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Forgiveness or Strategy? Akpabio Drops Lawsuits After Church Sermon, Critics See a Calculated Reset

Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s decision to withdraw all defamation suits after a New Year church sermon has been framed as forgiveness. Critics, however, see a subtler calculation: a strategic retreat that ends scrutiny, reshapes optics, and resets power without judicial accountability.

Akpabio Drops All Defamation Suits After Church Sermon, Signals New Year Reset

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has withdrawn all defamation lawsuits against several individuals, including Senator Natasha Akpoti, after a New Year sermon in Uyo—framing the move as forgiveness and a reset for 2026.

Pope Condemns Nigerian Kidnappings, Demands Immediate Release of Abducted Schoolchildren

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Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong statement as the Pope condemns Nigerian kidnappings, calling for the immediate release of abducted schoolchildren and worshippers. Addressing pilgrims after the Angelus prayer, he said the situation brings “immense sadness” and urged global prayers for Nigeria.

🌍 U.S. CONGRESSMAN HUIZENGA PUSHES SANCTIONS ON NIGERIA OVER RELIGIOUS KILLINGS

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U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga has called for sanctions on Nigerian officials over alleged religious persecution, reigniting Washington’s faith diplomacy debate after President Donald Trump’s explosive “Christian genocide” remarks. While the congressman distanced himself from Trump’s language, he demanded “measurable accountability” for attacks on Christians and Muslims across Nigeria’s northern and middle-belt states.

FG URGES CALM AS SOYINKA, NORTHERN GROUPS REJECT U.S. THREATS

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The Federal Government has appealed for calm after U.S. President Donald Trump’s explosive “Christian genocide” remark sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s diplomatic and religious space. Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, clerics, and northern groups denounced the claim as reckless, warning it could ignite sectarian divides and complicate Tinubu’s international balancing act.

Nigeria Pushes Back as Trump’s Genocide Warning Deepens Faith and Diplomatic Divides

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Days after U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning over “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, reactions continue to shape global diplomacy and domestic politics. From the NSCIA’s firm rejection to PFN’s emotional defense, and Tinubu’s cautious diplomacy, Nigeria’s response reveals a complex mix of faith, sovereignty, and soft-power maneuvering in a tense international climate.

Father of Late Bilyaminu Bello Begs for Mercy: “Free Maryam Sanda for the Sake of the Children”

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In an emotional appeal that has reignited national debate on justice and forgiveness, Bello Isa, father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, has pleaded with Nigerian authorities to grant clemency to Maryam Sanda, his daughter-in-law sentenced to death for his son’s murder in 2017. His plea, he says, is born not of denial but compassion for the two children left behind.

Peter Obi in Rome: Pilgrimage for Nigeria’s Renewal and Spiritual Rebirth

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IDNN Political Desk – Faith & Governance Beat Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage to...

Legendary Nigerian Evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Passes On at 80

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Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has died at the age of 80. His family described his passing as a “glorious transition” after six decades of global ministry that impacted millions. The revered preacher passed on October 6, 2025, after a lifetime of devoted service.

Kumuyi Rejects Pressure on Deeper Life Succession, Says God Will Choose

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Deeper Life Bible Church General Superintendent Pastor William Kumuyi has dismissed what he calls “subtle agitations” over his successor, insisting God will decide the leadership change. Addressing members during Bible study, the 83-year-old warned against undermining his mission, saying any attempt to pressure him would be resisted, even from close associates.