Nigeria has rejected its designation by the United States as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged violations of religious freedom, stating that the characterization does not accurately reflect the country’s reality or its constitutional commitment to protecting citizens of all faiths. In a statement personally signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian government reaffirmed its dedication to upholding religious liberty and tolerance, insisting that the country remains a democracy governed by constitutional...

…Relocates Mercy Committee to Justice Ministry President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally executed the Instrument of Presidential Prerogative of Mercy, signing pardons and commutations for convicts in a move he says is part of his administration’s commitment to judicial reform. According to a statement from the Presidency, the decision follows consultations with the Council of State and reaction to public opinion on an earlier draft list. The exercise saw certain individuals convicted of serious offences...

The United States has revoked the visa of Professor Wole Soyinka, Nigeria’s Nobel Prize-winning author, a development the scholar described as surprising. At a media briefing held on Tuesday at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Prof Soyinka revealed that he received a letter dated 23 October 2025 from the US Consulate General in Lagos, notifying him that his non-immigrant visa had been revoked. The letter states that the revocation was pursuant to US...

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, on Monday expressed displeasure over recent revelations by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) which accused the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) of mismanaging funds for stadium development and youth talent growth. According to the former Anambra State Governor,  FIFA’s revelation is yet another shameful reflection of the corruption we have allowed to take root in the country. Obi in an X thread regretted that while Nigeria...