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The Political Ramifications Of Abba Yusuf's Switch To The APC

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The safest play for Gov. Abba Yusuf has always been leaving the NNPP, the only thing that mattered was how and with whom. Under President Tinubu, we have seen a very skilful intrus... Read More


Nigeria's Coup and the Ethics of the "Good Lie"

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Nigeria's recent coup scare and the reactions it provoked have once again exposed the uneasy relationship between truth, power, discretion, and what many quietly describe as the "g... Read More


Shettima Backs Mutfwang-Yilwatda Alliance, Predicts Peace in Plateau

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Shettima said Nigerians share a common heritage that outweighs ethnic, religious, or political differences, urging citizens to focus on what unites them rather than what divides th... Read More


Angela Okorie Held in Suleja Over Alleged Cybercrime Linked to Mercy Johnson

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Okorie was arrested on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Lagos State by operatives of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (CID). She was later transferred to the custody ... Read More


AFCON 2025 Breaks Digital Records with 6.1B Impressions, 5.2B Video Views

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The tournament drew 8.5 million new followers, making it the most digitally engaged African football event in history, with fans logging 285 million interactions. TikTok led the ch... Read More


Yusuf's Red Cap on Tinubu's Red Carpet

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- After months of dallying and endless speculations, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State finally broke ranks with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, his in-law, mentor and political godfather... Read More


Re: Russian Embassy's Fuss Over Azu's Article on Putin By Richard Akinnola

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Reading through the rejoinder of the Russian Embassy to the column of Azu Ishiekwene in the January 23 issue of LEADERSHIP, to borrow the phrase of inimitable Patrick Obahiagbon, t... Read More


Is this another Season of Omen for Africa?

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- 1966, P. Clark in one of his poems "Seasons of Omens" poetizes Nigeria's first military coup which occurred on 15th January 1966. Deploying metaphors to adumbrate the tense politic... Read More


Super Eagles Winger Samuel Chukwueze Loses Mother

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze is in mourning following the passing of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, after a brief illness. The heartbreaking news was shared ... Read More


CRHA Intervenes in Ekuri-Ezemac Logging Dispute

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Members of the Ekuri community had accused the company of operating without due process, including the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and community consent. T... Read More