Written by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has vehemently dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent labeling of Nigeria as a “Country of Concern” over alleged Christian genocide, describing the allegations as baseless and a dangerous escalation of political mischief. In a fiery interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today aired late Sunday night, Wike, a devout […]
*Says Gov. Makinde “Not My Friend, Just A Political Associate” Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike ignited fresh controversy within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, labeling National Chairman Umar Iliya Damagum a “complete political tax collector” and “very, very corrupt” during a fiery appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. In a tense […]
U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore, a vocal campaigner against the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, on Monday criticized former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, labeling him an enabler of Sharia law that punishes blasphemy with death. Moore made the statement in a post on X, responding to Kwankwaso’s stance on President Donald Trump’s threat to invade […]
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, on Monday said the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) is a consequence of the nation’s lack of competent and committed leadership, as well as poor and imprudent deployment of available resources. Obi, in a statement on his X handle, […]
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in for a second term amid tight security, following an election marred by violent protests and rejected by the opposition as a sham. The inauguration ceremony was held at a military parade ground in the capital, Dodoma, instead of a stadium as in previous years. It was […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the admissions deadline for public universities in the 2025/2026 academic session from October 31 to November 17, citing unforeseen disruptions, while issuing a strong warning against tertiary institutions accused of coercing high-ranking candidates into switching programmes through unauthorized channels. In a statement signed by JAMB’s Public […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 13, 2025, for ruling on a no-case submission filed by Anamekwe Nwabuoku, the former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, who is standing trial on allegations of money laundering. Justice James Omotosho scheduled the date on Monday after counsel for both parties Harrison Quakers, SAN, representing the […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed claims of genocide against any religious group in the region, arguing that such labels are aimed at distorting cohesion in the bloc. ECOWAS, in a communique on late Tuesday, said the claims are targeted at worsening insecurity in the West African region. “Perpetrators of this … Continue reading “Insecurity: ECOWAS Dismisses Religious Genocide Claims In Region”
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the the appointment aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to implementing far-reaching and sustainable … Continue reading “John Nwabueze Appointed As Tax Ombudsman”
The Department of State Services on Tuesday said several high-profile terrorism suspects are currently facing trial across the country as part of efforts to strengthen national security and enforce accountability. In its update, the secret agency said five men are being tried over the June 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, … Continue reading “DSS Confirms Prosecution Of Owo Church Attack Suspects, Others”