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Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to embrace national unity, collective sacrifice, and continued support for President Bola Tinubu-led administration to achieve lasting peace and prosperity in the country. Shettima also urged Nigerians to look beyond…
Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has advocated a single-term of five or six years for elected political office holders across all levels of government in Nigeria. Governor Makinde stated this when Muslim faithful, including clerics, traditional rulers and political…
A fire outbreak has destroyed several shops at the Kano Phone Market, popularly known as Farm Centre. The incident, which occurred in the morning of Eid-el-Kabir, was first brought to public attention by a netizen who shared a video online showing thick smoke rising from a…
As economic hardship deepens across the country, former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has taken a swipe at former governors Nasir El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi, saying they owe Nigerians an apology for the current state of the nation. Shehu Sani who spoke on Friday during…
Barcelona winger Raphinha was named LaLiga Player of the Season on Friday, after the Brazilian played a major role in his side winning the domestic treble, with club teammate Lamine Yamal named Best Under-23 player. Raphinha contributed 34 goals and 25 assists in 57 club…
Benue State Government has directed residents in flood-prone areas to vacate those settlements to safer places as precautionary measures to anticipated flood alert issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) The directive followed a recent flood alert by NiMet which…
Arsenal have announced that Gabriel Magalhaes has signed a new long-term contract to remain in the club. The Gunners made this known in a statement on their website on Friday. “The 27-year-old defender arrived from Ligue 1 side Lille in September 2020 and has made 210…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that 4,017 persons have already been vaccinated with the diphtheria vaccine as death toll from the disease rises to ten in Imo State. UNICEF’s Health Specialist, Dr. Olusoji Akinleye, made this known during a virtual…
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has visited the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at the latter’s private residence in Uyo, the State capital, after the announcement of his (Eno) defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. This was disclosed by…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed delight over the defection of the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Umo Eno, to the party. LEADERSHIP reports that Governor Eno had earlier on Friday announced his defection from the Peoples…
The Soun of Ogbomosoland in Oyo State, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful across Ogbomoso Land and beyond, calling for peace and religious tolerance as they celebrate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha, also…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Nigerian leaders to unite and commit themselves to addressing the pressing challenges facing the country. In his…
The Edo State Police Command has arraigned 19 individuals to court over their alleged involvement in cult-related activities in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Moses Yamu, in a statement, said 28 suspected were earlier arrested on Wednesday…
Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Special Duties, Comrade Ini Ememobong, has resigned his appointment as a member of Governor Umo Eno’s cabinet over political differences. LEADERSHIP reports that Governor Eno had earlier on Friday announced his defection from…
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, describing him as a “phenomenal jurist and statesman” who played a pivotal role in stabilising Nigeria’s democracy. Justice Uwais died on Friday at the…
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has informed lawyers in Lagos Division that it will commence electronic filing of all new cases in the State on June 20, 2025. The Federal High Court, in a circular signed by the court’s Chief Registrar, Sulaiman Hassan, stated that from that…
British legendary footballer, David Beckham, is set to be awarded a knighthood in King Charles’ Birthday Honours. The former England football captain, 50, was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003. But BBC Sport has been told he is now in line…
President Bola Tinubu has called for more prayers for the military and security agencies currently making sacrifices to keep the nation safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits. The President, who observed the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground in Dodan…
