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No fever than 45 bandits have been neutralised by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) with the backing of the Nigerian troops in Kuchi town, Munya local government area of Niger State. Security sources told LEADERSHIP that the operation, which was carried out…
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, in collaboration with the family of late former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala has inaugurated a primary health centre in Yaku, Oriire local government area of the state. The project was to honour the life and…
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Jonny Baxter has led a delegation to the construction site of Rugby School Nigeria at the Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. During the visit, Mr Baxter who was warmly received by directors of Eko Atlantic City and project managers…
Niger State governor, Umaru Bago has directed a low-key Eid-el-Kabir celebration and suspension of Hawan Bariki, Durbar and other elaborate Sallah activities across all Emirates in the State. The directive was in view of the devastating flood disaster that resulted in loss of…
Niger State governor, Umaru Bago has directed a low-key Eid-el-Kabir celebration and suspension of Hawan Bariki, Durbar and other elaborate Sallah activities across all Emirates in the State. The directive was in view of the devastating flood disaster that resulted in loss of…
The Oranmiyan of Okoland in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Solomon Olagoke Akinola has declared that the present location of Oko is its ancestral land, clarifying that it was never a tenanted land of any other territory. Oba Akinola made this declaration on…
Alhaji Tajudeen Dantata, the national chairman of the Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria, affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s strong commitment to reviving horse racing in Nigeria, ensuring the nation competes effectively on the global stage. Dantata made this assertion during…
Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, chairman of the Gombe State Athletics Association, has initiated court proceedings aimed at blocking all electoral processes for the executive board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). Gara’s lawsuit names the National Sports Commission,…
KRC Genk president Peter Croonen says the club will demand big money to sell Tolu Arokodare this summer. Arokodare has been linked with a move away from the Belgian Pro League outfit following a remarkable campaign for the club. The Nigeria international scored 21 goals to…
The world football governing body, FIFA, has launched a two-day club management program in Nigeria, aimed at improving football administration, enhancing commercial viability and promoting financial autonomy. The programme, which kicked off yesterday at the Transcorp Hilton…
The Nigeria Youth for Good Governance Forum has commended the appointment of Hon. Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). The transition in leadership took place at the NAIC…
Key stakeholders from various sectors have come together to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The collaboration aimed to address the challenges faced by MSMEs, including limited access to finance, infrastructure deficits, and lack of capacity…
Peak Milk, Nigeria’s leading dairy brand produced by FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria, has reinforced its commitment to quality nutrition and social responsibility through its impactful “Stir A Cause” campaign to mark World Milk Day 2025. The campaign focused on raising…
AC Milan have reportedly penciled Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika as a possible replacement for Dutch star Tijjani Reijnders who will soon quit the Italian club. Reijnders has been linked with a transfer to Manchester City, who plan to feature him at the FIFA Club…
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a principal sponsor of the National Sports Festival (NSF), has reaffirmed its commitment to youth and sports development across the nation. In the concluding events at the MKO Abiola Sports Centre in Abeokuta on Friday, Team Delta emerged…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has described Victor Osimhen as the best striker in the world. He made this remark amid rumours linking the Nigerian international to European clubs such as Chelsea, Man United, Real Madrid, and Barcelona this summer. In a chat with BBC…
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has expressed doubt on his chances of winning this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Recall that Yamal played a key role in helping Barcelona secure a domestic treble in the 2024–25 season, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de Espana.…
Netherlands goalkeeper Mark Flekken has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Premier League side Brentford, the Bundesliga club announced yesterday. German media reported Leverkusen paid €10 million to secure the 31-year-old’s services. Flekken, who signed a deal running to 2028,…
