Politics

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...

Three ad hoc staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who served as Presiding Officers during the February 25 general election testified at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). The witnesses, subpoenaed by Abubakar Atiku and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), revealed that only the results of the presidential election were unable to be uploaded to the...

During the final phase of Former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, his spokesman, Garba Shehu, stated that the outgoing President himself was free from scandal and did not have any hidden bank accounts containing proceeds of corruption. However, some members of his cabinet faced allegations of misappropriation of public funds and corrupt practices. Civil society organizations and anti-corruption campaigners are now...

The Policy Advisory Council led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recommended the declaration of a state of emergency on revenue generation in Nigeria. The council has proposed the merger of several government agencies, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigerian Customs Service, and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, into the Nigerian Revenue Service. This consolidation aims to...

President Tinubu has enacted the student loan bill, aiming to address the financial needs of Nigerian students pursuing tertiary education. Here are key points to understand about the bill. Loan Purpose: The loan can be utilized for various expenses related to education, including school fees, accommodation, textbooks, research, and educational materials. The institutions will assess and justify the amount allocated to...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) issued a response to President Bola Tinubu's statement, asserting that the determination of what qualifies as "illegal orders" falls within the jurisdiction of the courts of law, rather than the presidency. The NBA, represented by its president, Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, clarified its position in a letter addressing the President's Democracy Day address. The President had...

President Bola Tinubu's actions during his first 15 days in office have generated excitement among investors, signaling positive prospects for Nigeria. Tinubu's decisive measures, such as eliminating the costly fuel subsidy, removing the controversial central bank governor, and pledging to unify exchange rates, have been well received by foreign investors. These developments have resulted in a surge in Nigeria's...