The Department Of State Services (DSS) is set to raid all fuel stations, quizzing any marketer hoarding fuel. LEADERSHIP reports that the lingering fuel crisis has for some months now caused untold hardship to Nigerians. This is the outcome of a meeting between the Department of State Services and the NNPC limited, Major Oil Marketers […]

The Rivers State government has uncovered an alleged plot to blackmail Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike over the demands of the G-5 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also known as “Integrity Group.” Stating that the collective demands of the G-5 governors remain fairness, equity and justice in the PDP, the state government therefore issued […]

In drumming support for the simmering 2023 population and housing census in Nigeria, some federal commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) recently said that Nigeria’s population remains its greatest asset in national development. While the Federal Commissioner for Katsina State, Bala Banye made the declaration in Katsina; the Federal Commissioner representing Ekiti State in […] The post The wisdom in controlling Nigeria’s population appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The WomenAid Collective (WACOL), has rendered free legal aid and assistance to at least 62,000 women and girls within its 25 years of existence. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Founder of the organisation, Prof. Joy Ezeilo at an event in Enugu to commemorate WACOL’s 25th Anniversary. Ezeilo said, “my passion when I started […] Right Abuse: WACOL gives legal assistance to 62,000 women, girls

Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed December 20 for the hearing and adoption of written addresses in a suit filed by All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Nyesom Wike, councils chairmen and Inspector General of Police over Executive Order 21 and 22 signed […] The post Court reserves hearing on APC suit challenging Executive Order 21, 22 till December 20  appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Dear Chairman, It was about this time eight years ago, wasn’t it? I’m talking of course of when you took what was perhaps the most audacious, some may even say, most controversial political decision of your career at the time to run for the Presidency. You had talked and written about what was possible for […]

At the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency which had Borno state in the thick of it and, also, considering the sheer bestiality of the methodology of the terrorists, the violence, killings and destruction they unleashed on the entire North East, not a few were astounded at the bent of mind of those elements who […]

The comptroller -general, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Isah Idris Jere, has described the LEADERSHIP Public Service Person award bestowed on him as a landmark history and an achievement for him and the service. Jere said the Service would save the award in its institutional archive. The Immigration boss who expressed appreciation to LEADERSHIP for the […]

To increase political parties’ knowledge of electoral legal framework and other related matters, such as Independent National Electoral Commission’s guidelines and regulations, a two-day sensitisation workshop has been organised for party leaders in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The workshop, organised and sponsored by European Union, DAI, The Kukah Centre, in partnership with INEC, enlightened party officials on the […] The post INEC educates political parties on compliance with rules appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria is the best, most natural destination for investment in Africa, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam can leverage the cherished friendship with Nigeria to gain entry to the vast Nigerian and African markets, said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo made this assertion at his meeting with Vietnamese President, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who also expressed […] The post Osinbajo meets Vietnam’s president, harps on why Nigeria is best place to invest in Africa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Chief spokesperson of Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Yunusa Tanko, has indicated that the speech by All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on grabbing political power could serve as a recipe for violence in next year’s general elections. Tinubu spoke of power grabbing in a London restaurant, while addressing his supporters […] The post Tanko accuses Tinubu of preparing ground for violence appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Arton Capital, a financial advisory business, has released a global index that ranks the world's most travel-friendly passports and what it takes to travel.

Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has faulted critics of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) new cash withdrawal limits, while commending the bank on the anticipated gains of the policy, especially ahead of the 2023 general elections. In a statement by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, the CNPP explained that “Nigerians are suffering” because […] The post Stop criticising CBN over cash policy, CNPP tells Nigerians appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor disclosed that the security agencies and the military constantly come under pressure to compromise during elections.

Gov’s strides at SMEs centre inspired academy, says Speaker’s wife From Lawrence Njoku, Enugu Persons with disabilities, under the auspices of Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD), Enugu State, have called on Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to consider them for political appointments. Members of the association, who made the appeal, yesterday, at the celebration […] The post PWDs ask Ugwuanyi for appointments, others appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has so far embarked on no fewer than 50 months industrial action since 1999, says Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The LP candidate, while campaigning in Jalingo, Taraba state, yesterday, promised that such paralysis of academic activities would be history, if given the mandate to pilot […] The post ASUU went on strike 50 months since 1999, says Obi appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

IBADAN  – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alli­ance (APGA), Frank Nweke Jr, has decried what he described as leadership failure in Enugu State, promising to turn things around if given the opportunity to govern the state. Nweke, who has been on a campaign tour of Nsukka Zone of the state, made this […]

The Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, which was presided over by Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa, has adjourned hearing on a fundamental human rights suit instituted by an Onitsha-based human rights activist and lawyer, Dr. Jezie Ekejiuba, against Federal Government and four others, seeking disqualification of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Court adjourns suit to disqualify Atiku from presidential race appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday gave the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil marketers a 48-hour ultimatum to make Premium Motor Spirit, known as petrol, available for Nigerians. Peter Afunanya, the Spokesman for DSS, made this known while briefing journalists. 2. […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning

No fewer than 15 media houses will vie for honours at the 2022 edition of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) on Sunday in Lagos. Prizes will be given in media work, such as reporting, commentary and design. In all, 39 nominations have been made in 13 categories where overall winners in the Newspaper […] The post DAME 31st Awards holds in Lagos on Sunday appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, in partnership with the Kwara State government, has flagged off the disbursement of N20,000 each for at least 2,655 poor and vulnerable Kwarans under the Federal Government’s Grant Vulnerable Groups (GVG) programme. Also launched, on Wednesday, was the second phase of the Government Enterprise […] The post 2,655 Kwarans to get N53.1m grant from state, FG appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.