Kunle Olasanmi

Abuja

Journalist at Leadership Newspaper

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Articles

Kogi: Shun Mischief-makers, Second Republic LG Chairman Writes Yahaya Bello

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

A former chairman of Okene local government in the Second Republic, Alhaji Isa Sani Omolori, has called on the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to shun mischief-makers who are bent on sowing discord in Kogi Central Senatorial District. According to him, the failed attempt to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan is a dangerous manoeuvre.
Alleged Fraud: I Left Sick Bed To Attend EFCC Interrogation - Ex-Power Minister

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

A former minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has said that he left his sick bed to honour the invitation of the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for interrogation over allegations of fraud levelled against him by the commission.
NAICOM, Police Sued Over Third Party Insurance

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The National Insurance Commission of Nigeria (NICOM) has been dragged before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, over third-party motor insurance registration. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/478/2025, the National Cooperative Insurance Society of Nigeria, the plaintiff, also joined the Nigeria Police Force as the 2nd defendant.
CJN Kekere-Ekun Laments Low Standard Of Ethics In Legal Profession

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has lamented the downturn in the adherence to ethical principles in the legal profession. She noted, with regret, that strict adherence to ethical principles in the legal profession and the society at large was not only dwindling but facing serious challenges.
Federal High Court Gets Insolvency Unit

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has established an Insolvency Unit to modernise and update insolvency practices and proceedings in the country. The unit was created by the court’s chief judge, Hon Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, as part of concerted efforts to ensure that the court meets the yearnings of all aspects of the country’s laws.
FG Releases Withheld LG Allocations To Rivers Sole Administrator

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Anayo Onukwugha |Kunle Olasanmi

Sole administrator of Rivers State, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) has announced that the federal government has released the withheld allocations to local government councils in the state. Ibas, who announced this yesterday in Port Harcourt during a meeting with heads of local government administrators, assured that necessary steps would be taken to ensure the prompt payment of workers’ salaries.
Alleged Official Misconduct: British School Petitions AGF, Seeks Probe Of DPP

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

A British school, Whiteplains School Abuja, has petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), demanding the investigation of the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Mohammed Babadoko.
Senate Investigation: Court Adjourns Natasha’s Suit To March 25

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed the suit filed by the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for hearing until March 25, 2025. The senator had prayed the court for an order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges of the Senate from investigating her. The court granted the order last week, but the Senate suspended the senator for six months on Thursday after it considered the committee’s report.
Natasha-Akpabio Saga Snowballs Into Protests

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi |Paul Uwadima |Moses Orjime

The drama surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio took a new twist yesterday as protesters besieged the National Assembly, declaring support for the Kogi Central senator. The protesters, who carried several placards, called for Akpabio’s resignation. Police officers deployed at the National Assembly, however, dispersed the pro-Akpoti-Uduaghan protesters and prevented them from accessing the complex.
Uneasy Calm In Rivers As S/Court Stops Funds To Fubara

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi |Igho Oyoyo |James Kwen |Anayo Onukwugha

There was uneasy calm across Rivers State yesterday following the judgement of the Supreme Court suspending federal allocation to the state and nullifying the local government election conducted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Although the state’s residents, especially in the capital Port Harcourt, moved freely on the streets, they gathered in groups to discuss the apex court’s verdict.