The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reported a significant victory against Boko Haram insurgents, announcing the elimination of a key terrorist leader, Abu Asad, and several others in air strikes on their hideout at Tagoshe in the Mandara Mountains, Borno. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information of NAF, stated that…
A recent report by Cadre Harmonise (CH) has raised alarm about an impending food crisis in Nigeria, with approximately 26.5 million people in 26 states expected to face severe food shortages between June and August 2024. The findings were revealed during the November analysis result presentation conducted by the Kwara Ministry of Agriculture and Human…
The federal government of Nigeria has affirmed its commitment to a collaborative partnership with the Chinese government, aiming to enhance technology transfer, intelligence sharing, and military training to address the security challenges prevalent in the country. This pledge was made by the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, during a courtesy visit from the Chinese Ambassador…
President Bola Tinubu, attending the G20 Compact with Africa Economic Conference, held discussions with German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz to strengthen ties and explore investment opportunities. The meeting focused on Nigeria’s pursuit of German investment in critical sectors, including energy, transportation, and electric power production. Tinubu expressed commitment to the Siemens-supported Presidential Power Initiative (PPI)…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that Western Liberal Democracy was imposed on Africa by colonialists and has not proven to be an effective system of government on the continent. Obasanjo made these remarks during a keynote address at a high-level consultation on “Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy for Africa” held at the Olusegun Obasanjo…
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,…
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…
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…