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African leaders and elder statesmen have warned about the impending collapse of democracy in the continent if urgent and strategic actions are not taken by all stakeholders. The leaders, including incumbent and former presidents, made the stark observation during the Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana. The elder statesmen include Nigeria’s […]
Political parties, civil society organisations (CSOs) and top political scientists have expressed the concern that unless ideological dearth and the inconsistency in party manifesto implementation are tackled, quality governance, especially in states, would remain elusive. Speaking to LEADERSHIP Sunday, they blamed the failed political party system for the prevailing situation. They recalled that each political […]
In a surprise move late Saturday night, the ongoing BBNaija reality TV show housemates, Thelma Lawson and Bright Morgan, were evicted from the House to the disbelief of their fellow housemates. The show anchor, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, had made a surprise appearance in the House around 11pm shortly after the weekly Saturday Night party by the […]
Nigeria’s upstream oil sector recorded a year-on-year increase in output, averaging 1.63 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensates in August 2025, up from 1.58 million bpd in the same period last year. This is based on Crude Oil and Condensate Production for August 2025, released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Office of Investigation, Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on tackling economic and financial crimes and strengthening institutional capacities. The signing of the MoU took place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, at the 3rd International […]
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday, hosted the Mayor of Islington, Cllr Jason Utitofon Jackson, at his Abuja residence. Mayor Jackson was in the company of his family, while Akpabio was also joined by his wife and some Senators and aides. Taking to his verified Facebook page on Saturday night to announce the […]
An indigene of Ondo State, raised in Jos, Plateau State, Dr. Mercy Fash’s story is one of resilience, determination, and impact. From her early days in Nigeria to becoming a respected researcher and educator in the United States, she has dedicated her life to empowering students and breaking barriers in science and engineering. In this […]
Riyadh Saudi Pro League giant Al-Nassr continued their impressive start to the season with a resounding 5-1 victory over Al-Riyadh Saturday evening. Cristiano Ronaldo once again stole the spotlight, scoring twice to take his season tally to three league goals. The Portuguese icon opened his account just before halftime and struck again in the second […]
Chairmen of seven local government areas in Kwara South Senatorial District, on Saturday rescinded the closure order earlier placed on all cattle markets within the district. The council chairmen had on Friday announced the closure of the cattle markets, citing the prevailing security realities in the district as the reason for their decision. The local […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the disruption in the transmission of bulk electricity to some load centres of Kaduna Electricity Distribution (KAEDCO). The disruption followed the collapse of Tower No. 7 along Kaduna Town Line I and II in Rigasa community. TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah said the tower collapsed […]
