Politics

Former Chief Whip of the Senate and senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has warned that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may capsize under the weight of ongoing mass defections of governors and lawmakers from opposition parties into its fold. Ndume spoke at the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture held at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja on Sunday …

Another face-off between factions of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is currently brewing as expelled members of the party set to hold an emergency meeting at the party’a National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. Recall that the PDP on Saturday suspended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu and other members loyal to the former Rivers …

Outspoken public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has said there is growing fear and tension across Northern Nigeria following United States President Donald Trump’s recent threat to launch military action against Islamic terrorists in Nigeria. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Shehu said the fear is especially among Muslims in the North, who see Trump’s words as reckless, biased and targeted. “There …

The newly elected national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has said the party is open to a broad opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections, saying all options that strengthen democracy are on the table. Turaki said the PDP would prioritise rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges and would adopt whichever political strategy its …

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 …