Some Christian leaders have expressed disappointment with the United States over the inclusion of Nigeria among countries violating religious freedom in the world. The group, under the auspices of Northern Christian Leaders of Nigeria (NCLN), urged the Donald Trump-led administration to review and reaccess its earlier position which it believes inferred support for terrorist sympathisers in […]
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Religious Blacklist: CALSER faults US over Nigeria’s classification
The Centre For African Liberation And Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has condemned the United States’ blacklist of Nigeria as a religious intolerant nation, describing the report and its intent as subjective. According to CALSER, the U.S’ assertion is a disservice to Nigeria as it will serve to further aggravate the problems on the ground rather than help. The […]
ICC: Group defends Nigeria military against allegations
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Human Rights (CCSGHR) have distanced themselves from the position of the International Criminal Court to investigate Nigerian security forces over alleged war crimes. The umbrella association of civil society organisations in the country said it is alarmed by the ICC, adding that the criminal court has lost focus and only […]
Religious Blacklist: U.S misled by CAN, terrorists, Igbo group alleges
The Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INM) has blamed what it termed “political” Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and groups that have showed incurable bias and sympathy for terrorist organisations for the inclusion of Nigeria in the United States’ blacklist for religious intolerance. The group said it came to this conclusion after a thorough review of the circumstances […]
Religious Intolerance: Christian group rejects US blacklisting of Nigeria
Some Christian youths have rejected the United States’ designation of Nigeria as one of the religious intolerant countries in the world. The group, under the auspices of Young Christian Forum of Nigeria (YCFN) said the U.S’ assessment lacks objectivity in every form and was made without recourse to the religious plurality of Nigeria. Speaking at a […]
APC group seeks Speaker Gbajaabimila resignation over alleged unpatriotism
The Coalition of APC Democrats has passed a vote of no confidence on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, consequently demanding his resignation from office. The group said Gbajabiamila has displayed gross abuse of office and complete disregard for the APC as a party. Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Abuja through […]
Insecurity: Elders group rates Buhari over previous administrations
President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has so far outdone his predecessor in the fight against insurgency and criminal elements in the country, a group of elder statesmen led by Third Republic Senate President, Ameh Ebute has said. This was contained in a communique released at the end of a joint meeting of the Council of Elder […]
Poor governance, lack of accountability by states responsible for insecurity – GGI report
A special report has alleged that poor leadership and lack of accountability at state and local government levels fueled the insecurity experienced in parts of the country. The Good Governance Index (GGI) said it came to this conclusion after systemic research on factors responsible for insecurity in Nigeria to identify the elements behind the escalation. To […]
Boko Haram: Coalition hails Zulum’s appraisal of Peace under Buhari
The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has applauded Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for identifying with President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts towards the war against insurgency in Nigeria. According to the coalition, the governor displayed “exemplary leadership in governance” by admitting to improved security in his state and the entire North-East in the last six […]
Group accuses NASS, PDP of plans to undermine democracy
The March4Nigeria Movement has raised an alarm over a deliberate plot by the National Assembly and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to truncate the country’s democracy by forcing a regime change. The group called the attention of security agents, well-meaning Nigerians and the world at large to a planned coup by these “disparate elements in Nigeria […]