The Bayelsa State government has announced the passing of Elizabeth Bidei, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development. Mrs. Bidei, died on Monday, December 30, 2024. The cause of her death is yet to be disclosed. In a statement released on Tuesday, Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai expressed the state government’s […] More
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) members at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) in Ondo State have initiated an indefinite strike due to the non-payment of their salaries and inadequate working conditions. LeadNaija understands that the medical personnel peacefully protested on Monday at the UNIMEDTH facility in Ondo town to emphasize their […] More
President Bola Tinubu has announced a strategic initiative to address the soaring costs of food and essential drugs by establishing a National Credit Guarantee Company. This move, he said, is part of broader economic reforms aimed at improving living standards and promoting industrial growth in 2025. “According to a report by The Nation, In his […] More
Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), says the federal government has submitted most of the requirements for Simon Ekpa’s extradition to Nigeria. Ekpa, a pro-Biafra agitator and secessionist, was arrested by Finland law enforcement on November 21. A district court in Päijät-Häme later sent the Finland-based Ekpa to prison for “spreading terrorist propaganda on […] More
A pipeline transporting crude oil from Niger to Benin was attacked in two locations Nigerien territory. This development comes amidst recent accusations by Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani, who alleged, without substantiating evidence, that Nigeria was conspiring to sabotage the pipeline.Don’t Miss Out! READ FULL ARTICLE More
The military high command has said that wanted and notorious terrorist commander, Bello Turji, who recently threatened to attack some communities in Zamfara State unless his brother and others arrested by troops are released, is a dead man walking. This is just as the military disclosed that those disputing the military’s precision bombing of the […] More
Some top Fulani leaders from the Shinkafi, Moriki, and Zurmi regions of Zamfara State convened a pivotal meeting with the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, at Ruga Chida, situated east of Kware town. This meeting was primarily aimed at persuading Turji to reconsider his recent threats to instigate violence in the region. Intelligence sources told […] More
Former presidential aide Senator Babafemi Ojudu has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, stating that he is not the right person to steer Nigeria at this critical time. Ojudu, who served under former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, made the remarks during an appearance on Edmund Obilo’s State Affairs podcast on Monday. He expressed his belief that […] More
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has issued a strong warning to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, urging him to refrain from actions that could push Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to leave the party. In a statement released on Sunday following a meeting in Abuja, the […] More
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has explained that he attended an event organised by a labour party legislator from the state because politics is not enmity. Nwifuru said this on Monday at Ishiagu, Ivo local government area, during the empowerment programme of the member representing Ohaoazara/ Onicha/ Ivo Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, […] More
His Royal Highness, the Emir of Fika and Chairman Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr. Muhammad Ibn Abali Muhammad Idrisa, has appointed Alhaji Ali Adamu Fika as the new Waziri of Fika. Alhaji Ali Adamu Fika, the eldest son of the late Wazirin Fika, Mallam Adamu Wazirin Fika, who was the former Head of […] More
A Federal High Court in Abuja has okayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to freeze 24 bank accounts domiciled in different banks over allegations bordering on terrorism financing. Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, gave the commission the […] More