Governance

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....

Trump Threatens “Guns-A-Blazing” Intervention in Nigeria — Tinubu, Dabiri, Obi Push Back on Persecution Claim

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Donald Trump’s call for a possible U.S. military strike over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria has triggered swift backlash from President Tinubu, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Peter Obi. Nigerian officials dismissed the claim as political theatre tied to U.S. evangelical lobbying, insisting Nigeria remains committed to religious freedom and constitutional democracy....

🪖 NDDC Fund Trail Emerges in Coup Probe — DIA Grills Officials Over ₦45bn Transactions

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Investigations into the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu have uncovered ₦45 billion traced to the Niger Delta Development Commission. Defence Intelligence Agency operatives reportedly grilled senior NDDC officials over suspicious payments linked to detained military officers, sparking panic within the commission and deepening the political storm surrounding ex-minister Timipre Sylva....

Adeleke Accuses FG of Withholding Osun LG Funds Despite Court Order

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused the Federal Government of withholding local government funds belonging to the state despite a subsisting court order. Speaking at a South-West stakeholders’ dialogue in Akure, Adeleke said the action undermines democracy and intergovernmental trust, warning that federal partisanship threatens peace and development across the region...

INEC Moves Eight Political Associations Closer to Party Registration

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Eight new political associations have completed the first stage of registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission, marking early steps toward formal party status ahead of 2027. INEC says the associations met submission requirements and will now face verification for compliance with the constitution and Electoral Act 2022....

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