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A renowned philanthropist and passionate advocate for education, youth, and women development, Dr (Amb) Halima Suleiman Zakari, has donated N50,000 cash to support 85 young girls each, who were treating Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF), mostly as a result of sexual abuse, underage…
The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has carried out another successful kidney transplant 15 years after carrying out the first transplant in 2010. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of facility, Professor Ahmed Ahidjo, in…
President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to adopt policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and preserve cultural heritage across the continent. Specifically, he sought practical solutions and alliances that would boost investment in tourism infrastructure,…
A Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)-laden tanker has exploded at the NASFAT U-Turn end of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway burning several vehicles on Wednesday afternoon. Confirming the development, the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) said the explosion…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all publicly listed companies in Nigeria to honour unclaimed dividend requests by shareholders. The directive aims to protect the rights of investors and ensure that companies comply with regulatory requirements. The…
Air Peace Airline has slammed a former governor and current Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, over his alleged unruly behaviour at the Zulu Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, on Wednesday. LEADERSHIP reports that a viral video of the former governor of Edo…
The prime suspect in the murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a final year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, AbdulRahman Bello, told the court on Wednesday that he did not kill the deceased. Bello, who opened his defence before the Kwara State High Court sitting in…
Nigeria’s total foreign trade volume surged to ₦36.02 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, a data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday has disclosed. The latest figures marked a modest but significant shift in the country’s trade dynamics,…
Nigeria’s total foreign trade volume surged to ₦36.02 trillion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, a data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday has disclosed. The latest figures marked a modest but significant shift in the country’s trade dynamics,…
At least, eight persons have been killed in fresh attacks by gunmen at Chicim community of Mangu local government council of Plateau State. A reliable source said eight persons were killed while three other victims who sustained injuries were receiving treatment at an…
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike for delivering critical infrastructure despite not being a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu stated this on Wednesday while commissioning the…
Tech Mogul, Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he regretted some of his recent social media posts about United States President Donald Trump. Musk expressed via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle that his posts against Trump went too far. “I regret some of my posts about…
The lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani has opposed the renaming of the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) after President Bola Tinubu. Sani in a statement, urged the President to decline the honour, stating that…
Media mogul and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dele Momodu has firmly ruled out any possibility of joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Momodu cited what he termed as authoritarianism and a lack of internal democracy within the ruling party as…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the dissolution of the management board of the Jimeta Modern Market in the state. The dissolution was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, in Yola. Governor Fintiri…
The Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South, Chief Emma Eneukwu, has described the accusation of a one-party system against the party as a ploy to blackmail, weaken or slow down its progress. Eneukwu told newsmen on Wednesday in Enugu while…
In a bid to counter criticisms and misinformation surrounding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, former presidential spokesperson and public affairs commentator, Reno Omokri, on Tuesday, led a group of journalists and social media influencers on a verification tour of…
Unlike the typical star-studded lineups from European giants, this year’s FIFA Club World Cup edition promises an unexpected turn, featuring once-global superstars who now ply their trade in lesser-watched leagues. While many fans associate the tournament with familiar…
