In a recent post on X, Pope Leo XIV named Nigeria as one of several countries where Christians “suffer discrimination and persecution,” calling for peace as a “heavenly virtue.” He wrote: “In various parts of the world, Christians suffer discrimination and persecution. I think especially of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and other countries from which we frequently hear of attacks on communities and places of worship.” “God is a merciful Father who desires peace among...

…Probes Sexual Misconduct Allegations Paystack, the Nigerian fintech company, has suspended its co-founder and chief technology officer, Ezra Olubi, following circulating allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace. The company confirmed the decision on 14 November 2025, noting that a formal investigation has been launched. The controversy erupted on November 12 when a social media trend exposed alleged misconduct involving Olubi and a subordinate. In tandem, posts from Olubi’s now-deleted X account—dating between 2009 and...

A dramatic confrontation unfolded on Tuesday in Abuja’s Gaduwa District when Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was prevented by uniformed soldiers from gaining access to a parcel of land in the FCT. The land in question, identified as Plot 1946 in Gaduwa, is allegedly linked to retired Awwal Zubairu Gambo, the former Chief of Naval Staff. Soldiers blocked Mr. Wike and officials from the Federal Capital Territory Development Administration (FCTDA) from...

Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom), Ph.D., CON, deputy-governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recently-concluded Anambra State gubernatorial poll, has issued a message of congratulations to incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo, following his triumph in the election, while also expressing deep gratitude to her campaign supporters. In a statement titled “A MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO PROF. CHUKWUMA SOLUDO AND GRATITUDE TO MY ESTEEMED SUPPORTERS”, Ekwunife addressed her “Brothers, Sisters, Friends, Supporters, and Ndi Anambra.”...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in line with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the appointment reflects the President’s commitment to implementing “far-reaching and sustainable reforms in the tax and revenue administration framework.” Dr...