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A United States Republican lawmaker, Congressman Bill Huizenga, was emotional on Thursday during a hearing of the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa as he criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as ongoing attacks by “radicalised Islamists” against Christians in Nigeria. The session, aired on Channels TV and titled “President Trump’s Redesignation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC): A Serious, Well-Founded Wake-Up Call,” examined Nigeria’s religious freedom record. It follows President Donald Trump’s recent move to reinstate Nigeria on the CPC list. Huizenga, who said he grew up around Nigerians and has followed…

The presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, may not hesitate to realign his political interest if the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will ‘mend’ its ways. The fresh condition on the impending return of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement to APC came on the heels of an unprecedented acquittance between Kwankwaso and former APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Responding to questions during a press conference at the Party Secretariat in Kano, State NNPP Chairman, Hon. Hashim Dungurawa, revealed that as a seasoned democrat, Kwankwaso is amenable…

Chidozie Awaziem is quietly producing one of the most impressive defensive campaigns in French football this season, Soccernet.ng reports. While FC Nantes continue to labour through an inconsistent and often frustrating run of form, the 28-year-old Nigerian has emerged as the club’s most reliable performer. And a new statistics report as reveals that the former FC Porto star is the most effective defender in the entire French Ligue 1. Nigeria and Nantes star Chidozie Awaziem. Photo Credit: Nantes/X According to Opta via Tribune Nantaise, Awaziem has completed 128 successful defensive actions across the opening 12 matchdays; more than any other…

In SummaryLesotho has formed coalition governments in almost every election since 2002, making shared power the norm.In Mauritius, broad coalitions like Alliance Lepep (MSM, Mouvement Libérateur, Plateforme Militante) have driven governance for decades.South Africa’s 2024 GNU includes 10 parties that together secured over 70 percent of the vote.These coalitions matter because they promote stability, inclusiveness, and effective governance.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Thursday, November 20 – A coalition government is a political system in which two or more parties cooperate to form a majority in a legislature, sharing executive power, policy-making responsibilities, and ministerial roles. Unlike single-party governments, coalitions require negotiation, compromise, and…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said the remarkable performance of the state’s latest bond issuances reflects deep global confidence in Lagos’ economy, governance and long-term development vision. Speaking at the signing ceremony for the state’s Series III Green Bond and Series IV Conventional Bond, the governor said the scale of investor interest demonstrated strong trust in the state’s fiscal discipline and commitment to sustainable growth. “The performance of our green bond is not just a financial milestone; it is a manifestation of global confidence in Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu stated. “This transaction speaks to our credibility, our preparedness, and our…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday urged Nigerians to listen more attentively to the nation’s children, saying their voices are essential to shaping a safer, more compassionate society. In a message to mark World Children’s Day 2025, themed “Listen to Children: My Day, My Rights,” the First Lady said the UNICEF-developed theme is a reminder that children deserve platforms to express their thoughts, experiences and aspirations. “Our children are not only the leaders of tomorrow; they are active contributors to the world we are shaping today,” she said. “When we truly listen to them, we understand more clearly…

The Federal Government has raised fresh concerns over groundwater safety in Kogi, Lagos and Kebbi, following new assessments that reveal significant chemical and microbial contamination in several communities. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), in its latest water quality and flood-impact review, confirmed that parts of Lokoja Local Government Area in Kogi recorded some of the most concerning results. The Director-General of NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, announced the findings at a press conference in Abuja.According to him, samples taken from wells and boreholes in the affected areas showed unsafe levels of lead, cadmium, nitrite and fluoride, alongside the presence of harmful…

Victor Osimhen joined Napoli initially on a loan deal in 2024 before joining permanently the following season… Italian agent George Gardi has revealed how he was able to help Galatasaray sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen fell out with the Napoli hierarchy after a series of events, but surprisingly penned a new contract with the Italian club just before the AFCON 2023 tournament. After the tournament, things didn’t progress with the club, and the Nigerian forward wanted to exit the club, but the new contract with Napoli set Osimhen’s release clause in the region of €130m, and no…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has found the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, guilty of all seven counts of terrorism-related charges brought against him by the Federal Government. He has also been sentenced to life imprisonment after the verdict. The trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, while delivering judgment on Thursday, found Kanu guilty of the counts, which include engaging in acts of terrorism, belonging to and leading a proscribed group, and threatening and killing security operatives. PUNCH Online recaps below all seven counts levelled against Kanu, according to the court documents obtained by our…

A human rights lawyer based in the United Kingdom (UK) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Niyi Aborisade, on Thursday, appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde, former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike, and other warring leaders of the PDP to de-escalate tensions and urgently pursue reconciliation to save the PDP from further implosion. It would be recalled that the party was embroiled in leadership crises before its purported National Convention in Ibadan over the weekend. There were court orders and counter-court orders in the days leading up to the convention. However, the expulsion of some top…