…Dachomo said the move had become necessary to draw the attention of world leaders to the persecution of Christians in the state. He stated that following the efforts of US President Donald Trump in speaking out about the killings, it was apt to draw the attention of the Israeli leader to the plight of Christians in the…

…to Senator Maidoki’s recent press briefing. He described allegations of political persecution as serious claims that must be established through credible evidence rather than political rhetoric, stressing that no individual or political party should be placed above legitimate investigation and the due process of law. A…

…consider himself above the law. ‎Our anti-corruption position is not about persecution. ‎It is about accountability. ‎It is about transparency; it is about protecting the commonwealth. It is about ensuring that every naira entrusted to government is applied for the benefit of the people.’ ‎The commissioner stat…

…due process and avoid any conduct that could be interpreted as politically motivated persecution.In a statement signed by the Council's Secretary General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the SCSN said El-Rufai is entitled to his fundamental rights as a Nigerian citizen and must be presumed innocent until a court rules otherwise. The…

…candidate over his criticism of the President, describing the case as political persecution and a waste of public resources. “For nearly a year, state resources have been deployed in a case arising essentially from Sowore’s description of Bola Tinubu as a ‘criminal.’ Rather than tolerate political criticism and allow N…

…accountable for ensuring Christians can practise their faith free from threat or persecution. However, quoting Hooker, Moore said, “DO NOT remove the CPC designation for Nigeria. They have not done near enough to protect Christians! They continue to get slaughtered!!” Nigeria was designated a CPC in 2020 under the Pres…

…had experienced for years but were often dismissed whenever concerns were raised about persecution, marginalisation and religious dominance. He said it was worrisome that the Islamic cleric made the statement in the presence of political leaders who did not immediately reject or rebuke him but were instead seen cheerin…

…of him because he called out Ebonyi govt A writer has cried out on Facebook, alleging persecution from the police and the state government. Nwoba Chika Nwoba, a writer and an activist, took to Faecbook last night to raise alarm. He wrote: "My youngest sister called me this night around 7:30 and told me that over 15 pol…

…Igbo, listen to this: never change your name, state, or deny your identity because of persecution in Nigeria. “That is exactly what they want you to do. They know that your greatest weapon is your unity. That unity is what they are targeting. “Remain Igbo. Be proud of it. You did not commit any crime by being Igbo. You…

…Nigerians are able to live and practise their faith freely without fear of violence or persecution. ‘They must be held accountable’ – US govt condemns killing of Dachomo's family members

…The defendant’s counsel, in a chat with journalists, described the matter as political persecution and executive recklessness as he appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the matter in the interest of Ekiti and justice. Speaking with journalists after she was granted bail, Olawumi, who hailed the chief magi…

…communal conflicts, resource competition, and criminality, rather than religious persecution alone.” The meeting also addressed democratic governance, migration, regional security, developments within ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States, as well as broader international issues. Mignot informed the minister that the…

…said, “Our position is that Sowore is being treated differently. He’s been subjected to persecution and series of human rights violations. “Our position is that the charges slammed on him are fabricated, unfounded, and the trial itself is a sham and does not have any ground under international law and Nigerian constitu…

"Instead of addressing persecution, Nigeria launched PR campaign" US Senator Ted Cruz United States Senator Ted Cruz has accused Nigerian officials of responding to persecution of Christians in Nigeria by launching a public relations campaign instead of addressing the underlying security and religious freedom issues.Cr…

…understanding before conclusions, and that accountability without fairness is just persecution. The figure itself needs context. The inquiry was triggered by audited statements from 2017 to 2023, which contained about N103 trillion in accrued expenses and N107 trillion in sundry receivables. Put together, they created…

…that Abacha’s regime was marked by widespread human rights violations and political persecution. Amachree made the remarks in his new memoir, DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield, excerpts of which were published by The Nation on Tuesday. According to the retired intelligence officer, Abacha’s five-and-a-half-year rul…

…must never permit any reform, however well-intentioned, to become a tool for political persecution,” he stated. Onu consequently called for wider national consultations and a more deliberate implementation process, insisting that security reforms should strengthen democracy and national unity rather than deepen politic…

…Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern in 2025 over allegations of Christian persecution, and after a US missile strike on Nigerian territory on Christmas Day drew tension between both countries. The two nations have since entered a security partnership targeting terrorist groups in the north.

…2025, President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over the persecution of Christians by violent Islamist groups. The White House announced that the United States would “stand ready, willing and able” to defend them. Trump wrote on social media that “Christianity is facing an existential th…

…in the state. The coalition described his arrest and continued detention as political persecution, arguing that the use of security agencies and the judiciary against citizens for expressing their views undermines democracy, freedom of expression and constitutional rights. It expressed concern that while many communiti…

…remain free, while El-Rufai is facing prosecution, which he said suggests political persecution. When asked why other prominent opposition politicians like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have not been subjected to similar legal proceedings, Barde insisted that El-Rufai’s case is exceptional because of his political signi…

…days ago that the tyres of his car were 'unjustly' clamped at the airport, suggesting a 'persecution agenda' against him by the Federal Government. Politics aside, every Nigerian is entitled to fair treatment under the law. I therefore instituted an internal inquiry over the issue. Luckily enough, the entire Abuja airp…

…safety practices. He accused Obi of presenting the incident as a case of political persecution, saying the former Anambra State governor should have allowed the matter to be resolved through the appropriate channels. “This is a clear case of an opposition candidate trying to whip up unnecessary sentiments for a wrong h…

…on Wednesday, July 8, said he has spent years investigating what he described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and argued that while the administration of US President Donald Trump made significant gains in degrading the capabilities of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), de@dly at…

…assault The ADC has accused the Federal Government of subjecting El-Rufai to political persecution, alleging that operatives of the ICPC denied him access to medical treatment, arrested his personal physician and assaulted his wife. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abd…