Politics

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 ...

Former Ekiti State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Ayo Fayose, has said that all the governorship aspirants on the party’s platform are deceiving themselves. He recently revealed that the PDP is dead in Ekiti, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking in Ado Ekiti during a chat with journalists, Fayose ...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused opposition leaders of being behind the Christian genocide allegation against President Bola Tinubu’s government. He recently alleged that the opposition is plotting to divide Nigerians because they know they cannot defeat Tinubu in the 2027 election. Speaking during ...

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. He recently revealed that he defected to protect Bayelsa State from sinking with the PDP. Speaking during a grand reception held at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, Diri said that ...

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for calm and constructive dialogue between Nigeria and the United States. This comes after Trump threatened to do something about the killings of Christians in the Northern parts of Nigeria. In a press statement released in Osogbo and published on the official Osun ...

US President Donald Trump has repeated his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over the killings of Christians. He recently had his say after the Nigerian presidency suggested a meeting to resolve the issue. Speaking during an interview with AFP aboard Air Force One, Trump revealed that he cannot ...

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the concerns raised by US President Donald Trump regarding the alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Recall that Trump recently threatened Nigeria with possible military action, and citizens have been reacting. Also reacting, Fani-Kayode declared that Nigeria would defend its sovereignty ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has accused the government of intentionally neglecting the health sector. The union recently alleged that the FG is deliberately frustrating health workers through poor welfare, unpaid entitlements and broken promises. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 51st Regular National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of ...

The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu and the American President Donald Trump are set to hold a diplomatic meeting over issues surrounding the concerns raised by Trump regarding the alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Recall that Trump recently claimed that radical Islamists are responsible for what he ...

The Federal Government, FG, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel. The Presidency recently described the policy as a strategic step to aid local refining and strengthen Nigeria’s energy independence. Speaking via a press statement, the Special Adviser to ...

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Yekini Nabena, has said that Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, will not bring any value to the party. He recently alleged that Diri is trying to destabilise the current leadership structure to have his way. Speaking ...

President Bola Tinubu has told the new service chiefs that a lot is expected of them henceforth. He recently revealed that FG expects results from the service chiefs, not excuses. Speaking at the decoration of the new Service Chiefs at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu said that Nigeria ...