Politics

A United States of America Congressman, Riley Moore has slammed President Bola Tinubu and members of his cabinet for denying claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Fox News on Sunday, Moore who represents Erdt Virginia 2nd District reiterated the US’s position on the alleged complacency by the Federal Government of Nigeria in the alleged killing …

The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa will hold an open hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to examine President Donald Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The CPC designation, if ratified by the Senate, would allow the US to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials found complicit in religious persecution and limit certain …

The Youth Wing of the Christians Association of Nigeria has disagreed with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s aide, Daniel Bwala, over Christian genocide in Nigeria. YOWICAN said it is unfortunate that Christian genocide does not affect Bwala and his family. Bako Adashu Elijah, the National Secretary of YOWICAN, disclosed this in his speech at the convention in Jalingo, Taraba State, at …

Kabiru Turaki, the newly elected chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the new leadership will restore internal discipline and bring the party back to its members. Turaki was elected on Saturday at the party’s national convention in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The exercise, held at the Adamasingba Stadium, saw the former minister of special duties and intergovernmental …

A former Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State, Ini Ememobong, has emerged as the new national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Ememobong, a lawyer and public relations specialist, was elected on Saturday at the party’s National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State. His election marks a return to a familiar …

Pope Leo XIV has named Nigeria as one of several countries where Christians suffer discrimination and persecution. The pope spoke in an X post on Sunday via his official account, stressing the need for peace as a heavenly virtue. “In various parts of the world, Christians suffer discrimination and persecution. I think especially of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and other …

The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, has insisted that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, convention remains valid and legally recognised despite earlier conflicting court rulings. Speaking on Saturday during an interview with Arise News, Amadi said the most recent court order issued before the convention permitted the event to hold, rendering previous …

The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, has insisted that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, convention remains valid and legally recognised despite earlier conflicting court rulings. Speaking on Saturday during an interview with Arise News, Amadi said the most recent court order issued before the convention permitted the event to hold, rendering previous …

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party escalated on Saturday following the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and 10 other high-ranking leaders over alleged anti-party activities. The decision was taken at the PDP’s 20th National Convention at the main bowl of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Those also expelled …

A former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, has been elected as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. His election was announced on Saturday night by a former lawmaker representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly, Senator Ben Obi, at the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Obi explained that …