Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has declared that in order to deepen democracy and enhance the conduct of elections in Nigeria, Civil Society Organizations CSOs must extend their scrutiny to activities of Political Parties and State Independent Electoral Commissions SIECs. Noting that quality of elected leaders across the country is…
The commencement of the production of petrol by Dangote refinery has raised the hope of Nigerians on the prospect of an end to petrol scarcity, as currently being experienced by Nigerians, along with the hope of getting this product at a much lower prices, as was the case in the years past. This has…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to invest N110 billion in youth empowerment programs aimed at harnessing the potential of Nigerian youth. Speaking at the fourth Zonal Town Hall meeting for youth in the North East, held in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, highlighted the government’s commitment to…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to demand transparency from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding the actual status of petrol subsidy payments. In a statement on Tuesday, Obi voiced concerns about conflicting reports on subsidy payments, stating that they…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has rejected recent accusations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) concerning the 2024 local government elections, calling the claims unfounded and misleading. This follows the announcement by the Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC) that APC candidates emerged victorious in the local council elections held on Saturday….
The Federal Government has established a new committee tasked with assessing and managing the various risks facing the nation. This initiative was announced by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Industry, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, during the annual conference of the Chartered Risk Management Institute (CRMI) in Lagos. Dr. Olusi stated,…
The Kano State Government has issued an order for the immediate closure of all bank accounts operated by its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), with instructions to consolidate them into a single treasury account. This directive was announced by Governor Abba Yusuf during a meeting held on Wednesday at the Government House in Kano. The…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will soon submit the whistleblowing policy to the National Assembly for legislative approval. Edun made this statement during a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, titled “Implementing the Whistleblowing Policy in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges, and the Way Forward.”…
The Borno State Government announced the death of the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Ahmad Ali Ahmad, on Monday. In a statement released by the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, it was confirmed that Ahmad died on Monday morning. According to the statement, “His burial is scheduled for 5 pm on Monday,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Kogi State in the 2023 election, Senator Dino Melaye, has expressed deep concerns over the current state of the party, declaring that the PDP has reached a dead end. Melaye, a former two-term senator, criticized the party’s acting national chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, along with the national…
A new internal crisis has hit the Ondo State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) following the replacement of Oluwatosin Ayeni with Gbenga Edema as the party’s governorship candidate on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. The NNPP’s Acting National Secretary, Comrade Sunday Ogini, condemned the move, alleging that supporters of the…
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed two separate appeals filed by the Labour Party (LP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the election of Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State. Both appeals sought to overturn the governor’s victory in the November 11, 2023, governorship election, but were struck down for…
The Supreme Court has confirmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the validly elected governor of Kogi State, following the November 11, 2023, gubernatorial election. In its ruling, the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Murtala Ajaka, who contested the election’s outcome, alleging significant non-compliance with…
The Nigerian Political Science Association, NPSA, has declared that a new constitution for Nigeria is necessary but not urgent. In a statement by the President, Prof Hassan Saliu, NPSA argued that Nigeria’s problems stemmed from the unwillingness to adhere to moral and ethical standards, rather than the constitution itself. The statement titled ‘Necessary but Not…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has announced that the state is transitioning from subsistence to mechanized agricultural practices. He stated that the government has procured light and heavy-duty machinery to enable smallholder farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs to embark on large-scale production of rice, cassava, oil palm, cocoa, and yams to ensure food security…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed deep sorrow and regret at the passing of Mr. Olaniyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State. Mr. Ijalaye tragically passed away on Monday following his attendance at the regular quarterly meeting of the commission in Abuja. In a statement issued by Mr. Sam Olumekun,…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the Federal High Court’s ruling that reinstated Comrade Philip Shaibu as the deputy governor of Edo State, following his impeachment. Shaibu described the court’s decision as a significant win for democracy and the judiciary. The appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by the Edo State House…
United States’ Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has said that he would certainly consider Tesla CEO and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to a cabinet or advisory role. Trump made this statement after Musk openly endorsed his candidature in the Presidential elections, and even hosted an interview with the former President on his social media platform…
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the appeals concerning the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States, filed by Muritala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC), respectively. Ajaka and Sylva both contested the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following…
Hon. Isaac Omodewu, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has died at the age of 61. He passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, in the United States. Although the specific circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed, there had been persistent rumors within the party regarding his health….
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano State, on Sunday, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to launch a full-scale investigation into the latest scandal involving medical supply contracts to 44 local governments in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas…
The Federal Government is set to cease allocations to local government areas across the country that do not have democratically elected chairmen by October, in accordance with a recent Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy. An official from the Federal Ministry of Justice disclosed to LEADERSHIP Weekend that states without elected local government chairmen…
A Chinese company, Zhongshan Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, has released one of Nigeria’s three presidential aircraft that were recently detained in France. The aircraft, an Airbus A330, was held following an order obtained by Zhongshan from a judicial court in Paris. However, in a statement issued yesterday, the company’s spokesperson announced that the…
The Bauchi State Police Command has restricted vehicle movement to give way for hitch-free local government elections across the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Wakil explained that the vehicular movement restriction was to take effect from 7am to 4pm on Saturday. “To maintain public…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is to inaugurate two committees – one for reconciliation and another for discipline – on August 21, its Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said on Friday in Abuja. The 25-member reconciliation committee chaired by Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former Governor of Osun, and Sen. Ibrahim Dankwambo, former governor of Gombe State. is…
Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has assured the people of Tangaza Local Government Area that his administration will soon reconnect the area with the national grid. The governor stated this on Friday during a thank-you visit to the area as part of his statewide tour of the 23 local government areas. According to him,…
In readiness for the local government elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced August 22, 2024, as the date for the party primary elections in Imo State. The announcement was made by its State Chairman, MacDonald Ebere, on behalf of the State Executive Committee. He maintained that the party was well prepared to…
The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians and elder statesmen, have restated its insistence on a new constitution to save the country. In response to concerns over its meeting with President Bola Tinubu on August 9, the Chief Emeka Anyaoku-led body, said a new grundnorm is needed because the 1999 constitution is too undemocratic and…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed his ambition for a presidential bid but stated that he would drop his aspirations if former President Goodluck Jonathan decides to contest. This announcement came after a Non-Governmental organization encouraged him to consider running for the presidency. Governor Mohammed praised Jonathan’s leadership qualities and experience, stating that he…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill and related draft legislation. The bill had sparked widespread criticism from Nigerians and activists for proposing a 10-year prison sentence, a ₦5 million fine, or both for anyone refusing to recite the national anthem and pledge. In a statement…
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has assured that security agencies will operate with professionalism to protect both citizens and electoral materials during the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. Speaking in Abuja at a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ribadu, represented…
