Farmers in Shanawa, Jangeru, and Galadi communities of Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State have cried out for help following alleged threats by bandits demanding N20 million ransom from them before they could access their farms this harvest season. Farming…
The presidency has stated that there is no plan to replace the nations Finance minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. This was stated in a statement on Sunday, emphasising that he was recovering from his illness at…
A fresh round of dialogue between security stakeholders and repentant bandits has gained strength across Katsina State, with reassurances of an end to bandit attacks in five local government areas of the State. Armed bandits and representatives from five affected…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a notorious ‘one-chance’ robbery and kidnapping gang operating across parts of Abuja. The command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said in a statement on Sunday that two abducted victims…
The federal government has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it will activate the “no work, no pay” labour policy following the union’s declaration of a nationwide strike. The government demanded that ASUU should reconsider its position…
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has advised that the Southeast to be patient in its pursuit of Nigeria’s presidency, stating that it is not yet the region’s turn to produce the next president. In an interview with the News…
The inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has taken a drastic step by redeploying the FCT police commissioner, CP Ajao Adewale, following escalating insecurities crisis in the FCT. Prior investigation carried out by LEADERSHIP revealed that the FCT Police Commissioner…
David Umahi, Minister of Works, has urged Nigerians both domestically and internationally to cease de-marketing the nation and to foster patriotism, optimism, and national togetherness. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday, Umahi expressed…
President Bola Tinubu has come under fire from former vice president Atiku Abubakar for what he called the “reckless and morally indefensible” use of presidential pardon. Atiku claimed in a statement on Sunday that Tinubu’s most recent act of mercy…
The Federal Government stated that it has opened diplomatic discourse with the United States Government over ongoing allegations of state-backed Christian genocide in Nigeria. According to information obtained, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted the United States and denied the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) has disclosed that it will commence a two-week warning strike on Monday October 13, barring any last-minute change in plan. This move comes after the union’s two-week deadline for the Federal Government to satisfy…
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the immediate former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, claims that technological advancements are insufficient to address the issues that persistently compromise the legitimacy of Nigerian elections. In a recently published book titled “Election Management in…
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has reportedly commenced her Guinness World Record attempt for the most makeovers done in 24 hours with 150 models. At precisely 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, the reality TV personality…
Nigeria’s production of crude oil and condensate dropped to an average of 1.58 million barrels per day in September 2025 as a result of planned maintenance at important facilities and a three-day walkout by senior oil workers. This is according…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. Maryam Sanda, 37, was released under the President’s nationwide pardon program after spending six years and…