The former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba has prayed for the success of the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu. In a statement congratulating the new army helmsman, Achuba prayed God to grant the new Army Chief the wisdom and understanding to finally end the security challenges in the country. Such security challenges include Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, farmers-herdsmen clashes and others. Achuba is confident that Major General Shaibu will bring his wealth of experience to tackle the worrying security situation in the country. According to him, the appointment of Major General Shaibu is a testament to the fact that the federal government is prepared to build a combat-ready, disciplined and people-focused army, capable of decisively confronting emerging security challenges and upholding Nigeria’s pride and honour in peace and war. The former Deputy Governor expressed hope that the Kogi born General would change the narrative on the security situation in the country, even as he advised other service chiefs to work in harmony with him to achieve the goal. Achuba felicitated Kogi state and Nigeria over the appointment of a man of integrity. He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the choice of Major General Waidi Shaibu for such a sensitive position.
Former Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Ayotunde Phillips is scheduled to chair the Realnews 13th Anniversary Lecture slated for November 19, 2025. The management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, in a statement today, October 28, said that the theme of the lecture would be “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa.” The lecture series is scheduled to be held at Radisson Blu, Ikeja in Lagos, starting by 10 in the morning. Justice Ayotunde Phillips, who also chaired the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), assured the organizer of the lecture that she would be available to chair it. In a message, Justice Ayotunde Phillips said: “It is my honour to chair such a distinguished event.” She wil also moderate the panel session at the lecture. Justice Ayotunde Phillips has held several judicial positions during her career on the Bench, such as Chairman, Panel of Inquiry into the sale of the Lagos State Government Shares in Eko Hotels Ltd, 1999; Member Advisory Committee of the Nigeria Rule of Law Assistance Project hosted by the National Centre for State Courts, Washington DC and USAID, June 2000-2004; Member Election Petitions Tribunal, Rivers State, Sept 2000-April 2001; Member Election Petitions Tribunal, Adamawa State, November 2001– March 2002; Probate Judge 2001-2004; Admin Judge, Ikeja Judicial Division March 2009-April 2010; Chairman Welfare Committee High Court of Lagos State 2004-2009; Head Judge, High Court of Lagos State April 2010 to 10th June 2012; Chairman Lagos Settlement Week, Sept 2010 to 10th June 2012.On the 14th June 2012, she was sworn in as the 14th Chief Judge and the 4th female Chief Judge of Lagos State. Her Ladyship retired from the High Court Bench on 26th July 2014 on attainment of the statutory retirement age of 65 years. She served the Lagos State Government for 38 years, out of which 20 years were spent on the High Court Bench. Apart from her love for the law, she enjoys singing, reading, cooking, listening to good music, dancing, watching movies, and travelling. She also has a passion for gadgets and loves exploring the beauty of modern-day technology. Justice Ayotunde Phillips is a member of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) and International Association of Women Lawyers. (FIDA), International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), Nigerian Association of Women Judges (NAWJN), World Jurist Association (WJA), Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association (CMJA). She is currently the Deputy Chancellor of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Diocese of Lagos West, Ikeja, Lagos State. She is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Arbitrators, Regional Chair of the Nigerian Conflict and Management Group, Member Board of Trustees, Association of Multi-Door Courthouses of Nigeria, and Member of the Board of Directors of Lagos Court of Arbitration. On the 29th June 2016, she was sworn in as the Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), whose tenure expired on the 29th December 2021. In May 2017, she was elected as a member of the FIFA Ethics Committee (ADJUDICTORY CHAMBER) and has now been re-elected for a third 4-year term as a member of that chamber. Justice Phillips (Nee: Williams) was born on July 26, 1949, in London, England, United Kingdom, to Justice James Oladipo Williams and Henrietta Aina Williams, both now of blessed memory. Her late Father was a High Court Judge, which makes her a second-generation judge. Publisher and Editor, Maureen Chigbo, in a statement, described Realnews as a general interest magazine, is an online publication that thrives on investigative journalism. She said that it is expert in reporting on the oil and gas sector with its attendant environmental challenges, and aims to unearth exclusive stories about real people and the challenges they face in their day-to-day activities. The publisher said that the publication is a general interest magazine; an online publication that thrives on investigative journalism. “We have expertise in reporting on the oil and gas sector with its attendant environmental challenges. “We aim to unearth exclusive stories about real people and the challenges they face in their day-to-day activities. “We do this bearing in mind that the government can only act to influence the lives of people positively if they are aware of their true situation. “Hence, our objective is to use our investigative skills to ferret out information in the sectors we focus on and produce an unbiased report that will influence the government and decision-makers to take actions that will make society better. “Realnews is populated by seasoned journalists who believe strongly in the tenets and ethics of the profession. “The online publication believes that journalism as the fourth Estate of the Realm, can contribute its quota towards building a fair and just society where fundamental human rights are respected and citizens have the freedom to pursue their interests anywhere in the world without hindrance. “Its editors have a combined experience of several decades in active journalism practice and are highly dedicated to serving humanity.” Maureen Chigbo said the motto of the publishing outfit is: “For God and Humanity.” She said that Realnews Anniversary Lecture Series was established to commemorate the best minds in the society and to tap from them to enrich the discourse in the national development. “The 12th Anniversary Lecture of Realnews was delivered by His Excellency, Ambassador Professor Ibrahim Gambari, former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. “The 11th Anniversary Lecture in 2023 on The Threats of Illicit Funds Flow to the African Economy was delivered by Dr. Edwin W. Harris Jr., Director-General, ECOWAS Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA). “The 10th Anniversary lecture in 2022 on “Drug Abuse among Youths in Africa: Implication for Nigerian Economy and 2023 Elections” was delivered by Brig. General Buba Marwa, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA; the 9th Anniversary Lecture of Realnews in 2021 was delivered by Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board on “Nigeria in the Unfolding Integration of the African Market: The Oil and Gas Perspective”; 2020 Eighth Anniversary Lecture of Realnews was delivered by Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 on Managing COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa: The Nigeria Experience; Former President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana gave the 2019 Lecture on Beyond Politics: An Economic Narrative for West Africa while Prof. Mahmood Yakubu spoke on Political Transitions and Africa’s Economic Development: Preparations for Nigeria’s 2019 General Elections at the 2018 Lecture. “The 2017 Fifth Anniversary Lecture on African Leadership in a Turbulent Era was delivered by Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, former Minister of Education and former World Bank Vice President. “The 2016 Fourth Anniversary Lecture on Security and National Development in Plural Democratic Society was delivered by Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, former United Nations Secretary General’s Special Representative to West Africa and Sahel; the 2015 Realnews Third Anniversary Lecture was delivered by Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on November 19, 2015, under the theme: It’s The Nigerian Economy, Stupid? The Second Realnews Anniversary Lecture on Nigerian Democracy: Getting it Right in 2014 was delivered by Professor Maurice Iwu, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).”
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has given a brand new Toyota Corolla to retired Justice Hadiza Ali-Jos. Justice Hadiza, who rejected the sum of $200,000 (about N300 million), had no car to herself after retirement. It would be recalled that when the retired judge was serving as Chairman of an Election Petitions Tribunal, she rejected a bribe of the sum of $200,000. When the givers refused to take the money away and left, she paid the dollars to the government’s coffers and gave her judgment against them. It was gathered that when the Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah mentioned to Governor Zulum that the retired judge had transportation issues, the governor was reported to have shouted: “intolerable and unacceptable.” Governor Zulum reasoned that it was not fair for such an honest judge to serve with integrity and face such challenges in retirement. The governor then promptly ordered the Chief Judge to procure the car which he did, delivering it to the retired judge at her home in Abuja yesterday, October 27.
A former Director in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Alhaji Ibrahim Biu has described the recent creation of 13 emirate council in Bauchi State by Governor Bala Mohammed as a masterstroke in another move to get the government closer to the people. In a statement, Ibrahim Biu noted that in creating the Emirate Councils, Governor Bala Mohammed demonstrated his ability to listen to his people and giving them what they want. “The recent creation of 13 Emirate Councils by governor Bala Muhammed is a commendable action. “It shows that the governor is listening to the people and doing what they want that will help them.” According to him, the new Emirate Councils will bring the people closer to the government and create faster opportunities for the people, leading to the social and economic development of the state. Ibrahim Biu, who is a veteran journalist and writer said that what Governor Bala has done would endear him to the people and bring about peace coexistence among the diverse cultural and tribal groups in the state. Ibrahim Biu, who hails from Bauchi State, recalled that one of the emirs appointed to oversee Duguri emirate is Alhaji Aliyu Bala Mohammed, elder brother of the governor even as he advised other leaders to emulate Governor Bala Mohammed by listening to their people before taking fundamental actions.
Former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has threatened court action over alleged denial of the right to purchase form to contest for the National Chairman position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Our Reporter at the headquarters of the main opposition political party, at Wadata plaza, Abuja, said that Sule Lamido was unable to secure the form for reasons that are unclear. Addressing newsmen at the premises of the party headquarters, Lamido, who served as Governor of Jigawa State for eight years, expressed dissatisfaction with the development. He vowed that nothing and no body would stop him from contesting the chairmanship of the party at the November 15th and 16th elective National Convention scheduled for Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Lamido, who also served as minister of Foreign Affairs in the Olusegun Obasanjo government made it clear that he would take the battle to the court should the party play prank on him. He had earlier in a post on his verified Facebook page, declared his intention to contest for the position, saying: “By the grace of God, I shall today, Monday, 27th October 2025, by 11 a.m., be at Wadata Plaza, the national headquarters of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, to purchase the nomination form to run for the office of National Chairman.” This came against the background of the endorsement of the former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, for the Chairmanship position of the party by governors elected on the platform of the party. Others who had earlier indicated interest to contest the Chairmanship of the party are former Governors of Kano and Kaduna States, Ibrahim Shekarau and Ahmed Makarfi respectively.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled out drums to celebrate removal of Nigeria from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, known as the “grey list,” by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The removal of Nigeria by the body after a successful on-site evaluation of reforms implemented across the Nigerian financial system, according to the apex Bank’s spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali, confirmed the significant improvements in Nigeria’s regulatory, supervisory and enforcement frameworks, particularly in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. A statement by Hakama Sidi Ali said that the development marked an important milestone in the country’s continuing efforts to strengthen financial system integrity, transparency and international confidence. “The FATF’s decision follows a two-year reform programme coordinated by the Federal Government of Nigeria, involving multiple agencies, including the CBN, the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). “The CBN’s contribution centred on enhancing supervision, governance and transparency across the financial system. “Key reforms assessed by the FATF and the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA, FATF’s regional assessment body, included Strengthened oversight of financial institutions through updated AML/CFT regulations, risk-based supervision and fit-and-proper assessments, expansion of compliance reporting and monitoring across remittance channels, bureaux de change and fintech platforms to improve traceability and transparency.” Others, according to the statement, are enhanced inter-agency data-sharing and enforcement coordination between the CBN, NFIU, EFCC, and law-enforcement bodies, implementation of market governance tools, including the Foreign Exchange Code (FX Code) and Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS). “Together, these measures have materially strengthened Nigeria’s compliance with global standards and reinforced confidence in the integrity of its financial system. “Nigeria’s removal from the grey list will yield tangible benefits for businesses and households alike including lowering compliance costs, improving access to international finance, and making cross-border transactions faster and more affordable. In time, these gains will translate into smoother trade settlements, quicker remittance inflows, and even more predictable access to foreign exchange – enhancing livelihoods, supporting enterprise growth and deepening financial inclusion.” The CBN said that FATF decision had reinforced the broader restoration of global confidence in Nigeria’s economic management. It said that recent international assessments underscored “this momentum, with Moody’s and Fitch upgrading Nigeria’s ratings outlook on the back of stronger external balances, credible policy execution, and renewed monetary-policy credibility. “Similarly, the IMF’s 2025 Article IV Consultation highlighted improved reserve adequacy, greater transparency and reform agenda increasingly aligned with global standards.” Hakama Sidi Ali quoted the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso as saying that the FATF’s decision to remove Nigeria from the grey list is a strong affirmation of the reform trajectory and the growing integrity of the nation’s financial system. “It reflects a clear policy direction and the coordinated efforts of key national institutions working together to deliver sustainable, standards-based reforms. “Our priority now is to consolidate these gains, ensuring that compliance, innovation, and trust continue to advance hand in hand to reinforce financial stability and strengthen Nigeria’s global credibility.” Nigeria now joins South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso as the latest African countries to achieve this milestone, reflecting broader progress across the continent. The CBN vowed to be committed to strengthening collaboration with domestic and international partners to sustain a sound, transparent, and trusted financial system that safeguards financial stability and market integrity while advancing inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new Chief of Defence Staff and other hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in the efforts of the Federal Government to strengthen the national security architecture. A presidential statement today, October 24, by Sunday Dare, said that the President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. Similarly, the new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu while Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff even as Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. The statement said that the current Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye retains his position. “The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, expresses most profound appreciation to the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and the other Service Chiefs for their patriotic service, and dedicated leadership. “The President charges the newly appointed Service Chiefs to justify the confidence reposed in them to further enhance the professionalism, vigilance and comradeship that define the Armed Forces of Nigeria.” The statement said that all the appointments take immediate effect.
President Bola Tinubu has advised the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) to ensure integrity and trust in the country’s electoral process towards strengthening democracy. Swearing in Professor Amupitan as the sixth substantive chairman of the electoral body today, October 23, at the Presidential villa, the President stressed the importance of serving with integrity. “Your nomination and the subsequent confirmation by the Senate are a testament to your capacity and the confidence reposed in you by both the executive and the legislative arms of government. “This significant achievement marks the beginning of a challenging, yet rewarding journey, and I trust that you will approach your responsibility with the highest level of integrity, dedication and patriotism.” President Tinubu said that the country had been on a path of democratic governance and learning since 1999, with notable achievements in the strengthening of various institutions. “Our democracy has come a long way in 25 years. We have consolidated and strengthened our democratic institutions, particularly in electoral systems, through innovations and reforms. “We have learned a great deal along the way and have improved significantly from where we were many years ago. We must now remain committed to the principles that underpin democracy in a complex and multifaceted society. “The electoral process is a vital part of a democracy that grants the people the exclusive right to choose their leaders and shape their future. To ensure that our democracy continues to flourish, the integrity of our electoral process must be beyond reproach.” The President insisted that the nation’s elections should be seen to be free, fair and credible. “We must consistently improve our electoral process, addressing the challenges of yesterday and innovating for today and tomorrow. “To maintain public trust in the election, electoral integrity must be protected. All aspects of the process – from registration to campaigning, the media access, voting and counting should be transparent, non–violent and credible. “No electoral system is flawless, but since elections are vital to a nation’s future, it is essential to continually strengthen electoral institutions, ensuring that they are robust, resilient and safeguarded against artificial setback. “I therefore charge you, Professor Amupitan, as you take on this important assignment, to protect the integrity of our electoral process and strengthen the institutional capacity of INEC.” Professor Amupitan succeeds Professor Mahmood Yakubu, whose tenure as INEC Chairman ran from 2015 to 2025. The 58-year-old Professor Amupitan had, during his screening by the Senate, outlined his plans to reform Nigeria’s electoral system, strengthen institutional independence and rebuild public trust in the commission.
Days after the publisher of the Sahara Reporters online newspaper, Omoyele Sowore led some protesters in parts of Abuja demanding the release from detention of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, the separatist leader, in a dramatic turn today, October 22, agreed to enter his defence in court. Kanu’s had last week Thursday, filed a motion of preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the court to continue with his trial. He filed the objection the same day a team of medical experts enpanelled by the court to determine his health status, turned in a report that he was medically fit to stand trial. In a fresh motion he personally filed yesterday, October 21, Kanu assured the court that he was prepared to begin his defence “pursuant to the order of this honourable court made on the 16th day of October 2015, directing the defendant to commence his defence on the 24th day of October 2025.” Kanu informed the court, presided by Justice James Omotosho, of his plan to call a total of 23 witnesses divided into two categories. The first category, he said, would be those he called “ordinary but material witnesses”. He said that his second category of witnesses would be “vital and compellable” and shall be “summoned under Section 232 of the Evidence Act, 2011.” In the notice which Kanu personally signed, suggesting that he may have fired his team of lawyers, led by Kanu Agabi (SAN), the IPOB leader told the court that, in view of the number of witnesses he intends to call, the court should consider granting a 90-day timeframe to enable him conclude his defence. He told the court that he would “testify on his own behalf, providing a sworn account of the facts, denying the allegations, and explaining the political context of his statements and actions.” Among those Kanu listed as “compelable witnesses” are a former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), a former Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai (rtd), as well as Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Hope Uzodinma, Governors of Lagos and Imo States respectively. He further listed current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nyesom Nwike, his Works’ counterpart, Dave Umahi and the immediate past governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. He also listed the immediate past Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (SAN), the immediate past Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, his then-collegue at the State Security Service (SSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi and several withnesses whose identities he didn’t reveal. Kanu, in the notice, promised to “provide the sworn statements of all voluntary witnesses to this honourable court, and to notify the prosecution within a reasonable time.” He assured that “no precious time of the honourable court would be delayed,” stressing, “and it would interest the honourable court that and the general public that justice is not only done but manifestly seen to have been done.” Kanu’s motion offering to open his defence came on the same day a magistrate court in Abuja ordered the remand of his special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor and 12 others who were among those protesting against Kanu’s continued trial. The police charged the 13 persons with various offences, including criminal conspiracy, disobedience of a lawful order, inciting disturbance and disturbance of public peace, contravening sections 152, 114, and 113 of the Penal Code Law. The 13 defendants named in two separate first information reports (FIRs) are Ejimakor, Kanu’s brother, Emmanuel, Joshua Emmanuel, Wilson Anyalewechi, Okere Kingdom Nnamdi, Clinton Chimeneze, Gabriel Joshua, Isiaka Husseini, Onyekachi Ferdinand, Amadi Prince, Edison Ojisom, Godwill Obioma, and Chima Onuchukwu. The magistrate, who stood down the case, later ordered that the defendants be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre and adjourned the case until October 24 for arraignment.
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has kicked against re-designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom, being floated by the United States of America (USA). Speaking at the launch of the Aid to the Church in Need (ACIN) 2025 World Report on Religious Freedom in the World at the Augustinianum Hall in Vatican City, Bishop Kukah said that such a move being made in the US Congress would “hurt ongoing efforts” to promote dialogue, national healing, and interfaith understanding. “Re-designating Nigeria a Country of Concern will only make our work in the area of dialogue among religious leaders even harder.” Instead, Bishop Kukah advised global institutions to recognise the complexity of Nigeria’s struggle and assist in rebuilding trust among its diverse communities.” While acknowledging the role of international watchdogs, he said that another designation now would only “undermine fragile interfaith efforts. “Nigeria must stand before the mirror and decide how to create a country of common citizenship. “The goal should be to help us reform, not to stigmatize. We need encouragement to build peace, not labels that isolate us. “I appeal to President Donald Trump, who is already working hard for peace in the Middle East, to lift the restrictions and help Nigeria access the tools it needs to defeat terror.” The clergyman said that though Nigeria remains deeply troubled by violence, discrimination and insecurity, but that there are encouraging signs of progress that should be strengthened, not punished. He warned that re-designating Nigeria a Country of Concern would increase tensions, “sow doubt, open windows of suspicion and fear, and simply allow the criminals and perpetrators of violence to exploit. What Nigeria needs now is vigilance and partnership, not punishment.” Bishop Kukah, who is respected as one of Nigeria’s leading voices on human rights and interfaith relations, acknowledged that the country had failed in many respects to protect citizens’ rights to worship freely. According to him, under former President Muhammadu Buhari, religious persecution, particularly against Christians, “was visible and egregious,” marked by exclusionary policies and the capture of federal power by northern Muslims. “The Buhari administration marked the worst phase in the history of interfaith relations in Nigeria. “That government gave oxygen to jihadists through policies that overtly favoured Islam and northern Nigeria.” He said that the Tinubu administration has so far shown “a willingness to listen and to act inclusively.” He cited the appointment of Christians to strategic national positions, including the Chief of Defence Staff, the Director of the State Security Service, the INEC Chairman and the National Chairman of the ruling party as “confidence-building measures that inspire a sense of belonging.” Bishop Kukah also commended President Tinubu for visiting Benue State after the recent Yelwata killings, describing the visit and his empathy for victims as “a departure from Buhari’s silence and indifference.” Acknowledging that Christian minorities in northern Nigeria still face discrimination, including denial of land for church buildings, refusal to rebuild destroyed places of worship, and restricted access to religious education, the Bishop said that Nigeria’s reality cannot be simplified as state-backed religious oppression. “We are not dealing with people going around wielding machetes to kill me because I am a Christian. “I live in Sokoto, in the womb of Islam, and I move freely in my regalia. The Sultan of Sokoto himself attended our events and provided support for our work. This is not to say there are no problems, but the daily realities of interfaith life in Nigeria are far more complex.” He said that while terrorists and extremist groups have targeted Christians, they have also attacked Muslims who reject their ideology, turning large parts of Nigeria into “a tragic killing field.” The bishop warned against the simplistic labelling of Nigeria as a country of religious oppression, arguing that such narratives overlook the multifaceted nature of its crisis, driven by weak governance, poverty, ethnicity and organized crime as much as by religion. He recalled that the United States had previously placed Nigeria on the “Countries of Particular Concern” list under the Donald Trump administration but later removed it under President Joe Biden. Bishop Kukah expressed optimism that the current government’s inclusiveness and the symbolic interfaith makeup of the First Family, with the President as a Muslim and the First Lady a Pentecostal pastor offer “a window of hope.”
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