Isaiah Benjamin

Nigeria

Journalist at Leadership Newspaper

A JOURNALIST, SOCIAL COMMENTATOR AND POLITICAL ANALYST.

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Articles

Hoodlums Kill 12 On Way To Wedding In Plateau

6 days ago | leadership.ng | Achor Abimaje |Isaiah Benjamin

Twelve persons who were travelling from Zaria local government area of Kaduna State to Qua’an Pan in Plateau State were attacked and killed by hoodlums in Mangu local government area of Plateau State on Friday. Some other travellers sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital in Mangu.
Senator Katung Meets Southern Kaduna Religious Leaders, Urges Peace, Unity

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Isaiah Benjamin

The senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, has appealed to religious leaders to continue to preach peace and unity across Kaduna State, particularly in Southern Kaduna communities. He made the appeal at a meeting with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in the senatorial district.
Security Agents Nab 398 Suspects With Dangerous Weapons, Drugs In Kaduna

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Isaiah Benjamin

The Kaduna State Police Command-led joint task force, in an intensified crackdown on criminal elements, has arrested 398 criminal suspects, recovered locally made pistol, other dangerous weapons and drugs in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Mansir Hassan said the arrest was sequel to the establishment of a Special Task Force by the Kaduna State Government.
Never Again Will Recovered Funds, Properties Be Re-looted - EFCC Boss

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Isaiah Benjamin

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has declared that recovered funds or properties will never again be allowed to be re-looted. He stated this when he led the commission’s management on an inspection visit to the confiscated NOK University, Kachia, now Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State.
Benue: Poly Students Lament Killings, Demand Urgent Action

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Isaiah Benjamin

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has strongly condemned the recent massacre in Yelwata community, Guma local government area of Benue State, where over 50 residents, including youths and children, were reportedly killed in brutal attacks. In a statement, the president of NAPS, Comrade Eshiofune Paul Oghayan, described the killings as “a national disgrace” and called for immediate and decisive action from both federal and state authorities.
JNI Condemns Fresh Killings In Benue, Urges National Action To End Bloodshed

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Isaiah Benjamin

The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has condemned the renewed killings in parts of Benue State, describing the incident as gruesome, barbaric, and unacceptable in a civilised society. A statement issued by the religious body under the leadership of its president-general, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, expressed deep pain and concern over what it described as the persistent and senseless massacre of innocent Nigerians.
Senator Girei Extols President Tinubu’s Leadership Style, Pragmatism

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Isaiah Benjamin

Senator Abubakar Girei, a prominent figure in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former representative of Adamawa Central in the Nigerian Senate, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership approach. In a conversation with LEADERSHIP, Senator Girei said that President Tinubu’s pragmatic and decisive governance style, particularly in addressing Nigeria’s long-standing economic challenges, is worthy of commendation.
PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 183 Suspects, Recover Vehicle, Firearm, Hard Drugs In Kaduna

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Isaiah Benjamin

The Kaduna State Police Command said it launched an aggressive clampdown on criminal hideouts and black spots across the state, resulting in the arrest of 183 suspected criminal elements. Police said the raids were in tandem with the renewed and continuous effort to rid the state of criminal elements and safeguard lives and properties.
Col. Umar Dangiwa Deserves National Honour - Group

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Isaiah Benjamin

Following the conferment of national honours on some prominent Nigerians on Democracy Day by President Bola Tinubu, a group, Goodnews Nigeria, has drawn the attention of the president to other Nigerians who deserve the honour. Chairman of the group, Engr. Dauda Mbaya, said the former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Umar Dangiwa (rtd) deserves to be conferred with such honour, considering his contributions to the nation’s democracy, growth and development.
Nigeria: Group Appeal for Truce Between Gov Sani, El-Rufai

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Isaiah Benjamin

Worried by the disagreement between Governor Uba Sani and his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the National Chairman of Equity Alliance, Hon. Abdullahi Magaji Baba, has appealed to both parties to sheathe their swords in the state's interest.