Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziru Tambuwal has lambasted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for persecuting and manipulating institutions to the disadvantage of opposition parties. According to Tambuwal, Tinubu, who presented himself as a democrat, is acting like a pseudo-democrat, alleging efforts to suppress the […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to take over Borno State and the presidency in 2027, citing governance failure as the reason behind the resurgence of attacks in the State, region, and the country at large. The party attributed the security challenges and resurgence of attacks in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, and other parts of […]

A Nigerian entrepreneur, Dr Victoria Olatunde, has secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to expand her women empowerment initiative in Blackburn, United Kingdom. Dr Olatunde, founder of Awero Care & Crafts Community Interest Company (CIC), said the grant would be deployed to deliver structured wellbeing and skills-based programmes targeted at 45 disadvantaged women. […]

A group under the auspices of Concerned Journalists Forum (CJF), Nigeria, on Sunday, condemned in strong terms the recent abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Hon. Bright Afure Abeke by gunmen, on Friday. This is contained in a statement by CJF National Chairman, Comrade Emeka Nwokocha and the Secretary, Comrade Celestine Ukah. […] CJF condemns abduction of Sapele Council Chairman, Abeke ​

A political group under the aegis of Taraba North Progressive Forum has endorsed the Senator representing Taraba North in the National Assembly, Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau, for another term in office. The group made the endorsement in a press briefing to reporters on Sunday in Jalingo, by its Chairman, Comrade Ibrahim Manga, during its stakeholders’ […]

Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA) has intensified work on the access road to the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, with asphalt laying currently underway as the project approaches completion. The road project, a key intervention of the Kaduna State government under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, is aimed at improving connectivity to the […]

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, as claimed it would be difficult to beat Arsenal twice within weeks. Guardiola was speaking after his side thrashed Chelsea 3-0 on Sunday, to go within six points of the Gunners. The top two teams will face each other at the Etihad next Sunday, with City looking to repeat the […] EPL: It will be difficult to beat Arsenal twice – Guardiola speaks after Chelsea win

A group, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), has called on the federal and the Ondo State governments to urgently address the escalating environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke, Ilaje local government area of Ondo State, where repeated oil spills and ocean surges have ravaged livelihoods and submerged large portions of the community. In […]

By Hamidat Yahaya, Abuja Stakeholders in governance, academia and public service have called for stronger leadership development frameworks for young Nigerians, stressing the need for practical tools rather than mere recognition. The call was made recently in Lagos during the launch of Leading at 27: How Young Leaders Can Change the World, authored by Seyi […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Nigerian military has defended an air strike on Jilli village market near the Borno–Yobe border, calling the target a terrorist enclave. However, some of the survivors have confessed that they were cattle traders no terrorists. Over 50 persons were killed in the strike. 2. […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has trained correctional officers on the use of the Corrections Information Management System to boost data management and operational efficiency in custodial centres in Nigeria. The three-day capacity-building programme, held in Abuja, focused on equipping the officers with digital skills to enhance accountability and streamline operations within correctional […]

The Supreme Court has fixed Tuesday for hearing in the appeals filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the appeal brought by the factional national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark. The appeals are against the recent judgments by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division. The […]

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised alarm over the sharp increase in human rights complaints in Nigeria. It asserted that the trend reflects both persistent violations and growing public awareness of reporting mechanisms. At the presentation of the commission’s First Quarter 2026 Human Rights Situation Dashboard in Abuja, the executive secretary, Dr Tony Ojukwu, […]

The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, said the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains central to the country’s stability, unity and survival amid evolving national security challenges. Musa, represented by Maj.-Gen. Bala Isandu Rtd, stated this at the Gala Night and 40th Anniversary Reunion of the Short Service Combatant Course 27 of the Nigerian […]

Vice chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Prof. Lateef Oladimeji, has called for the inclusion of private universities in the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) schemes. Oladimeji described the exclusion of private universities in TETFund schemes as unjust and counterproductive. He said the current legal framework bars private institutions from accessing TETFund despite their indirect contributions […]

Entrepreneurship in the 21st century is no longer confined to traditional industries; it has evolved into a dynamic force shaping the future through technology, innovation, and impact-driven solutions. At the forefront of this transformation in Africa is Dr. Olusola Ayoola, the Founder and CEO of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN). His journey exemplifies how […]

The Zamfara State Hajj Commission plans to commence the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj from the Gusau International Airport. The commission’s executive chairman, Musa Mallaha, disclosed this to newsmen in Gusau yesterday. Mallaha said the exercise comes up amid a reduction in hajj slots allocated to Nigeria by Saudi Arabia, a development […]

A former executive director of Housing, Finance and Accounts at the Federal Housing Authority and a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Dr Mathias Byuan, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of two million votes from the state in the 2027 general elections. Outlining his vision for […]

Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping unit of the Imo State Police Command have smashed an armed robbery syndicate that specialised in the robbery of motorcycles and shuttle buses. Police spokesperson for Imo State Command, Henry Okoye, made the disclosure on Sunday evening while addressing newsmen in Owerri. Okoye disclosed that the suspects tried to evade arrest […]

A coalition of supporters of Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pick their principal as his running mate in the 2027 general election. The group, under the banner of Kaura Diehard Supporters in Bauchi State, made the appeal in a statement issued yesterday by its chairman, […]

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A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), government officials and media practitioners under the Kano State Led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) has expressed concern over delays in the release of funds allocated to maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in Kano State. The group raised the concern at a media parley on preventing maternal and child […]

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (PTD- NUPENG) has affirmed Comrade Mathias Ote as its substantive national chairman. The decision was taken at the quarterly National Executive Council meeting of the PTD- NUPENG held at Warri, Delta State, at the weekend. Comrade Ote succeeds the late […]

Development communications expert Damilola Bakare of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has highlighted the deeper realities behind the urgent need for sustained public-sector reform across Africa. She noted that change is often slow because habits, not announcements, hold systems together. According to Bakare, discussions around public sector reform are often framed in terms of big words such […]

A total of 150 persons have benefitTd from a multi-million naira empowerment programme sponsored by the lawmaker representing Obingwa West constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Erondu Uchenna-Erondu Jnr. The items, which included motorcycles and buses, among others, were handed over to the beneficiaries as part of activities to mark Uchenna-Erondu’s birthday […]

A dismissed soldier known as Soja Boi (Rotimi Olamilekan, service number 18NA/77/1009 LCPL) has thrown down a public gauntlet that has shaken the Nigerian military establishment. In a viral interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast with Omoyele Sowore on 6 April 2026, followed by a widely circulated video and bank transaction alerts released on 7 […]

A recent report titled “Average Rent of 2-Bedroom Apartments Across Africa’s Key Cities” has shed light on rising rental costs across the continent, placing Lagos as the fourth most expensive city for renters. According to the ranking, Lagos trails behind Abidjan, Cape Town, and Accra, which occupy the first, second, and third positions respectively. Other […]

The Nigerian equities market heads into this week trading with optimism, with analysts projecting extended gains on the back of solid earnings releases and the strategic lift from Nigeria’s FTSE Frontier Market reclassification. The combination of improved market infrastructure, positive earnings surprises, and anticipated foreign inflows is seen sustaining risk appetite, positioning the NGX to […]

Nigeria is recalibrating its investment engagement strategies amid the snail’s pace of its oil and gas industry operations. While the country’s gas reserves have grown by more than 2.2 per cent over the last year, oil resources have fallen slightly. According to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the hydrocarbon powerhouse’s proven and probable […]

In the unfolding narrative of Africa’s economic renaissance, few figures embody resilience, strategic foresight, and disciplined execution as compellingly as Abdul Samad Rabiu. A titan of industry, a distinguished philanthropist, and a steadfast nation-builder, Rabiu has meticulously forged a legacy that transcends mere wealth accumulation. His life’s work is anchored in the enduring principles of […]

Nigeria and other West African countries have taken renewed steps to strengthen border management and enhance regional cooperation across the sub-region. The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Surveyor Adamu Adaji, joined other heads of boundary commissions at the regional meeting of the Platform for the Exchange and Coordination of Border Area Management (PECOBOM), […]

Veteran Nollywood actor Kola Oyewo has shared how declining health has affected his ability to fully participate in acting, revealing that he can no longer take on certain roles. In a conversation with Kunle Afod, the seasoned actor recalled how he used to move freely on set and deliver his roles with full energy. However, [...]

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has hailed the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on the sustained peace and development in the Niger Delta and the entire Nigeria. Dr Otuaro described Tompolo as a foremost Niger Delta freedom fighter, […]

Findings from an investigation have dismissed as false and misleading allegations linking the Director General of the Taraba Geographic Information Service (TAGIS), Surveyor Joshua Mark Ma’aku, to an alleged N4.2 billion fraud. Checks by LEADERSHIP reveal that the fund in question was duly appropriated and released in 2024 for the development of the Taraba State […]

BY YUSUF BABALOLA, OLUSHOLA BELLO AND KINGSLEY OKOH, Lagos Economists and vehicle dealers have expressed divergent views on the federal government’s 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM), particularly the reduction of tariffs on imported vehicles, with dealers downplaying its impact on prices while economists highlight broader gains for industry and manufacturing. Under the new policy, tariffs […]

Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle is in mourning following the death of his newborn daughter, Omayinuwa, just a day after he announced her arrival. The actor had earlier shared joyful news on Saturday that he and his wife, Olufunmilayo, had welcomed a baby girl. However, the celebration was cut short when he later confirmed that [...]