Leadership Newspaper

Leadership is a daily newspaper released by the Leadership Newspaper Group, located in Abuja, Nigeria. According to its website, the publication commits to supporting good governance and protecting the interests of Nigeria, even when it means challenging its leaders. They emphasize their dedication to standing up for what is right and state that these principles will guide how they are evaluated.

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Boko Haram Abducts Catholic Priest, 9 Others, Kills 1 In Borno

16 hours ago | leadership.ng | Francis Okoye

Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have abducted a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Daniel Afina and nine others after killing one person along Gwoza-Limankara Road in Borno State. A source who disclosed this on condition of anonymity yesterday in Maiduguri said Rev.
Zulum Donates N100m To Wounded Soldiers, Bereaved Families

16 hours ago | leadership.ng | Francis Okoye

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has donated N100 million to assist families of slain soldiers and those wounded in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the North East region. The donation was made yesterday at an Eid-el-Kabir luncheon hosted jointly by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, at Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri. Governor Zulum presented a cheque of N100 million to the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.
Ex -Minister Ogah Joins Kalu In Push For Tinubu’s Re-election

16 hours ago | leadership.ng | James Kwen

A former minister of state for mines and steel development, Dr Uche Ogah, has pledged to join forces with the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, in supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 polls.
Groups Want President To Stop Appointing INEC Chairmen

1 day ago | leadership.ng | James Kwen

The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) and Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) havedemanded a stop to the practice whereby an incumbent president appoints the chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its national commissioners. This was made known at the presentation of a policy brief and memoranda sent to the National Assembly in Abuja.
APC Assures Governor Of Inclusion

1 day ago | leadership.ng | James Kwen

The National Working Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed delight over the defection of the Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno to the party. Governor Eno had earlier yesterday announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, citing the need to connect Akwa Ibom to the government at the centre, among other reasons.
Eid-Adha:Tinubu, Govs, Others Felicitate Muslims

1 day ago | leadership.ng | Jonathan Nda-Isaiah |Tarkaa David |Igho Oyoyo |Chibuzo Ukaibe |Patrick Ochoga |Francis Okoye | +5 more

President Bola Tinubu, state governors and other prominent personalities and organisations in the country yesterday sent messages of goodwill to the Muslim community in the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-al-Kabir. The president called for more prayers for the military and security agencies currently making sacrifices to keep the nation safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits.
JUST-IN: Ex-CJN Uwais Dies At 89

2 days ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Uwais, has died at the age of 89. A family source, who confirmed Uwais’ death, said the retired jurist died on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Abuja. Preparations were said to be underway for his funeral prayer and burial. Born on June 12, 1936, Justice Uwais served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006.
Eid-el-Kabir: Wike Preaches Unity, Sacrifice, Reaffirms FCT’s Dev’t Drive

2 days ago | leadership.ng | Igho Oyoyo

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike has called on residents to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, and unity as Muslims across the Territory celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir. In his goodwill message on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir on Friday, Wike extended warm felicitations to the Muslim community and urged them to reflect on the lessons of Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) devotion to Allah.
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Unveils Plans For Dairy Academy To Boost Local Capacity

2 days ago | leadership.ng | Olushola Bello

FrieslandCampina WAMCO, stated its plans to establish a Dairy Academy in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to strengthen local capacity and promote dairy development in Nigeria. The company stated this in celebrating World Milk Day 2025 with the theme ‘Let’s Celebrate the Power of Dairy’. This initiative is designed to strengthen local capacity and expand Nigeria’s dairy sector sustainably.
Abia Govt Set For Int’l Investment Summit, Exhibition

2 days ago | leadership.ng | Kalu Eziyi

The Abia State government has concluded arrangements to organise a three-day international investment summit and exhibition in the state later this year.. Special adviser to the governor on Investment Promotion and Public Private Partnership, Green Amakwe stated this while speaking to LEADERSHIP Friday in Umuahia, the state capital.