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Kwara State, long celebrated as an oasis of peace in Nigeria’s troubled North-Central region, is experiencing a disturbing transformation. While neighbouring states like Plateau, Niger, and Benue have endured years of devastating violence from bandits and killer herdsmen, Kwara remained relatively secure, with security concerns limited primarily to occasional armed robbery incidents. That comforting reality […]
Raila Odinga was known on Kenya’s political landscape as a master political mobiliser and towering figure. He distinguished himself even if the most coveted seat of the president of the East African country eluded him after several attempts. Odinga ran for presidency of Kenya five times but did not succeed even though he disputed the […]
Former Prime Minister of Kenya, and foremost politician in the East African country, Raila Amolo Odinga, passed away in an Indian hospital in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 80. Tributes have poured in for the irrepressible politician, who visited Nigeria for the last time in 2023 when he delivered the keynote […]
The African Union (AU) said it has suspended Madagascar “with immediate effect” after a coup saw an elite army unit seized power following President Andry Rajoelina’s escape from the country and subsequent impeachment. LEADERSHIP reported that the military took power in Madagascar on Tuesday after the National Assembly voted to impeach Rajoelina for ‘desertion of […]
The House of Representatives has urged its relevant committees to liaise with key agencies and stakeholders to develop a framework for the gradual phase-out and eventual ban of highly hazardous pesticides in the country. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by the member representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika federal constituency of Akwa Ibom State, Hon. […]
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that he turned down an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu, citing a desire to focus on his personal life after decades in active politics. Fayose made the revelation on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s current affairs programme ‘Politics Today’. The former governor, who […]
An Abuja-based lawyer, Ibitade Bukola, alongside her co-defendant, Barrister Victor Giwa, facing charges of alleged document forgery and impersonation of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Awa Kalu, has been granted bail in the sum of ₦30 million by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo. During the bail hearing, counsel to […]
At a time when emerging markets are navigating turbulent global headwinds, Nigeria’s voice is growing louder, and more assured. During this week’s G-24 meetings on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Annual Assemblies, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, presented a united front that […]
A High Court sitting in Kaduna, on Wednesday, awarded the sum of N15 million against the Kaduna State Police Command as damages for disrupting the August 30, 2025 and September 4, 2025 meetings of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kaduna State, respectively. The court, presided over by Hon. Murtala […]
Nigeria’s external reserves have hit a five-year high of $43.4 billion, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) assured foreign investors that the government will sustain reforms to unlock opportunities for long-term growth and economic stability. Speaking at the Nigeria Investors Forum on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings, CBN Governor, Olayemi […]