Politics

Car sellers in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state, are facing a shortage of parking space due to an influx of vehicles from civil servants who can no longer afford to maintain their cars following the removal of fuel subsidy. The removal of the subsidy has led to a significant increase in fuel prices, with the pump price ranging...

As the National Assembly resumes today, the suspense surrounding the emergence of principal officers has intensified. Political parties in both chambers have yet to reach a consensus on the list of potential principal officers. The office of the Senate leader is being contested by Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) and Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), while lawmakers from minority parties are...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced the establishment of a joint working committee to address the issues surrounding the recent demolitions in some markets, particularly the Alaba International Market. The decision was made after a meeting between Governor Sanwo-Olu, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Ben Kalu, and Igbo...

The list of potential ministerial nominees for the Bola Tinubu administration is undergoing final security checks, according to a reliable source within the Presidency. The Department of State Services and the Presidential Strategic Team are conducting these checks before the list is finalized. The source did not disclose the names or number of individuals being considered for ministerial positions....

The Federal Government has recently announced its decision to discontinue budgetary allocations to professional bodies and councils starting from December 31, 2026. This decision was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Registrar of the Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology, an agency under the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. The letter, signed by Director General...

Isa Yuguda, the former Governor of Bauchi State, has revealed that the fuel subsidy in Nigeria was a fraudulent scheme where individuals profited from non-existent pipelines in Lagos and Warri during the last administration. Yuguda made these statements in an interview with Channels TV, where he disclosed that the committee he chaired had investigated the subsidy regime and uncovered the...

Nuhu Ribadu, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, has officially assumed the position of National Security Adviser in Nigeria, taking over from Maj-Gen Babagana Monguno (retd). During a brief ceremony held in Abuja on Monday, Ribadu expressed his dedication to meeting the expectations of Nigerians and ensuring the safety and security of the country. "We will bring stability to this...

Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has provided an explanation for the UK government's decision to ban international students from bringing family members with them starting in 2024. The new policy aims to address pressure on the country's housing infrastructure and manage the inflow of migrants. Montgomery stated that the increasing number of students seeking to bring their...

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has refuted media reports suggesting that it has approved a 114% increment in salaries for political office-holders, judicial officials, and public office holders. The RMAFC's Public Relations Officer, Christian Nwachukwu, clarified in an exclusive discussion with LEADERSHIP that President Bola Tinubu has not given approval for the salary increment. Rakiya Tanko-Ayuba, a...

Phrank Shaibu, the special assistant on public communication to Atiku Abubakar, has given advice to former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, suggesting that he should reduce his alcohol consumption following Wike's revelation of organ failure due to suspected poisoning. Phrank stated that excessive alcohol consumption is known to lead to various health issues such as high blood pressure, heart...