Opposition Candidates, Supporters Allege Increasing Intimidation As Political Rivalries Intensify Ojudu, Others Condemn Trend, Demand Civility From Political Actors Growing reports of attacks on opposition politicians, threats against rival party supporters and destruction of campaign materials across parts of the country have heightened concerns about intimidation and harassment ahead of the 2027 general elections. OSUN […] The post 2027: Fresh Concerns Over Attacks On Opposition Leaders, Candidates appeared first on OsunDefender.

Higher fuel and transportation costs pushed selling price inflation among Nigerian private-sector firms to a four-month high in October 2026, as businesses continued to grapple with rising operating expenses despite sustained economic growth. The latest Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released yesterday, showed that firms increased their selling prices at the fastest […]

Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, have raised alarm over the worsening condition of internal roads across the metropolis, describing the situation as deplorable, dangerous and unacceptable for a state capital. The residents, who spoke in separate complaints on Saturday, said many major roads and inner streets have deteriorated into pothole-ridden stretches, with failed […] The post Osun Residents Call Out Adeleke Over Poor State Of Osogbo Roads appeared first on OsunDefender.

  A group, Friends of Rauf Aregbesola (FoRA), has accused the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government of weaponising history to distract Nigerians from the country’s worsening economic hardship. The group said the administration should focus on addressing hunger, unemployment, rising poverty and the high cost of living rather than engaging in what it described as […] The post APC Must Stop Weaponising History To Distract Nigerians From Economic Hardship – FoRA appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Nigerians have become so disillusioned with the country’s electoral process that their minds are almost conditioned to expect the worst. At best, the prevailing mood is one of cautious pessimism, and perhaps with good reason. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the institution entrusted with safeguarding the integrity of our democracy, appears increasingly entangled […] The post EDITORIAL: Another Fault Line appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Inwalomhe Donald 2027 Elections will produce the first AI-generated election results in Nigeria. From an AI-generated voter register, AI-generated election results will emerge. AI generated voters register has laid foundation for AI generated elections result. 2026 Electoral Act is clear, there is no provision for AI generated register and AI generated results. The appearance […] The post 2027 Elections: AI-Generated Results Will Emerge From AI-Generated Voters Register appeared first on OsunDefender.

The naira enters November on firm ground, backed by higher crude prices, a four-year high in oil output and a sharp rise in external reserves. Bonny Light, Nigeria’s benchmark grade, is selling at about $115 per barrel. Elevated risk premia and supply disruptions in global markets have pushed prices higher, and Nigeria is earning more […]

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a first-year female student of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, while another person was shot and injured during an attack on an off-campus student residential area in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incidents occurred at about 8.40 pm on Saturday, heightening concerns about the safety […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State has instituted legal action against the governorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mallam Mohammed Mamman Nami, and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Mohammed Ndarani Mohammed, SAN, alongside other individuals over their alleged defection from the party without resigning. The suit was filed at the Minna […]

Cancer survivors, health professionals, policymakers and residents have called for increased awareness, regular screening and early detection to improve cancer prevention and treatment outcomes in Nigeria. The call was made at the 12th edition of Walk Away Cancer, held on Saturday in Abuja under the theme, “One Walk, One Fight,” as part of activities marking […]

The FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly has applauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for demonstrating responsive leadership by apologising to youths over their perceived exclusion from government engagements and approving a separate meeting with them. The Assembly also commended the minister for approving sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for traditional rulers and agreeing […]

By Gabi Hibbatullah, Abuja A public affairs analyst, Abdulmalik Suleiman, has praised Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda while pursuing the state’s development priorities through his Kano First Agenda. Suleiman, who made the observation in Kano at the weekend, said the governor had demonstrated […]

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Ibrahim Idriss Madaki, has flagged off his campaign in Potiskum, intensified consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, and sought royal blessings from traditional rulers, while mobilising political supporters across the state. Madaki visited the Emirs of Potiskum and Fika, where he identified […]

Chairman of the National Executive Committee of Afenifere, Oba Olu Falae, has dismissed reports and rumours circulating about an impending split in the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation following the death of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Falae, in a chat with LEADERSHIP yesterday, described reports of disagreements over Fasoranti’s successor and plans to establish a breakaway […]

Despite over 30 per cent reduction in the prices of some poultry feeds, consumers are yet to enjoy a corresponding drop in egg prices, raising questions about the factors responsible for the high cost of the commodity. Findings by LEADERSHIP in Ondo State showed that some poultry feed brands previously sold for about N22,500 now […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, “Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a high-profile member of the group’s Shura Council, Abu Hajara, during a fierce encounter in Kukawa local government area of Borno State. Other prominent terrorists killed during the operation, which took place […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has prayed that Nigeria’s diversity becomes a source of economic prosperity, national unity and development. The president made the prayer during a dinner he hosted for members of his delegation in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, where he is currently undertaking the Umrah pilgrimage. “God bless Nigeria and convert our diversity to prosperity […]

The federal government has set a target of delivering 5,000 mortgages annually by 2028 as part of efforts to expand access to affordable housing across the country. The minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, disclosed this recently in Kano during the launch of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria’s non-interest mortgage product, known […]

Niger State joint tactical teams have rescued six abducted farmers during a clearance and rescue operation around Pandogari Rafi local government area. LEADERSHIP reports that the victims were kidnapped by  suspected bandits on their farms at Mahangi village via Pandogari. It was learnt that the victims were taken to Hanawanka forest, where they were rescued […]

Christian stakeholders under the All Progressives Congress Christian Stakeholders in Borno State (APCCSBS) have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, alongside the party’s governorship candidate in Borno State, Alhaji Mustapha Gubio and other APC flagbearers. The endorsement was announced yesterday at the maiden meeting of Christian stakeholders, associations and APC supporters, including […]

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has warned members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) against allowing their commercial vehicles to be used to transport firearms, facilitate kidnapping or engage in other criminal activities. The governor declared that his administration would deal decisively with any transport worker found culpable in criminal […]

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State, Senator Yakubu Lado Danmarke, has declared that he is not seeking to become a governor to enrich himself with public funds, buy luxury cars or build houses. He pledged to dedicate the state’s resources to improving the welfare of the residents. Danmarke made the […]

Motorists and residents of Benin City, the Edo State capital, have commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for the ongoing rehabilitation of inner-city roads. The roads were previously riddled with potholes and had become increasingly difficult to navigate, particularly during the rainy season. When LEADERSHIP monitored the ongoing road rehabilitation in parts of the metropolis observed improvements […]

The Igbo community in Kaduna State has endorsed  there-election bid of the governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani in the forthcoming 2027 governorship election. They received a new bus and N20 million donation from the governor. The endorsement of Uba Sani was announced at the weekend during the community’s 2026 Igbo Cultural Day celebration at […]

The Presidency has implored the North to honour the current eight-year tenure of the South to its completion, in the interest of reciprocity and national stability. Specifically, it said Nigeria’s national stability hangs by a slender thread, demanding that the North honour the unwritten power-rotation pact and allow the South to complete its full eight-year […]

Stakeholders in the education sector have called on the Federal Government and governors in Northern Nigeria to urgently address the growing number of out-of-school children, estimated at over 7.4 million in the North-West and North-East. They also demanded greater accountability and judicious utilisation of funds allocated to basic education. Speaking in an interview with LEADERSHIP […]

|  Every Nigerian now owes 8 times more than 10 years ago Nigeria’s public debt has grown far faster than both its population and its revenue, a development that analysts have warned is mortgaging the future of generations yet unborn. Behind the country’s rising debt figures are millions of citizens already struggling with high food […]

Seplat Energy Plc has announced the discovery of an estimated 157 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas and 19 million barrels of oil in place at its Aku-01 exploration well in Nigeria, raising prospects for increased hydrocarbon production and future revenue. The discovery, made after the end of September 2026, was disclosed by the […] The post Seplat discovers 157bcf of Gas, 19m barrels of oil at Aku-01 Well appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with an attack in Yankara town, Faskari Local Government Area, during which suspected hoodlums set vehicles ablaze and injured several people. The incident occurred on Saturday, 31 October 2026, amid tension in the community as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) travelled to […]

Experts have reiterated that hgh transportation costs directly drive up the prices of commodities, as moving raw materials, farm produce, and finished goods from the production centres to markets is becoming more expensive. Speaking to the Nigerian Tribune, an Entrepreneur, Tor Ikuan, explained that transport and logistics are core part of the supply chain, “Producers […] The post High cost of transportation remains Nigerian major economic challenge —Experts appeared first on Tribune Online.

Following the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says domestic crude oil refining capacity has increased to 682,000 barrels per day, from just 5,000 barrels per day in 2021. The figure represents 13,540 percent increase in five years, signalling a major shift in the country’s […] The post Nigeria’s refining capacity rises by 13,540 percent to 682,000bpd in five years appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Tax Ombud/Chief Executive, Office of the Tax Ombud, Dr John Nwabueze, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to staff capacity building towards promoting fairness, transparency and trust in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration system, stressing that public confidence remains central to building an efficient and sustainable revenue system. Dr Nwabueze stated this at the opening […] The post Tax Ombud reaffirms commitment to staff training, strengthening Nigeria’s tax administration appeared first on Tribune Online.

About one in five households and businesses that sought to resolve tax-related issues in Nigeria waited more than a month for a resolution or said their complaints were rarely resolved, highlighting persistent delays in the country’s tax administration system. The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Tax Perception Survey Report 2026 found that while 60.5 percent […] The post Tax disputes: 20 percent of households, firms wait over a month for resolution —Survey appeared first on Tribune Online.