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Successive administrations in Nigeria have always sought validation from Western countries. Past and present leaders appear obsessed with what the West thinks of them. They copy and paste initiatives from abroad without considering local realities—perhaps remnants of a colonial mentality. I recall how the late President Muhammadu Buhari was reluctant to engage with local media during his first term in …

A prominent Catholic cleric and author, Deacon Nick Donnelly has thrown his weight behind alleged plans by the United States to target controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi over alleged terrorism links. Gumi had recently stated that he was secretly informed by security sources that his name had been listed among individuals allegedly marked for elimination as Boko Haram figures. …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, marking the start of its second phase. The resumption, which took effect on Monday, follows the conclusion of the first phase, which formally ended on December 10, 2025. INEC had initially launched online pre-registration for the exercise on August 18, 2025, before commencing in-person registration …

Chairman, Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has said there was no controversy over the implementation of the new tax laws, adding that their passage followed due process after adequate consultation. He said the NRS was more interested in the gazetted tax laws, and not about the alleged controversies on the harmonised version by the National Assembly, which he …

Kano State witnessed rising political tension on Monday as security presence was increased around the Government House amid disagreements between the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over planned defections. There have been strong indications that Yusuf, a protégé of Kwankwaso, is preparing to defect from NNPP to the All …

A report has indicated that former president Olusegun Obasanjo is spearheading efforts to bring former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso together for a joint presidential ticket. According to Daily Trust, Obasanjo believes that a joint ticket involving the duo would create a better chance of defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Obi and Kwankwaso are expected to …

A Nigerian human rights activist, Agena A. Robert, has criticised the United States over its sustained actions against Venezuela, describing Washington’s posture as hypocritical, imperialistic, and a dangerous threat to global sovereignty. In a statement titled “The Hypocrisy of Empire: Why the U.S. Assault on Venezuela Is a Threat to Us All,” Robert accused the United States of masking economic …

United States Congressman Riley M. Moore has strongly condemned a recent threat issued by the Islamic State (ISIS) targeting Christians in Nigeria, warning that the extremist group’s declaration underscores the persistent danger posed by terrorist organizations operating in the country. In a statement shared on his verified social media account, Moore said ISIS had released a message demanding that Christians …

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State says it will fully align with whatever political direction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, gives ahead of the 2027 elections. APC chairman in the area, Rejoice Otobo, made the pledge during Wike’s “thank-you” visit on Sunday, assuring that …

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to immediately resign his appointment and face his obsession with Rivers State politics. Basiru insisted that the former Rivers governor has no business interfering in the affairs. The APC secretary made the call in a statement …