It is usually a headline grabbing event whenever a celebrity receives a political appointment.Over the years a good number of popular Nigerian celebrities have left the glamour of the showbiz world to serve in various capacities in government. In this piece LEADERSHIP Weekend takes a look at some Nigerian celebrities who received political appointments….
Super Eagles’ captain, Ahmed Musa was the surprise visitor to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 team, Golden Eaglets at ParkView Hotel in Abuja on Wednesday. Nigeria’s most capped international admonished the players to endeavour to maintain the rich culture of Nigeria football and also make a name for themselves and their families, adding that…
Africa is lagging behind when it comes to climate justice because wealthy nations are yet to redeem their pledges for the continent to fight the scourge. Top scientists are warning that Africa is paying an intolerable price for the impacts of climate change, calling on the rich world to honor its pledges on climate…
A UK-based non-profit organization has warned of a mounting disinformation campaign across the Arab World and much of Africa. Based on a wealth of open-source research, social media analysis and digital investigations, the group has uncovered a broad Russian campaign to influence the hearts and minds of the broader region. Even though Russian government is…
The federal government has released the sum of N15 billion for the committee on the repatriation, return and resettlement of Internally Displaced Person(IDP)that are living in the Republic of Chad, Cameroon, and Niger to Nigeria. Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum disclosed this to State House correspondents on Friday at the Presidential Villa . He…
About 53 percent young Africans won’t mind military intervention if elected leaders abused their offices, Afrobarometer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joseph Asunka has told German leaders. The Republican Interest reports that the report is a wake-up call to leaders around Africa to ensure that they did not abuse the privileges bestowed on them. …
Brighter Futures programme, an initiative supported by the UK government, has launched the Thrive Online campaign, as part of efforts to curb the rising tide of cyber-related crimes in Nigeria. The initiative also launched the Cancel Cultist campaign aimed at reducing cultism and other forms of serious organized crime in Nigeria. The Thrive…
The National leader and the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen Rabiu Musa Kwankwanso has urged their elected governor, Senators and members of the National and the States Houses of Assembly to work together in building the party adding that influential politicians will join them before the 2027 general elections. …
Japan’s government has announced its intention to impose restrictions on the export of certain types of computer chips, following similar moves by the US and the Netherlands. The new measures will apply to 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The policy will be subject to public comment, with plans to implement it in July. The…
Turkey has lifted its delay on Finland’s bid to join the Western defensive alliance, NATO, citing the Nordic nation’s support for terrorists as the reason behind the delay. Finland’s neighbor, Sweden, which applied to join NATO in May 2021, is still facing similar accusations and being blocked by Ankara. Any expansion of NATO requires the…
