CPC: Why Trump put Nigeria on the ‘religious persecution’ watchlist – Politics, pressure and perception
By Adedeji Abiola Adeleye When the Trump administration in December 2019 announced that Nigeria had been placed on the U.S. Special Watch List for “severe violations of religious freedom,” the…
Russia warns U.S. to respect international law amid talk of possible strike on Nigeria
Russia says it is paying close attention to heightened tensions between the United States and Nigeria, following reports that Washington is weighing military action in the West African nation. At…
PDP gets new BoT, backs court ruling, seeks postponement of national convention
The newly reconstituted Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for a postponement of the party’s planned National Convention pending the outcome of an appeal…
In strong message, Tinubu vows steadfast fight against terrorism amid U.S. CPC pressure
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to eradicate terrorism and defend its sovereignty, following renewed pressure from the United States after President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as…
Think tank blasts Trump’s CPC tag on Nigeria, says decision fueled by ‘false genocide data’
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has faulted the decision of U.S. President Donald Trump to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), accusing the White House…
Vatican moves to end use of ‘co-redeemer’ title for Mary in new decree
The Vatican has issued a new doctrinal directive clarifying that the Virgin Mary cannot be referred to as “co-redeemer” or any title suggesting she shares in Christ’s unique role in…
Finally, court sets date for judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 20, 2025, to deliver judgment in the terrorism case involving the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),…
Soyinka: Trump ‘petty-minded dictator’, recalls ditching U.S. Green Card over targeting of minorities
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has renewed his criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump, labelling him a “petty-minded dictator” whose administration fostered hostility toward minorities and encouraged deadly policing tactics.…
Tinubu: Nigeria deepening diplomatic engagement with the world to end terrorism
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s economic reforms are gaining strong global confidence, positioning the country for sustained stability and prosperity. Speaking at Thursday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja…
Nigeria targets investment boost as it leads W’Africa in climate commitments at COP30
Nigeria has emerged as West Africa’s frontrunner in climate action following its submission of the region’s first Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on…
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