Felix Osakwe, the 2023 presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), has called on President Bola Tinubu to step down from his role as Minister of Petroleum, citing his administration’s failure to resolve the ongoing fuel scarcity. Osakwe voiced his concerns during a weekend press briefing in Abuja, where he criticized both Tinubu and…
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for urging the federal government to declare a state of emergency in the state, intensifying the political debate surrounding Zamfara’s ongoing security crisis. The APC’s call, made on Saturday, was driven by concerns over persistent security challenges in…
Several election observer groups monitoring the Edo State governorship election have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use its authority under Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 to review any poll results that were declared under questionable circumstances or violated electoral regulations. In a joint statement issued by groups including the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from proceeding with the planned state congress and elections set for Saturday, September 21, 2024. The decision will remain in effect pending the hearing of a motion…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has requested the endorsement of the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebhole, in the lead-up to the Edo State gubernatorial elections set for Saturday. During a visit to Benin City for the grand finale of the APC’s campaign, Senator Shettima made…
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has expressed disappointment in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing the President of failing to meet the expectations of many Nigerians who supported his rise to power. Adams specifically criticized Tinubu’s handling of the petroleum sector, particularly the recent hike in the price of premium motor spirit…
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a spy policeman, wearing the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), who was seen in a viral video engaging in political activities while dressed in a Police Spy uniform. The officer was urging the public in Edo State to take action against Governor Godwin Obaseki. In a statement…
The Senate has postponed its planned investigation into alleged sabotage within Nigeria’s petroleum sector, citing the need for broader consultations with key stakeholders. This decision is intended to enhance the value of the upcoming investigative hearing, ensuring a comprehensive review of the issues at hand. In addition to stakeholder input, the postponement was attributed to…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
President Bola Tinubu has called on African nations to unify their efforts and leverage the continent’s potential to address pervasive poverty, unemployment, and other developmental challenges. In a message delivered to the 2024 African Caucus meeting of Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks in Abuja on Friday, President Tinubu emphasized the need for…
Kebbi, Nigeria Three out of the four House of Assembly members elected under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State, along with their supporters, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was announced during the APC’s campaign flag-off for the Local Government Elections at Koko Besse Local Government Area. Speaker of…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has demanded a retraction of an allegation made against him by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the President, or face a N5 billion defamation and libel lawsuit. On July 20, 2024, Onanuga claimed on his X handle (formerly Twitter)…
President Bola Tinubu addressed African leaders on Sunday in Accra, Ghana, providing an update on the progress and challenges faced by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). During the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, President Tinubu, who serves as the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and…
Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as president of the European Commission after securing a decisive majority in a secret ballot conducted by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The vote, held in Strasbourg on Thursday, saw von der Leyen receive the support of 401 MEPs, surpassing the required threshold by 41 votes. Following…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced Senator James Donald “J.D.” Vance as his choice for Vice President for the 2024 Republican ticket. Trump made this announcement on the opening day of the Republican National Convention. “After lengthy deliberation and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the right of local government councils to receive their monthly allocations directly from the federation account. In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, the ruling marks a historic step in strengthening democratic federalism in Nigeria. Morka emphasized that…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as the Chairman of the NPA Board. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu expects the appointees to bring excellence…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, to The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. This decision coincides with the celebration of Soyinka’s 90th birthday on July 13, 2024. Wole Soyinka, a distinguished playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, actor, singer, composer, and documentarian, is renowned globally…
The upcoming peace talks in South Sudan face significant challenges as opposition groups call for the repeal of a recently passed bill that allows detention without arrest warrants, a condition they insist must be met before any agreement can be signed. Since May, Kenya has hosted crucial meetings between South Sudanese government officials and rebel…
The National Women Leader of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Mary Alile-Idele, has praised Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia for fostering an environment that enables women in the state to succeed in both public and private sectors. Dr. Alile-Idele made this statement in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, during the launch of her nationwide initiative,…
Twelve political parties are set to participate in the local government elections scheduled for July 13 in Adamawa State. The chairman of the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), Alhaji Mohammed Umar, announced this at the conclusion of a two-day screening for candidates seeking various positions. Umar stated that the screening was conducted to ensure…
The House of Representatives has reassured Nigerians that the restructuring of federal government agencies, parastatals, and commissions, as part of implementing the Oronsaye Report, will not result in job losses. Dr. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka, Chairman of the House Special Ad-hoc Committee on the Restructuring of Government Agencies and Commissions, provided this assurance while addressing journalists…
A High Court in Kano State has postponed the hearing of an application related to the ongoing Kano Emirship dispute until July 4. The applicants, including the Attorney-General of Kano State and the Kano State House of Assembly, aim to prevent the dethroned emirs of Kano, Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye from continuing to present…
