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Bandits have killed 10 security operatives in Tsafe local government area of Zamfara State. LEADERSHIP learnt that the victims comprised six policemen and four officials of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG). The killing occurred on Wednesday in two separate attacks, a local, Aminu Adamun Yelwa, said. Yelwa explained that the bandits first killed […]
The Lagos State Police Command has invited the parties involved in a viral social media dispute between a lady and an e-hailing driver over an alleged attempted robbery, to come forward for investigation. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abimbola Adebisi, made this known on Thursday via her verified X handle, saying the command was […]
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has assured global investors that Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms were designed to reduce business risks, simplify compliance, and create a fairer and more transparent fiscal environment. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Bank/International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., […]
A Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, has been found dead in a hotel room in Katsina metropolis of Katsina State under circumstances that have sparked investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Murjani Hotel in Katsina. According to reports, the hotel staff discovered […]
The Senate, on Thursday, stood down further consideration of a Bill for an Act to repeal the Electoral Act No 13,2 022 and enact the Electoral Act, 2025. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by Majority Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) and seconded by Minority Leader, Senator Abba […]
Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, has called on African governments to urgently unlock the continent’s vast pension funds and fix its electricity crisis if they truly desired to power inclusive growth, innovation, and prosperity. Speaking at the launch of the UBA White Paper titled ‘Banking on Africa’s Future: […]
The chairman-designate of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Josh Amupitan, on Thursday, revealed that he was offered employment by the University of Jos (UNIJOS) as a lecturer even before completing his mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. Speaking during his screening and confirmation hearing before the Senate, Amupitan recounted his academic journey […]
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), has commenced the 2025 Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis, marking a significant step in its plan to modernise the Nigerian civil service and align it with national development goals. Dubbed the PASGA Project (Personnel Audit and Skills […]
Plans to build Donald Trump Presidential Library on a prime piece of land in Miami have suffered a major setback after a Florida judge temporarily halted the land transfer for the purpose. On Tuesday, Circuit Judge Mavel Ruiz issued a temporary injunction blocking the transfer of a 2.63-acre parcel from Miami Dade College to the […]
Following days of backlash trailing the exercise of power of prerogative of mercy by President Bola Tinubu on certain categories of inmates, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the latest exercise has been released from custody, saying that the process […]