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Former Sokoto State governor and incumbent Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said that he would back former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, if forced to choose between the two on Nigeria’s future leadership. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, […]
Former Sokoto State governor and current Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has advised former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to honour the police invitation extended to him, stressing the importance of respecting constitutional authorities. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, Tambuwal described himself as a law-abiding citizen […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has congratulated Muslims as they celebrate Mawlud al-Nabī, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), calling on them to continually live by his example. Speaker Abbas noted that the Prophet (SAW) exemplified holiness, forthrightness, discipline, and service to Allah (SWT) and humanity, stressing that his teachings […]
A group known as the Committee for Transparency and Good Governance (CTGG) has issued a strongly worded press statement criticising Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s stance on the pipeline surveillance contract in Delta State, alleging that his position undermines Urhobo interests. The statement, signed by its National Secretary, Comrade Onos Austin, expressed concern that the governor’s political […]
Not fewer than 20 million Nigerians have been enrolled in the health insurance scheme across the country. Acting Zonal Coordinator (North Central) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Alh Adamu Abdullahi disclosed this during an interview with LEADERSHIP in Ilorin, Kwara State. Abdullahi spoke with LEADERSHIP on the sidelines of a forum […]
The ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10 reality TV show experienced a temporary transmission break on Friday evening following a power power. In a public notice posted on its official Facebook handle, MultiChoice Nigeria and Big Brother Nigeria assured fans that the situation was under control and that the housemates remained “safe and sound.” “We’re […]
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia on Friday donated N5 million each to 76 families of security personnel who were killed while serving in the state. The donation, amounting to N380 million was made as a gesture of appreciation for the sacrifices made by the security men and their families. Governor Alia expressed gratitude […]
A 200-level Political Science student of Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Mohammed Yakubu, has organised a seven-day prayer session for the retention of Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 general election. The prayers, which ended on Friday, were held at Maranta Sheikh Abba Abu, Kofar Kwaya, Katsina, and featured mostly […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the devolution of the ongoing voter registration exercise in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the ward level while suspending online pre-registration. The development was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, Sam Olumekun, […]
The executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has observed that cryptocurrency as an innovation and transactional technology in the global economy required governing rules to regulate its ecosystem in the country in order to prevent fraudulent abuse. He made the observation in Abuja on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 […]
