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...

The Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yerima, who recently had an altercation with the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike was reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. Military sources told Vanguard Newspaper that Yarima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans with no number plates. The vehicles allegedly followed him around 6:30 p.m. from the NIPCO Filling Station off the Line Expressway to Gado Nasco...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its 2025 Elective National Convention at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan, which produced National officers of the party. The convention, attended by over 3,000 delegates from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, marks a pivotal step toward party unity and renewal ahead of the 2027 general elections. The proceedings, which commenced on November 15 and spanned into the early hours of November 16,...

In a move to restore unity, discipline, and focus ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at its 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, has expelled high-profile members Nyesom Wike, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), former Governor Ayo Fayose, Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, and several others. The decision which was ratified by an overwhelming majority of delegates, underscores the party’s commitment to eradicating internal divisions and anti-party conduct that have...

…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...