Month: July 2025

President Bola Tinubu has been conferred with one of Saint Lucia’s highest national honours in recognition of his leadership on the African continent and his commitment to strengthening Africa-Caribbean relations. The ceremony, held Monday evening at the official residence of the Governor General in Castries, formed part of President Tinubu’s state visit to the Caribbean […]

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the elimination of terrorist kingpin ‘Yellow Danbokolo ‘ by troops of Operation FASAN YAMA, in conjunction with Hybrid Forces supported by Air Components and other security agencies in Zamfara State. Danbokolo died from injuries sustained during encounter with security forces where several other terrorists were also killed. A statement […]

Save for last-minute change, for the first time since the protracted Kano Emirate crisis erupted over five years ago when the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was deposed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration, his successor and 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and the reinstated 16th Emir, Sanusi II, are set to […]

At least one person reportedly died after warring family members clashed on an inherited farmland at Kopkopshe Village in Loham ward of Tunkus district of Mikang local government area of Plateau State. LEADERSHIP learnt that members of the family had been at loggerhead for over two years over who inherits the farmland. Media aide to […]

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended five (5) persons accused of armed robbery at Mashio, Fune local government area of Yobe State. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Dungus Abdulkarim in a statement said on June 30, 2025, at about 1:30pm, Damagum Divisional Police Headquarters received credible intelligence about suspected cattle rustlers […]

Head Coach Justine Madugu has affirmed that Nigeria’s Super Falcons will strive to improve in various aspects, despite their commanding 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Queens in a friendly match held in Casablanca on Sunday evening. Goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo, who plays in Mexico, alongside Asisat Oshoala and captain Rasheedat Ajibade, showcased the Falcons’ dominance […]

Serie A club, Atalanta BC have made it abundantly clear that they will not entertain any reductions in the asking price for Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman. The Bergamo-based club is open to selling the talented player this summer, but only if their valuation of between €50 million and €60 million is met, according to reports […]

Arsenal have “made contact” with Eberechi Eze’s representatives about a possible move from Crystal Palace to Emirate Stadium this summer. This is according to European transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. It is believed that Eze has a release clause of $93 million that can be paid in installments, which is a very good price for a […]

French striker Olivier Giroud is set to join Ligue 1 side Lille after leaving Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC. The 38-year-old, who is France’s all-time top scorer with 57 goals, played for Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan before joining LAFC last year and helped them win their first Open Cup title with a […]

FIFA’s Global Football Development chief, Arsene Wenger, acknowledged that the quality of pitches hosting the ongoing Club World Cup matches in the US was not good enough, but insisted it would be better when the country co-hosts the 2026 World Cup. The pitches, often very dry and sprinkled with water during cooling breaks or at […]