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The federal government’s recent decision to remove Mathematics as a compulsory requirement for students in the arts and humanities seeking admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education has sparked mixed reactions across the country. In a…
That Nigeria is battling profound insecurity is not in doubt. It couldn’t have been, given the wanton killings, kidnapping for ransom, and displacement of entire communities, particularly in the worst-hit states of the South-East, North-Central, and North-West regions. Over…
A former local government chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2024 local government election in Kwara State, Musbau Esinrogunjo, has been arraigned before the state High Court for allegedly raping a teenager. The state government had dragged…
The Federal Government has appealed to the United Nations to support Nigeria in securing long-term financing to tackle the growing humanitarian challenges linked to internal displacement across the country. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu,…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remains an ally of the media and is committed to protecting and advancing the journalism profession in the country. The Vice…
Gunmen suspected to be armed Fulani herdsmen have attacked Daron village in Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving two people dead. LEADERSHIP gathered that one person was also injured during the attack, which occurred around 8 p.m. Tuesday.…
The Victims of the Tuesday Tanker explosion at Essa in Katcha local government area of Niger state have been transferred to the National Hospital, Abuja, even as a Mass burial was conducted for 28 dead victims, with the death toll rising to 39. LEADERSHIP gathered that the…
The decision of the chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to sell five per cent to 10 per cent of its stake on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited within the next year has generated significant interest among Nigerian investors. The refinery, currently producing 650,000…
The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has assured that military personnel will soon flush out criminals, especially bandits, Lakurawa, and others, in the country. He made the assurance when he led senior military officers to a courtesy call to Governor Nasir Idris at…
Hours after Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and former presidential candidate, led protesters in parts of Abuja demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the banned Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Kanu agreed to commence his defence. The…
As Nigeria inches toward another election season, government and civic leaders have urged young Nigerians to stop waiting for power to be handed to them and instead embrace volunteerism, discipline, and service as the pathway to leadership. The message was at the heart of the…
The federal government has expressed deep sorrow over the recent petrol tanker explosion in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, which claimed several lives and left many others injured. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of…
21st October 2025 —Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, today announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) offering on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure that connects Web3 users to local payment channels across…
21st October 2025 —Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, today announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) offering on-ramp/off-ramp infrastructure that connects Web3 users to local payment channels across…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged to partner with the Ministry of Aviation to host Nigeria’s first-ever international Airshow in Abuja, a landmark event set to attract global aviation powerhouses. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, made the commitment in…
Baring last-minute change, the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, will assume office on Thursday. This is as the yet-to-be sworn-in INEC chairman is scheduled to meet with the directors of the commission at its…
Balmoral Group Promotions, AK Promotions, and Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions have announced ‘Chaos In The Ring II’, a historic Heavyweight Triple Header scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, Nigeria. The blockbuster event, to…
Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has reiterated his commitment to transforming the agricultural landscape of the state through massive investment in rural infrastructure, farmer empowerment,…
