July 14, 2025
APC shuts headquarters to honour Buhari
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the closure of its national secretariat in Abuja in honour of the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died in London yesterday following a prolonged undisclosed illness and is slated for burial today in his home town of Daura, Katsina State. The APC in a statement on Monday […]
Awujale for burial today
The final burial rites of the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, will be held on Monday evening.Oba Adetona joined his ancestors at the age of 91 on Sunday. A statement by the Ogun state government said his final burial rites will take place at Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-ode, at exactly 4 […]
I Still Sweep, Clean My House – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has said he lives a modest lifestyle without house help and personally performs chores including sweeping, cleaning, and serving guests. Obi made the revelation in a post on his X handle while reacting to viral photos and videos showing him serving food […]
Zahra Buhari reacts to father’s death in London hospital
Zahra Buhari, daughter of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, was seen crying and shouting on a street in London after the news of her father’s death broke. A heartbreaking video shared on Monday by Imran Muhammad on X shows Zahra visibly distressed and unable to hold back tears. She was joined by other family members, […]
Buhari: His wisdom stood out – Indian PM mourns former president
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has extended his condolences to Nigeria following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari’s demise was announced on Sunday after a brief illness, and Modi added his voice to those in mourning. In his tribute on X, the Prime Minister recalled his interactions with Buhari, saying the […]
NULGE FCT chapter suspends three-month strike after Wike intervention
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), FCT Chapter, has announced the suspension of its three-month strike, effective midnight on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, following the intervention of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.According to a statement signed by NULGE FCT President, Abdullahi Kabi, and Secretary, Abdulmumini Sa’ad, the decision […]
BREAKING: Shettima arrives London to convey Buhari’s corpse back to Nigeria
Vice President, Kashim Shettima has arrived the United Kingdom from where he is expected to convey the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria for burial. Shettima’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha made the disclosure early Monday morning, noting that the VP was received at the hospital by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador […]
Osun 2026: ‘From umbrella to broom’ – Davido ‘confirms’ Gov Adeleke’s defection plans [VIDEO]
Famous Nigerian musician, Davido, appeared to have confirmed his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s imminent defection to the All Progressive Congress, APC. There are rumors that Adeleke is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state. DAILY POST reports that the rumors began […]
Labour, Experts Back Dangote, Say Govt Refineries May Never Work
Industry experts, petroleum products marketers and organised labour have backed Aliko Dangote’s recent assertion that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries under the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) may never function effectively again, despite billions spent on their rehabilitation. The stakeholders, who spoke exclusively with LEADERSHIP, cited decades of mismanagement, outdated technology, and lack of sustainable crude […]
FAAN Reopens Port Harcourt Airport Runway For Flight Operations After Air Peace Mishap
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that Port Harcourt Airport airspace has been reopened for flight operations after closure following an Air Peace runway mishap. Several flights of local airlines were disrupted on Sunday after an Air Peace Airlines flight, P47190, skidded off the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omegwa, Rivers. The aircraft […]
