The Governing Board of the Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP-Nigeria) has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, on his 70th birthday. The Guild also extended Eid-el-Maulud goodwill to Muslims across Nigeria and the world, urging them to reflect on the virtues of peace, compassion, justice, tolerance and love for humanity associated with the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement issued by the Secretary of the GIMP-Nigeria Governing Board, Pastor (Barr.) Samuel Egburonu, the Sultan was described as…
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Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has described the career of the outgoing Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, as evidence that the hardships of public service can build, rather than break, leaders committed to their duties. Diri said Walson-Jack’s journey from the Niger Delta civil service to the highest administrative position in Nigeria demonstrated the value of perseverance, discipline, commitment and purposeful service. He spoke at the retirement and book presentation ceremony for Walson-Jack, where he joined other senior Nigerians in celebrating her 34 years in public service. The governor said Walson-Jack’s experience in Rivers…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful development if merit, competence and integrity are compromised in the appointment of people to public offices. Jonathan made the call while speaking at the retirement and book presentation ceremony of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Walson-Jack to lead the Federal Civil Service, describing the position as one that requires a high level of merit and competence. Jonathan noted that Walson-Jack became the first Bayelsan to occupy the position, stressing that the office could not simply…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has praised the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Didi Walson-Jack, for her contributions to Nigeria’s public service. Adedeji spoke through his representative, M.L. Mbaka, at the public presentation of Walson-Jack’s two memoirs, which documented her years of service, leadership experience and reforms in the civil service. He described the occasion as an opportunity to celebrate Walson-Jack’s career, honour excellence and preserve the institutional memory of purposeful leadership. Adedeji also expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for attending the event, saying the President’s presence…
The future of Nigeria’s newspaper industry is at the centre of a new book by the Group News Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, Sunday Isuwa, PhD, as digital technology continues to reshape how news is produced, distributed and consumed. Titled Digital Shift in Nigeria’s Newspaper Industry, the book examines the growing transition from traditional print journalism to digital platforms and its impact on newsrooms, journalists, media businesses and audiences. The publication will be formally launched on October 29, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) headquarters, behind the EFCC Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja. The event is…
The Peter Obi Media Office (POMR) has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to engage Nigerians directly as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 25, POMR spokesman, Idris Zekeri Jnr, said Nigerians deserve to hear directly from candidates seeking their votes rather than relying mainly on political surrogates. The group said the 2027 election should focus on the records, policies, competence and character of the presidential candidates. POMR questioned whether a sitting president seeking a second term could effectively ask Nigerians for another mandate while ministers, party officials, governors and…
Bandits have killed the District Head of Gallah in Niger State, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf, following reports that he had warned gunmen against infiltrating his community. Yusuf, also known as the Magajin Garin Gallah, was a traditional ruler under the Borgu Emirate in Agwara Local Government Area of the state. The incident was first reported by security analyst Bakatsine in a post on X. The slain monarch was also identified as a brother of the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi. According to reports, the attackers stormed the monarch’s palace during the weekend and killed…
The Northern Senators Forum has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday, praising his contributions to peace, unity and national development. In a statement signed by the forum’s Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, the senators described the Sultan’s life as one dedicated to public service, leadership and national cohesion. The forum noted that the Sultan’s career began in the Nigerian Army, where he rose to the rank of Brigadier-General and served in military and peacekeeping operations. He later served in presidential security and diplomatic roles before becoming the 20th Sultan of Sokoto in…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has warned Nigerians against reversing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, arguing that policy continuity is critical to achieving lasting recovery. Bello made the argument while urging Nigerians to support Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. The former governor said some of the decisions taken by the Tinubu administration had created immediate economic pressure but were intended to address problems that had accumulated over many years. He argued that changing course whenever reforms become difficult could prevent the country from benefiting from policies that require time to produce results. “President…
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of discriminating against Christians during his eight-year tenure. Fani-Kayode made the allegation in a viral video while commenting on the political situation in Kaduna State and the administration of Governor Uba Sani. He claimed that Christians in Southern Kaduna faced killings, underdevelopment and discrimination under El-Rufai’s administration. According to Fani-Kayode, Christian communities were allegedly denied development opportunities, while some Christian leaders were reportedly insulted because of their faith. He said he and other Christians opposed what he described as El-Rufai’s policies but opted for peaceful resistance and…