Month: July 2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors Dikko Radda of Katsina State and Babagana Zulum of Borno State yesterday led other mourners in Daura to the Fidau prayer for former President Muhammadu Buhari. Other dignitaries at the third-day prayer were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi, and former […]

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, extending condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the bereaved family and all Nigerians. The bishops conveyed their sympathies in a letter dated July 14, 2025, signed by CBCN President Archbishop Lucius Ugorji. The letter urged the nation to […]

Acting chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Kayode Oladele, has reiterated the agency’s readiness to collaborate with the original inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to promote inclusive development and equity. Oladele gave the assurance on Monday during a visit by the Maijagora Peace and Development Initiative, a non-governmental organisation representing the […]

A rare example of honesty and personal integrity was demonstrated recently in Abia State, when a commercial tricycle operator, popularly called keke, returned to its rightful owner, millions of naira forgotten in his vehicle by a female passenger. According to reports, the tricycle rider, Lucky Okoro, a native of Umuomei in Obingwa Local Government Area […]

A woman, identified as Olanike Ajayi Adedire, has been reportedly stranded in Libya and subjected to hard labour in a failed sojourn abroad. The mother of three attempted to seek greener pastures in Turkey but found herself in the North African country against her wishes. One Sunday Akinyemi and his wife, a self-acclaimed prophetess, were […]

Nigerian forward and reigning African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Inter Milan ahead of a potential summer move from Atalanta. The Nerazzurri have made Lookman a top priority as they aim to revamp their attack following the departures of Joaquín Correa and Marko Arnautović. However, negotiations with […]

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) will hold a special session on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The tribute session, which is scheduled to begin at 1p.m., will be presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The special meeting […]

Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a steadfast and dignified leader who stood by him when powerful forces sought to undermine the National Assembly during his tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a heartfelt statement titled […]

Olujonwo, a son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has mourned late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the immediate-past Nigerian president as a leader who dedicated his life to Nigeria with quiet strength and unwavering resolve. In a tribute titled: “Final Goodbye to President Muhammadu Buhari” Olujonwo noted that beside being a former Head of State […]

More than 20 individuals suspected to be involved in gunrunning alongside their logistics suppliers have been arrested in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State. The arrests followed a renewed security crackdown on criminal elements in the area. LEADERSHIP gathered that the crackdown involving nearly 400 special security operatives, was at the instance of the […]