Politics

The Russian Government has said that it is keeping a close watch on developments in Nigeria. This comes after a press statement by United States President Donald Trump, suggesting possible American military action in the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova revealed that ...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has assured residents of maximum security ahead of the Anambra State governorship election on Saturday. The outfit recently reaffirmed its mandate to protect critical national assets and infrastructure throughout the electoral process. The NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, revealed that officers deployed for ...

The Anambra State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular movement within and outside the state during the November 8 governorship election. The command recently revealed that the restriction will take effect from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Election Day. Speaking via a press statement, the Police ...

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad, has promised to end impunity and disregard for the constitution of the party. He recently described the inauguration of the party’s new Board of Trustees as a symbol of rebirth. Speaking at the official residence of the ...

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Force Intelligence, DIG Benjamin Okolo, who also doubles as the DIG in charge of the elections, has assured residents that proper security measures have been put in place in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. ...

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has blasted today’s protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He recently described the act as a shameful last kick of a dead National Working Committee (NWC) of tax collectors. In a press ...

The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Olugbenga Daniel, remains in full effect. The party recently warned that any engagements with Otunba Gbenga Daniel as a member of the APC are invalid. In an official ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that 2,769,137 out of 2,802,790 registered voters in Anambra, representing 98.8 per cent, have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the Saturday governorship election in the state. The commission recently described the turnout for PVC collection as a significant achievement ...

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has said that the Nigerian Air Force will always prioritise the safety of civilians and avoid collateral damage during its operations. He recently revealed that the pledge aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s expectations for the military. Speaking during his maiden ...

The United States military has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for potential airstrikes in Nigeria, The New York Times has said. This comes after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” to protect Christians from terrorist attacks. The report, published hours ago, stated that the U.S. Africa ...

The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim order restraining the Lagos State Police Command and its Commissioner of Police from arresting, harassing or intimidating Omoyele Sowore. Justice Musa Kakaki recently granted the order on Wednesday following a suit filed by Sowore seeking protection of his fundamental rights. ...

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of making false claims about a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. He recently described the American leader as someone who hates Africa, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana revealed that Trump cannot back ...

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Africa’s economic growth will continue to be hindered until it is anchored on social justice that prioritises the welfare of its citizens. He recently revealed that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures alone do not translate to genuine progress if citizens remain ...

China has rejected the United States’ threat to take military action against Nigeria. The Chinese government recently said that it will not support any external interference in the country’s internal affairs. Recall that US President Donald Trump had last weekend threatened to take military action against Nigeria, after allegations of ...

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has defended his decision to declare activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, wanted. He recently insisted that the action was taken within his constitutional powers to maintain public order. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, Jimoh revealed that his ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to Nigerians to resolutely defend the country and government against any form of external threat. He recently emphasized the importance of databases and measurable outcomes in managing both governance and party structures. Speaking at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress, APC, e-registration ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has refuted allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. It recently described the accusation as an intentional attempt to sow division and undermine social harmony across West Africa. In a communiqué released hours ago, shared that extremist networks within parts of the ...

President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. He recently revealed that the matter will be handled with the seriousness it deserves, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking following a routine meeting with the Nigerian leader at the Presidential Villa ...

A retired senior naval officer, Rear Admiral Dickson Olisemenogor, has reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remark describing Nigeria as a disgraced country. He recently revealed that even though the comment was provocative, it should serve as a wake-up call for both the nation’s leaders and citizens. Speaking in ...

Former Senator Shehu Sani has rebuked the threat by United States President Donald Trump to take military action against Nigeria. He recently described Trump’s remarks as unacceptable interference and reiterated Nigeria’s right to sovereignty and dignity. In a statement shared on X, Sani shared that Nigeria is not a disgraced ...