IPOB calls for mass protest in US, aligns with Trump’s stance on genocide
A coalition of South-Easterners in the United States is mobilising for a mass protest in Washington, D.C., to oppose the visit of a high-level Nigerian government delegation.
Political Landscape
Tinubu cancels US trip to meet Trump at G-20 in South Africa
President Tinubu’s planned trip to the US has been canceled; a presidency source says the G-20 summit in South Africa is now the “viable opportunity” for talks with Donald Trump.
Cautious Nigerian leaders accept U.S. help against militants blamed for Christian killings
“We welcome U.S. assistance as long as it recognises our territorial integrity.”
Presidency confirms Tinubu-Trump meeting to address allegations of christian persecution
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump soon to discuss allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, following Trump’s threats of suspending aid and potential military action against the country.
Presidential spokesman Onanuga links US military threat to Nigeria’s stance on Gaza
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga dismissed the US military threat and designation of Nigeria as an “orchestrated game,” asserting that President Tinubu was “well ahead” and highlighting the President’s recent charge to security chiefs to be proactive and deliver results against evolving threats.
Tinubu personally replies Trump, rejects claim of ‘existential threat’ to Nigerian christians
President Tinubu reminded Trump that Nigeria is a democratic nation guided by a constitution that protects and guarantees religious liberty for all.
Why Governors refuse to hand over to their deputies
Former Nigerian deputy governors attribute their difficulty in succeeding their principals to governors’ fear that the deputies would uncover financial misconduct or avenge past suppression, compounded by a lack of trust and political exclusion.
Court stops INEC from recognising PDP convention outcome
A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped INEC from recognising the outcome of the PDP’s planned 2025 national convention, citing multiple legal violations by the party.
Political shift: Six reps dump PDP, LP for ruling APC
Six House of Representatives members from the PDP and LP defected to the APC, citing internal party crises and division as their reason, with the move witnessed by the Governor of Enugu State and the APC National Chairman.
Abiodun spends N2.3bn on honorarium, refreshments amid Ogun’s deplorable roads
Ogun State residents have condemned Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration for spending N2.3 billion on honorarium and refreshments amid worsening road conditions across the state.