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West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has debunked the rumour making the rounds that it has cancelled the English Language paper written on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examinations. The management of the examination body via a…
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has thrown its weight behind messages credited to a cleric, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, of Salvation Minitries International, warning bloggers and content creators who twist Christian clerics’ messages for their selfish gains to desist.…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, met with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in Lagos. The closed-door meeting comes weeks after the president declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State following heightened political tensions and…
Barely days after stepping down as head of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), billionaire Elon Musk has launched a blistering critique of a massive new federal spending bill backed by the Trump administration. In a post on X (formerly…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred one of Nigeria’s highest national honours — the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) — on billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Mr. Bill Gates. The honour was bestowed on Gates on Tuesday in Lagos, recognising…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has commended the Nigerian troops, members of the Civilian Joint Taskforce (CJTF), hunters and vigilantes over the recent killing of Abu Fatima, an Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) top commander alongside two others…
The Imo State Police Command has announced the arrest of nine (9) members of outlawed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) in different operations in the state. Police also revealed that its Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, conducted coordinated operations…
The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has announced the adoption of new nomenclature – Alaafin of Iwo – saying the title of Alaafin was first adopted by Oranmiyan, a direct descendant of Oduduwa, who is progenitor of the Yoruba race. Oluwo also said…
The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Tuesday, announced the seizures of bulletproof vests smuggled into the country from a neighbouring country. NCS also intercepted 11 used vehicles, popularly known as Tokunbo; 1,665kg of Cannabis…
The Kano State Police Command has reaffirmed a total ban on all durbar activities during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations—just hours after the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, directed all district heads under the Kano Emirate to assemble in Kano city ahead of…
In preparation for this year’s Eid-el-Kabir durbar celebration, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has directed all district heads under the Kano Emirate to converge in Kano city ahead of the annual festivities. The directive was conveyed through a letter signed by the…
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, CP Ajao Adewale has presented cheques totaling ₦37,388,829.25 to the families of 39 deceased Police officers who served under the Command. The presentation which held at the Command Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, was made on…
The Nigeria’s Office of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked the viral rumour that the English Language examination written on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the ongoing WASSCE for School Candidates, has been cancelled and that a new date for the conduct of a…
Youths, traditionalists and aged women in Igbokoda town in Ilaje local government area of Ondo State on Tuesday trooped out in large numbers to protest alleged attack on the Olu of lgbokoda, Oba Odidiomo Afolabi Oladimeji, by a community leader. Our correspondent learnt that…
President John Mahama of Ghana on Tuesday said the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) has the potential of being a model for leadership capacity building in Africa. Mahama stated this while inaugurating the 13-member Governing Board of OOLI in Abeokuta, the Ogun…
Ahead of Eid-el- Kabir celebration, the Kwara State government has called on transporters to avoid reckless driving to ensure the safety of commuters. The government also cautioned the transporters and residents against any act that could hinder peaceful celebrations.…
Police investigators have been stopped from accessing and investigating mining sites in Rafin Gabbas at Kokona LGA of Nasarawa State despite obtaining a Federal High Court order given by Justice Emeka Nwite. According to the order, obtained by LEADERSHIP, in suit number…
Leaders of prominent student groups have urged government and key stakeholders to unite to eliminate the persistent threat of malaria. The appeal was made over the weekend during a collaborative press briefing marking the official launch of registrations for the Geneith…
