March 29
Nigeria: Why PDP Is in Crisis - Saraki
A former president of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, in this interview with LEADERSHIP, speaks on the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the state of the National… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Elects New Leaders, PDP Faction Sets for Convention
Delegates from various state chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) converged on Eagle Square, Abuja, on Friday for the party's… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Cannot Become One-Party State - Rep. Osawaru
Hon. Billy Osawaru, Chairman of the House Committee on African Integration and Cooperation and member representing Orhionmwon/Uhunwonde Federal Constituency of Edo State, in this… Read more »
Nigeria: Egba People Celebrate Grand Finale of 39th Lisabi Festival
The historic Ake Palace grounds in Abeokuta were filled with colour and excitement on Saturday as the Egba people celebrated the grand finale of the 39th Lisabi Festival. Read more »
Nigeria: Jason Derulo - Why Marriage Isn't in the Cards At 37
Global pop star Jason Joel Desrouleaux, popularly known as Jason Derulo, has shared a rare look into his private life, admitting that being a bachelor at 37 is a situation he never… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Bringing Global Experience to Local Politics - Okwong
Mr Uya Okwong, a United Kingdom-based petroleum engineer, relocated to his native state of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, and now seeks to represent Urue Offong/Oruko constituency in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fight for Jimoh Ibrahim's Senate Position Begins
A fresh tension has arisen over who will replace Senator Jimoh Ibrahim following his confirmation and posting to the United Nations as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Yari, Uzodimma Tipped to Head Tinubu's Campaign
Two chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress are in contention to head the 2027 presidential campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: How Prison Turns Inmates Into Entrepreneurs, Scholars
Inside Nigeria's correctional centres, an underground economy thrives, LEADERSHIP Sunday can report. Inmates grow vegetables, trade food items, and run informal businesses, turning… Read more »
March 27
Nigeria: Saraki Rules Out 2027 Presidential Bid, Backs Southern Presidency
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has officially declared that he will not contest the 2027 presidential election, instead throwing his support behind the zoning of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Poultry Farmers Kick Against Proposed $900m China Partnership
Poultry farmers in Nigeria have expressed strong opposition to the proposed $900 million investment deal between the Federal Government and China, cautioning that it could harm the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Targets Over One Million Children in Polio Immunisation Campaign
The Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, in partnership with UNICEF, has unveiled plans to vaccinate over one million children under the age of five during a… Read more »
Nigeria: NASS Exists to Oversee, Not Rubber-Stamp Government - Saraki
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has defended the role of Nigeria's National Assembly, insisting that it is neither designed to blindly support nor obstruct the executive, but… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Issues 4-Day Ultimatum to Federal Govt Over New Salary Structure
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Irele Tower By Lagos Free Zone
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday inaugurated Irele Tower, the first commercial building within the Lagos Free Zone, describing the project as a milestone in… Read more »
Nigeria: LCCI - Bank Recapitalisation'll Improve Access to Credit, Make Lending Conditions Competitive
As the deadline for banks to raise their capital ends in four days' time, private sector operators, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and others, are hoping that banks'… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Officers' Wives Promote Environmental Sustainability At Lagos Port
The Customs Officers' Wives Association (COWA), Ports and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Chapter of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has organised an environmental… Read more »
Nigeria: Developers Shun Build-to-Rent Over Slow Investment Returns
Nigeria's real estate sector is witnessing a major shift as developers and property investors are increasingly abandoning the Build-to-Rent model for the faster, more lucrative… Read more »
Nigeria: Toptier CEO Nwoko Targets Nnl, Nwfl Transformation
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Toptier Sports Management, Chichi Nwoko, has outlined the vision behind the company's landmark ₦40 billion investment into Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: How Northern Movie Industry Is Improving Amidst Challenges
Practitioners in the Northern movie industry have shared their thoughts on the present state of the industry, saying it has advanced and improved in picture quality and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actress Mama No Network Gets New Car
Nollywood actress and comedian, Kudirat Abeniade Soremi, popularly known as Mama No Network, has bought a new car. Read more »
Nigeria: Talentless Artists Use 'Afrobeats' to Hide Their Lack of Skill - Ruggedman
Veteran rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has criticised the use of "Afrobeats" as a catchall term for all African music, calling it misleading. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Katsina United Battle Ready for Barau FC Clash - Mohammed
Katsina United technical adviser, Azeez Mohammed, has expressed confidence ahead of their matchday 32 encounter against Barau FC. Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Use AI, Surveillance to Tackle Insecurity - Expert
A Nigerian Information and Communication Technology expert, Nguuma Tyokaha, has said the federal government can deploy artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics and smart… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Outlines Roadmap National Cooperative Bank Set-Up
The federal government has outlined a roadmap for the establishment of a Cooperative Bank of Nigeria as part of ongoing reforms to revitalise the cooperative sector and expand… Read more »
