Politics

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the United States, its Western allies, and some Nigerians of plotting to incite a religious war in the country. In a statement titled “The Fiction of Christian Genocide and the Conspiracy Against Nigeria” posted on X on Sunday, Fani-Kayode alleged that recent comments by American and Canadian figures about “Christian genocide” in …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied claims that it is currently facing any internal crisis, insisting that what many people see as confusion is simply a misunderstanding of roles within the party. In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the main opposition party explained that there is no leadership tussle, adding that the duties of …

U.S. President Donald Trump gave Hamas until Sunday night to agree to his proposal, opens new tab to end Israel’s war in Gaza, warning ” ALL HELL” would break out in the Palestinian enclave if it fails to get on board. After Trump’s latest threat to the militant group, Al Jazeera reported on Friday that Hamas had handed over its …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to hear an application seeking to halt the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recognition of former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The application, filed by Dumebi Kachikwu, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, sought an order directing INEC to …

Supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have reacted to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his vow not to step aside for any aspirant in his quest to secure the African Democratic Congress ticket for the 2027 presidential race. The Obidient Movement, Obi’s cult-like followership, dismissed Atiku’s posture as “mind games,” insisting their principal would never be caught …

The appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury has stirred strong reactions across the global Anglican community, with Gafcon (Global Anglican Future Conference) issuing a firm statement of rejection. In a letter addressed to Anglicans worldwide, Gafcon Chairman, The Most Reverend Dr. Laurent Mbanda, expressed sorrow over the announcement, warning that the decision by the Church …

The counterterrorism police named the assailant as Jihad al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen of Syrian descent. He was shot dead by the police after killing two people and injuring three others in an attack on Yom Kippur. A man attacked a synagogue in Manchester, England, on Thursday, killing two people and seriously injuring three others in what the police called …

Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate – the first woman to be chosen for the role. A former NHS chief nurse, the 63-year-old became a priest in 2006 and was appointed as the first female Bishop of London in 2018 – the third most senior member of clergy in the Church of England. …

The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba, stated that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, remains a member of the party. Ologunagba made this known on Thursday while responding to questions in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. According to the PDP spokesman, one can either resign or be removed, and Jonathan has neither done …

Ahead of the February council polls in the Federal Capital Territory, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has pledged support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr. Moses Paul, stating that he would join him in campaigns across the FCT. Obi gave the assurance on Wednesday at the Merit …