President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President’s request was contained in a letter sent to the Senate and read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session. Following the announcement, Akpabio referred the nomination to the Committee of the Whole for screening and confirmation. Ude’s nomination comes after the resignation of Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, who stepped down last month following a controversy over alleged certificate forgery. Nnaji, who was the…
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China has declared its strong support for Nigeria’s government, urging the United States to avoid any form of interference following recent military threats by US President Donald Trump. Speaking during a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China remains “a comprehensive strategic partner” to Nigeria and will continue to respect the country’s sovereignty. “As Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in another country’s internal affairs or to threaten others with sanctions or force,” Ning stated. She made the comment while…
Nigeria’s opposition leader, Peter Obi, has remained silent following comments from United States President Donald Trump suggesting that Nigeria is “on the verge of a religious war” — remarks that have sparked outrage and widespread concern both within and outside the country. Trump, while speaking during a recent interview on an American conservative media platform, alleged that Christians in Nigeria were being “massacred” and that the United States might need to “take action” if the Nigerian government failed to stop what he described as “a genocide against Christians.” His statement drew sharp criticism from Nigerian government officials, civil society groups,…
Prominent Nigerian politician and former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has earned widespread praise from Nigerians for his bold response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments designating Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.” Kwankwaso, who currently leads the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and is a former presidential candidate, took to his official account on X (formerly Twitter) to address Trump’s controversial remarks, which have drawn sharp reactions both locally and internationally. “I have noted with increasing concern the heightened pronouncements on Nigeria by President Donald Trump,” Kwankwaso said. “This follows his designation of Nigeria as a…
United States President Donald J. Trump has come under sharp criticism following a controversial post in which he threatened to cut off U.S. aid to Nigeria and potentially launch military action over alleged killings of Christians in the country. In a statement shared on his verified social media handle, Trump wrote, “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.” He further claimed…
A social media post by Nigerian political commentator Kawu Garba has stirred public debate after he alleged that the United States government is funding Boko Haram terrorists operating in Nigeria’s northeast region. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Garba wrote: “If you are wondering where Boko Haram terrorists are getting dollars and sophisticated weapons in Sambisa Forest in Nigeria, the answer is here. Listen to this video as a US member of the representative speaks. It’s the US that is funding them.” Garba urged his followers to circulate the video and challenge what he described as “hypocrites”…
A video circulating on social media has sparked outrage after a group of supporters linked to Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, were seen expressing admiration for former United States President Donald Trump while allegedly celebrating Nigeria’s inclusion in a controversial global religious freedom watchlist. In the video, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as @citizenobs, one of the speakers praised Trump, calling him “the best president in the whole wide world,” and went on to say, “God bless you, thank you for placing Nigeria in the country of CPC.” Observers have interpreted…
Public figures and advocacy groups across Nigeria and abroad are urging two prominent opposition leaders — former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party — to publicly declare their positions on the ongoing debate surrounding the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation being considered for Nigeria by the United States government. The U.S. State Department uses the CPC list to identify nations that allegedly permit or engage in severe violations of religious freedom. Discussions about whether Nigeria should be added to the list have sparked renewed…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed a claim by United States President Donald Trump that Christians are being subjected to genocide in the country, calling the statement misleading and not based on facts. Trump, through his Truth Social account on Friday, alleged that Christianity is under serious threat in Nigeria and accused what he called “radical Islamists” of being responsible for the killing of Christians. In a response issued on Saturday, the spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the allegation does not represent the true situation in the country. “While Nigeria appreciates global concern for…
Retired General Christopher Musa, who recently completed his tenure as Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, has described the country as “a nation worth fighting for,” urging serving officers to remain committed to the unity and security of the nation. Gen. Musa gave this message on Friday in Abuja during an emotional Pulling-Out Parade organized in his honour to mark the end of his 39-year military career. Reflecting on his years of service, Musa said serving Nigeria was the greatest privilege of his life. “This parade today is not just a ceremony; it marks the end of a journey devoted to…