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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reasserted its dominance on the country’s political turf as it won an overwhelming majority of the seats at the legislative by-elections and re-run polls held on Saturday across 12 states of the Federation. LEADERSHIP reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted by-elections and re-run polls to […]
Three persons were reportedly killed on Sunday in Auchi, Edo State, when two trucks, one belonging to Dangote Cement, an unidentified truck and a GLK Benz were involved in an accident in front of Omega Fire Ministry at about midday. In a viral video captured by a church member, a male voice was heard saying, […]
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has said former military president Gen Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s nature is alien to ethnic and religious bigotry and bias, adding that it is one of the finest virtues which has earned him wide respect. Atiku stated that this is a statement to commemorate the former head of state, popularly called […]
The House of Representatives has expressed its displeasure that the Baro Inland Port project was only “commissioned on paper” by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, despite substantial investments. Former Deputy Speaker Ahmed Wase made this statement when the House Ad-hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of Baro Inland Port, led by Hon. Saidu […]
Organised labour in the country has voiced strong opposition to the federal government’s plan to remove the electricity subsidy, citing fears that it will exacerbate the already severe economic hardships faced by Nigerians. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and National Union of Electricity Employees of Nigeria (NUEE) strongly opposed the planned complete removal of electricity […]
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers to key command, instructional, and staff positions across various formations and units of the Nigerian Army. The redeployment encompasses a few Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at the Army Headquarters (AHQ), two General Officers Commanding (GOCs), […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged Abuja residents to go about their normal activities without fear despite the heavy presence of security personnel across strategic locations in the capital territory. The FCT Director of Security, Adamu Gwary, assured the public that the increased security is part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal elements […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Northern Governors, and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) have mourned the Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II), who died at the age of 81. The emir’s master of ceremony, Alhaji Muhammed Abba (Kakakin Zuru), who is also the general manager of Kebbi Radio Service, […]
The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic boat mishap that occurred on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00pm in Kojiyo Ward, Goronyo local government area of the State. According to the Goronyo LGA SEMA Desk Officer, a boat carrying approximately 45 passengers capsized while on transit. As […]
The Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ummusalma Isiyaka Rabi’u on her appointment as Executive Commissioner in the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). In a statement on Sunday, Prof. Gwarzo said the appointment of Ummusalma as Executive Commissioner at the FCCPC will undoubtedly […]