Recent events in Borno State have put a huge question mark on the state’s acronym as the “Home of Peace” The Boko Haram insurgency has shattered the peace of the state. In this interview with LEADERSHIP editors, the commissioner...
Senator Ahmed Muktar Aruwa served two terms at the Senate and was the Kaduna State governorship candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in the last general elections. In this interview with ISAIAH BENJAMIN he says it was President Goodl...
Joseph Waku is a former senator in the National Assembly between 1999 and 2003. In this interview with LEADERSHIP’s Bureau Chief in the United States, ABIODUN OLUWAROTIMI, he speaks on the controversial single term tenure and other national issue...
Liverpool recorded their first victory at the Emirates Stadium with a 2-0 victory over a weakened Arsenal side as an unfortunate Aaron Ramsey own-goal and a late Luis Suarez strike gave the visitors their first victory of the new season. Chances were f...
Musa ‘Santos’ Garba started playing football in the 1970s when Nigerians were used to good, local football and domineering military regimes.He went on to be teammate to Rashidi Yekini, Etim Esin and Okon Ene. Musa, who is so passionat...
Jose Mourinho is likely to escape punishment for poking Barcelona assistant coach, Tito Vilanova, in the eye - but could lose his job instead.The Real Madrid boss was caught by TV cameras making a shameful attack on Vilanova during Wednesday’s 3-...
The Catalan midfielder returned to Barca last week to conclude one of the most protracted transfer sagas in world football. Barca paid an initial €29m to sign their youth-team product from the ‘Gunners’ after he made it clear he wanted...
Bimbo Akintola is one of Nollywood’s most versatile, as well as controversial actresses. The Oyo state-born actress had her diploma and first degree in theatre arts from the University of Ibadan. Though she has had her share of scandals, the cros...
The Katsina State governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, has granted pardon to five prisoners and commuted the death sentences of eight others to life imprisonment.According to a press statement issued by the state attorney-general and commissioner for Justice...
When Nathr (vow) is made to observe I’tikaf for several days (i.e. days including nights - 24 hour period), it will be waj ib to execute the days of the l’tikaf consecutively - one after the other without interruption. However, if at the ti...
I want to bring to you today the concluding part of this message which I have been on for some weeks now. If you read previous editions, may I ask you what decisions you have made to ensure that the stones do not cry out in your stead? What are you doi...
Whatever the occasion, the way you decorate your table can enhance the festive atmosphere and make it a special memory for you and your guests. Whether it’s an Africa-styled dinner, a sunny breakfast, a tea party or a formal occasion...
Ramadan is here again and one fruit that is in abundance is the date. Not only is it delicious, it is also packed with essential minerals to help you stay fit and healthy! Facts About Dates: Dates have been around for centuries in a lot of places...
Over 1000 members of the painted Commercial Taxi Drivers Association Abuja ( OTDAA), took a decision during a general congress meeting held at Wuse zone 6, Abuja, to embark on a peaceful protest to express their grievances over the newly introduc...
Senate President, David Mark, has appealed to former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former military President Ibrahim Babangida to sheath their swords in the interest of the nation.Marks appeal was contained in a statement signed by special adviser, M...