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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The forum, in a statement signed by its chairman and Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said Buhari’s death was a significant depletion in the ranks of Africa’s all-time great men. The statement reads: “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) receives […]
When I joined the State House Press Corps in November 2015—six months into President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term—it felt like history was being written in real time. He had swept into office with a tidal wave of expectations, buoyed by promises of change, anti-corruption, and discipline. For many in my newsroom at LEADERSHIP, his victory […]
Muhammadu Buhari was the rarest of individuals to grace political life anywhere in the world: an incorruptible servant of the people. He was not motivated by pride, or by riches, the accumulation of which repelled him. He was drawn to public service, discipline, and patriotism, and the unity of Nigeria as a one nation and […]
As part of activities commemorating its Golden Jubilee, the University of Ilorin will honour 65 eminent Nigerians on Wednesday. The landmark event, titled: “Investiture Ceremony of Unilorin Ambassadors, Distinguished Alumni, and Award of Excellence,” will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the university Auditorium. A statement by the university’s director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle […]
Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has pledged the continuous support of the state government for the Biomedical Research and Training Centre in the search for a solution to the rampant cases of kidney disease in the state. He stated this yesterday in Damaturu when the centre’s founder and director, Prof. Mahmoud Maina Bukar, […]
The Senate has issued a formal response to a legal request demanding the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the red chamber. This follows a recent court judgment interpreted by her legal team as grounds for her recall. The request, presented by the law firm of Numa S.A.N. & Co. in a letter dated […]
After weeks of thrilling performances, intense eliminations, and jaw-dropping vocals, Nigerian Idol Season 10 has reached its climax with Purp winning the show. Purp, whose real name is Anu Agosta, from Lagos, won the tenth season of Nigeria Idols by votes, as she and Raymu made the top two from last week’s episode. The 25-year-old […]
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has concluded plans to host a two-day national conference on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in its efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s financial integrity by tackling the menace that adversely impacts revenue collection. In a statement, FIRS chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji through Dare Adekanmbi, his special adviser on media, said the […]
Kano State government has identified 10 areas that require urgent constitution reforms. They are the creation of state police, additional states and local government areas, and the institutionalisation of Independence Day as the official swearing-in date for elected political office holders. Others are full autonomy for local governments, review of the revenue sharing formula, strengthening […]
The Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo has approved the establishment of a Special Security Squad aimed at flushing out kidnappers and cultists terrorising the state in a bid to address the rising wave of insecurity. The new operation, titled “Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists”, is a strategic initiative by the Office of the Principal […]