Nigerian News Leader
First with details then facts 
By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)
Formers Commissioner for Information in Niger state, Alhaji Abdullahi Abdulhameed have denied joining the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), insisting that claims of dumping the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the ruling party is not only false but unfounded imaginations of those behind the claims.
By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)
The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has called on the Federal Government to accelerate key rail, road, oil exploration and power projects considered critical to the economic transformation of the region.
By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Correspondent)
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called for far-reaching constitutional and electoral reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy, including the introduction of a 50 per cent threshold for presidential elections and the resolution of electoral disputes before the swearing-in of declared winners.
Public outrage mounts as both the Federal Government and Governor Umar Bago launch independent investigations into the incident after the suspension of NSCDC officers.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
The recent death of 37 people in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State capital, has opened another disturbing chapter in Nigeria's continuing struggle to balance aggressive law enforcement with the constitutional obligation of the state to protect the lives and dignity of people in its custody.
When votes are sought with threats, inducements and political muscle, Nigeria’s democratic experiment enters dangerous territory.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
Nigeria’s 2027 general election is gradually assuming a character that goes beyond the ordinary contest for political power.
Beneath the speeches, political rallies, cross-party defections and campaign promises, is a disturbing question: will the 2027 election be decided primarily by the free choice of Nigerian voters, or by money, political structures, intimidation, gun-barrel attacks and the fear of force of any kind?
By Our Reporter
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-Central geopolitical zone have resolved to mobilise massively for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, with a target of delivering the highest number of votes for the President among the six geopolitical zones.
By Our Reporter
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to protecting civic space and partnering with Civil Society Organisations as strategic co-creators in governance, declaring that Nigeria is now moving from difficult but necessary reforms to shared prosperity.
By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger state Council in collaboration with Niger state Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs have organised one day training Workshop for Local Government Areas (LGAs) Information Officers (IOs) and Media Aides.
By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)
The 2027 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr Peter Gregory Obi alongside his running late, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have outlined strategies on how they will tackle fuel subsidy induced hardship in country, corruption, improve quality of lives of the citizens, secure the country, enthrone true democracy and generally revamp the nation's economy.
By Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)
Dolphin Maria International School, Bauchi, has emerged winner of the 2026 11th edition of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) National Quiz Competition for Senior Secondary Schools on Legislation and Democracy.
By Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has said its National Quiz Competition for Senior Secondary Schools on Legislation and Democracy is aimed at deepening young Nigerians’ understanding of democratic governance and civic responsibilities.
By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)
Hundreds of supporters and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Niger state chapter on Wednesday converged at the party's state secretariat, along eastern by-pass, Minna to receive the governorship candidate, Alhaji Mohammed Mamman Nami.
