Zelenskyy arrives at White House for talks with Trump and EU leaders
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at the White House for talks with Donald Trump and European leaders.
Month: August 2025
PICTORIAL: Nigerian Kids Shine At African Club Gymnastics Championship In South Africa
Team TIG Nigeria has, once again, made the nation proud at the just-concluded African Club Gymnastics Championship in Centurion, South Africa. The all-female Nigerian kid athletes secured an impressive four medals in the Level 7, 6, and 5 Senior category, earning three Gold medals and one Bronze medal. In the Junior category of Level 4, […]
PRH Unveils African Billionaire Prateek Suri’s First Book ‘Gateway To Africa’
Penguin Random House (PRH), the world’s largest and most influential publishing house, has officially confirmed the release of ‘Gateway to Africa’, the debut autobiography of Indian-born entrepreneur and African billionaire, Prateek Suri. The announcement not only marks a literary milestone but also underscores a powerful global alliance between one of the world’s greatest storytellers in […]
Isese Day: Makinde Declares Wednesday Public Holiday In Oyo
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has declared Wednesday, 20th August, 2025 as a work-free day to mark the to mark Isese (traditional) day in the state. Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, announced this in a statement made available by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, on […]
Romero Signs New 4-year Deal With Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur captain, Cristian Romero has signed a new four-year contract to commit his future to the club. The 27-year-old Argentina centre-back joined Spurs from Atalanta in August 2021, initially on loan, before the move was made permanent the following summer. Romero has made 126 appearances for the club, scoring eight goals, and captained the […]
40 Passengers Still Missing In Sokoto Boat Mishap
A total of 40 passengers were still missing from the boat mishap that occurred while on its way to Goronyo Market in Sokoto State on Sunday even as intense rescue operations continued between the Sokoto State Government and emergency agencies. LEADERSHIP learnt that ten (10) passengers have been rescued in the accident that occurred in […]
FCT: Wike Questions ‘N15bn Debt’ Owed Local Contractors
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has questioned the propriety of claims of outstanding payments on excuted contracts in FCT worth N15 billion by local contractors, calling for transparency and accountability in the matter. Wike, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, in a press statement […]
Tinubu Arrives Japan To Attend TICAD9
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Japan on the first leg of his two-nation official trip to attend the ninth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). President Tinubu landed at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo around 12:55am (local time) on Tuesday morning and was recieved by Ambassador Hideo Matsubara, the Ambassador […]
NSCIA Hails Gov Radda For CRS Return In Katsina Schools, Seeks Reciprocity In South
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has applauded Governor Dikko Umar Radda for reintroducing Christian Religious Studies (CRS) subject in primary and secondary schools across of Katsina State. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the NSCIA said, “The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of […]
10,000 Widows To Get ₦15,000 Monthly Stipend, Free Healthcare Services ln Delta
Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, flagged off the Widows Welfare Scheme to uplift vulnerable groups and promote inclusive governance in the state. The initiative was designed to provide financial and healthcare support for 10,000 widows drawn from across the state. Speaking at the event, Governor Oborevwori said each widow will receive a […]