The Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Gbenga Ashafa, has disclosed that the authority needs a minimum of N500 billion to significantly reduce the number of homeless individuals in the country. This revelation was made during a press briefing held in Abuja ahead of the 50th anniversary of the housing authority. Established through…
According to the AFEX Wet Season Crop Production Report for 2023, the price of paddy rice is anticipated to increase by 32% in the 2023/2024 crop production year, coupled with a projected 3.6% growth in production output. The report highlighted that stable rice production in 2023 was attributed to the absence of flooding, which contrasted…
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has criticised the judiciary, describing it as the “coffin of democracy” in Nigeria. Sani’s comments came in response to the recent judgment by the Court of Appeal that nullified the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. The appellate court set aside the decision of the governorship election…
Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, has once again emphasised its advocacy for a restructured Nigeria, asserting the need to return to the true federalism of the pre-1966 era. The group, in a nine-point communique issued after a meeting at the residence of former Ogun State governor Gbenga Daniel, highlighted the importance of restructuring,…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism about Nigeria overcoming its challenges, citing the intellectual capabilities of its citizens and the leadership style of President Bola Tinubu. Shettima made these remarks at a reception organized by the University of Ibadan Muslim Graduates’ Association (UIMGA) in his honor. Despite acknowledging domestic threats to the country’s lives and…
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm wishes to former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on the occasion of his 66th birthday, praising him as an icon of democracy. In a statement released by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday, Tinubu lauded Jonathan for his unique demonstration of statesmanship and his significant contributions to the advancement of…
Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged a review of recent Appellate Court judgments that nullified the elections of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State and Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program, Falana emphasized that the judgments should be revisited due to the failure of…
A landmark decision was reached on Sunday as the Court of Appeal in Abuja nullified the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. The unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices declared that Mutfwang was not validly nominated and sponsored by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the gubernatorial contest held on March…
Cult-related violence is escalating, posing severe security challenges to schools, communities, and businesses in southern Nigeria. The situation has led to numerous fatalities, including that of a senior police officer in the Niger Delta region. Investigations by LEADERSHIP Sunday reveal that the violence is concentrated in states in southern Nigeria, engulfing entire communities and forcing…
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has demolished a critically distressed three-storey building at 16, Oloto Street in the Ebute-Metta area of the state. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide emphasized the government’s responsibility to protect lives and properties, stating that the…