Written by President Bola Tinubu will meet with his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, in the coming days to discuss allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, the Presidency has said. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, confirmed the planned meeting on Friday, noting that both leaders share a commitment to combating insurgency […]
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, Kaduna State chapter, has criticised the United States government over its recent designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” on alleged persecution of Christians, describing the move as biased and unbalanced. The US, under the Donald Trump administration, recently classified Nigeria among countries accused of failing […]
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 […]
*Says Only Good Governance Can Save Nigeria Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has cautioned Nigerians against welcoming US President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military intervention in Nigeria, describing it as “perilous” and urging the country to focus on internal reforms instead of relying on foreign powers. Sowore was reacting to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]