Politics

Over 3,000 delegates will today gather in Ibadan, Oyo State, to elect a new National Working Committee (NWC) for the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Already, many of the delegates and supporters have shut down the ancient city as the party holds its elective national convention. The convention is proceeding despite a fresh order by a Federal High Court …

A United States Congresswoman, Nancy Mace, has expressed strong concerns over alleged rising attacks on Christians in Nigeria, describing the country as increasingly dangerous for religious minorities. In a statement issued on Friday, November 14, 2025, the South Carolina lawmaker said “Nigeria has become one of the deadliest countries in the world for Christians.” She criticised the Joe Biden’s administration …

A United States lawmaker, Senator Ted Cruz, has said that Nigerian government policies are creating an enabling environment that allows the persecution and alleged killing of Christians in the country. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, the Texas senator criticised Nigerian authorities, accusing them of fostering an unsafe environment for religious minorities. Cruz said, “Nigerian …

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan again on Friday adjourned ruling on a preliminary objection challenging its jurisdiction in a suit filed by a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Folahan Adelabi, on the party’s national convention scheduled for Saturday, 15 November, and Sunday, 16 November 2025 in Ibadan till December 8. Justice Ladiran Akintola, therefore, …

Stakeholders across the South East have reacted sharply to the National Assembly’s (NASS) recommendation for the creation of six additional states across Nigeria. The South East stakeholders warn that the proposal fails to address long-standing structural and political marginalisation of the region. The Joint Constitution Review Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives had, during a two-day retreat in …

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 …