Unknown gunmen, on Saturday, reportedly kidnapped a traditional ruler, the Ojibara of Bayagan in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, Alh. Kamilu Salami. Unconfirmed reports said the monarch was kidnapped in his farm around 9:30am. Some people who are close to the kidnapped monarch confirmed the abduction of the monarch to LEADERSHIP on Saturday…
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded withdrawal of the ambassadorial list sent to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it is populated by people with “integrity deficit”. The party also asked President Tinubu to renominate only Nigerians with “stellar democratic credentials and high moral standing, capable of commanding global respect…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike after 29 days following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government, aimed at addressing long-standing demands affecting doctors across government hospitals. NARD President, Dr. Mohammed Usman, announced the decision late Saturday night via his X handle, saying…
The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) on Saturday decried rape and disowned one Mr Kolawole Muyiwa, who was convicted of rape, as a staff member of the institution. The LASUED Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, who described rape as debasing to humanity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the…
Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy has remained silent across all his social media platforms as show cancellations continue to trail his controversial encounter with a sleeping woman during his ‘No Sign of Weakness’ tour in the United States. The singer, who is usually active on Instagram, X, and Facebook, has not issued any statement or…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has briefed incumbent President Bola Tinubu on the volatile political situation in Guinea-Bissau, following a controversial military takeover that has drawn sharp condemnation from regional and international bodies. Jonathan, a member of the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission to Guinea-Bissau’s presidential and legislative elections, had dismissed reports suggesting that…
Honorable Lawrence Olujide Adewale (MBA), an aspirant for Oluyole Federal Constituency Come 2027 has congratulated Chief (Dr) Florence Ajimobi on her nomination as Ambassador by President Bola Tinubu. Hon. Adewale described the development as a step forward for Nigeria and Oyo state All Progressive Congress (APC). He described the former Oyo first lady as an…
Four of the six directors of the Federal Ministry of Defence abducted on 10 November along the Kabba–Lokoja highway have regained their freedom, the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) confirmed on Friday, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria. The officials were travelling from Lagos to Abuja for a promotion exam…
Terrorists on Saturday launched a fresh attack along the Isanlu Makutu–Idofin highway in Yagba East LGA, Kogi State, throwing residents and travellers into panic. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen struck suddenly in the afternoon, forcing people to flee. The number of abducted victims remains unknown as details are still sketchy. Communities around the area have reportedly…
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Convener of the National Peace Committee (NPC), Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has insisted that there is no persecution of Christians in Nigeria, stressing that genocide is determined not by the number of casualties but by intent. Bishop Kukah recently came under criticism after being quoted as urging the…