Politics

United States senator Ted Cruz has vowed to advance legislation aimed at tackling the enforcement of Sharia and blasphemy laws in Nigeria, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s redesignation of the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged persecution of Christians. In a statement released on his official website, Mr Cruz, a Republican senator from Texas, said the move …

President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” under the International Religious Freedom Act. This designation is one of the strongest diplomatic measures the United States can take against a nation accused of tolerating or supporting severe violations of religious freedom. For Nigeria, it signals that Washington believes the government has failed to protect its Christian citizens …

The ruling party in Nigeria is called the APC. They committed an unpardonable sin. Terrorism started in Nigeria in 2009. It was the early days of the Boko Haram. Twenty years have passed, & the terrorism has diversified. Twenty whole freaking years! But what did APC do? They imported more terrorists into my country in 2015, to oust Goodluck Jonathan. …

The Peoples Democratic Party has plunged deeper into crisis as fresh divisions emerged within its leadership, with a faction backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, announcing the suspension of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and five other members of the National Working Committee. Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Saturday on behalf of the factional …

National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, National organizing Secretary, Hon. Umar Bature, National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, Deputy National Legal Adviser, Barr. Okechukwu Osuoha, Suspended for one month and referred to the National Disciplinary Committee. During this period of the suspension, they cease to function in their respective capacities. In the case of the National Secretary, Pursuant to Section 36(2) …

On Monday, November 3, the coalition-led takeover of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will be four months old. While many have applauded the group’s efforts in offering Nigerians a glimmer of hope for an alternative political platform ahead of the 2027 elections, the party’s slow progress and emerging internal crises are beginning to cast doubt on the coalition’s strength, Weekend …

U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has praised President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” following growing allegations of persecution and mass killings of Christians in the country, Very Nigerian reports. Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, claimed that Christianity was facing an “existential threat” in Nigeria, blaming radical Islamists for the …

Over 700 demonstrators have reportedly lost their lives in three days of election related protests in Tanzania. The protest erupted on Wednesday, following the country’s presidential election results, disqualification and detention of key opposition candidates. Reacting to the ongoing crisis, Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, stated that over 700 people have been killed in the three days of demonstration. Chadema …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig is appalled by the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja, presided over by Honorable Justice Kolawole Omotosho today, describing it as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process. However, the PDP states that the judgment of the court does not vitiate its ability to proceed with the processes and activities towards the National Convention …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Rep Abubakar Gummi, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC)., Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgment, restrained the Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, from further recognising Gummi as member representing Gummi/ Bukkuyum Federal Constituency. Justice Egwuatu also made an order directing the Independent National Electoral …