Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, says the Nigerian leader and US President Donald Trump will meet “in the coming days” to discuss claims of Christian genocide in the country. The statement follows Trump’s remark that the Nigerian government has ignored attacks on Christians, a claim that has sparked fierce…
By Jeremiah Emmanuel, Abuja Those fuming over United States of America President Donald Trump statement saying that Nigeria is a country of particular concern over the continuous annihilation of Christians in the country, is worrisome. It is a common knowledge that over the years, Nigeria has been grappling with insecurity that has…
US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Nigeria if the killing of Christians in the country continues. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump asked the United States department of war to prepare for possible action in Nigeria to wipe out Islamic terrorists. He warned the Nigerian government to act fast to stop…
No fewer than seven persons have been killed, while one other sustained gunshot wounds, following an attack by suspected gunmen on Damakasuwa community in Chawai Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The assailants reportedly stormed the community around 8 p.m. on Friday, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes for…
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria. The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held…
Two persons have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a violent clash between members of the Darika and Izala sects in Donga town, headquarters of Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State. The two-day crisis, which erupted over control and commencement of worship at the newly renovated Donga Central Mosque, threw the quiet…
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the Federal Government is currently reviewing citizenship applications submitted by 170 foreign nationals. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the minister said the exercise is being undertaken by the Citizenship Advisory Committee, which is tasked with assessing and recommending applications for President…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former First Lady, Chief Margaret Shonekan, on her 84th birthday, describing her as a symbol of humility, integrity and distinguished public service. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu praised Mrs Shonekan, widow of the late Head of…
Justice Chizoba Oji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Monday adjourned hearing on a preliminary objection filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in which she is contesting the authority of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to prosecute her. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Senate, is standing trial on a three-count…
Israel has announced it will lift the “special situation” status in its southern region for the first time since the Hamas-led attacks of October 2023. Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that he had approved the military’s recommendation to end the measure, which is set to be officially lifted on Tuesday morning. Katz said…
