Politics

In a move aimed at repositioning Plateau State on the path of credible leadership, inclusiveness, and purposeful governance, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Young Progressives Party (YPP). Governor Mutfwang stated that his decision followed wide consultations with critical stakeholders across the state …

The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for editing a documentary in a way that made it appear that he had advocated violence. However, the news corporation rejected the president’s demand for compensation. The BBC issued the apology in its ‘Corrections and Clarifications’ section, published Thursday evening, noting that the programme had been reviewed after criticism of how …

A pro-democracy coalition, Nigeria Unite, has written to the United States legislature, warning of the “imminent collapse of democracy” in Nigeria, accusing powerful figures within the government, particularly the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of leading an orchestrated campaign to silence opposition voices. In a letter dated November 11, 2025, and addressed to the United States Senate, …

With the defection of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and indications that Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas may soon follow the same path, the number of governors left in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may soon drop to a mere seven. Those who may likely remain are Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Umaru Ahmadu Fintiri …

A United States Congressman, Bill Huizenga, has said that the source of funding for Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in Nigeria remains unclear, while expressing concern over ongoing religiously targeted violence in the country. Huizenga stated this during an interview on Arise News, where he discussed insecurity in Nigeria, religious persecution, and the possible response of the United States …

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has advocated the setting up a caretaker committee for the embattled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to steer it out of its present quagmire. Receiving the party’s BOT Reconciliation Team led by Wakili Adamawa, Ambassador Hassan Adamu, Wike said, “the only solution available to us now is for the party to set up a Caretaker Committee to …

It is part of WIKE’S attitude, physiology and Anatomy to fight anybody and everybody. He fought Peter Odili his benefactorHe fought Patience Jonathan,He fought all traditional rulers In Rivers He has been biting and betraying PDP. He is fighting some people at APC, LP and ADC He is fighting all judges that refused to be compromised He is fighting some …

Pope Leo XIV has appointed a longtime confrere and friend, Nigerian priest Edward Daniang Daleng, OSA, as vice regent of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, the second-highest position in the Vatican office that organizes audiences with the pope. The prefecture also takes care of the preparations related to papal ceremonies, the spiritual exercises of the Holy Father, and gatherings …

A human rights body, Amnesty International Nigeria, has said it uncovered a particular group of gunmen terrorising residents of Nigeria’s South-east. The human rights body said in a statement posted on its X handle on Sunday that the group, otherwise known as “unknown gunmen”, often refer to themselves as “Umu Oma.” “Umu Oma” is an Igbo expression which simply means …

The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has affirmed its readiness for the party’s National Convention, scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite two Federal High Court rulings preventing the exercise. The court in Abuja had blocked the convention, citing the party’s failure to comply with legal requirements, including publishing a timetable for …