civilizations. The evidence was overwhelming. The proof was incontrovertible. The demise was imminent and inevitable. We all saw it coming. …

The relationship between the Igbo and the Yoruba ethnic groups in Lagos is complex, rooted in historical, political, and socio-economic factors, rather than any inherent animosity. While many individuals from both groups coexist peacefully, certain historical grievances and contemporary issues—often exploited by politicians—contribute to rivalry and strained relations. The recent 2023 general elections saw a significant rise in ethnic tensions …

China says it firmly supports the Nigerian government as it “leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions”. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Beijing, Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, said “as Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other …

A U.S. lawmaker, Riley M. Moore, has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to immediately take decisive diplomatic action against the Nigerian government over what he described as the “systematic persecution and slaughter of Christians” in the country. In a letter dated October 6, 2025, and addressed to Rubio, who currently serves as U.S. Secretary of State, Moore said …

A group of Republican Senators has written to the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging him to consider re-designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), citing what they described as “continued unchecked acts of violence and terrorism against religious minorities” in the country. The lawmakers are alleging that the …