The United States Envoy to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has cautioned against framing terrorist attacks in the country along religious lines, insisting that the victims of insurgency and violence cut across faiths, tribes, and regions, saying that were more Muslim victims. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the envoy described any loss of life as “absolutely unfortunate,”…
The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) Report says Nigeria’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined from 5.3 children per woman in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, marking a major demographic shift over the past five years. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Friday in…
A married man, Abi Baragon, has been arrested by Rivers police for stabbing his sidechic multiple times after she rejected his marriage proposal. The 46-year-old man allegedly stabbed his side chic, Orineme Ayanate, multiple times, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. In a video that went viral in June 2025, the side chic cried for help…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has cautioned politicians against any plans to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Speaking on Thursday during his monthly media briefing at the Government House in Umuahia, the governor urged political actors to allow the will of the people to prevail. He said the…
A suspected phone thief has stolen the mobile phone of the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Barrister Sule Shu’aibu (SAN). According to LEADERSHIP, the incident reportedly occurred during a security-related event in Kaduna on Thursday. Reports indicated that the theft happened at public gathering, raising questions about how the suspect was…
The political dynamics in Enugu State took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the entire structure of the Labour Party in Enugu East Local Government Area collapsed into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following the defection of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Leading the mass movement…
Newly confirmed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged to deliver elections so transparent and credible that even losing candidates will willingly congratulate the winners. Speaking during his Senate screening and confirmation on Thursday, Amupitan said his mission is to rebuild public trust in the electoral process through collaboration with…
Layal Jade Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has revealed that she met her husband through Facebook. Layal made the revelation in a video broadcast marking Seyi’s 40th birthday. According to her, what attracted her to Seyi was his confident yet easy-going nature. “We met on Facebook. I wouldn’t really say there…
In his continuous pursuit of excellence and good governance, the Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Akin-Funmilayo Williams, has reaffirmed his ministry’s unwavering commitment to transforming the landscape of land administration and urban development in Oyo State in line with His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde’s vision. Mr. Williams emphasized that the ministry…
Police in Zamfara have confirmed that Armed bandits have killed five police officers and carted away their rifles following an ambush on a patrol team along the Gusau–Funtua highway in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Sources from the command said report from the Tsafe Divisional Office revealed that the incident occurred at about…