July 30, 2025
Nigeria: Tinubu, Not Gov Lawal Can End Insecurity in Zamfara, Says APC Chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Shinkafi has asserted that the lingering insecurity bedeviling the state can only be addressed by… Read more »
Nigeria: EU Announces Extra €6m Support to Fight Human Trafficking in Nigeria
The European Union has announced an additional €6 million in support to strengthen Nigeria's fight against human trafficking and improve migration governance. Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Not About Atiku's 2027 Ambition - ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that the coalition movement is not designed for the 2027 presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Read more »
July 29, 2025
Nigeria: UK Condemns Killing of Kidnap Victims in Zamfara
The United Kingdom Government has condemned the killing of 33 hostages by terrorists in Zamfara State, despite payment of N50 million as ransom. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Still On Strike in Yobevarsity - ASUU
Yobe State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-YSU) has stated that the strike action has not been suspended, due to the failure of government… Read more »
July 27, 2025
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 38 Kidnap Victims in Zamfara
A total of 38, among 56 persons kidnapped by bandits in Banga Village of Kaura Namoda local government area of Zamfara State were reportedly killed after payment of over N50… Read more »
July 29, 2025
Nigeria: Federal Govt to Support Victims of Violence, Intensify Dialogue Against Extremism
National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to tackling violent extremism through… Read more »
July 28, 2025
Nigeria: Residents Protest 'Killing' of 20 Villagers in Katsina
Residents of Tsakuwa, Yarmarka, and Doma villages of Bakori local government area of Katsina State protested the reported killing of 20 villagers by suspected bandits in their… Read more »
Nigeria: Charly Boy Berates Lagos LG for Renaming Bus Stop After Olamide
Famous musician and entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy has knocked the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State for renaming the popular… Read more »
July 27, 2025
Nigeria: 130 Policemen, Guards Killed Fighting Banditry in Katsina
The Katsina State Government has revealed that over 100 members of the Katsina Community Watch Corps and more than 30 police officers have lost their lives in the ongoing fight… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands TikToker, 1 Other Over Alleged Libel Against Late Mohbad's Wife
Justice Ibrahim Kala of the Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a TikToker, Saheed Osama and Uyime Udoekwere in the custody of the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Denies Crack in Leadership Ranks
The Senate has denied reports suggesting a clash between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele during a recent executive session… Read more »
July 25, 2025
Nigeria: Federal Govt Frees 4,550 Inmates to Decongest Prisons
In a bid to address persistent overcrowding in correctional facilities, the federal government has released 4,550 inmates, thereby reducing the national custodial population from… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 16 Over Murder of Teenagers, Abduction in Bauchi
No fewer than 16 persons were arrested by operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command in connection with alleged abduction and murder of two 7-year old girls from Unguwan Sarkin… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Probes Undeclared $14,567, £1,030, CA$40 At Lagos Airport
The Lagos Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)is investigating Phil-Olumba Ifunaya Sheila, who was arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS for… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Algon Dismisses ₦6bn Looting Claims Against Governor Sani
The publicity secretary of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna State chapter, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, also known as Molash, has described as "baseless and… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Proved Public Service Can Be Done With Integrity, Transparency - Osinbajo
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has paid glowing tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a leader who served Nigeria with honesty and a deep… Read more »
July 24, 2025
Nigeria: Army Chief Probes Viral Video On Alleged Poor Feeding of Troops
The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has ordered investigation into viral video of soldiers expressing frustration over poor feeding by operational… Read more »
July 23, 2025
Nigeria: Mob Kills Suspect Who Hacked 3 Siblings to Death in Osun
Tragedy struck in Oba-Ile in Olorunda local government area of Osun State when a suspected drug addict, 30-year-old Sodiq Eniola, murdered three siblings at bedtime. Read more »
Nigeria: You Can't Eat Your Cake and Have It, Lawyer Tells Natasha
A legal expert has criticised suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for attempting to enforce a court judgment which she has already appealed, describing her actions as… Read more »
July 24, 2025
Nigeria: Kogi Assembly Passes Restriction of Truck Movement Bill, 3 Others for Assent
Kogi State House of Assembly has passed the Bill for a Law to Provide for the Restriction of Heavy-duty Truck Movement in Lokoja Metropolis and Other Matters Connected Therewith,… Read more »
July 23, 2025
Nigeria: Hike in Building Material Prices Raises Mortgage, Construction Loans
The hike in the cost of building materials is pushing up mortgage and construction loans in the first half of the current year, LEADERSHIP has learnt. Read more »
July 22, 2025
Nigeria: Reps Reject Us 3-Month Visa Validity for Nigerians
The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected the United States resolve limiting most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerian citizens to single-entry with a… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Warns Against Threatening Peter Obi
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to a recent warning by the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, asking the 2023 Labour Party's presidential candidate, Mr… Read more »
July 23, 2025
Nigeria: Chibok Parents Mourn Buhari, Seek Release of 87 Missing Girls
The Association of the Parents of the Missing Chibok Girls has mourned former President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »
