Written by As Bar Council Approves Wig-Free Court Appearance for Barristers with Afros, Dreadlocks, And Health Needs Barristers in England and Wales can now forgo their iconic curly horsehair wigs in criminal courts if the headpieces prove “uncomfortable or impractical,” marking the latest evolution in a sartorial custom dating back nearly 350 years. The updated guidelines, quietly […]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over “the failure to probe the allegations that lawmakers pay up to ₦3 million to sponsor or present bills, motions, and petitions at the National Assembly.” Mr Akpabio and […]
A torrent of high-profile defections from opposition parties to Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has sparked fierce backlash, with critics accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of weaponizing public funds and anti-corruption agencies to engineer a one-party state. Opposition leaders warn that the APC’s rapid expansion fueled by governors, lawmakers, and executives jumping ship signals […]
In Nigeria’s complex political landscape, the path from deputy governor to governor remains steep and often impassable. While some have ascended through tragedy or circumstance, most deputies face systemic barriers, including party zoning, financial exclusion, and deep-seated mistrust. Correspondents from Leadersip spoke with former deputies across states like Kebbi, Niger, Enugu, and Imo to uncover […]
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Among the doctrines that underpin the legal process in Nigeria, few are as profound and pervasive as judicial independence, but no doctrine in the ecosystem of the law rivals its elusiveness. The idea is ubiquitous in the syllabus of every programme leading to the award of a degree in law, in […]
Nigerian TikTok stars Elizabeth Amadou (aka Jarvis) and Habeeb Hamzat (aka Peller) are once again in the spotlight after a chaotic livestream reignited tensions in their on-again, off-again relationship. The couple, who gained fame for viral challenges, couple content, and live streams, have repeatedly aired personal conflicts online, leaving fans divided over their future. The […]
A 34-year-old bricklayer in Ondo State, Ojo Ajisafe, has faulted the decision of the Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo, to discontinue the trial of an accused person, Fred Akinnuoye, popularly known as Adaja. According to PUNCH, Akinnuoye was standing trial at a State High Court in Akure, the state capital, […]
From Street Stereotypes to Stories of Hope I still remember the first time I looked into the eyes of an Almajiri boy on the streets of Kano.He wasn’t just begging for food… he was searching for dignity.That moment changed me. For years, the word “Almajiri” in Nigeria has been reduced to mean street urchins — … Continue reading “Almajiri.NG – Jobs Blogs AI Changing the Narrative: Almajiri with Dignity and Purpose”
A 15% tax on all imported fuel, and suddenly, the President of the United States is “ready” to deploy military forces to Nigeria, over a false genocide allegation. And I somehow believe this is one out of many reasons why threats are being issued. But one thing I know for sure is that whatever threat … Continue reading “Dividing Black Africa: Trump vs Nigeria – Soyinka Visa To Dangote’s Mega Refinery . What Does America Really Want ?”
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has taken a swipe at President Donald Trump, saying his allegation of genocide is as a failure of the United States’ intelligence. Issa-Onilu stated this at the monthly National Joint Security press briefing held in Abuja on Monday, adding that this is not the … Continue reading “Trump’s Genocide Allegation Against Tinubu’s Govt Shows US Intelligence Has Failed – NOA”