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The Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, disclosed that the change of leadership that occurred in the State House of Assembly has nothing to do with him. Recall that the Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan, and the…
Feranmi Akin-Akinye, the 22-year-old graduate who fell from the 26th floor of the iconic Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State, has been buried. It was gathered that the deceased was a graduate of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State (ABUAD), and was undergoing…
The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has announced the appointment of Amb. Dr. Bishop Olaoluwa Kitan Ogundare as Egypt Country Director. This is as the association will be hosting the 80th Anniversary of UN Charter Day in Cairo, Egypt. This…
Experts and stakeholders have commended the establishment of Nigeria’s first women-only mental health and substance use rehabilitation centre in Abuja. At the historic occasion of the official launch of the centre last weekend in Abuja, the chief executive officer/ founder of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates who will contest in the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun,…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the safety of lives and property by presenting high-grade operational Toyota Hilux vehicles to security agencies in the State. The ceremony, held at the Government House…
Two persons have died from complications linked to diphtheria at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) in Edo State. The deaths followed growing concerns over a nationwide shortage of life-saving antitoxins. Reports have it that the death were among five patients…
In a delightful early morning surprise, Grammy award-winning Afro-fusion superstar, Burna Boy, was spotted enjoying breakfast at The Piano Restaurant, nestled inside The Delborough Lagos, one of Nigeria’s most luxurious five-star hotels. His presence sent a wave of excitement…
Former Minister of Transportation and two-time governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has fired back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying that God, Peter Odili and the people of Rivers State made him governor in 2007. Amaechi said his…
Ahead of the Arafat day, the Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Wednesday urged the Nigerian pilgrims to use the period to pray for peace and unity of their country. The traditional ruler also prayed for sound health for Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force to defending the nation’s airspace and protecting lives and property across the country. The CAS stated this on Wednesday 4 June 2025 during the Second Quarter…
South Korea’s newly elected liberal president, Lee Jae-myung, pledged on Wednesday to lead the country out of what he described as the “near destruction” caused by a failed martial law attempt and to reinvigorate an economy grappling with global protectionism. Lee’s decisive…
The federal government has pledged robust communication and advocacy support for the upcoming nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled for October 2025. This assurance was given by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,…
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian Journalist, Mr George Onmonya Daniel has called on the lawmaker representing Benue Zone C, Senator Abba Moro to stand up for his constituents amid terrorist threats. Daniel, in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday from his London base,…
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), on Monday, started the grounding of over 60 private jets flying in the country airspace over alleged non-payment of import duty. LEADERSHIP reports that in 2024, the NCS had attempted to ground some of the private jets but court processes…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), United States of America (USA) Chapter, Professor Tai Balofin has stated that the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu were yielding impressive results. Balofin also scored the Tinubu-led administration 85 per cent in…
In a strategic move to bolster sports development across tertiary institutions, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Council (JCC), Edo State has expressed readiness to partner with the Edo State Government on an inter‑campus sports competition.…
The federal government has announced the plan to impose strict sanctions on all institutions operating illegal and unapproved satellite campuses across the country. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a memo issued on Wednesday, warned that any satellite campus…
