June 23, 2025 - Leaders NG

Stakeholders Laud Komolafe, NUPRC for Entrenching Transparency in Oil and Gas Sector— Say Commission Anchoring Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

Experts and civil society representatives have commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for driving transparency in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), describing the Commission under Gbenga Komolafe’s leadership as key to realising President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda in the oil and gas sector. The commendation was made during a…

Celebrating IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s Commitment to a Reformed and Accountable Nigeria Police Force

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…. By Comrade Olufemi Lawson On June 19, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a critical decision that would go on to reshape the trajectory of Nigeria’s internal security architecture. He appointed IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM as the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), entrusting him with the enormous responsibility of leading the…

‘A Brilliant Spokesperson’-Guild Of Editors, GOCOP Applaud Soneye’s Tenure At NNPCL

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers and the Guild of Editors have described the tenure of Femi Soneye, who recently stepped aside as Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), as impactful. Among those who praised his stewardship is the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Eze Anaba,…

IBM fire 8,000 Employees To Replace Them With AI

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IBM laid off 8,000 employees to replace them with AI—what they didn’t expect was having to rehire as many due to AI In 2023, IBM made headlines with the announcement of nearly 8,000 layoffs, primarily from support roles such as Human Resources. The goal? To replace these workers with artificial intelligence (AI), automating repetitive tasks…

UAE Blocks Nigerian Visas, Demands $60,000 Bank Proof For Entry, FG Silent

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Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry Silent as UAE Blocks Visas, Demands Nigerians Show $60,000 Bank History for Entry Thousands of Nigerians are reportedly being barred from securing transit or tourist visas to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to an unverified yet widely enforced requirement: maintaining a minimum monthly bank balance of $10,000 for six consecutive months, totalling $60,000….

Tinubu Hands Over As ECOWAS Chair, Sierra Leone’s Bio Takes Over

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The President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has emerged as the new Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government as Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu’s two-term leadership of the bloc comes to an end. President Tinubu handed over the mantle of leadership to President Bio at the 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority…

Senate Begins Nationwide Public Hearings On Constitution Review

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The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced plans to organise a comprehensive two-day zonal public hearing in the country’s six geo-political zones. The hearings, slated for July 4 and 5, are part of an extensive national consultation process aimed at capturing citizens’ voices on critical issues shaping the future of…

Rebuttal: Ose Anenih Defends Father’s Legacy Against distorted Claims on June 12 History by Presidential Spokesman

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In a pointed response to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Ose Anenih, son of the late Chief Tony Anenih, has issued a strong defense of his father’s role in the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election saga. Ose described Onanuga’s account of his father’s involvement as “untrue” and criticized the use of “uncouth…

Senator Aniekan Bassey Officially Joins APC

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Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, on Sunday officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), receiving his membership card from the South-2 Ward Chairman of the party, Mr. Uko Brendan. Shortly after his registration, Senator Bassey explained that he had deliberately waited for Governor Umo Eno to officially take the lead…

NBA Rejects Plan To Increase Supreme Court Justices To 30

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The Nigerian Bar Association has rejected a proposal by the Senate to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court bench from 21 to 30. The proposed measure aims to address the growing backlog of cases and enhance the efficiency of the country’s apex court. According to the sponsor of the bill, Osita Izunaso…