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Edo Guber: Police Begin Mop Up Of Illegal Arms
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Published: September 8, 2024 02:18
The Police Command in Edo State has commenced a mop up of illegal arms and ammunition ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state. The spokesman of the command, SP Moses Yamu, quoted the state’s commissioner of police, Nemi Iwo, as saying…
Katsina Govt To Arm Residents Of Terrorised Communities
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Published: September 8, 2024 02:15
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda says the state government is planning to arm willing residents of terrorised communities to confront invading bandits, kidnappers and other criminals. The governor said in Katsina at the 2025 Citizens’ Budget…
Flood Deaths In North East
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Published: September 8, 2024 02:13
The recent floods in Nigeria, especially in the North East, have unveiled a harrowing chapter in the region’s ongoing struggle with environmental and humanitarian crises. With countless lives lost and entire communities submerged, the flooding disaster…
Protests Rock France Over Macron’s Choice Of Prime Minister
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Published: September 8, 2024 02:11
Thousands of people yesterday demonstrated across France over the nomination of right-wing Michel Barnier as the new prime minister, after an inconclusive election in which the left won the largest number of seats. More than 100 protests were expected to…
Federal Gov’t Conducts Clearance Operation On Illegal Mining Site In Kogi
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Published: September 8, 2024 02:07
Federal government has conducted a clearance operation at an illegal mining site in the Jaguna community of Yagba East local government area of Kogi State. Solid minerals development minister Dele Alake, in a statement by his media aide, Segun Tomori, said…
Jigawa Assembly Declares Emergency State On Out-of-School Children Menace
https://leadership.ng/jigawa-assembly-declares-emergency-state-on-out-of-school-children-menace/
Published: September 8, 2024 02:05
Jigawa State House of Assembly has declared a state of emergency on education to address out-of-school children syndrome. The speaker, Hon. Haruna Dangyatum, stated this yesterday in Kaduna at a meeting with legislators, organised by the Jigawa State Basic…
8 Years After Federal Govt’s Takeover, Yobe Cargo Airport Yet To Begin Operations
Published: September 8, 2024 01:59
Eight years after the federal government took over the completed Yobe State International Cargo Airport, no major aviation activities have started in it. Former President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned it. LEADERSHIP Sunday gathered that the airport,…
Lagos Traditional Rulers Storm Market To Reduce Prices
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Published: September 8, 2024 01:56
Traditional chiefs in Badagry, Lagos yesterday stormed Agbalata market in Lagos to enforce a directive to force down prices of foodstuffs and goods. The traditional ruler of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi 1, on Aug. 28, dissolved market committees dictating the…
Rumblings In Plateau, Cross River Over Vacant Ministerial Slots
https://leadership.ng/rumblings-in-plateau-cross-river-over-vacant-ministerial-slots/
Published: September 8, 2024 01:54
Party leaders, activists and civil society organisations (CSOs) have picked up the gauntlet in Plateau and Cross River states to demand the replacement of two ministers from the states that resigned/ suspended from their offices. At different fora, the…
Mysteries Surrounding Conception, Birth Of Our 11 Babies – Father
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Published: September 8, 2024 01:51
When Mrs Alake Latoyosi Nafiu, 54, went to her birth attendant on July 7, 2024, she did not bargain for what she got: 11 babies delivered in two sequences over a 37-day period. The birth of the children was as mysterious as their conception, as their…
Minister Congratulates Paralympic Medalists
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Published: September 7, 2024 20:53
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has congratulated the trio of Bose Omotayo, Isah Ogunkunle and Flora Ugwunwa for making the nation proud with their outstanding performances at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Omotayo…
AFCON Qualifiers: Lookman, Osimhen Score As Super Eagles Thrash Benin 3-0
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Published: September 7, 2024 18:48
Two goals from Ademola Lookman and one from the reigning African footballer of year Victor Osimhen ensured that Nigeria’s Super Eagles triumphed over Benin Republic with 3-0 to kick start their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifiers on a winning note at the…
Modernisation, Welfare Key To Police Reforms — Tinubu
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Published: September 7, 2024 18:43
President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to equip the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and improve the welfare of its personnel as part of ongoing efforts to protect and serve Nigerians effectively. Accordingly, he listed critical measures…
Stop Criminalising Protests, NRHC Urges Federal Gov’t
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Published: September 7, 2024 18:04
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the federal government and the law enforcement agencies to see protests as expression of fundamental human rights, hence it should stop criminalising it. Executive Secretary of NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, who…
Guinness World Records Celebrates Ronaldo’s 900th Career Goal
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Published: September 7, 2024 18:00
After Cristiano Ronaldo reached his milestone of 900 career goals, Guinness World Records (GWR) has acknowledged him as the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T) by responding to debate on social media posts with a GOAT emoji. This subtle recognition further…
MAAUN Produces 5 College Provosts, 1,000 Lab Scientists, 100 Lawyers, Others In 12 Years
Published: September 7, 2024 17:28
Twelve years after its establishment, the Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN), in Maradi, Niger Republic, has produced five Provosts of Nursing Colleges in Borno, Yobe, and Bauchi States. Dr. Hadiza Sabo, a graduate of Nursing from the…
ACC Condemns Increase In Fuel Pump Price, Says It’s Outrageous
https://leadership.ng/acc-condemns-increase-in-fuel-pump-price-says-its-outrageous/
Published: September 7, 2024 16:45
The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) has condemned in strong terms the recent hike in fuel pump price, saying it is outrageous, insensitive and ill-conceived. In a statement by the national chairman of the party, Rev. Olusegun Obaje Peters, it said that…
Industry Leaders Advocate Sustainable Practices To Curb Greenhouse Emissions
https://leadership.ng/industry-leaders-advocate-sustainable-practices-to-curb-greenhouse-emissions/
Published: September 7, 2024 16:43
Energy experts have called for concerted efforts to cut greenhouse emissions even as they highlighted that reducing emissions does not necessitate abandoning oil and gas but rather requires the adoption of cleaner technologies and sustainable practices.…
2024 Paralympic: Ogunkunle Wins Bronze In Para-Table Tennis
https://leadership.ng/2024-paralympic-ogunkunle-wins-bronze-in-para-table-tennis/
Published: September 7, 2024 15:07
Isau Ogunkunle has added to Team Nigeria’s medal haul after winning bronze medal in the men’s para-table tennis at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Ogunkunle lost his semi-final tie with world number two Young-Gun Kim of South Korea 3-1 but picked up the bronze…
Liverpool Legend Yeats Dies At 86
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Published: September 7, 2024 14:43
Legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats, described by Bill Shankly as a “colossus”, has died at the age of 86. The ex-Scotland defender was part of the Liverpool side that won the Second Division title under manager Shankly in 1962. Yeats went to win…
Delta Gov’t Suspends Head Teacher For Extortion, Threatens Dismissal
https://leadership.ng/delta-govt-suspends-head-teacher-for-extortion-threatens-dismissal/
Published: September 7, 2024 14:39
The Delta State Government has suspended the head teacher of New Era Primary School, Okpanam in Oshimili North local government area of the state over alleged illegal collection of N2,000 from pupils for primary six results. The Executive Chairman, State…
Beckham’s Son Retires From Football At 22
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Published: September 7, 2024 14:31
Romeo Beckham, son of legendary England captain, David Beckham has made a decision to leave Brentford and retire from football at just 22 years. Despite being offered a new contract at Brentdord where he featured for their B team, Romeo is set to pursue…
2024 Paralympic: Ugwunwa Wins Silver In Women’s Javelin
https://leadership.ng/2024-paralympic-ugwunwa-wins-silver-in-womens-javelin/
Published: September 7, 2024 14:29
Flora Ugwunwa has won a silver medal for Team Nigeria in women’s Javelin F54, at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. In Saturday’s event, Ugwunwa placed second with a throw of 19.26m. Nurkhon Kurbanova from Uzbek won gold after setting a world record…
Petrol Price Hike: NANS Calls For Dialogue Over Protests
https://leadership.ng/petrol-price-hike-nans-calls-for-dialogue-over-protests/
Published: September 7, 2024 14:17
The Forum of Zonal Coordinators of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for a shift from protests to constructive dialogue regarding the recent fuel price hike. The coordinators emphasised that engaging in discussions with…
Hajiya Yar’Adua A Great Mother Who Contributed To My Life — Jonathan
https://leadership.ng/hajiya-yaradua-a-great-mother-who-contributed-to-my-life-jonathan/
Published: September 7, 2024 14:10
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described Hajiya Dada Yar’adua, the mother of late former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua as a mother figure who contributed significantly to his life. Jonathan paid the glowing tribute on the late Dada Yar’Adua during…
NSCDC Arrests 7 ‘Miscreants’ For Public Disturbance In Kwara
https://leadership.ng/nscdc-arrests-7-miscreants-for-public-disturbance-in-kwara/
Published: September 7, 2024 10:53
The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested seven miscreants for alleged unlawful and violent conduct in Ilorin, the state capital. The hoodlums were arrested at Sango area of Ilorin, following a report by one Taiwo…
How Irradiation Technology Can Enhance Nigeria’s Food Preservation
https://leadership.ng/how-irradiation-technology-can-enhance-nigerias-food-preservation/
Published: September 7, 2024 10:25
Food is fundamental to life, and its preservation is crucial for keeping a healthy nation. Traditional methods such as canning, refrigeration, and drying have long been utilised to extend the shelf life. Canning, one of the oldest technologies, dates back…
JUST-IN: Tinubu’s Media Adviser Ngelale ‘Steps Down’ Over Family Health Challenge
https://leadership.ng/just-in-tinubus-media-adviser-ngelale-steps-down-over-family-health-challenge/
Published: September 7, 2024 09:50
Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Presidential Spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale has announced his decision to take an indefinite leave of absence from his official duties. The announcement came through a memo submitted to…
No PDP Congress Yet In Rivers, Wike Only Held ‘Party’ With His Friends — Ugochinyere
Published: September 7, 2024 09:30
A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North/South federal constituency, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo), has said that no congress of the People’s Democratic Party was held in Rivers State last weekend, rather the FCT Minister,…
PICTORIAL: Gov Yusuf Reopens Kano Driving Institute 8 Years After Closure
https://leadership.ng/pictorial-gov-yusuf-reopens-kano-driving-institute-8-years-after-closure/
Published: September 7, 2024 09:27
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially reopened the Kano State Driving Institute, marking the end of an eight-year closure. The institute, established during Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s second term, had been inactive due to neglect. Governor Yusuf,…
Gov Mutfwang Dissolves LGA Transition Committees
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Published: September 7, 2024 09:16
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has announced the dissolution of the 17 Local Government Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen. The directive is effective from September 6, 2024. LEADERSHIP recalls that the committees were constituted…
Don Calls For Effective Communication To Drive Organisational Success
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Published: September 7, 2024 08:50
The vital role of effective communication in driving organisational success has been stressed against the background of rising operational cost of business in Nigeria. Head of the Business Administration Department at Babcock University, Prof. Adekunle…
More Basketball Academies Needed For Sports Development – FCT Coaches
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Published: September 7, 2024 08:40
The need for more basketball academies in Nigeria has been emphasized by some FCT basketball coaches, who believe it is crucial for the development of the sport. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a two-day basketball camp for kids, organized by the…
Super Eagles Can Secure 6 Points Against Benin Republic, Rwanda – Alli
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Published: September 7, 2024 08:40
Barrister Rotimi Alli, chairman of the Ibadan Football Council, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to secure the maximum six points in their upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Speaking at the September edition…
Paris Paralympic: Sports Minister Hails Onyinyechi Mark As Team Nigeria Wins First Gold Medal
Published: September 7, 2024 08:38
Sports development minister, Senator John Enoh, could not hide his joy and pride as he relishes the golden moment with Onyinyechi Mark. Truly, she’s the gift of God as her name suggests, Onyinyechi shattered her previous world record to set a stunning new…
Super Eagles Going For Victory Not Revenge – Eguavoen
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Published: September 7, 2024 08:36
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen says the team’s priority is to secure maximum points against Benin Republic. The Cheetahs defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in 2026 World Cup qualifier in Abidjan in June. Both teams will clash again in a 2025…
Oliseh Hails Lookman For Ballon d’Or Nomination
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Published: September 7, 2024 08:36
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has praised Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman following his historic nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman, who becomes the eighth Super Eagles player to receive the prestigious…
NFL: Chiefs Win Opener As Late Ravens Score Ruled Out
https://leadership.ng/nfl-chiefs-win-opener-as-late-ravens-score-ruled-out/
Published: September 7, 2024 08:35
The Kansas City Chiefs made a winning start to their NFL title defence as the Baltimore Ravens had a touchdown overturned as the game expired. The Chiefs, who are aiming to become the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row, led 27-20 as the Ravens…
National Youth Games: Stephen Keshi Stadium Wears New Look
https://leadership.ng/national-youth-games-stephen-keshi-stadium-wears-new-look/
Published: September 7, 2024 08:34
After months of preparation, Delta State government says it is fully set to host the 8th National Youth Games. Delta State hosted the 7th edition of the Youth Games, last year, with virtually all the states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in…
Nigeria Set For Maiden Appearance At World Beach Sambo Championship
https://leadership.ng/nigeria-set-for-maiden-appearance-at-world-beach-sambo-championship/
Published: September 7, 2024 08:32
Following an impressive performance at the 18th African Sambo Championship in Egypt, Nigeria is set to compete at the World Beach Sambo Championships organized by the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) in Casablanca, Morocco, from September 7 to 8. At…
Aguero Tips Rodri For Ballon d’Or
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Published: September 7, 2024 08:31
Manchester City legend, Sergio Aguero, has revealed who gets his vote to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Sergio has picked Rodri, ahead of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. A 30-man shortlist was announced this week ahead of the award ceremony next month. But…
AFCON 2025Q: Okoye Eyes Victory Against Benin Republic
https://leadership.ng/afcon-2025q-okoye-eyes-victory-against-benin-republic/
Published: September 7, 2024 08:29
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye insists the Super Eagles are condemned to beat Benin Republic in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture. The two teams will clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo in the matchday one…
Pegula Fights Back To Set Up US Open Final Against Sabalenka
https://leadership.ng/pegula-fights-back-to-set-up-us-open-final-against-sabalenka/
Published: September 7, 2024 08:28
Home favourite Jessica Pegula staged a stunning comeback to set up an enticing US Open final against world number two Aryna Sabalenka. American Pegula came back from a set, break and break point down to see off Karolina Muchova 1-6 6-4 6-2 and reach a…
Ghost Ministers And Matters Arising
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Published: September 7, 2024 08:21
the administration of President Bola Tinubu has now been in office for more than a year and his cabinet ministers have served for one year. As the saying goes, you can judge how well things are going from the early signs. So far, this administration has…
Nigerians Have Learnt The Hard Way For Voting APC – Delta Dep Gov
https://leadership.ng/nigerians-have-learnt-the-hard-way-for-voting-apc-delta-dep-gov/
Published: September 7, 2024 06:56
Deputy governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said Nigerians have learnt lessons the hard way by voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking yesterday in Asaba when Non-Working Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta…
Akwa Ibom Records 5 Mpox Cases
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Published: September 7, 2024 06:54
Akwa Ibom State government has said five cases of Monkey Pox (Mpox) have been reported in some local government areas of the state. An official in charge of Disease Surveillance and Notification at the State Ministry of Health, Samuel Etuk, who had earlier…
Appeal Court Affirms Ighodalo’s Candidacy, Dismisses PVC Forgery Case
https://leadership.ng/appeal-court-affirms-ighodalos-candidacy-dismisses-pvc-forgery-case/
Published: September 7, 2024 06:52
Again, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, has affirmed Dr Asue Ighodalo as the duly nominated and authentic governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, dismissing the appeal against the PDP candidate regarding a forged…
Customs Intercepts 12 Containers With Military, Paramilitary Camouflage
https://leadership.ng/customs-intercepts-12-containers-with-military-paramilitary-camouflage/
Published: September 7, 2024 06:52
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has declared a state of emergency in Onne Port, Rivers State, following the activities of importers of banned products through the port. The comptroller-general of customs, Bashir Adeniyi, made the declaration in Port Harcourt…
Okpebholo PromisesTo Revive Ojirami Dam
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Published: September 7, 2024 06:50
Barely 15 days to the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, has assured the people of Akoko Edo local government area of reviving the abandoned Ojirami Water Dam. Okpebholo also…
NDDC Pleads With Rivers LG On Protest Against Neglect
https://leadership.ng/nddc-pleads-with-rivers-lg-on-protest-against-neglect/
Published: September 7, 2024 06:48
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has pleaded with the people of Ogba/Ndoki/Egbema local government area of Rivers State to halt their planned protest against the management of the interventionist agency over alleged neglect and regard for the…
Hardship: Ekiti Workers Get 3-day Weekly Work-from-Home
https://leadership.ng/hardship-ekiti-workers-get-3-day-weekly-work-from-home/
Published: September 7, 2024 06:47
As part of moves to further cushion the effects of the current economic hardship on workers, Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved a work-from-home arrangement for civil servants in the state. The governor in a statement by his special…
Our Decision On Fuel Price Hike Will Be People-oriented – Makinde
https://leadership.ng/our-decision-on-fuel-price-hike-will-be-people-oriented-makinde-2/
Published: September 7, 2024 06:47
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the decision his administration would take on the recent fuel price-hike in the country will be people-oriented. He said such a decision would also put into consideration the interest of the economy of the…
Ede, Osogbo Communities Debunk Rumoured Land Dispute
https://leadership.ng/ede-osogbo-communities-debunk-rumoured-land-dispute/
Published: September 7, 2024 06:46
Amid rumour making the rounds that the old land dispute rooted in colonial era territorial-claims between Ede and Osogbo communities has been reignited, Ede and Osogbo communities in Osun State have debunked the alleged rift between the two communities…
National Flag Designer Akinkunni Buried In Oyo One Year After
https://leadership.ng/national-flag-designer-akinkunni-buried-in-oyo-one-year-after/
Published: September 7, 2024 06:45
One year after his death, the remains of the late designer of the Nigerian national flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has been buried in Ibadan. The late Pa Akinkunmi’s family proceeded with the burial after the long wait for a promised state funeral from the…
‘We Can’t Visit Our Kinsmen Up North Again Because Of Insecurity’
https://leadership.ng/we-cant-visit-our-kinsmen-up-north-again-because-of-insecurity/
Published: September 7, 2024 06:00
Brief Background My name is Abdullahi Muhammed-Chindo, chairman, Hausa community in Kwara State. I’m also the chairman of Jamatul Izalatul Bidius Walkamatul Sunnah with headquarters in Jos, Plateau State. When you were growing up, how was northern…
Don’t Take Nigerians’ Patience For Granted, Arewa Youths Tell FG
https://leadership.ng/dont-take-nigerians-patience-for-granted-arewa-youths-tell-fg/
Published: September 7, 2024 05:51
Following the recent astronomical increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol, the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has cautioned the federal government not to take Nigerians for granted. President-general of the forum,…
Adamawa Chief Judge Releases 42 Inmates
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Published: September 7, 2024 05:49
Adamawa State Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahaman has discharged and acquitted 42 inmates, granted bail to 24 while 37 others were convicted. Abdulrahaman, who headed a committee on prerogative of mercy, freed the inmates on Friday at Yolde Pate…
Crime Reducing In Katsina – Gov Radda
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Published: September 7, 2024 05:47
Katsina State Governor Umaru Radda has said that the state is witnessing rapid reduction in crime rates. He attributed the decrease in attacks in the state during the rainy season to the joint efforts of security agencies in the state. The governor who…
NSCDC Parades 12 Suspected Vandals, Thieves In Adamawa
https://leadership.ng/nscdc-parades-12-suspected-vandals-thieves-in-adamawa/
Published: September 7, 2024 05:46
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has paraded 12 suspected vandals and other criminals involved in theft and burglary in Adamawa State. The suspects who were arrested at various locations were paraded yesterday by the new state…
Courts Jails 15 Gangsters In Adamawa
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Published: September 7, 2024 05:44
A Chief Magistrate Court presided over by Justice Adamu Adamu has sentenced 15 gangsters popularly known as ‘Shila boys to various years of imprisonment in Adamawa State. The miscreants whose jail terms range from one to five years were convicted after…
North East Youths Task Wealthy Individuals On Humanitarian Gestures
https://leadership.ng/north-east-youths-task-wealthy-individuals-on-humanitarian-gestures/
Published: September 7, 2024 05:43
A non-governmental organisation, the North East Youth Ambassadors, has called on affluent public officials and civil servants at both state and federal levels to emulate Dr Bala Wunti regarding his humanitarian gestures in the society, especially in Bauchi…
Tinubu Extols Late Emir of Ningi
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Published: September 7, 2024 05:37
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Emir of Ningi, Yunusa Muhammad, as a force to reckon with in the quest to unite Nigerians who belong to various religious groups and ethnic nationalities. The president, who said this in Bauchi on Friday when he…
AFRH Advocates Health Insurance For Fertility Treatments
https://leadership.ng/afrh-advocates-health-insurance-for-fertility-treatments/
Published: September 7, 2024 05:36
Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health (AFRH) has advocated for fertility treatments to be classified as a medical necessity, eligible for coverage under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) or any other insurance scheme. The chairman…
Plateau Reps Hails Appeal Court, Pledges Effective Representation
https://leadership.ng/plateau-reps-hails-appeal-court-pledges-effective-representation/
Published: September 7, 2024 05:34
A member of the House of Representatives, representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Hon. Daniel Asama, has described the judgement of the Appeal Court affirming his victory at polls as a commitment to justice and upholding the…
Time To Reshuffle The Cabinet
https://leadership.ng/time-to-reshuffle-the-cabinet/
Published: September 7, 2024 04:39
When President Bola Tinubu swore in his 45 ministerial appointees soon after his inauguration Nigerians, in measured expectation, believed it marked a historic moment in the country’s political landscape. With the number later rising to 48, this…
Profitable Businesses Nigerians Can Do To Survive In This Economy
https://leadership.ng/profitable-businesses-nigerians-can-do-to-survive-in-this-economy/
Published: September 7, 2024 04:36
Agricultural Production Agriculture in Nigeria is a highly profitable business opportunity due to its stability in demand, diverse opportunities, export potential, job creation, government support, and technology adoption. The stable demand for food…
Fuel Subsidy In Times Of Fury
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Published: September 7, 2024 04:35
For the first time this week, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) confirmed that it was facing financial constraints in footing fuel imports. By that singular action, the company threw a beam of illumination and opened up on its…
Nigeria Offers Vast Business Opportunities – Ghana Envoy
https://leadership.ng/nigeria-offers-vast-business-opportunities-ghana-envoy/
Published: September 7, 2024 04:31
Ghana High Commission in Nigeria has said the country offers substantial business prospects. Deputy High Commissioner Eddison Agbenyegah stated this at the Ghana-Nigeria Leadership Summit and Achievers Award 2024 held in Abuja on Thursday night which aimed…
4 Die, 2 Missing In Nasarawa Boat Mishap
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Published: September 7, 2024 04:29
Four persons have died and two others missing in a boat accident on River Alogani in Lafia local government area of Nasarawa State. The boat, loaded with passengers and goods, was heading to the nearby Ashangwa community on a market day when it capsised.…
COPAN Backs ACF ‘s Condemnation Of Insecurity In North
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Published: September 7, 2024 04:28
Conference of Patriotic Nigerians (COPAN) has commended the stance taken by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on the insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria. National coordinator of COPAN, Barrister Uchenna Odieli, in a press statement, described the…
FCTA Disburses CARES’ Grants To Small Firms
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Published: September 7, 2024 04:26
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) through the Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) has commenced disbursement and training session for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) COVID-19 Action Recovery…
AbdulRazaq Assures Journalists Of Support
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Published: September 7, 2024 04:24
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has assured journalists in the state that his administration would continue to partner with them in the task of moving the state forward. This is just as the Malami Ubandoma of Ilorin , Sheikh Abdulkadir…
Group Flays Moves To Retain Ganduje As APC Chairman
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Published: September 7, 2024 04:23
North-Central Vanguard for Social Justice (NCVSJ) has condemned moves to frustrate the region from reclaiming the seat of national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). NCVSJ in a statement issued in Jos by its chairman, Silas Ibrahim, said…
Troops Nab Terrorists’ Collaborators, Kill 152
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Published: September 7, 2024 04:21
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops on internal operations have destroyed two terrorists commanders’ hideouts and arrested two female collaborators responsible for negotiations with relatives of victims for ransom. The director of Defence Media…
Nigerians Hungry, Reduce Petrol Price, Kukah Tells APC
https://leadership.ng/nigerians-hungry-reduce-petrol-price-kukah-tells-apc/
Published: September 7, 2024 03:55
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese, Matthew Kukah, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prevail on the federal government to reverse the recent hike in petrol price. Speaking yesterday at the unveiling of the progressive institute (TPI), the…
SEMA Seeks Support For Jigawa Flood Victims
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Published: September 7, 2024 03:53
Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has appealed to corporate organisations operating in the state to support flood victims. The executive secretary, Dr Haruna Mairiga, made the appeal in interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
Gov Yusuf Reopens Driving Institute, Admits 250 Candidates
https://leadership.ng/gov-yusuf-reopens-driving-institute-admits-250-candidates/
Published: September 7, 2024 03:53
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State yesterday reopened the Kano Driving Institute shut down by the previous administration. The institute, established by former Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has also admitted 250 candidates for a start. Yusuf said there was a need…
Stakeholders To Minister, CDS: Your Relocation To Sokoto Overpublicised
https://leadership.ng/stakeholders-to-minister-cds-your-relocation-to-sokoto-overpublicised/
Published: September 7, 2024 03:51
Critical stakeholders in Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states have faulted the media publicity given to the relocation of the minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle; the chief of defence staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa and other security…
Nigeria Needs Hard Decisions To Develop – Tinubu
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Published: September 7, 2024 03:46
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria cannot experience meaningful development without its leaders taking hard decisions. Apparently referring to the recent fuel price-hike, Tinubu said, “The more you want everything free, it will become more…
Trump’s Criminal Sentencing Fixed For After Election
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Published: September 7, 2024 03:45
Donald Trump’s sentencing in his Manhattan hush money criminal trial has been postponed until after the November election. Trump’s lawyers have used several legal manoeuvres to delay the sentencing, which was scheduled for September 18. Yesterday, Justice…
Rice Sale: FG Makes NIN Mandatory For N40,000/Bag
https://leadership.ng/rice-sale-fg-makes-nin-mandatory-for-n40000-bag/
Published: September 7, 2024 03:44
Federal government has restricted the sale of its N40,000 per bag of rice to only public servants with National Identification Numbers (NIN). This was disclosed yesterday in Abuja by the minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, at the…
Federal Gov’t Lauds ANRML’s $600m Investment In Kaduna Steel Plant
https://leadership.ng/federal-govt-lauds-anrmls-600m-investment-in-kaduna-steel-plant/
Published: September 6, 2024 20:36
The minister of steel development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has commended an iron ore mining and steel firm, African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML), for its over $600m investment in Nigeria’s steel sector, saying it shows the company’s…
Akwa Ibom Is A Model State, Says Nigeria’s Acting Envoy To UK
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Published: September 6, 2024 20:22
The numerous innovative strides of Governor Umo Eno administration in Akwa Ibom State have earned the State commendation from the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Mohammed Maidugu. Speaking on Monday, September 2, at the…
Fuel Price Hike: Group Seeks Restructuring Of NNPCL’s Debts, Reassessment Of Monetary Policies
Published: September 6, 2024 19:44
Nigerians in the diaspora under the umbrella of Nigerian Professionals in Diaspora (NPID), have called for reassessment of the country’s monetary policies, following the recent hike in pump prices of petrol. In a statement signed on Thursday by Dr Obiora…
PICTORIAL: Again, EFCC Arrests 44 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kwara
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Published: September 6, 2024 18:59
The operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 44 suspected internet fraudster at different locations in Ilorin, Kwara State. The suspects were arrested on Friday at Sango, Kulende,…
49 Years After, Foremost Lawyer Awomolo Refunds N2m Student Loan To NELFUND
https://leadership.ng/49-years-after-foremost-lawyer-awomolo-refunds-n2m-student-loan-to-nelfund/
Published: September 6, 2024 17:30
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the receipt of the sum of N2,000,000 through a bank draft, given by Asiwaju Adegboyega Solomon Awomolo, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former beneficiary of the defunct Federal…
IGP’s 4-yr Tenure In Line With Extant Laws — NPF
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Published: September 6, 2024 17:24
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said the four-year tenure of an inspector–general of police (IGP) was not a recent development. While reacting to reports concerning the tenure of the inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Force…
Nigeria’s National Flag Designer Akinkunni Buried In Oyo
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Published: September 6, 2024 17:14
One year after his passage, the remains of the late designer of the Nigerian national flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi has been buried in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The late Pa Akinkunmi’s family proceeded with the burial after the long wait for a promised…
Paris Paralympic: Minister Hails Onyinyechi As Team Nigeria Wins First Gold Medal
Published: September 6, 2024 16:34
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, could not hide his joy and pride as he relishes the golden moment with Onyinyechi Mark. Onyinyechi shattered her previous world record to set a stunning new world record in the 61kg Para-Powerlifting to…
Frankfurt Under-19 Coach Rasche Dies In Car Crash
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Published: September 6, 2024 16:00
Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday announced the death of their Under-19 head coach, Helge Rasche. In a statement on their X account, the German club said the 33-year-old lost his life in a car crash on Thursday. The Bundesliga side wrote: “Eintracht Frankfurt…
Student Loan: NELFund Disburses To 40 Additional Institutions
https://leadership.ng/student-loan-nelfund-disburses-to-40-additional-institutions/
Published: September 6, 2024 15:56
Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has successfully disbursed loans to students from forty (40) additional institutions, bringing the total of benefiting institutions to fifty-nine (59). NELFund made the disclosure on the additional disbursement of…
Again, Tinubu Defends Tough Economic Reforms, Cites Dev’t Needs
https://leadership.ng/again-tinubu-defends-tough-economic-reforms-cites-devt-needs/
Published: September 6, 2024 15:09
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Beijing, rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as “very good and successful.” Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation in…
Fuel Hike: Don’t Take Nigerians’ Patience For Granted, Arewa Youth Group Tells Federal Gov’t
Published: September 6, 2024 15:04
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has cautioned the Federal Government against taking the patience of Nigerians for granted in view of the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol. President General of the forum,…
JUST-IN: NEMA Alerts Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, 3 Others On Possible Flooding
https://leadership.ng/just-in-nema-alerts-benue-kogi-anambra-delta-3-others-on-possible-flooding/
Published: September 6, 2024 14:43
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted some states in the North-Central and Southern parts of the country of a possible overflow of the River Niger and River Benue that could trigger flooding in riverine communities. The states that…
Chief Judge Frees 42 Inmates, Convicts 37 Others In Adamawa
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Published: September 6, 2024 14:39
The Adamawa State Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahaman has discharged and acquitted 42 inmates, 24 granted bail and convicted 37 others in the state. AbdulRahman who headed the committee on prerogative of mercy, pardoned the inmates on Friday at Yolde…
Hardship: Ekiti Gov Directs Workers To Work 3 Days Weekly From Home
https://leadership.ng/hardship-ekiti-gov-directs-workers-to-work-3-days-weekly-from-home/
Published: September 6, 2024 14:37
As part of move to further cushion the effects of the current economic hardship on workers, Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved a work-from-home arrangement for civil servants in the state. The officers on level 01- 07 under the new…
U.S. Rapper Rich Homie Quan Dies At 34
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Published: September 6, 2024 14:34
Atlanta, United States rapper, Dequantes Devontay Lamar popularly known as Rich Homie Quan has died at the age of 34. Quan’s death was confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner. According to a TMZ report, Quan’s girlfriend came back home and found…
AbdulRazaq Assures Journalists Of Support As Cleric Tasks Media On Youths Re-orientation
Published: September 6, 2024 14:31
The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has assured journalists in the state that his administration will continue partnering with them in the task of moving the state forward. This is just as the Malami Ubandoma of Ilorin, Sheikh Abdulkadir…
Court Sentences 15 ‘Shila Boys’ To Jail Terms For Various Crimes In Adamawa
https://leadership.ng/court-sentences-15-shila-boys-to-jail-terms-for-various-crimes-in-adamawa/
Published: September 6, 2024 14:12
The Chief Magistrate Court 2 presided over by Adamu Adamu has sentenced fifteen (15) thugs, popularly known as ‘Shila’ boys to various years of imprisonment for various offenses in Adamawa State. The miscreants whose jail term ranges from one to five years…
BREAKING: Federal Gov’t Makes U-turn, Says No Age Limit For WAEC, NECO Exams
https://leadership.ng/breaking-no-age-limit-to-writing-waec-neco-federal-govt/
Published: September 6, 2024 13:53
The Federal Government has clarified that there are is no age restriction for sitting for the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations. Contrary to recent reports suggesting a minimum age of 18 years, the…
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