The Katsina State Youth Parliament (KSYP) has received 755 applications from young people across the state, reflecting the growing interest among youths in governance, leadership and decision-making. After a rigorous screening exercise, 109 applicants were shortlisted for interviews, from which 34 outstanding candidates were selected as nominees of the Katsina State Youth Parliament. The nominees, […]

Troops of Sector 2 of “Operation Fansan Yamma” have rescued 18 abducted persons and arrested two suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group in separate counter-terrorism operations in Zamfara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the operations, conducted on Monday followed intelligence-led responses to terrorist activities and distress calls within the state. The acting deputy director, Army […]

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked Nigerians to reject the culture of bad governance, injustice and political manipulation. He warned that the consequences of decisions being taken today could affect future generations. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, made the call in his goodwill message at […]

Academic activities in Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, has been grounded following the institution’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) declaration of total and indefinite strike. The union announced the industrial action during a press conference at the university, citing the failure of the Imo State government and IMSU management to implement […]

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has charged all political parties, candidates, security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election is free, fair, transparent, credible and peaceful. IPAC national chairman, Dr Yusuf Dantalle, made the appeal in Abuja, following the council’s General Assembly meeting on the political situation […]

Rivers State Police Command and the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, have differed on Monday’s shooting on the campus. Members of two rival cult groups had clashed in the school during the opening of the 2026 Students’ Week over territorial control. LEADERSHIP learnt that the incident disrupted […]

A former Senate leader, Ali Ndume, has praised President Bola Tinubu for approving salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for about 250,000 personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Last week, Tinubu approved the upward salary review for various categories of military personnel, with the new rates expected to take effect from next […]

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security in Nigeria and promoting sustainable peace, as political and religious leaders called for an end to religious intolerance, hate speech and the manipulation of ethnic and religious identities. The call was made at an international conference on national security for sustainable socioeconomic development in […]

The United Methodist Church in Nigeria has distributed 45 motorcycles to its district superintendents and evangelists, in a major push to expand grassroots evangelism, strengthen pastoral supervision and improve the churches in hard to reach communities. The motorcycles, distributed in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, are expected to ease the mobility challenges confronting the church […]

The police command in Osun State has confirmed the death of three persons during clashes among two rival secret cult groups. Tension and apprehension has enveloped Ilesa following the killing ahead of the Osun State governorship election slated for Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement made available to journalists, said the clash […]

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has commenced a three-year training for between 900 and 1,000 youth corps members annually for skills development in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle retrofitting and other areas of the emerging CNG value chain. NADDC director-general, Mr Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this in Abuja during the inauguration of the […]

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has expressed concern over recent remarks attributed to a Muslim cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, particularly his reported description of Christians as “Arna,” a Hausa term commonly used to refer to an infidel or unbeliever. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the national chairman of NCYP, Isaac […]

A non-profit organisation, the Àlàáfíà Initiative for Gender and Development (AIGD), has unveiled a series of programmes targeting menstrual health, education, youth empowerment and community advocacy. The organisation was launched in Nigeria at an event attended by stakeholders, supporters and other guests. At the launch, the founder of AIGD, Dr Temilola George, said the organisation […]

The recent meeting and exchange between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, has, expectedly, generated mixed reactions across the political divide. The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its new president, Most Rev Dr Matthew Ndagoso of Kaduna Archdiocese, had visited the president to raise concerns […]

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The Nigerian Army has rescued nine commuters abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ajaokuta–Itobe Road in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Army, in a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, said the victims were rescued after troops deployed at Patrol Base Itobe responded to reports of an attack on […]

Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that he asked Nigerian military personnel to reject the salary increase. According to a statement by Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), the claims are fabrications by the opponents of the NDC presidential flag-bearer. The statement signed by the POMR Spokesman, Idris Zekeri, […]

Leaders and residents of some communities in the Ogbomoso South Local Government Area of Oyo State have issued a two-day ultimatum to unruly herdsmen whose cattle have been causing a nuisance and posing security threats to vacate their communities. The community leaders explained that the ultimatum was necessary due to recent security lapses in parts […]

A fire outbreak has gutted parts of an Access Bank branch in Dawanau, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State. Also, another fire incident damaged a residential building in Kumbotso LGA. The incidents, which occurred separately on Monday, were confirmed by the spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif, in a statement […]

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the relaxation of the curfew earlier imposed on the Mubi Local Government Area as part of efforts to restore normalcy and maintain public order. Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in a statement, said, “following a review of the security situation in the commercial hub, […]

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently identify, document and publicly report growing incidents of political violence, threats and intimidation ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. SERAP also called on INEC to take preventive measures to protect voters and candidates and ensure that […] The post Osun Guber: SERAP Urges INEC To Act Over Rising Political Violence appeared first on OsunDefender.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the reported use of an outdated operating system on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), warning that it could expose Nigeria’s electoral system to cybersecurity and operational risks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed his concerns […]

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to end recurring farmer-herder clashes, targeting Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Adamawa states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for interventions under its new ranching policy. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this on Tuesday to State House correspondents after briefing President Bola Tinubu at […]

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BY YUSUF BABALOLA, Lagos, And EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja Scores of passengers were stranded and flights disrupted at major Nigerian airports yesterday as aviation unions barricaded airport terminals in protest over issues involving airlines. The industrial action by members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and Trade […]