By Obinna Uballa President Bola Tinubu has submitted the name of Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, to the Senate for confirmation as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The nomination was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read on the floor of the Senate during Tuesday’s plenary. Udeh…
By Abiola Olawale The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and a former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, has issued a call to the Federal Government (FG), emphasizing the critical need for enhanced collaboration with the United States to combat insecurity and terrorism across Nigeria. This is as Obi said that the threats from US President…
By Abiola Olawale President Bola Tinubu has broken his silence on the recent designation of Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) by United States President Donald Trump, over alleged widespread persecution of Christians. This is as Tinubu declared that Nigeria is not hostile to any religion. He claimed that his administration remains committed…
By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian Presidency has rejected claims of Christian genocide from the United States, including those amplified by figures within the administration of US President Donald Trump. In a sharp rebuttal, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga condemned the narrative, labelling reports of targeted Christian killings as a "gross exaggeration" that dangerously oversimplifies the nation’s…
By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has swiftly rejected the United States’ recent designation of the country as a "Country of Particular Concern (CPC)" over alleged religious genocide, calling the claims "inaccurate and misleading." U.S President Donald Trump announced the redesignation on Friday, citing an "existential threat" to Christianity in Nigeria and…
By Abiola Olawale United States President Donald Trump on Friday announced his decision to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act. Trump said he decided to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern over what he called “Christian genocide." The US President made this known on…
By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian Presidency has issued a caution, alleging that the persistent circulation of unverified reports regarding alleged coup plots is damaging the nation's economy and discouraging foreign investment. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasized that the report is…
By Abiola Olawale In a development that has gripped the attention of many in Nigeria, media reports have revealed the full names of detained army personnel allegedly linked to a recent plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. This information emerges amidst official denials from the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) regarding a…
By Abiola Olawale New details have surfaced regarding the identity and background of some of the military officers currently detained in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government. The revelations come amid a recent, sweeping overhaul of the nation's military hierarchy by Tinubu. While the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has officially…