Nigeria Faces Scrutiny In Washington As US Panel Debates Christian Persecution, CPC Status
Genocide allegations divide US lawmakers as experts argue Nigeria’s violence stems from governance failures, not simple religious persecution.
Genocide allegations divide US lawmakers as experts argue Nigeria’s violence stems from governance failures, not simple religious persecution.
Obi Aguocha says government rushed the judgment and insists Southeast must remain calm during appeals.
Security expert Anya Roberts says only advanced technology and stronger intel can counter ISWAP’s escalating offensives.
Member of Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, Aloy Ejimakor, says his terrorism conviction relied on speeches made abroad, not any proven violent act.
SGF Akume warns US claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria embolden extremists, worsen insecurity, and undermine diplomatic efforts.
Political strategist and AD founding secretary Udenta Udenta says Wike is acting on Tinubu’s orders to destabilise PDP.
ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi says ruling party’s actions against PDP threaten Nigeria’s democratic institutions and political pluralism.
Former GOC of the Mechanised Division of Nigerian Army, Ali-Keffi warns insufficient troops, low morale, political inaction are worsening abductions and mass killings.
Head of Information, Media and Public Relations at the NJI Umoru says the viral claim is false, only the national anthem was sung at the judges’ conference.
Lawyer and rights activist Oshoma warns Wike’s factional fights and court battles are deliberately weakening the PDP and leaving Nigeria without genuine opposition.
300,000 have been displaced in Taraba since 2013 as Fulani attacks destroy villages and farms; survivors plead for urgent government action.
Professor Anthony Kila says Nigeria’s opposition politics is chaotic, warns judiciary has joined the mess undermining democracy.
Nnamdi Azikwe’s widow, Uche, highlights her late husband’s selflessness, commitment to national unity, and lessons for contemporary governance.
PDP Convention Secretary Ben Obi insists the Ibadan convention was legitimate and warns Tinubu that escalating political tensions require immediate intervention.
Security analyst David Okoro says lack of government funding stalled Nigeria’s school-protection plan, enabling the Kebbi abduction.
Ukpai Ukairo says Governors Makinde and Bala led a political gangster invasion of the party secretariat despite the NWC’s valid tenure.
PDP spokesman Ini Ememobong insists only a properly convened national convention has the constitutional power to discipline party members.
Rival PDP factions led by Wike and governors confront each other at Abuja secretariat as tensions escalate.
Okereke Ukpola says the character of Nigerian politicians hinders electoral reform, urging continued push for transparent processes.
Anyanwu rejects the legitimacy of the Ibadan gathering, insisting no valid convention held and dismissing the exercise as a mere charade.
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