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...

The Federal Government on Saturday rejected the claim by United States President Donald Trump that Nigeria is a country of particular concern. A press statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that the Federal Government has noted the recent remarks by U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in Nigeria and calling for the country’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern.”, stressing that the country remains...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that eight of the 14 pre-qualified associations seeking registration as political parties have completed the upload of all required information and documentation. The eight associations that advanced are the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA), Abundance Social Party (ASP), African Alliance Party (AAP), Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Green Future Party (GFP), National Democratic Party (NDP), and Peoples Freedom Party (PFP). Last month, the commission announced...